First-generation Electronic Paper Display from Philips, Sony and E Ink to be used in new electronic reading device
--- Offers a truly paper-like reading experience
Royal Philips Electronics, Sony Corporation and E Ink Corporation has unveiled the world's first consumer application of an electronic paper display module in Sony's new e-Book reader, LIBRI'e, scheduled to go on sale in Japan in late April. This first ever Philips' display utilises E Ink's revolutionary electronic ink technology whi ch offers a truly paper-like reading experience with background contrast that is the same as newsprint.
The Electronic Paper Display is reflective and can be easily read in bright sunlight or dimly lit environments while being able to be seen at virtually any angle - just like paper. Its black and white ink-on-
paper look, combined with a resolution in excess of most portable devices at approximately 170 pixels per inch (PPI), gives an appearance similar to that of the most widely read material on the planet - newspaper.
Because the display uses power only when an image is changed, a user can read more than 10,000 pages before the four AAA batteries need to be replaced. The unique technology also results in a compact and lightweight form factor, making it ideal for highly portable applications.
Sony's e-Book reader LIBRI'e, the first device to utilise Philips' display solution for enhanced reading, is similar in size and design to a paperback book. LIBRI'e enables users to download published content, such as books or comic strips from the Internet, and enjoy it anywhere at any time. LIBRI'e can store up to 500 downloaded books.