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MPEG Expands Licence Coverage

by Tom Allen

MPEG LA has updated its HEVC and DisplayPort patent licences, to reflect recent revisions. The HEVC Patent Portfolio License now conforms with recent updates to the HEVC standard, as defined in Recommendation ITU-T H.265 …

MMD Supersizes Monitor Offering

by Tom Allen

MMD has produced its largest UltraHD monitor yet: a 42.5″ desktop display with support for multiview. Users can show up to four sources on the BDM4350UC screen at once using the picture-by-picture mode. This …

Tags:Desktop Monitors| Large Display Monitor| MMD (AOC Philips)| UltraHD| Vol 23 - Issue 16

LDM Product Roundup – Vol 23 No 16

by Tom Allen

Alpha Display of Korea has introduced a range of industrial monitors in 21.5″, 23″, 23.8″, 24″ (16:9) and 27″ with integrated procap touch (2 or 10 points). The border cover glass has rounded corners …

And Finally – Vol 23 16

by Tom Allen

There are many pitfalls to face when buying a new phone: processor speed, screen size, battery life. Artist Insta-Chaz has summed them all up brilliantly on a single post-it note on his Instagram account …

Tags:Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 23 - Issue 16

Could Nanoimprints Restart Moore’s Law?

by Tom Allen

A team at the University of Wisconsin-Madison have developed a way to develop high-performance wireless transistors on rolls of plastic. These devices are able to operate at 38GHz, although 110GHz is feasible. Both power …

Tags:Flex| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 23 - Issue 16| wireless communications

NEC Details Showcase Specifics

by Tom Allen

Installations at the 2016 NEC Showcase (8th NEC Showcase Around the Corner) have been announced. Visitors will view demonstrations of laser projection with projection mapping, fine pixel pitch LED displays and large-format and desktop …

Tags:Back Panel| Large Display Monitor| NEC Showcase 2016| UK (United Kingdom)| Vol 23 - Issue 16

Samsung Slips in Large Area

by Tom Allen

Samsung Display’s share of the global large-size (9″+) LCD market has fallen, so that the firm is now placed fifth: behind LGD, BOE, AUO and Innolux. These counterparts have expanded their production of low- …

Samsung Large OLED Rumour Gains Momentum

by Tom Allen

We have previously reported on rumours of Samsung’s plans to re-enter the OLED TV market (Samsung to Invest in Large OLED). A new story from Business Korea gives some credence to the rumour. SDC …

Tags:Large Display Monitor| large displays| OLED Fabs| Samsung Display| Vol 23 - Issue 16

Brazil Trials Killer Billboard

by Tom Allen

Two companies in Brazil (Posterscope and NBS) have created a sign that they call the ‘Mosquito Killer Board’. It releases a mixture of a lactic acid solution and carbon dioxide, attracting mosquitoes from as …

Tags:DOOH| Large Display Monitor| LATAM| Vol 23 - Issue 16

DVB Training Coming to Germany

by Tom Allen

Fuba is to kick off a German-wide DVB-T2 training roadshow in May and June, together with Media Broadcast. The roadshow is aimed at improving the expertise of dealers. Attendance will be free. The event …

Tags:DVB-T & T2| Germany| Large Display Monitor| Training| Vol 23 - Issue 16

Universal Details UltraHD Releases

by Tom Allen

Universal Pictures has joined other studios in announcing the release of UltraHD content. Its first UltraHD films, available as Blu-ray and digital release, will include Jason Bourne; The Huntsman: Winter’s War; Warcraft, Everest; Lucy; …

Tags:4k| Large Display Monitor| Movies & Content| UltraHD (4KTV)| Vol 23 - Issue 16

Philips Suggests IPO Likely for Lighting

by Tom Allen

Philips is likely to divest its lighting business in an IPO, rather than selling it to an external buyer. The move is part of Philips’ intent to consolidate its wide-ranging business to fewer areas, …