Several years ago, LG introduced its Magic Motion Remote Control as a sort-of airborne mouse that uses a Nintendo Wii-like sensor to point and select content on its smart TV. For 2012, LG has improved the capabilities of this device by adding a “Magic Gesture” function to recognize movement. Voice recognition has also been built into the remote, allowing the user to input text vocally.
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Category Archives: Display Technology
Samsung and Sony Close the S-LCD Joint Venture: What Next?
By David Hsieh – Vice President, Greater China Market, YS Chung – Director, Large-Area Displays & FPD Materials and Deborah Yang - Research Director Monitor & TV, DisplaySearch
On December 26, Sony announced the end of S-LCD, their joint venture with Samsung, which entails Gen 7 and 8 TFT LCD fabs. The joint venture, which started in 2004 and was strengthened through agreements and investments in 2006, 2007 and 2008, was owned 50% (+1 share) by Samsung and 50% (-1 share) by Sony, and was the largest joint venture in TFT LCD industry. Continue Reading
Consolidation in MEMS Displays as Qualcomm Acquires Pixtronix
By Paul Semenza – Senior Vice President, Analyst Services and Shawn Lee – Senior Analyst, DisplaySearch
As the competition between OLED and LCD technologies heats up, news over the past week indicates that there will be consolidation in other display technologies. One of the technologies, MEMS, is being consolidated just as the first commercial product is coming to market. Another display technology, FED, does not have as bright of a future.
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FPD International 2011: 3D, High Resolution, In-Cell Touch, and Transparent LCDs
Anyone attending FPD International 2011 in Yokohama has probably found that the atmosphere is slightly different from past years. There are fewer demonstrations, not as many new products, and unfortunately, lower attendance. Some panel makers are absent, and others are only showing a few products in small booths. These circumstances reflect the current difficulties in the display industry.
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Is Brazil Following China’s Model in Attracting Assembly and Possibly LCD Manufacturing?
Last week, Foxconn and the Brazilian government confirmed that the company will build iPad assembly facilities as announced in April and that production will start in December. This will be the first production of iPads outside of China. Foxconn, which will also produce iPhones in Brazil, plans to invest $12 billion over the next several years in Brazil, possibly including system assembly, touch panel production, LCD module assembly, and LCD fabs.
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