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Nanosys Quantum Dots at Display Week 2019, Hisense ULED XD, Vizio P Quantum X, Samsung Q900 8K QLED

Posted by – June 20, 2019

Nanosys at SID Display Week 2019 showcases a wide range of Quantum Dot displays as Quantum Dots enter the mainstream TV market this year. Russell Kempt, Nanosys VP of Sales & Marketing along with Jim Ninesling, Head of Marketing at Hisense USA, walks through the booth explaining all the products and innovation for Quantum Dots this year.

Details from the demos around Nanosys’ booth:

HDR Content Analysis Demo
Vizio P Quantum X:
Peak Brightness: over 3,000 nits
DCI-P3 Coverage: above or equal to 98% u’v’
BT.2020 Coverage: above or equal to 85% u’v’
FALD Zones: 384
Price: $2,199.99

OLED TV:
Peak Brightness: 649 nits
Peak Brightness Full Screen: 148 nits
DCI-P3 Coverage: 99.18%
BT.2020 Coverage: 76.34%
Price: $3,799.00

Content:
‘Spears & Munsil UHD HDR Benchmark Blu-ray’: https://www.colorgrade.com/products/spears-munsil-uhd-hdr-benchmark-uhd-blu-ray-disc

Full HDR10 content with 10,000 nit peak luminance and BT.2020 color gamut. Shot on RED VistaVision cameras and graded using ColorFront and DolbyVision

‘Quantum Flows’ Shot by Phil Holland on a RED Monstro 8K VV in 8K resolution with full BT.2020 color gamut: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKFMgVfh2eM)

Analyzer:
The AJA HDR Analyzer (https://www.aja.com/products/hdr-image-analyzer) provides real time analysis of the signal used in this demo. Every pixel is plotted in the CIE chart in real time.

Hisense ULED XD Demo
The Hisense ULED XD relies on Quantum Dots and a Dual-LC design to deliver a 100x improvement in contrast. The result is a set with blacks rivaling OLEDs with the high peak luminance and wide color gamut of a Quantum Dot LCD. Expected to launch in 2020, Hisense says these sets will cost less than comparably-sized OLEDs.
Peak Brightness: over 1,000 nits
DCI-P3 Coverage: 100%
FALD Zones: 132
Availability: 2020

Hisense H9F
The Hisense H9F is a great example of the value Nanosys Quantum Dot technology delivers today with full P3 color gamut and over 1,000 nits for under $1,000
Peak Brightness: over 1,000 nits
DCI-P3 Coverage: 98%
FALD Zones: 132
Price: $999
Available now

HP Omen Emperium X
Big Format Gaming with the full VESA HDR1000 spec thanks to Nanosys 100% Heavy metal free Quantum Dots
Peak Brightness: over 1,000 nits
DCI-P3 Coverage: 95%
FALD Zones: 384 zones
Refresh rate: up to 144hz refresh
Price: $4,999
Available now

Samsung Q900 82” 8K QLED TV
Peak Brightness: 2,000 nits
Color Volume: 100% P3 Color Volume
Price: $9,999
Available now

HP Pavilion 27
The world’s first Quantum Dot on Glass (QDOG) product also happens to be the world’s thinnest computer monitor at just 6.5mm thin.
Peak Brightness: over 400nits
DCI-P3 Coverage: 95%
Price: $399
Available now

More on Nanosys at SID Display Week 2019:
Monday Seminar by Charlie Hotz, Nanosys VP of R&D: https://youtu.be/oEgzGOpkXAY
Business Conference by Russell Kempt, Nanosys VP of Worldwide Sales & Makerting: https://youtu.be/2BoXrrkI-sE

Investor Conference by Jason Hartlove, Nanosys President & CEO: https://youtu.be/Rk3vsCREsB8

LG Display 65” Rollable OLED, 88” 8K OLED, 8K Crystal Sound OLED, The Rose

Posted by – June 19, 2019

LG Display shows latest OLED displays at SID DisplayWeek 2019, this booth features the new 65″ Rollable OLED that can fit inside the sound bar or furniture and be positionned in the middle of the room or in front of the window in the living room, the 88″ 8K OLED display, the latest 8K Crystal Sound OLED, which implements exciters to the super-slim OLED panel to generate localized crystal-clear sound directly from the display itself and The Rose featuring 4 65″ 4K OLED. Thanks to Conan for filming the second camera angle edited into this video filmed on Panasonic G85 on the DJI Ronin gimbal stabilizer. You can find out more information about OLED at https://en.oledspace.com an online community for OLED. Thanks to Conan for filming and providing the second camera angle giving an unprecedented view of how a Charbax Video is made. Here edited into this video, Conan filmed his camera angle using the Panasonic G85 on the DJI Ronin gimbal stabilizer.

BOE 12.3″ Rollable Phone, 7.7″ Foldable Phone, 65″ BD LCD, Printed OLED, 8K VR, Automotive, mini-LED


At SID Display Week 2019, BOE shows their latest 12.3″ Rollable Phone, 7.7″ Foldable Phone, many other flexible displays, UHD displays, micro-displays, other world-leading technologies and innovative applications such as their Smart driving experience brought by flexible display for the Internet of Vehicles (IoV) comprising a smart driver cabin and a spliced display screen of three units in three rows with only 0.99 mm bezels allowing visitors to experience a brand-new in-car display solution of the future. In addition to flexible display applications, BOE also displays the world-leading UHD display solution called the BD CELL UHD display which features an ultra-high static contrast ratio of up to 1,000,000:1, a bit depth of 12 bit, and a black field brightness of less than 0.003 nits, BOE also presents a host of 8K products, including 75″ 8K 120Hz display, a 3.5″ 8K VR display, and 0.39″ 8K spliced VR display. Under the “8425 Strategy” (promote 8K, popularize 4K, replace 2K and make good use of 5G), BOE is now speeding up the application of 8K in many fields. Other leading-edge technologies and solutions that BOE shows at this show include the first ever HDR notebook featuring mini-LED, the 15.6″ oxide display with an ultra-high refresh rate of 240Hz, the 55″ inkjet-printed 4K OLED display, the 0.39″ micro-OLED AR display that enjoys the world’s largest pixel density of 5,644 PPI.

In the smart Automotive cabin, the information required for smart travel becomes part of the actual scene with the help of AR technology, the head-up display (HUD) can project useful information such as speed per hour and navigation onto the front windshield for the driver’s reference. In addition, BOE replaces the conventional in-car LCD with flexible display. The 12.3″ three-unit flexible display is backed by the OLED pixel compensation circuit technology developed by BOE, which can effectively improve the brightness uniformity of mid-sized OLED displays and provide better audiovisual experience for car users, BOE applies flexible AMOLED displays to transparent A-pillars, rearview mirrors to solve the problem of driver’s blind spots in automotive design. The flexible display can perfectly match the shape of the A-pillar and show data with delay shorter than one millisecond. With the help of camera, the images blocked by the A-pillar can be shown on the flexible display, thus eliminating blind spots in the field of view. By applying flexible display, the rearview mirror can also be customized according to the interior shape of the car. BOE’s smart cabin is equipped with a 6.39″ flexible display as a built-in rearview mirror, which makes it safer to drive the car even on rainy and snowy days, BOE also exhibited some innovative applications of in-car display, such as center console solution that supports gesture-based interaction and V-shaped mini-LED for cars. BOE’s high-end in-car display panels have been supplied to automakers in the United States, Germany, the UK, Japan and South Korea.

CLEARink ePaper 2.0 at SID Display Week 2019


CLEARink ePaper 2.0 won the People’s Choice Award at SID’s Display Week 2019. They’re showing ePaper 2.0 for the first time, reflective displays using Electrophoretic Total Internal Reflection (eTIR), which has the goodness of previous ePaper technologies including sunlight readability, low power, along with color and video. CLEARink demonstrates 9.7” displays with 1:16 contrast, 227 dpi, 4096 colors with and without front light, monochrome and color modes running video content, 16 levels of gray, driven by less than 5V. Interview with Frank Christiaens CEO and Sri Peruvemba CMO.

SID Display Week 2019 opening, ribbon cutting

Posted by – June 14, 2019

SID President Helge Seetzen welcoms more than 8,000 attendees from over 40 countries to Display Week 2019 to see the newest products taking the world by storm, learn about what’s coming next and rub elbows with some of today’s top technology visionaries. More than 250 exhibitors showcase their latest and greatest, the Innovation Zone (I-Zone) pack two large dedicated areas with prototypes and demos never seen before, great keynote sessions by Samsung, Google and BOE, the Technical Symposium, educational courses and business conferences deliver providing key intelligence about this ever-changing industry. Display tech and applications such as auto, AR/VR, AI and wearables, flexible OLED, reflective ePaper and microLEDs are some of the eye-popping exhibits engaging the crowds and to be posted here at a rate of about one new video every 4 hours for the next 12 days (check back!)

About Display Week
Display Week is the world’s leading event focused on emerging electronic display and visual information technologies from concept to market. Display Week attracts attendees from the entire ecosystem of R&D, engineering, design, manufacturing, supply chain, marketing, sales and financial, as well as commercial and consumer end-user markets. It delivers unparalleled learning opportunities, market-moving trends, sourcing, roadmaps-to-market, and connections for career and business growth. You can follow Display Week on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter @DisplayWeek (hashtag #DisplayWeek), Instagram @siddisplayweek or Display Week on YouTube.

Microchip Technology Booth Tour at CES 2019

Posted by – June 12, 2019

Microchip showcases their demos for the automotive, consumer, medical, industrial markets and more. Microchip demonstrations include: Connectivity
Wireless Sensor Network (WSN)
Networked sensors are the future of improving the efficiency of HVAC systems in smart buildings. Learn how three different networking schemes, LoRaWAN, MiWi™ and Wi-Fi® can all be used to send sensor readings to the AWS cloud.

Low-Power Wi-Fi Sensors
Discover how Wi-Fi devices can be used in hard-to-get-to places in the home without running new power through the walls with the ultra-low power ATWINC1510, an IEEE 802.11 b/g/n network controller to add-on to existing microcontroller (MCU) solutions bringing Wi-Fi and network capabilities through SPI-to-Wi-Fi interface.

Secure picoPower LoRa Node
Learn how to implement Arm TrustZone technology and other crucial security features found in low-power LoRa end nodes powered by the SAM L11MCU in such as this light sensor. The SAM L11 features picoPower Technology, with less than 25 uA/MHz active current and less than 100 nA sleep current, as well as enhanced Peripheral Touch Control, making it perfect for wearable, wireless and security-focused applications.

Versatile picoPower Technology
Learn how one family of 32-bit microcontrollers can serve your needs in low-power, water-tolerant touch and high-trust applications. The SAM L1x family’s picoPower technology, enhanced Peripheral Touch Controller and robust security technologies are well suited for smart city, industrial automation, smart agriculture, medical and accessory authentication applications.

Connected Home Demos
Time is money – especially in development processes where time to market is a key factor in the decision process. Microchip’s turnkey touch solutions are readymade for your touch design. Buttons, sliders, wheels, proximity – all available with selectable interfaces (I2C, SPI, GPIO) from a single input, up to 64 buttons. Even appliance safety class B pre-certified solutions are available for designs where functional safety is a focus.

Voice-to-Text with Bluetooth Low Energy
Mobile phones are everywhere and sometimes you need to be able to see what is being said. Watch how the ATBTLC1000-ZR Bluetooth low energy System in Package (SiP) module, hosted by the SAM D21 MCU, can enable you to view the words you hear on an easy-to-use E-Ink display from Ineltek.

Easy Branding and Ease of Use
Drive profitable brand preference and ease of use for your end customers with the PIC32MZ DA graphics microcontrollers and MPLAB Harmony Graphics Composer tools and libraries. Custom graphics, animation and deep-color pallets will have your embedded design reflecting your company’s professional brand image, driving preference and profit.

Security
Wi-Fi to Bluetooth Low-Energy Gateway
Learn how to securely connect Bluetooth devices like a door lock, ceiling fan or LED bulb to the cloud with the combination of the ATWINC3400 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth module and the ATECC608A secure element. The ATWINC3400 is an IoT network controller offering Wi-Fi and Bluetooth Low Energy network capabilities within a single module. The ATECC608A secure element integrates Elliptic Curve Diffie Hellman (ECDH) security protocol an ultra-secure method to provide key agreement for encryption/decryption, along with Elliptic Curve Digital Signature Algorithm (ECDSA) sign-verify authentication, ideal for IoT applications.

Secure Authentication to Google Cloud IoT Core with a Secure Element
Learn how to protect the private key used for authentication in a flexible, secure element while easily implementing JSON Web Token-based authentication. This cost-effective solution uses the ATECC608A secure element to provide robust security, even to systems with small microcontrollers (MCUs) such as an Arm Cortex-M0+ based device.

Secure Authentication to AWS IoT Core with a Secure Element
Protect the private key used for the authentication of your AWS IoT connected device by using our flexible secure element (ATECC608A). Enabling robust, mutual authentication with Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), this cost-effective solution can be used across a wide range of MPUs and MCUs, including small Arm Cortex-M0+ based MCUs.

Qualcomm 8cx, 7nm ARM Laptop Windows 10 platform

Posted by – June 12, 2019

Qualcomm shows their 8cx ARM Powered Laptop platform. The 8cx is the first ARM Processor designed specifically for the Laptop market. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8cx Compute Platform is the most extreme Snapdragon ever, combines the best of the smartphone with the power and performance of a premium laptop in ultra-thin, fanless form factors to deliver a superior Always On, Always Connected PC computing experience. The first 7nm PC platform, the Snapdragon 8cx supports transformative 5G experiences, multi-gigabit LTE, and multi-day battery life and marks the biggest generational performance increase ever in a Snapdragon platform.

Torizon industrial Linux software platform from Toradex


At Embedded World 2019, Toradex shows off its brand new Linux Platform called Torizon, for the first time. Torizon is an open source project based on the Yocto Project, it comes free with Toradex System on Modules (SoMs) including NXP i.MX 6, 7 and 8 SoCs. Torizon is ideal for developers who like to take advantage of the extensive Linux ecosystem, but don’t like to spend time on low-level Linux development. Torizon is built for the requirements of modern industrial embedded/IoT applications in mind. It uses Docker for software containerization, features an Automotive Grade Remote Update Client, supports real-time and has built-in security features. In the video, Samuel, CEO of Toradex, shows the integration with Visual Studio and highlights how it simplifies life for those moving from the Windows and Windows Embedded Compact ecosystem. In the second demo, you can see Debian running in Docker Containers. The last demo shows off the safe and secure over-the-air (OTA) updates and a possible backend to manage a fleet of devices. The update client is Uptane-compatible.

If you’d like to know more about Torizon, you can join Toradex’s Webinar:
https://www.toradex.com/webinars/introducing-torizon-easy-to-use-industrial-linux-platform

If you’d like to learn more about the AI Wall at the end, see my previous video here.

Microchip Microsemi PolarFire Low Power FPGA Series from 100K to 500K Logic Elements


Microchip PolarFire FPGAs deliver the industry’s lowest power at mid-range densities with security and reliability. The product family spans from 100K logic elements (LEs) to 500K LEs, features 12.7G transceivers and offers up to 50% lower power than competing mid-range FPGAs. The devices are ideal for a wide range of applications within wireline access networks and cellular infrastructure, defense and commercial aviation markets, as well as industrial automation and IoT market

Sigma in L-Mount Alliance with Full Frame Foveon camera in 2019, new lenses 28mm, 40mm, 56mm at F1.4

Posted by – April 29, 2019

Sigma talks about their Full Frame Foveon mirrorless camera to be released in 2019, their L Mount Plans they plan to begin producing L mount lenses in 2019, starting with adding L mount options to the the existing Art series lenses, introducing an EF-to-L mount adapter and an SA-to-L mount adapter in 2019, also offering L mount conversion to its lens conversion service. In this video, Sigma also shows their new Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM Art “thoroughly correct” for chromatic aberration and sagittal coma flare, minimizing distortion, water- and oil-repellent coating on the front lens element and is weather sealed. It features a Hyper Sonic Motor with an updated algorithm to drive autofocusing and will be sold in Sigma, Nikon, Canon and Sony E camera mounts, the Sigma 40mm F1.4 DG HSM Art featuring three FLD (“F” Low Dispersion) glass elements and three SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass elements to correct axial chromatic aberration and magnification chromatic aberration ideal for high-resolution filmmaking. Sigma 56mm F1.4 DC DN Contemporary to be available for Micro Four Thirds and Sony E mounts, supports Sony’s Fast Hybrid AF, eye AF and facial recognition, Sigma 70-200mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Sports flagship telephoto in the sports line has a magnesium body and a dust-and splash-proof design, front lens element is coated to repel oil and water. The lens features an Intelligent Optical Stabilization system with an acceleration sensor and an algorithm to ensure stability when panning.

Blue Ember XLR Studio Condenser Microphone for recording and live streaming

Posted by – April 29, 2019
Category: Exclusive videos, CES

The Blue Ember microphone delivers a strong, clean signal with ample headroom, a custom hand-tuned condenser capsule capturing maximum detail, while the tight cardioid pickup pattern helps reduce room and background noise. Ember’s compact, side-address design fits anywhere and keeps a low profile on camera. Bring Blue’s legendary studio sound to creative space.

Joby Gorillapod 5K Video Pro

Posted by – April 29, 2019
Category: Photokina

GorillaPod 5K Video PRO video head kit with a fluid solid video head.
GorillaPod legs wrap around objects for unlimited angles Fluid video head for smooth pan and tilt movements Fits mirrorless and DSLRs weighing up to 4 kg (8.82lb) The GorillaPod Video head boosts fluidity on pan & tilt and has a removable and foldable pan bar for extra portability. Perfect for camera video work, the GorillaPod Video Pro 5K supports DSLR and mirrorless cameras weighing up to 4 kg/8.82 lb. Includes removable mount for JOBY Impulse Bluetooth remote shutter and an additional arm for extra accessories as microphone or LED light.

Miggo Pictar one MKII for iPhone 4s-8 / top Android phones

Posted by – April 28, 2019
Category: Photokina

5 external buttons for control over the phone’s camera, ergonomic slip-free grip, Dedicated app with patented ultra-sonic operation system. Pictar One Mark II is a smartphone camera-grip that connects to most iPhone and leading Android models, gives users control over the smartphone camera through an app. Pictar One Mark II is controlled by five external buttons and includes an interface which uses sound frequencies to activate the camera, which saves battery power compared to the standard Bluetooth connection, designed for firmly holding and easily controlling the smartphone camera.

Cluster Imaging Automotive Depth Camera Mapping Technology

Posted by – April 28, 2019

Cluster Imaging makes all images better with superior depth map processing. Depth maps are a next-generation foundation technology enabling accurate image element isolation and visual space identification. Depth information will enable new frontiers in automotive and industrial markets.

Autonomous driving systems have to date relied on LIDAR- and RADARbased depth sensing. These technologies suffer from limited resolution, no integrated colour sensing, high costs, bulky specially-sourced hardware, and poor performance in rain.

Cluster Imaging’s depth camera modules produce full-colour video plus an embedded high-resolution depth map suitable for accurate image recognition. The modules are manufactured using standard, low-cost image sensors. They can be used standalone or as a complement to LIDAR/RADAR.

Learn more about Cluster Imaging: http://clusterimage.com/

Qt with Toradex and KDAB at Embedded World 2019

Posted by – April 17, 2019

Qt’s (https://qt.io) partnership with Toradex (https://toradex.com) makes the deployment of Qt extremely easy, allowing deployment to a device from day one. The integration is realized with the Toradex Easy Installer (https://www.toradex.com/tools-libraries/toradex-easy-installer). KDAB (https://www.kdab.com/) shows that a Qt Touch UI can run smoothly even on hardware without a GPU, in this case a Toradex Colibri System on Module featuring a NXP i.MX 6ULL. Qt is a very popular C++ Framework for embedded devices, talking about the history of Qt and Qtopia an old application platform for phones and handhelds such as the Archos PMA430 which I filmed at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qoBHeXnAVhY Qt 3D Studio is shown on a Toradex SoM with the high end NXP i.MX8 QuadMax. In the booth walk with Santtu, you can see demos such as Qt on microcontrollers and get some insight into the new developer experience. In the KDAB area, you will see KUEAS a tool which simplifies the workflow for 3D content and GammaRay for debugging. KDAB is a partner of Qt and Toradex and can help with application development.

A*Star Singapore Agency for Science, Technology and Research at the IDTechEx Show!

Posted by – April 7, 2019

A*ccelerate and SIMTech are part of A*STAR- Singapore’s lead public sector agency that spearheads economic oriented research to advance scientific discovery and develop innovation technology for the industry. SIMTech develops high-precision roll-to-roll manufacturing technology platforms for large area functional films and printed electronics as building blocks and scale-up for next generation of smart wearable application. A*ccelerate partners with collaborators to bridge gap and fast track commercialization.

Together with our industry partners- Singapore Asahi Chemical & Solder, KPP Packaging and KaHa, we bring multi-disciplinary capabilities in materials, Roll to Roll manufacturing of flexible hybrid module and data analytics to streamline development of innovative products from lab to market.

Learn more about A*Star: http://www.a-star.edu.sg/simtech

RAIN RFID Alliance booth tour at IDTechEx Show!

Posted by – April 7, 2019

The RAIN RFID Alliance is hosted by AIM, Inc. a nonprofit organization. RAIN promotes awareness, education, and initiatives to accelerate the adoption in business and consumer applications worldwide of passive UHF RFID standards developed by GS1 (EPC Gen2) and incorporated by ISO/IEC (18000-63). Information on RAIN is available on the RAIN website http://www.rainrfid.org/ or by email at info@RAINRFID.org

ACI Materials Flexible & Stretchable Conductive Inks, Pastes and Adhesives

Posted by – April 7, 2019

ACI manufactures high-performance inks, pastes, and coatings using a revolutionary cavitation process coupled with decades of combined formulation experience.

Learn more about ACI: http://www.acimaterials.com

DP Patterning Flexible Printed Circuit Boards without any Chemicals

Posted by – April 7, 2019

DP Patterning AB was founded in 2013 and is a spin-off from the Swedish Research Institute, RISE. Driven by science, innovation and research, they develop products that turn the manufacturing of electronic circuits upside down – and let you go from idea to production in hours.

DP Pattering delivers complete machine solutions for Flexible-PCB production, fully compatible with SMT production. Their clean, environmentally friendly production method lets you manufacture FPCBs with no hazardous chemicals. Cut costs and shorten the supply chain, while maintaining intellectual property rights and quality control.
Originally developed for printed electronics applications, their technology was first launched for the RFID and automotive markets.

Learn more about DP Patterning AB:

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Carestream Multilayer Coating

Posted by – April 7, 2019

As the result of a heritage that includes 3M and Kodak, Carestream applies more than 100 years of coating leadership to deliver innovation in roll-to-roll coating. Our simultaneous, multilayer coating process enables the addition of discrete layers on flexible substrates for a wide range of advanced materials applications. We are seeking growth-oriented partnerships, which combine partner product IP and market channels with Carestream’s development and manufacturing expertise, including high-speed roll-to-roll processes, fluid design and preparation, quality systems and worldwide presence. Carestream is currently focusing on energy storage applications but is interested in applying its technology in a variety of growth markets.

Learn more about Carestream: www.tollcoating.com