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2014-06-24
Review of Paper-Like Display Technologies (Invited Review)
By
Peng Fei Bai,

    Dr. Peng Fei Bai

    Electronic Paper Display Institute

    South China Normal University

    China

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Robert Andrew Hayes,

    Dr. Robert Andrew Hayes

    South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics

    South China Normal University

    China

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Mingliang Jin,

    Prof. Mingliang Jin

    Electronic Paper Display Institute, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics

    South China Normal University

    China

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Lingling Shui,

    Dr. Lingling Shui

    Electronic Paper Display Institute

    South China Normal University

    China

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Zi Chuan Yi,

    Dr. Zi Chuan Yi

    Electronic Paper Display Institute

    South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University

    China

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Li Wang,

    Dr. Li Wang

    Electronic Paper Display Institute

    South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University

    China

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Xiao Zhang,

    Dr. Xiao Zhang

    Electronic Paper Display Institute

    South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics, South China Normal University

    China

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Guofu Zhou

    Dr. Guofu Zhou

    Electronic Paper Display Institute, South China Academy of Advanced Optoelectronics

    South China Normal University

    China

    Homepage

Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 147, 95-116, 2014
doi:10.2528/PIER13120405
Abstract
With the advancement of wireless networks and cloud computing, people are becoming increasingly surrounded by a variety of displays - rich electronic devices: TV, Phone, Pad, Notebook and other portable or wearable devices. These electronic products put high demands on the quality of the visual interface. Paper-like displays are reflective and do not require a backlight. They have received much attention after electrophoretic-based electronic paper displays were commercialized in 2004. Paper-like displays combine excellent reading experience with ultra-low power consumption. In particular, their outdoor readability is superior to transmissive liquid crystal displays (LCDs) and organic light emitting devices (OLEDs). In this paper, we give an overview onvarious paper-like display technologies with emphasis of the status and future development of electrophoretic display and electro-fluidic display principles. We focus on both technologies because electrophoretic displays have been commercialized successfully, and electro-fluidic display has high potential to deliver video and full color.
Citation
Peng Fei Bai, Robert Andrew Hayes, Mingliang Jin, Lingling Shui, Zi Chuan Yi, Li Wang, Xiao Zhang, and Guofu Zhou, "Review of Paper-Like Display Technologies (Invited Review)," Progress In Electromagnetics Research, Vol. 147, 95-116, 2014.
doi:10.2528/PIER13120405
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