TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Seiko Epson Corporation ("Epson")(TOKYO:6724), a global supplier of imaging products and semiconductor solutions, and E-Ink Corporation, the leading developer and marketer of electronic paper display (EPD) technology, today announced a new jointly developed display controller IC. The S1D13524 is a high-performance EPD controller with a built-in color processor for E Ink's Vizplex-enabled electronic color paper displays. Targeting color and very high resolution B&W applications, the new IC is based on the same powerful engine as the first two models, the S1D13521 and the S1D13522, but also includes a color processor that allows simple customization.Found in most major electronic reader devices, Epson EPD controllers and E Ink's EPD low-power consumption screen technology have been key factors in the rapid growth of the e-book reader market and the expanding range of mobile applications, such as e-books, e-newspapers, tablet PCs, laptop secondary displays, e-notebooks, and e-dictionaries.The new Epson display controller includes a high-performance color engine that can be easily configured to match customers' color and CFA needs. It has a built-in dither function to minimize host overhead, and can be connected to any host processor through a 16-bit parallel or TFT LCD bus.As with all Epson EPD controllers, the S1D13524 allows multiregional and concurrent display updates. The advanced sequencer engine, power management, I2C thermal sensor and serial flash support a variety of popular functions."For image-rich information applications showing charts, graphs, maps, photos, comics and advertising, E Ink color capable displays enable an ultra low power and high mobility device with a paper-like experience. Epson has been a key partner for many years and the new color controller is an exciting new addition to their strong product line," said T.H. Peng, executive vice president of E Ink Corporation."Epson has been the market leader for the E Ink EPD controllers for the past few years. Now, by adding this innovative color EPD controller to our product family, we believe Epson can create a new market for EPD displays in partnership with E Ink Corp. Today, we already have customers waiting for our new controller and are delighted to have the opportunity to help them launch their products to the market," said Ryuhei Miyagawa, chief operating officer of Epson's Semiconductor Operations Division.Yingjian Liu, chairman of Hanvon Technology Co., Ltd, a leading e-book reader provider said, "Epson and E Ink's color EPD controller is a revolutionary innovation in the e-book reader industry. Thanks to this breakthrough technology announcement, e-book reader lovers will now be able to enjoy reading colorful e-newspapers and e-textbooks. This new innovation will help expand the contents for e-book readers, thereby helping to preserve the environment and changing the way in which people obtain information." Hanvon is planning to launch its own colorful e-book reader at the end of the year.The S1D13524 is the ideal choice for E Ink color EPD designs and design upgrades. Samples of the Epson S1D13524 will be available in June. Sample price is $24. Production quantities will be available in Dec 2010.E Ink plans to offer an S1D13524 prototype kit that will enable engineers to rapidly prototype and develop next-generation color e-paper products. Details will be announced when kits are available.Color EPD controller of Seiko Epson and E-Ink - S1D13524Photo: Company

Seoul, Korea (May 18, 2010) – LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE:LPL, KRX:034220], a leading innovator of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT-LCD) technology, announced it has developed a full HD 21.5-inch LCD monitor panel featuring optical touch technology.The panel not only boasts the advantages of capacitive touch technology, which features light and soft touch, but also possesses strength of resistive touch technology, which is high accuracy. Accordingly, the panel senses almost all types of objects in addition to fingers, such as pens and even fingernails.Optical touch panel has infrared ray sensors placed around the panel edge which recognizes the touch of a finger or other input devices. The technology is appropriate for multi-touch and can be applied to large panels at minimal added cost.The 21.5-inch LCD monitor touch panel developed by LG Display is the first panel to have three infrared ray sensors, as opposed to two found in currently available optical touch panels. The result is significantly enhanced touch performance. The product demonstrates more than 95% accuracy, whether the screen is touched with a 3mm ballpoint pen or the multi-touch feature is used to zoom in, zoom out or rotate images.With existing optical touch LCD panels, the infrared ray sensor is placed on a separate glass before being attached to the LCD module. In contrast, the latest product from LG Display has a simplified structure in which the sensor is embedded in the LCD module. As a result, luminance is enhanced by 10%, panel weight is lowered by 1 kilogram, and the bezel is just 11 millimeters wide (down by 45%) and 20 millimeters thick (down by 20%), thereby enabling better picture quality with slim and compact design.Reflective of its superior technology, the product is the first monitor panel with touch function to receive Windows 7 Touch Logo certification. Mass production of the Full HD 21.5-inch LCD monitor touch panel is scheduled to begin in the third quarter.LG Display CTO, Dr In Jae Chung said, "Touch accuracy and enhanced performance are vital for expansion of the touch panel market. The optical touch panel developed by LG Display responds to market needs by delivering world leading touch performance. Demand for touch panels is gradually expanding from small mobile gadgets to larger devices. LG Display will lead the market trends by expanding the touch function to IT applications such as notebook PCs and monitors."LG Display 21.5-inch full HD optical touch LCD monitor panelPhoto: Company

Toshiba Mobile Display has developed an OCB (optically compensated bend) LCD panel for 3D glasses for watching 3D television, enjoying 3D movies, or playing 3D games.A 3D image is created by providing slightly different images to your left and right eyes. There are two methods of separating a picture into left and right images: one uses special glasses, and the other is without glasses, called auto-stereoscopy. The with-glasses approach is applied to movies and TV, and there are two primary methods: one uses polarizing filters, and the other is based on time division. This new LCD panel employs the latter time-based, with-glasses approach.In the time-division with-glasses method, images for the left and right eyes appear alternately, with the special glasses working as a synchronous shutter. That is, when the left image appears, the left liquid crystal shutter opens while the right shutter closes. When the right image appears the right shutter opens while the left shutter closes. Repeating this operation at high speed allows the user to synthesize the left and right images in their brain and to recognize them as a 3D image.If the right image is sensed by the left eye, or if the left image is sensed by the right eye, double vision occurs which is called 3D crosstalk. This phenomenon degrades the quality of the resulting image and causes eye fatigue.In this new LCD panel, suitable for application in a pair of glasses, TMD has used OCB technology to achieve both high-speed response and a wide viewing angle while maintaining high contrast, the company said. Glasses adopting these panels feature high-speed shutter opening and closing, yielding a significant reduction in 3D crosstalk. In addition, the wide viewing angle provides vivid 3D images across a wide field of view, such as in movie theaters and living rooms. Glasses adopting these panels would allow the viewer to enjoy high-quality 3D images in comfort with minimized fatigue when watching TV, viewing a movie, or playing a game for a long time.Toshiba America Electronics Components, Inc. will showcase this display in booth #631 at SID 2010 International Symposium, Seminar, and Exhibition, from May 25 to May 27, 2010, in Seattle, Washington, USA.TMD OCB LCD panel for 3D glassesPhoto: Company

CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading provider of commercial LCD display and projector solutions, announced the addition of the 52-inch S521 to its S Series, which includes the 40-inch S401 and 46-inch S461 LCD displays. This full high-definition display is designed for environments with extended operation times, such as airports, retail and other public areas, as well as applications including corporate boardrooms, meeting rooms and video conferencing systems.The S521's ambient light sensor provides optimum brightness based on existing light conditions, while its Enhanced Digital Signage Technology Suite boasts more than 30 built-in features to benefit a variety of applications. This model aligns with its S Series siblings in maintaining a low level of power consumption and offering a number of digital connection options, along with the standard analog connections, to satisfy the myriad of large-format display applications in which it can be installed. Users can take advantage of remote monitoring and flexible control by utilizing Ethernet, IR, RS-232 in/out and DDC/CI."The immense capabilities provided in the S521 give businesses the opportunity to increase their visibility with customers and communicate more effectively, all the while maintaining efficient use of energy," said Luke Bruschuk, Product Manager for NEC Display Solutions. "Its advanced cooling design elongates the product's lifetime and minimizes the likelihood of image retention and inconsistent color display, which are crucial for those extended operation applications. The S521's full, high-definition 52-inch screen creates brilliant images, and its value grows significantly when additional methods of displaying content are readily available through the future-proofing expansion slot."Below is a partial list of features included in the S521:1920x1080 full high-definition resolutionBrightness up to 500 cd/m²Business-grade panel with advanced cooling design to prevent likeliness of image retention and improved color uniformityBroad connectivity with DisplayPort, VGA, DVI-D, 5 BNC (RGB/HV), composite, component, S-Video, HDMIEnhanced control through Ethernet, RS-232 in/out, IR and DDC/CIBuilt-in expansion slot, which increases connectivity options and methods for displaying contentReal-time clock and built-in scheduler, which allows for advanced scheduling of monitor powering up/down, increasing lifecycle and saving energyVideo wall capabilities including Individual or Group ID functions, copy settings function; TileMatrix (up to 100 displays in a 10x10 matrix) and TileComp technologiesAmbiBright, which assures users constant and consistent brightness in any lighting condition with the ambient light sensorCarbon footprint meter, which calculates and tracks carbon savingsEnergy Star 5.0 complianceBuilt-in tuner, which allows users to stream content as high as 1080P, as well as ATSC/NTCS/Clear QAM signals (S521-AVT only or through MPD-DTi tuner card accessory)Optional accessories and products for the S521 include the NEC Display Wall Calibrator, SpectraView II Color Calibration Kit, stand, speakers, wall mount, single board computer, DVI daisy chain module and internal HD-SDI card. The new MPD-DTi analog/digital tuner card enables users without a tuner to broadcast digital signage content and stream television and Internet material.The S521 and S521-AVT will be available for May 2010 shipment at an estimated street price of US$2,699 and US$2,849, respectively. The display ships with a 3-year parts and labor warranty, including the backlight, with extended warranties of 4- and 5-years available for purchase.NEC S521 52-inch full HD S series LCD display Photo: Company

ViewSonic has announced a 27-inch Full HD LCD monitor with 1ms response time, the VX2739wm.The monitor is ideal for gaming and entertainment, the VX2739wm features Full HD resolution, 100,000:1 contrast ratio, 1ms response time and built-in speakers with SRS premium sound.With HDMI, DVI and VGA for video connectivity and a 4-port USB hub, the VX2739wm offers the diverse connectivity options consumers demand. Teamed with an ECO mode feature for energy savings of up to 35%.It will be offered at a special introductory price of US$349 at online partners Amazon.com, Newegg.com and PCMall.com with commercial availability on May 6.ViewSonic 27-inch Full HD LCD monitor with 1ms response timePhoto: Company

PTC's latest green power lighting solution ICs will be shown on June 9-12, 2010 at the Guangzhou International Lighting Exhibition-China Import and Export Fair in the Pazhou Complex. The demonstration will include High Power LED Driver ICs (PT69XX series) and 650V multi-function electronic ballast driver ICs (PT56XX series).PTC has developed the PT6905 and PT6910 high power LED driver ICs for low voltage LED lighting applications such as decorative and emergency lighting. Both ICs integrate a 40V/1.2Amp MOS switch, provide protection functions, include an integrated heatsink, and are housed in a small size package (SOT89). With the PT6905's built-in three-stage dimming control, the normal switch dimming function can be realized.For high voltage LED lighting applications such as home and office lighting, PTC's PT6907, PT6909, and PT6911 ICs feature low start-up current and low stand-by power dissipation. The PT6907 integrates a linear dimming controller function with normal switch ON/OFF. The integrated DAC is suitable for synchronous application and offers more flexibility for group control. The PT6909 integrates a single-stage PFC boost-buck topology which brings a normal LED driver circuit's PF up to 0.9. The PT6911 operates in hysteretic PFM control mode. This architecture enables high accuracy LED current control without the need for high-side current sensing or the inclusion of any closed-loop controllers. Its hysteretic control method can achieve both good line regulation and load regulation. In addition, the PT6911 provides a soft-start feature.Electronic Ballast Driver ICs including the Dimming Controller series and the Ballast series will also be demonstrated at the show. The Dimming Controller ICs (PT5621 and PT5622) are reliable and easy to use. They are suitable for various types of dimming applications such as remote, VR, 3-way switching, normal switching, and normal switching with linear dimming. The Ballast IC series (PT5612 and PT5615) are integrated with more functions including security protection, APFC, 650V half-bridge high-side driver, and support for multi-lamp application.PTC is looking forward to your visit to Hall 7.1, Booth No. A8.PTC high power LED driver IC - PT6911Photo: Company

Nokia will restructure its devices and services businesses into three units - Mobile Solutions, Mobile Phones and Markets - effective on July 1, 2010.The Mobile Solutions unit will concentrate on the company's high-end mobile computers and smartphones based on the MeeGo and Symbian software platforms respectively. These devices will be integrated with Nokia's Internet services.The Mobile Phones unit will focus on the feature mobile phone market, and the Markets unit will be responsible for Nokia's 'go-to-market' activities, including sales and marketing, management of supply chains and sourcing operations.The Mobile Solutions unit will be headed by Anssi Vanjoki and be comprised of MeeGo Computers, led by Alberto Torres, and Symbian Smartphones, led by Jo Harlow. As part of the Mobile Solutions unit, Services - led by Tero Ojanpera - will continue to develop Ovi as an integrated service into smartphones and mobile computers, and lead the development and deployment of new services into Nokia's mobile phones. Nokia has also appointed Rich Green to the position of chief technology officer, assuming responsibility for driving common technology architecture across Nokia.Mobile Phones and Markets will be headed by Mary McDowell and Niklas Sayander, respectively.Kai Oistamo assumes the role of chief development officer and head of Corporate Development.As of July 1, 2010 Nokia's Group Executive Board will consist of the following members: Olli-Pekka Kallasvuo, Esko Aho, Juha Akras, Timo Ihamuotila, Mary McDowell, Kai Oistamo, Tero Ojanpera, Niklas Savander, Alberto Torres, and Anssi Vanjoki.

G.Skill International has announced the launch of its new Flare series high-performance DDR3 memory kits for AMD's latest 6-core processors. The new module series operates at a clock frequency of 2000MHz and latencies of CL 7-9-7-24, with a voltage of 1.65V.G.Skill said its new 2000MHz DDR3 module series has passed the usual series of strict internal testing, with validation currently on Asustek Computer's M4A89TD PRO motherboard (AMD 890FX chipset).The new G.Skill DDR3 module series is available in 4GB (2GBx2) dual-channel kits.G.Skill 2000MHz DDR3 module series for AMD platformPhoto: Company

Nokia, on May 10, introduced the N900 Maemo 5-based smartphone featuring a 3.5-inch touch screen, 5-megapixel camera and Qwerty keypad for the Taiwan market.The N900, priced at NT$22,100 (US$697), is Nokia's latest answer for the premium market, which has been dominated by Apple, RIM and HTC in Taiwan, according to industry sources, adding that the company will unveil high-end devices based on Symbian 3 and MeeGo in the second half of 2010.Nokia N900 smartphone based on Maemo platformPhoto: Company

Nokia on May 7 announced that it has filed a complaint against Apple with the Federal District Court in the Western District of Wisconsin, alleging that Apple's iPhone and iPad products infringe five important Nokia patents.The patents in question relate to technologies for enhanced speech and data transmission, using positioning data in applications and innovations in antenna configurations that improve performance and save space, allowing smaller and more compact devices.