New ultra clear LCDs (but don't get too excited)

Scouse Monkey · 03-11-2005, 11:39 AM

Stumbled across these as part of my research...

http://www.ntera.com/home/default.asp

They are a new LCD based on nanotechnology that is 4x easier to read than conventional LCDs.

they are working on colour versions and they can be applied to any surface - even tranparent ones to make HUDs etc. They should end up cheaper than current LCDs and they require very little power and they work down to -35 and up to +80 degree C so no problems with use in cars then!

Oh well, in a few years we may see them commercially available in colour but until then we'll just have to wait and make do.

EDIT: from the site: "Dramatically reduced power consumption In most lighting conditions the displays are so reflective they need no backlighting and their low voltage DC operation makes drive and control simple and cost-effective. They’re also bi-stable over a period of several hours – so once switched on, pixels stay coloured without power until actively bleached."

potentially only night time backlighting required (easy hook up to car circuits) and you can leave them dispalying a car logo while your Pcis turned off!! sweet!

dave2 · 03-11-2005, 06:00 PM

I'd coat the windows of my truck with that LCD film.. display movies and advertisements through the windows and still be able to see through them? Sweet! cops will love that!

antimatter · 03-11-2005, 06:54 PM

very facinating

krystar · 03-13-2005, 01:48 AM

just imagine showing pr0n on your windshield. it'll be a whole new level of craziness

WebDog · 03-13-2005, 02:20 AM

haha you could use it to tint your windows when you want and un tint when you want! then you can show what every you want the other times.

dave2 · 03-13-2005, 02:34 AM

I've been looking for that for a while. Anyone know anything about the electrochromatic coatings? I know they are becoming more common, used in houses and stuff. I was adjustable tint on my truck, so I can black out all the windows if I want to.

rushnrockt · 03-13-2005, 02:52 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dave2

I'd coat the windows of my truck with that LCD film.. display movies and advertisements through the windows and still be able to see through them? Sweet! cops will love that!

Any changing picture will get you a fine for cuasing a danger to traffic... just about every state has a law worded in such a way. Seems like the legal system is for once ahead of technology.

Curiosity · 03-13-2005, 03:16 AM

It seems like I've seen this technology before on the highway. They were huge 7-segment digits that just looked like shiny colored plastic. No light was produced, just easy to read. I can imagine dot-matrix at some point, but don't see how they could do multi-color with this. It seems like the advantage is the single high-contrast color they use.

dave2 · 03-13-2005, 04:38 AM

It's not for using on the streets, but would be some great advertising space at car shows, etc. Besides? Why does someone always have to argue about whether or not something is legal!! We're trying to advance technology right? and the possible uses?

Chris31 · 03-13-2005, 10:03 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by dave2

Why does someone always have to argue about whether or not something is legal!! We're trying to advance technology right? and the possible uses?

Right

The nano ITX shouldnt be release cause then we get regular guys installing them in a single DIN, then watch DVD while driving, then the law will make the car PC illegal to install and we all suffer, blah blah blah.

I agree just be happy theres something new for us in the future.

How about coating the whole car? I can instantly change colour, change livery and rice up my car at will. Oh the number plate would be cool too during bank robbery