AU Optronics (AUO) has announced that its new display technologies, including 3D, in-cell touch panel, and e-paper, will be exhibited at FPD International 2009, held in Yokohama Japan, from October 28-30, 2009. The exhibition highlights include a 20-inch e-paper module, a 6-inch flexible e-paper, 65-inch 4K2K (4,000x2,000 resolution) 2D/3D mixed mode display, 58-inch HD ultra wide 2.35:1 display, AMVA5 16,000:1 high static contrast ratio and 65-inch QFHD ultra thin 7.9mm LED panel with high dynamic contrast.
AUO will showcase a series of 3D display technologies ranging from 8-inch to 65-inch. AUO's 3D display technology, which does not require special glasses, has gained several patents, for the barrier as well as the lenticular type. As glasses-free 3D displays need an increased number of viewing angles, AUO has leveraged the higher resolution panels and new pixel arrangement designs so that the audience can appreciate the higher resolution.
AUO's 65-inch 4K2K 2D/3D mixed mode display uses a lenticular lens. With a 2D/3D switch, viewer can switch between 3D images and 2D.
The 46-inch real-time scenario lenticular 3D display has eight views. A real-time multi-view system captures simultaneous images of objects from different angles. This image data is re-arranged by AUO's image process circuit to provide the correct content for the 3D display. This technology can be applied when broadcasting sports contests for presenting real-time images.
AUO will introduce its 58-inch ultra wide 2.35:1 aspect ratio TV display suitable for home theater. It has a 2,560x1,080 resolution and can display 2.35:1 aspect ratio films without black bars. It features 120Hz double frame rate.
In addition, AUO continues the development of new generation AMVA5 technology to provide 16,000:1 intrinsic static contrast ratio with bump-less pixel design, optimized color resist, backlight structure and optical film. This ultra-high contrast technology still retains high transmittance, low color washout and a wide viewing angle, according to the company.
Dedicated to green innovative technologies, AUO will exhibit a 65-inch eco-friendly LED-backlit panel with 4K2K high resolution, consuming 50% less power on average. The thickness of this 65-inch module is only 7.9mm and the contrast ratio is more than 2,000,000:1. AUO has adopted the latest pre-mixed "LED light cell" with 256 zones for local dimming.
AUO will also showcase the 42-inch edge light LED local dimming TV panel with 10mm thickness. There are 32 dimming areas and the power saving is an average of 50%. The edge light LED local dimming TV panel will be sampling by the end of 2009 and mass production will begin in the first quarter of 2010.
In terms of small- to medium-size panel technologies, AUO will demonstrate its 3.2-inch memory in pixel (MIP) panel. It has two display modes that can be adjusted independently. In normal mode, it presents a 230ppi high resolution. When switching to MIP mode, it can present an 8-color image and consumes very low power without decreasing the resolution. It is suitable for use in the sub-screen stand-by mode of new generation mobile phones, the company said.
AUO will present a series of OLED technologies, including the 14-inch OLED TV panel with full HD resolution, a 100,000:1 contrast ratio, and 16 million colors.
AUO 58-inch 2.35:1 aspect ratio ultra wide home theater display
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AUO 7.9mm thick 65-inch LED-backlit 4K2K panel
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AUO 14-inch OLED TV panel
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Article translated by Yvonne Yu
