Delta Electronics showcases e-paper Applications at CES 2011
Delta Electronics has showcased a full range of colour electronic paper (e-paper) applications at CES 2011 in Las Vegas. The new colour e-paper applications are jointly developed by Delta Electronics and Bridgestone Corporation and are based on the latter's Quick Response Liquid Powder Display (QR-LPD) technologies. The full series includes a 4.1-inch e-tag, 8.2-inch and 13.1-inch e-readers, and a 21-inch e-signage display. The 8.2-inch e-reader will be distributed in the Greater China region by Vivitek Corporation, Delta's global strategic partner, and it is expected to become the world’s first mass-produced China-focussed colour QR-LPD e-reader.
Jeff Fu, General Manager, Delta Electronics, Display Solutions Business Unit, said, "There was a great deal of synergy between Bridgestone and Delta during the joint development of e-paper applications using the AeroBee products. In the strategic partnership, Delta's focus is on downstream development such as product design, software and hardware integration, as well as the development of various applications for the consumer electronics and the business-professional markets. The joint development between Bridgestone and Delta has significantly shortened the time-to-market for e-paper products and solutions, which is certain to create a lot of momentum for a variety of colour e-paper applications."
The colour QR-LPD e-reader, which is set for release in China, will be announced at Vivitek's booth during the upcoming CES. With an 8.2-inch Bridgestone AeroBee panel and weighing just 400 grams, the e-reader features rich colour, smooth handwriting recognition, and supports wireless connectivity for improved reading comfort, providing users with the best possible digital reading experience.