Philips (Eindhoven, the Netherlands) is in the early stages of developing video-speed, electronic paper based on electrowetting technology. Once fully developed, the technology could be used for energy-efficient mobile displays that remain visible in bright light. The electronic paper is a reflective technology that reflects ambient light, which means the display can be viewed in any light from any angle with the same high contrast without backlighting, the company reports. Displays based on electrowetting technology don’t need polarizers, giving them the potential to be four times as bright as reflective LCDs..

Philips’ electrowetting-based video-paper is a microfluidic technology based on controlling the shape of a confined water/oil interface by an applied voltage. Displays based on the effect can be made thin and flat.

Contact: www.Philips.com.

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