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2010-04-13

Colour E-Readers

Liquavista

Colour e-readers with video shown off

A colour e-reader that supports video and potentially web browsing has been shown off by Dutch researchers.

The prototype uses screen technology - based on century-old science - that its makers say is up to four times more energy efficient than LCD screens.

Once established in the e-reader market, Dutch firm Liquavista hope to see its displays integrated into other devices in the future.

But analysts question whether consumers will be enticed by the greener gadgets.

Liquavista said it expects the first e-readers using the "electrowetting" technology to be available by the middle of 2011 and the technology to then become more widespread.


LiquavistaColor & Texas Instruments eReader demonstrator




ASUS DR750


Times Online

Get ready for the newsstand in your hand

The next generation of ebook readers will deliver colourful, interactive papers and magazines wirelessly

Asus, the Taiwanese manufacturer that pioneered the netbook concept, has given InGear exclusive details of its DR-570 reader, to be released by the end of the year. Asus says it has developed a 6in, high-brightness, OLED colour screen that should run for a whopping 122 hours on one battery charge — and that’s not just when displaying text but under real-world conditions, such as running Flash video over its built-in wi-fi or 3G. If that claim stands up, it would make this game-changing device nearly as energy-efficient as today’s monochrome readers.

Asus DR-570 e-reader: fresh details!

The Asus DR-570 packs a 5.7-inch OLED display with a sharp 768×1024 resolution with a 0.03 second refresh rate, 4GB of flash storage, 412MB of RAM, a 1530mAh battery and an SD/SDHC card slot, and it weighs just 200g.

Format wise, the Asus DR-570 will support ePub, PDF, TXT, MP3, MP4 and AVI files and play back Flash videos too so it’ll be a real multimedia juggler. We can confirm it’ll pack Wi-Fi and 3G, but there’s no mention of WiMax as with the larger, monochrome Asus DR-950.


BenQ

BenQ Focuses on E-Readers

BenQ, Taiwanese electronics manufacturer, is going to draw its attention towards e-readers. The company does not have any plans to develop a tablet device which can
resemble the Apple’s iPad. Moreover, the producer
hopes that its color version of nReader will be available in the market this year and will become one of the keys to win the market.

[...]

The company intends to provide a color screen version of the e-reader, which will be available later this year. The original nReader was launched in January and has a price tag of US$280. The device is equipped with a 6-inch touchscreen and apart from displaying e-books, it can play music. The e-reader is available in Asian markets.

Qualcomm


Tablet with butterfly wings – video included


As the current set of eReaders such as Kindle and its peers settle in, developers are looking to improve with a further generation of products. The next generation will certainly include larger, colour screens and semi-conductor firm Qualcomm is tackling this with a Biomimetic display technology it calls Mirasol. Biomimetics is a branch of technology that mimics naturally occurring phenomena to solve problems.
 


E-Books: Mirasol Display Attempts to Trump E Ink



iRex

iRex promise color ebook reader in 2011: 3x brighter than rivals


E-reader manufacturer iRex have announced [pdf link] that they intend to have a color,  writable ebook reader on the market by 2011.  The device, which is currently unnamed, will use a system of  subtractive color mixing which, according to iRex, results in three times the brightness of existing additive color electrophoretic displays. 

PVI E-Ink

Color and Video Coming to Kindle? Partner Shows New Screens

Taiwan-based Prime View International, which last year acquired E-Ink, a top vendor of electronic paper displays, displayed 6-inch and 9.7-inch color e-reader screens at a trade show in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen.


PVI has shown its color-screen technology to buyers of its displays including Amazon and Barnes & Noble, which sells the Nook e-reader, the PVI spokeswoman said. But she declined to comment on whether Amazon planned to use the screens in the Kindle.


Color and video coming to Kindle? Partner shows new screens



Fujitsu FLEPia

Hands-On With Fujitsu’s FLEPia Color eReader

Fujitsu’s FLEPia seeks to address the issue of color depth with an eReader that can display up to 260,000 colors when in high-def mode while still rendering black and white text fairly fast in Quick Mode. To get to this depth the reader takes three passes at rendering a page.
[...]

The FLEPia isn’t available in the US currently and may never be. The technology is impressive but still expensive, and tablets are elbowing in on the eReader market.

Notebooks.com First Look at the Fujitsu Color Ebook Reader





Sources:
  1. BBC News - Colour e-readers with video shown off
  2. YouTube - LiquavistaColor & Texas Instruments eReader demonstrator
  3. Get ready for the newsstand in your hand - Times Online
  4. Asus DR-570 e-reader: fresh details! | Electricpig
  5. BenQ Focuses on E-Readers | Top Tech Reviews
  6. InAVate - Tablet with butterfly wings – video included
  7. YouTube - E-Books: Mirasol Display Attempts to Trump E Ink
  8. iRex promise color ebook reader in 2011: 3x brighter than rivals - SlashGear
  9. Color and Video Coming to Kindle? Partner Shows New Screens - PCWorld
  10. YouTube - Color and video coming to Kindle? Partner shows new screens
  11. Hands-On With Fujitsu’s FLEPia Color eReader
  12. YouTube - Notebooks.com First Look at the Fujitsu Color Ebook Reader
Related:
  1. Liquavista - Electrowetting based low power, always viewable color video displays
  2. Liquavista colour e-reader in action! | Electricpig
  3. Liquavista intros color e-paper prototype; developer kit available soon | The Toybox | ZDNet.com
  4. ASUS DR-570 e-reader to sport 6-inch OLED color screen, 122 hours of battery life -- Engadget
  5. ASUS DR-570 color e-book reader gets detailed -- Engadget
  6. SiPix Microcup® Electronic Paper
  7. BenQ looks to color eReader rather than iPad clone - SlashGear
  8. BenQ: colour e-reader out 2010 | Electricpig
  9. BenQ Chooses E-reader Path Over IPad - Yahoo! News
  10. BenQ Global - Home
  11. mirasol® Displays | mirasol® Display Technology (IMOD) by Qualcomm
  12. How mirasol Displays Work: Micro-electro-mechanical Systems (MEMS) Drive IMOD Reflective Technology | mirasol® Displays
  13. LinkNotes: Qualcomm's Mirasol Color E-Reader
  14. iRex announces development of colour device for 2011 delivery - MobileRead Forums
  15. PVI shows 6" and 9.7" color E Ink prototypes, in talks with Amazon and B&N
  16. Fujitsu e-Book Reader Review - FLEPia Color eReader - Features of Fujitsu e-Reader | Reviews by TechnoTalks.com
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2010-02-17

Qualcomm's Mirasol Color E-Reader

Clipped from: Color e-reader that sips less power than E Ink? Qualcomm says, Yes! | Technology | Los Angeles Times

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Color e-reader that sips less power than E Ink? Qualcomm says, Yes!


[... ] Qualcomm, a semiconductor company in San Diego, plans to launch its own e-reader this fall, using a color display technology that the company claims will use even less power than the grayscale E Ink.

Dubbed Mirasol, the screen mimics how butterfly wings reflect their brilliant colors. Other examples  include the iridescence seen on pearls, peacock feathers or soap bubbles.
It works by reflecting the existing, or ambient, light around it, instead of using color filters that require  intensive back lighting. Using tiny mechanical systems, Mirasol displays manipulate incoming light to reflect the desired color, pixel by pixel. Its ability to harness ambient light instead of relying on back lighting is what gives Mirasol its energy advantage over LCDs.



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E-Books: Mirasol Display Attempts to Trump E Ink





Clipped from: YouTube - Qualcomm's Mirasol Demo CES 2010 - Future Color Kindle?

Qualcomm's Mirasol Demo CES 2010 - Future Color Kindle?

This video shows Mirasol's color ebook reader using their IMOD technology. Learn more by visiting http://www.the-ebook-reader...



Clipped from: Qualcomm Innovation - mirasol

mirasol

A Very Visible Solution

[...] mirasol displays are nature inspired. They use the ambient light in the environment to generate color. This is in direct contrast to films, polarizers and many layers of materials used in standard display technologies on the market today. A mirasol display is inherently friendly to the battery as it uses near-zero battery power to maintain a static image and needs no backlighting. This allows consumers to use their mobile devices longer while using less power.



Clipped from: Qualcomm OnQ Blog - Nature Knows Best

What Burrs, Geckos and Termites Teach us about Design

[...] The wings of certain butterflies have tiny scales and ridges that reflect light in such a way that only certain colors are perceptible to the eye. The optical interference that occurs within these minute biological structures results in “iridescent” colors that can represent any portion of the rainbow and change based on viewing angle. Our ‘tiny scales and ridges’ are itsy bitsy mirrors that move, changing the length of the wavelength and in turn, the color produced. Aside from butterfly wings, there are several examples of iridescent color in nature, including mother of pearl, peacock feathers and the scales of some beetles. The use of minute structures and ‘interference’ is essentially the same principle employed in mirasol displays.


Sources:
  1. Color e-reader that sips less power than E Ink? Qualcomm says, Yes! | Technology | Los Angeles Times
  2. YouTube - E-Books: Mirasol Display Attempts to Trump E Ink
  3. YouTube - Qualcomm's Mirasol Demo CES 2010 - Future Color Kindle?
  4. Qualcomm Innovation - mirasol
  5. Qualcomm OnQ Blog - Nature Knows Best
Related:
  1. Qualcomm Aims to Bring Color, Video to E-Readers | Gadget Lab | Wired.com
  2. CES 2010: Hands-on with Qualcomm's Mirasol full-color e-reader screen | CES 2010 Live Coverage News - Betanews
  3. Color e-reader uses butterfly-based technology to save power
  4. Mirasol eBook Reader Displays - Future Color Kindle?
  5. Qualcomm Home
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2010-01-26

The BeBook Neo E-Reader

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BeBook Neo ereader: WiFi and Wacom touchscreen

It’s obviously the day for wireless ebook readers, with BeBook announcing that they’re taking preorders for their new BeBook Neo ereader. Packing a 6-inch E Ink panel with a Wacom touchscreen, the Neo may not have integrated 3G like some rivals we’ve seen, but it does get WiFi for accessing a range of third-party ebook stores.
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Introducing BeBook Neo


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A new star is born: the BeBook Neo


World's first WiFi ereader with access to eBook stores worldwide.

Endless Ideas is proud to announce our new eReader: The BeBook Neo.
After our successful models 'BeBook One' and the pocket sized 'BeBook Mini' we collected suggestions from our customers and packed them into a new attractive eReader.
The BeBook Neo is using the latest patented ePaper E Ink technology for an amazing reading experience. Read anything, anytime, anywhere. The powerfull processor offers unparallelled reading and browsing speeds. BeBook Neo´s powerful battery allows up to 7000 pageturns on a full charge.

Unique features.
  • Easy eBook store access: Simply go to the Neo eBook portal and a worldmap will appear. Just click on your country and you will see a clear overview of third party eBook stores. The best part is that YOU decide where YOU want to purchase eBooks.

  • Connect to the Internet through WIFI. Besides shopping for eBooks online, you can access Google and Wikipedia on the go.

  • The BeBook Neo is the fastest eReader currently on the market. Offering up to 2,5 times faster browsing and operating speeds, due to its powerful Freescale processor.

  • The Neo features the latest WACOM touchpanel technology, which provides a very fast and more natural reading experience. The touch screen allows you to use your BeBook Neo for sketching, annotations and text mark-up; ideal for educational and business purposes.

  • The open architecture of the BeBook Neo makes it possible to expand its capabilities. Keep an eye on www.mybebook.com for firmware updates. We have some very cool features planned for the near future.
Popular file formats.

Just like our previous models most popular file formats can be read, including 'ePub' and 'PDF' (both with and without Adobe DRM), txt and even popular picture file formats, like JPG, are included.


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Reading on the BeBook Neo


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Internet browsing BeBook Neo



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Sources:
  1. BeBook Neo ereader: WiFi and Wacom touchscreen - SlashGear
  2. YouTube - Introducing BeBook Neo
  3. Introducing the BeBook Neo: press release
  4. YouTube - Reading on the BeBook Neo
  5. YouTube - Internet browsing BeBook Neo
Related:
  1. Ebook Reader, Ereader, Ebooks, BeBook Neo, Wifi Ereader, touchscreen BeBook - mybebook.com
  2. BeBook Neo E-Reader Offers Pre-Orders, Features WiFi And WACOM
  3. The BeBook Neo | Ian P. Christian's Personal Blog
  4. BeBook Neo Landing Sometime In March | Gizmodo Australia
  5. BeBook Neo e-reader launches with WiFi and WACOM capabilities -- Engadget
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2010-01-12

Plastic Logic Que an E-Reader Based on Organic Transistors

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Plastic Logic

Introducing the
QUE proReader by Plastic Logic, a milestone in the evolution of plastic electronics


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CES, LAS VEGAS – JANUARY 7, 2010 – Plastic Logic today unveiled QUE™ (pronounced "Q"), the world’s first proReader. More than an eReader, QUE was designed specifically to provide a premium reading experience and access to content anywhere, anytime, while simplifying the multi-faceted lifestyle of business professionals - and to literally lighten their workload....more
Press Releases
Introducing the QUE™ proReader
More than an eReader, QUE is uniquely designed as an essential tool to lighten the workload of mobile professionals.
Like paper, only better
Exclusive plastic display technology
QUE Design: A celebration of black and white print
All your content, all the time
Powerful tools for interacting with your content
Wireless access to leading publications, professional content on the QUE Store
EXCLUSIVE: QUE truVue - Setting the standard for eNewspapers

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Que: Plastic Logic's Capacitive-Touch Ebook Reader

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Plastic Logic e-ink Reader demo

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Plastic Logic Reader flexibility demo

Technology Review - Published By MIT
Plastic Logic Device Showcases Organic Transistors
Logical reader: The long-awaited Que is the first consumer product to feature Plastic Logic's organic transistor technology.
Credit: Plastic Logic

Organic transistors can be made at much lower temperatures than those made with conventional silicon, which means it's possible to print them on top of lightweight, flexible plastic instead of glass. The Que's display is based on an array of one million organic transistors built on a plastic backing. This plastic array, which replaces the rigid, heavy, silicon-on-glass array in most displays, including those in other e-readers on the market, drives the pixels of the E Ink display. Though the display itself is flexible, it's encased in rigid plastic. The advantage of the flexible plastic display is that it's nearly unbreakable.


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CDT Cambridge Display Technology
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4th March 2002
Plastic Logic and Cambridge Display Technology to Cooperate in Polymer Organic Electronics
Plastic Logic - Plastic Logic was founded in 2000 to develop and exploit new technology and processes that combine the power of electronics with the pervasiveness of printing. The company has a growing portfolio of patents based on inkjet printing of active electronic circuits using advanced plastic materials.
Cambridge Display Technology (CDT) - CDT is a privately held company leading the research, development and commercialization of polymer technology for flat panel displays and lighting. CDT’s light emitting polymer (LEP) technology is targeted for use in a wide range of electronic display products used for information management, communications and entertainment.

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Sources:
  1. Plastic Logic
  2. Plastic Logic
  3. Que: Plastic Logic's Capacitive-Touch Ebook Reader - que - Gizmodo
  4. YouTube - Plastic Logic e-ink Reader demo
  5. YouTube - Plastic Logic Reader flexibility demo
  6. Technology Review: Plastic Logic Device Showcases Organic Transistors
  7. Cambridge Display Technology - Your Partner in Light Emitting Polymers
  8. Cambridge Display Technology - Your Partner in Light Emitting Polymers
Related:
  1. CES: Plastic Logic's Que E-Reader Revealed - PC World
  2. Business & Technology | Plastic Logic's Que e-reader has executive touch | Seattle Times Newspaper
  3. New E-Newspaper Reader Echoes Look of the Paper - NYTimes.com
  4. IEEE Spectrum: Inside the Plastic Electronics Revolution
  5. Plastic Logic E Book Reader Video Tour and Hands On - plastic logic - Gizmodo
  6. Plastic Logic Reader Looks Like Kindle Killer - Plastic Logic Reader - Gizmodo
  7. Plastic Logic
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2009-11-13

The Intel Reader

clipped from news.cnet.com

Intel debuts text reader for the blind

The company announced on Tuesday the debut of the Intel Reader, a handheld text-to-speech device that can read any printed text aloud to those who are blind or have difficulties seeing or reading.

The Atom-powered device uses a high-resolution camera to capture images of any printed text, which it then converts into digital format to read out loud. The Reader can be used as a standalone device to snap pictures of text. But paired with Intel's Portable Capture Station, which can hold the Reader in place, the device can grab huge amounts of text, such as an entire book, according to Intel.

A camera that reads text aloud

intel-reader

Ben Foss, director of access technology in Intel's Digital Health Group, uses the Intel Reader to scan a book. Photo: Jon Fortt.

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The Intel Reader has a 4.3-inch LCD display, 4 gigabytes of flash storage and USB slots for adding more. It weighs 1.38 pounds. Image: Intel.

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Logo - Intel

Intel News Release

Ready, Set, Read: Intel® Reader Transforms Printed Text to Spoken Word


Intel Launches Mobile Handheld Device for People with Reading-Based Disabilities, such as Dyslexia or Low-Vision, or for Those Who are Blind


  • The new Intel Reader (reader.intel.com), a mobile handheld device, increases independence for people with reading-based disabilities.

  • The size of a paperback book, the Intel Reader converts printed text to digital text and then reads it aloud to the user.

  • The Intel Reader can help the estimated 55 million people in the U.S. who have specific learning disabilities such as dyslexia or vision problems.

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New Intel® Reader Transforms the Printed Word

Download the Intel® Reader brochure

Blind & low vision versionFiletype/Size: PDF 301KB
Educator versionFiletype/Size: PDF 286KB

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Features And Technical Specs

Intel® Reader Features
Features

A more in-depth look

Learn more

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Sources
  1. Intel debuts text reader for the blind | Digital Media - CNET News
  2. A camera that reads text aloud - Big Tech - Fortune Brainstorm Tech
  3. YouTube - The Intel Reader
  4. Ready, Set, Read: Intel® Reader Transforms Printed Text to Spoken Word
  5. Intel® Reader - About the Intel® Reader
  6. Intel® Reader - Intel® Reader Features
Related:
  1. Intel Sells Its Own Reader for the Health Care Market - Bits Blog - NYTimes.com
  2. Intel introduces a digital book reader that reads aloud to the blind | VentureBeat
  3. Intel punts portable text reader for the blind • The Register
  4. Intel Reader Speaks Printed Words Aloud - Reviews by PC Magazine
  5. Intel Reader combines camera and text-to-speech functions | The Toybox | ZDNet.com
  6. Introducing the $1,500 Intel e-book reader
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