RicRoc writes
"E Ink is
showcasing a 4 by 6 foot, 3 millimeter thick, flexible
display. The press release is here. "
Its an interesting technology. Looks like it has a ways to go,
but big flat, ambiently lit screens would be smooth on the eyes.
Hopefully the next step will be a curtain monitor so I can play Quake3 on my wall.
You could do this with a projection system; IIRC the pricing on these was semi-sane (though still several $k), and they aren't intrinsically expensive to build. In fact, it might be cheaper to use a projector for very-large displays. I'd like to see more research done on this, but projectors don't seem to be in vogue at the moment:).
Long Wired Article on Electronic Ink
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watanabe
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The Article is dated 5/97, so it's a few years old, but if you're looking for a longer discussion, and more information on the technology, it's a good place to start.
I've been waiting for digital ink since May, 1997. Looks like only a few more years now!
Now lets see, Where'd I put that invisible suit?
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StarBynder
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If these types of displays do use more than one color, it seems as though it could eb used as some type of dynamic camoflage.
Suppose you're flying in your new jet fighter and you're being pursued by one of those crazy nuts with air-rage. Your jet could be changing it's color as you fly over the terrain with the assistance of a couple tiny cameras on the other side.
Something that might pose a severe problem is if they incorperate that idea into cars. Heh, You'll see the automotive accident rate go up and the occurance of speeding ticket's go down. Although, I suppose the police would start installing radar systems similar to the one you'll find in that new jet fighter of your's. Pray to GOD that they don't install heat seeking missles though.
BUT, what I really want is that invisible suit that can be bought in one of the many popular men's dressware stores. Need some more advances in vid-cam technology to get smaller cameras that could be embedded in the display and you'll be sneaking unseen into the girls locker rooms, hehe. Becareful though, you're principle might shop at the same men's store. One problem is they might hear you comin. Maybe a sound cancelation device would be good, too. Man I love technology.
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The implications of this technology are staggering! Here's the technical info from MIT (who are currently developing the technology even further)..
http://www.almaden.ibm.com/ journal/sj/363/jacobson.html
Salon magazine has a story about how that device will first be used to display signs over the JC Penny's sports departments.
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You could do this with a projection system; IIRC the pricing on these was semi-sane (though still several $k), and they aren't intrinsically expensive to build. In fact, it might be cheaper to use a projector for very-large displays. I'd like to see more research done on this, but projectors don't seem to be in vogue at the moment
Wired has a long, excellent feature article on Electronic Ink.
The Article is dated 5/97, so it's a few years old, but if you're looking for a longer discussion, and more information on the technology, it's a good place to start.
I've been waiting for digital ink since May, 1997. Looks like only a few more years now!
If these types of displays do use more than one color, it seems as though it could eb used as some type of dynamic camoflage.
Suppose you're flying in your new jet fighter and you're being pursued by one of those crazy nuts with air-rage. Your jet could be changing it's color as you fly over the terrain with the assistance of a couple tiny cameras on the other side.
Something that might pose a severe problem is if they incorperate that idea into cars. Heh, You'll see the automotive accident rate go up and the occurance of speeding ticket's go down. Although, I suppose the police would start installing radar systems similar to the one you'll find in that new jet fighter of your's. Pray to GOD that they don't install heat seeking missles though.
BUT, what I really want is that invisible suit that can be bought in one of the many popular men's dressware stores. Need some more advances in vid-cam technology to get smaller cameras that could be embedded in the display and you'll be sneaking unseen into the girls locker rooms, hehe. Becareful though, you're principle might shop at the same men's store. One problem is they might hear you comin. Maybe a sound cancelation device would be good, too. Man I love technology.
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