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The article focuses on the efforts for the application of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in visible light communication (VLC). It says that LED light fixture can be wired into a network backbone allowing ubiquitous wireless communication on devices of a room. It cites that Samsung Group is working to put VLC with LED-based alphanumeric display (LCD) on its television. Meanwhile, the U.S. National Science Foundation has added VLC research into its Smart Lighting Engineering Research Center (ERC).

The article reports that the flat-panel and microdisplay television market has become the driver for design and manufacturing changes during the current decade. Makers of liquid-crystal displays (LCD) have invested billions in next-generation fabs and processes, with suppliers of plasma and microdisplay rear-projection screens scrambling to keep up with their LCD counterparts. The transition to newer TV display technologies is likely to be gradual, particularly since cathode ray tube-based sets still hold a price advantage in a cost-sensitive consumer market.

Features a Power Management Design for Application Processors. Exponential growth for the highly integrated applications processor cores for personal digital assistants, smartphones and cellular phones; Consideration of Moore's Law in relation to the total cost of making a particular system functional be minimized; Use of color liquid crystal displays with backlighting, audio subsystems, camera functions, wireless local area networks and Bluetooth communications.

The article discusses about innovations in the field of display technologies. Nowhere in the display world have technology improvements made as big an impact as in liquid crystal displays. Underlying the LCD's rise have been many evolutionary changes in the various components comprising the displays. Backlights, polarizer, TFT glass arrays and color filters have all seen improvements. Display makers are also rethinking their products' form and function for instance, using the display not only to show information but also function as an input device.

Discusses how passive liquid-crystal displays (LCD) are evolving toward improved optical characteristics. Advantages of such enhancement; Price range of such technology; Views on the issue.

Provides information on the active-matrix liquid crystal display (LCD) introduced in the market. Applications of the display system; Features; Marketing of the product.

Presents an overview of liquid crystal displays for personal computers. What to look for in terms of brightness, resolution, pixel problems, pivoting displays, and other features; Advantages and disavantages of thin screens; Best overall; Different-size monitors; Best value; Runners-up; Test results. INSETS: Alternative flat-panel technologies;Tech focus: LCD dsiplay tuning, by Dan Tanner and Mike Nagile.

Discusses how display vendors faced difficulties in commercializing field emission displays (FED) that will replace liquid crystal display (LCD) in next generation. View of Gary Jones, founder and president of FED Corporation, on the flashover problem; Comparison of FED with CRT; How Motorola Incorporated prepares for the FED technology.

Focuses on the emergence of electronic projection systems as a major market in the flat-panel display industry. Need for technological innovation; Potential market players; Amorphous silicon (a-Si) liquid crystal displays (LCD); Laser-scanned cathode-ray tube (CRT) and direct laser technology; Array of products in the overall projection-display market; Pace of growth in electronic projectors from 1993 to 1995.

The article discusses stereoscopic three dimensional (S3-D) technology focusing on the challenges posed by S3-D content creation and S3-D viewing and the solutions to the aforementioned in mobile design and development. Also mentioned are the fundamentals of content creation inorder to produce an S3-D effect and the two most popular ways to generate S3-D viewing experiences which involve liquid crystal displays (LCD).

The article discusses the popular white light emitting diode (WLED) solutions used in the consumer electronics market and presents alternative solutions to use with fewer external components, higher efficiency, and lower cost. It mentions that lithium ion battery is one of the popular power sources that provide energy. It notes that a boost LED driver can power a lower input voltage to a higher output voltage but has disadvantages like low efficiency at light loads and audible noise problems.

The article focuses on how display information of consumer products could be optimized. It mentions that the products could be optimized without additional costs through risking the product's custom liquid crystal display (LCD) glass. It states that the optimized LCD glass could enable one to increase average selling price and earn larger gross margin. It discusses the factors that affect selection of microcontrollers (MCUs) which could help one to recognize the benefits of custom LCD glass.

The article provides information on the ranking of the products based from the results of the 2008 third quarter Ultimate Products survey and the views of the qualified readers of "EE Times" and eeProductCenter. It cites that thin film transistor (TFT) liquid module display (LCD) has ranked first in the Interconnection/ Passives and Electromechanical category which according to the readers has understandable information but cost too high. Full details on the ranking are presented.

The article discusses the market outlook for light-emitting diode-backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) television launched by Dolby Laboratories and SIM2 Multimedia. According to Insight Media president Chris Chinnock, the premium for Dolby/SIM2 LCD TV, based on high dynamic range, would be even higher because of the technology's complexity. Bharath Rajagopalan of Dolby said the technology is perfectly scalable. Jacques le Berre of NXP commented on the limitations of the sidelighting method.

The article features the VX8300 "flip" phone, a handset designed by LG Electronics. The VX8300 has two displays, including a 65,000-color organic LED for the external display and offers Bluetooth 1.1 functionality. It has multimedia capabilities including a Verizon Wireless' VCast music, video, polyphonic ring-tone support, and gaming experience. The global positioning system (GPS)-enabled handset can access the Internet and contains a 1.3-megapixel camcorder/camera with flash.

The article reports on the focus of most leading display manufacturers on industrial applications that require high-reliability, strong displays. Most of the latest designs operate well both in indoor and outdoor environments and are tough to be used in marine products, medical equipment, automated teller machines and kiosks. The displays come in sizes ranging from 3.5 inches to 15 inches and an options in brightness, contrast, temperature range and power consumption.

The article presents information on LEDs which have become the backlighting option for all types of liquid-crystal displays. LED backlighting is advantageous in many aspects including low cost, high reliability, low voltage, low EMI, high immunity to vibration, and wide operating-temperature range. Options such as INtersil's EL7801, a high-power LED backlight driver with integrated 36-V FET can be used to drive the series string of LEDs.

Reports that makers of liquid crystal on silicon (LCOS) television display systems are optimistic about 2005. Kinks in the supply chain and troubles with technology are fading away; Competition from other rear-projection technologies such as Digital Light Processing (DLP) and projection liquid crystal displays; LCOS has been around for more than a decade.

The article discusses the new technologies which enable better video reproduction using TFT-LCDs and how the pressure to move to lower cost contradicts this drive. Functions required for a typical circuitry of an LCD module; Voltage supplies carried by the LCD panels; Solutions in reducing motion blur; Remedy to eliminate the appearance of flicker within the display.

Reports on the decision of Sharp Corp. president Katsuhiko Machida to phase out cathode ray tube television to focus in the production of liquid crystal display (LCD) television (TV) in Japan. Market share incurred by the company for its new product line; Joint venture made by Sharp that will put emphasis on popular 26- to 32-inch panels for LCD TVs; Other product development initiated by the company. INSET: Made in Japan.

Features the Sharp LH79520 liquid crystal display. Color and pixels; Specifications; Capabilities. INSET: The scoop on VGA.

Reports on the changes in the design and size of liquid crystal displays (LCD). Demand for smaller, lighter and thinner LCD; Alteration of the aspect ratio of the LCD; Color-management solutions and compatibility with other visual image computer peripherals; Features; Physical description; Costs.

Lists semiconductor companies that are offering low-cost controllers and integrated circuits for liquid crystal display panels. Genesis Microchip Inc.; Analog Devices Inc.; National Semiconductor Corp.; Pixelworks Inc.; STMicroelectronics Inc.

Reports the impact of the emergence of embedded and net-centric computing to computer software developers. Application of liquid-crystal display to smart phones.

Highlights the move of medium size display makers in creating products for handheld equipment. Factors prompting these makers to create these products; Contrast ratio; Liquid crystal displays; Companies making polycrystalline silicon; Products from Philips Flat Panel Display Systems.

Provides information on the advantages of analog interfaces for liquid crystal interfaces (LCD). Cost analysis of analog plat-panels; Benefits of analog interfaces; Vendors that supply analog red green blue (RGB) video.

Focuses on developments in liquid-crystal display (LCD) technology. Effect of technology advances and price reductions; Views and status of various LCD suppliers; Footprint issue as selling point for desktop LCD displays.

Focuses on the emergence of various notebook-bound liquid crystal displays (LCD) that meet new multimedia demands. Screen size and color; Large format panels from Toshiba America Electronic Components Inc.; Sharp Corp.'s super-high-aperture-ratio TFT; Picture quality; Use of LCD technologies in various applications; Economical upgrades.

Reports that a patented display system called 3DTV features a true-stereo three-dimensional images. Use of conventional optics built into a single display panel; Use of a liquid-crystal display developed for projecting computer or video images; Production of multiple video images that are combined into stereoscopic arrays.

Reports on advances in active-matrix liquid-crystal display (AM-LCD) technology. Future of notebook computers; Absence of vendor loyalties; Importance of adequate brightness. INSET: With shortages over, is excess capacity on the way?..

Reports that the Federal Aviation Administration has tapped an optically enhanced active-matrix liquid crystal display because of its sunlight readability. Installation of flat panel touch-screen display system; Superiority to cathode ray tube; Enhancement of the basic panel with laminated filters.

The article discusses the impact of the developments of thin film transistor liquid crystal display (TFT LCD) panels on the marketplace. One of the effects of the rapidly multiplying number of powerful consumer. Products in the marketplace is that it raises expectations. Users demand a well-designed electronic product-even if it they do not expect it to reproduce multi-media content-to have an attractive and sophisticated display.

The article features various computer productivity tools. Algor Inc. has introduced support for its 64-bit Microsoft Windows 32- and 64-bit Linux workstations. Arista Corp.'s ARP-2606AP is an industrial liquid crystal display panel computer. The Maverick is a VME bus-based single-board computer from General Micro Systems Inc.

This article presents information on new applications of light emitting diodes (LED). The slow transformation is picking up steam as LED improve brightness and come down in price. The emergence of white LED is helping the technology displace incandescent bulbs, a shift that's also being driven by pricing declines and higher tight output. Various color LED can be placed in hidden locations, letting architects and set designers change moods and appearances easily. Volume consumer applications go far beyond the simple alarm clock LED used for decades. Now, they re being used for backlights in LCD TVs, replacing cold cathode fluorescents. Sony and Samsung are starring to use red, green, and blue LED to improve TV color quality and increase brightness. INSET: DRIVING FORWARD IN AUTOMOTIVE.

This article evaluates three inexpensive Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) phones. The Snom 200 from Snom Technology has a two-line liquid crystal display (LCD) screen that provides dynamic pointers to buttons directly beneath the screen. With these buttons, users can transfer calls and set up conference calls. In addition, the Snom 200 have five lighted function keys. Users can program speed dials on these keys and these lights help them keep track of callers during a conference call. The Web interface provides easy access to the button programming and other phone features. Snom provides both user and administrative access. Also unique to the Snom 200 is its trace feature, a packet trace of all the SIP messages sent to and from the phone. SipTone II Ethernet Phone from ipDialog comes with many of the features that can be expected in an enterprise phone, including an extra switch port for a desktop PC. It has an LCD display showing Caller ID and phone's operational status. In addition, it has a speakerphone and separate buttons for hold and conference features. The Zip 2 phone from Zultys Technologies does not have an LCD screen and has only a few feature key buttons that, with the exception of the hold key, are activated by hitting a function key that temporarily changes the function of one of the number keys. INSETS: SIP PHONES;HOW WE TESTED SIP PHONES.

Features several products for engineering design. Single board computer from ADLINK Technology Inc.; Switches from Gems Sensors; Liquid-crystal-display modules from Optrex America Inc.; Controller from MediaQ Inc.

Features several products offered in the U.S. engineering marketplace, as of February 2002. Liquid Crystal Display module from Optrex America Inc.; Keyboard and controller from CTI Electronics Corp.; Rectangular hydraulic actuators from Mack Corp.; Temperature control valves from Watts Regulator Co.

Discusses the applications of display technology in the United States. Use of liquid crystal technology in the laptop computer; Dependence of consumer product on display developments; Availability of technologies for medical and industrial use.

This article evaluates several electronic products including TorqCommander from Regent Controls Inc., motor/drive system from Parker Hannifin Corp., data acquisition and processing system from Preston Scientific, LCD displays from Densitron Corp., and air heater from Convectronics Inc.

The article reports that flat-panel displays loom as a critical technology for next-generation electronic systems in the U.S. The payoffs for such innovative products could be significant. While the Japanese clearly dominate the worldwide $4 billion flatpanel market, many of the best new ideas are coming from U.S. firms. The article reports that there is a need for more creative design ideas. Some companies are taking a step in that direction. One such vendor is Photonics' Don Wedding. The company designed the first flatpanel display with digital video and composite analog-video interfaces for the Navy and Air Force.

The article presents the list of products that were featured in Midcon/90 show held in 1990 at Dallas Convention Center, Dallas, Texas and featured feature the most sophisticated technologies in electronic engineering. California Instruments Corp. presented an A.C. power resource L series that offers 500 VA per inch of panel height and has a power range up to 13.5 KVA in single- and three-phase models. Lucas Duralith Corp. offered custom membrane keyboard that is designed to withstand the high temperature, up to 85C, and humidity of the cooking environment in a kitchen range. Asahi Glass EMP Corp. presented Optrex LCD modules that feature advanced liquid crystal fluid and special glass.

The rapid evolution of electronic information and control systems is pressuring many designers to build high-performance user interfaces. Many of these advances are being requested by the engineers who are using them. New requirements such as size, ruggedness, low maintenance and higher resolution put severe constraints on many popular display designs. To further compete with new displays coming down the pike, many CRT makers are looking for smaller, more dependable power sources. Companies are also developing additional products for engineers working in the CRT world. Though most experts predict it may be quite a while before the CRT is displaced by flat panel displays, much research is underway.

The article evaluates the LTE family of laptop computers from Compaq Computer Corp. The computer features a top-end model that weighs 6.7 lbs and operates for 3.5 hours on a rechargeable battery, and uses 12 MHz 80C286 microprocessor that is compatible with IBM computers and MS/DOS-based software. Its backlit liquid crystal display screen offers brightness and clear contrast plus its ergonomic keyboard add up toward convenience of the users.

The article offers information on virtualization and the process of digitizing a printed image. Even if digital images can be seen on computer monitors or e-mail them to your friends so they can see them on their monitors, ordinary folks still dislike the idea of sitting infront of the computer to look at the images. This created a market for digital picture frames that shows image files from flash memory on a liquid crystal display panel. From the programmers point of view, a do-it-yourself picture frame provides platform for learning embedded systems programming.

Presents tips on installing backlighting on a liquid crystal display (LCD) system. Engineering required by cold cathode fluorescent (CCF) tubes to provide the performance and service life users expect; Power requirements for LCD themselves; Rules for matching a direct current-alternating current (DC-AC) inverter to a CCFT; Testing of the DC-AC inverter's no-load starting voltage. INSET: MORE THAN ONE WAY TO SKIN THE CAT.

The article offers brief information on (ICS) products, including NVMe flash memory controller from Integrated Device Technology Inc. (IDT), switch-mode light emitting diode (LED) driver ICs from Infineon Technologies AG, and DB90000AXI-QFHD liquid crystal display (LCD) controller Internet Protocol (IP) core from Digital Blocks.

The article offers information on the confinement system in a custom-built crate using the electrolytic capacitors developed by the staff at Nuvation designed with mystery box that contains an evaluation kit from Texas Instruments Inc. It notes that the mystery box comprises of the seven-segment display, a pushbutton, and a series of inputs. It reports that the experiment ended with screams from a bachelor who recognizes the electrolytic capacitors.

The article reports on the solar technology shifting of Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., after the declination of liquid crystal display (LCD) products. It states that the company has set up a huge Research and development group for solar panels to start producing bulk crystalline panels as thin film technologies no longer need two more years of research. Moreover, the company anticipates shipping 100 million 10-inch producing revenues of $21 billion bigger than LCD panels in 2008.

The article evaluates the 2.57-inch 3D Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel from Seiko Epson Corp.

The article features the acoustic research ARRU449, a liquid crystal display (LCD) universal remote control with wireless fidelity (Wi-Fi) to provide programming resources. The QVGA LCD screen on the ARRU449 hints at special things. The screen provides the user interface to a range of features available by the unit's connectivity. After linking to a home Wi-Fi network, the controller interacts with the click365 network to deliver location-and-service provider specific television listings.