LG Display revealed an advanced, flexible TV panel that can be rolled up to a compact 3cm radius, making it akin to a piece of paper.
The pioneering enterprise from South Korea showcased two 18-inch OLED panels on a certain Thursday – a rollable one and a transparent one. This progression means that TVs incorporating this technology can be inconspicuously integrated into walls in residential and commercial spaces.
According to official announcements, the newly-designed flexible panel presents an high-definition resolution of 1,200×810, producing nearly 1 million megapixels. Furthermore, when the panel is rolled up to a 3cm radius, its display functionality remains unaffected.
The incorporation of OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) technology allows LG’s display screens to be significantly thinner, lighter, highly flexible, and far superior to traditional LCDs. Plus, OLED screens being damage-resistant and bendable can be tailored to mirror the form of walls or compartments effortlessly.
The refreshed transparent OLED panel reportedly offers 30 percent clarity, substantially better than the current transparent LCD panels’ 10 percent clarity, as confirmed by LG. The technological enterprise has also substantially cut down the haze present in the panel.
While LG is not the only player pursuing transparent and flexible displays, with brands like Samsung, Nokia, and Apple chasing the same tech, LG has evidently secured a place at the forefront. Previously, the company introduced a flexible smartphone, G Flex, and launched a large 77-inch flexible OLED TV at the Consumer Electronics Show.
LG Display’s technological breakthroughs have granted the company a competitive edge in the OLED TV field, giving them a headstart on possible OLED technology uses in the future,” stated In-Byung Kang, Senior Vice President and Head of the Research & Development Center at LG Display. The company has set its sights on crafting a 60-plus inch Ultra HD flexible and transparent OLED panel by 2017. The envisioned panel would offer above 40 percent clarity and a 100R curvature radius, potentially redirecting the course of the future display sector.”
source: Dara Kerr/CNET
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