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TI Doubles HUD Field of View

by Tom Allen

TI has released its first automotive-qualified DLP chipset for HUD applications, enabling HUDs with a field-of-view up to 12°. Existing HUDs are limited to a 4° – 6° FoV, according to IHS’s Mark Boyadjis. …

In-Car Infotainment Shifts to APAC

by Tom Allen

The Volvo XC90 has its own infotainment system, complemented with third-party productsThanks to a rapid expansion of connected navigation systems and in-car Wi-Fi, ABI Research predicts that Connected Automotive Infotainment Systems (CAIS) will grow …

Tags:Automotive| Market Data| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 16

E-Lead Claims Projection Film Cuts HUD Cost by 90%

by Tom Allen

Taiwan’s E-Lead Electronics has developed a low-cost automotive HUD, showing it at the Taipei AMPA & AutoTronics show earlier this month. In-car HUDs usually take the form of a dedicated transparent display (‘combiner type’) …

BMW Mini Announces ‘Augmented Vision’

by Norbert Hildebrand

When a car maker like BMW makes news in the display world, we expect extra large displays in the dashboard or on the back seat, or even a new head up display with augmented …

Automotive Touch Grows at 18% CAGR, Shifts to Procap

by Tom Allen

Demand for touch screen automotive displays is rising rapidly, due to the widespread adoption of consumer devices such as smartphones and tablets. IHS predicts a CAGR of 18% through 2018 for automotive touch panel …

Fujitsu Receives Award for Science and Technology for Wrap Around Imaging Technology

by Norbert Hildebrand

Fujitsu has received an award for a 360 degree wrap around video imaging technology aimed at the automotive market. With 360 degree cameras becoming more popular as a way to acquire content for virtual …

Tags:360 Degree Cameras| Automotive| Fujitsu| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 15

Trends from MWC

by Norbert Hildebrand

We have posted a review of trends and developments at MWC by Norbert Hildebrand. He covers wearables and smartwatches as well as automotive and other technology developments.

Tags:Automotive| MWC 2015| Smartphones| Wearables

Nissan Leaf – is it a display?

by Mark Fihn

I recently opined to a group of display industry experts that I thought “the next big thing” in the display industry was not going to be related to some incremental improvement related to high-information-content …

Tags:Automotive| Vol 22 - Issue 15

Are Displays Becoming a Differentiator for Automobiles?

by Norbert Hildebrand

In recent years, automobiles have edged their way into the consumer electronics world. While automotive applications such as car stereos and media players have always been part of the electronics industry, car brands are …

Tags:Automotive| LCD displays| OLEDs| Vol 22 - Issue 14

AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety Releases Study on Young Driver Safety

by Norbert Hildebrand

The AAA Foundation of Traffic Safety has released a study on driving safety among teenage drivers in the US. The study takes into account the behavior of teenage drivers directly before an accident. The …

Tags:Automotive| Mobile Display Monitor| Smartphones| Vol 22 - Issue 13

Canatu Film Used in 3D-Shaped Touch Sensor

by Tom Allen

With Schuster Group and Display Solutions AG, Canatu has developed a 3D-encapsulated touch sensor, for the automotive industry. It is being used to build a button-free, 3D-shaped multitouch display for in-car use. A prototype …

Qualcomm Enhances Mercedes’ Track Performance

by Tom Allen

Qualcomm has entered a multi-year agreement to act as the technology partner of the Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 team. The companies will work together to develop connected car technologies to enhance Mercedes’ track performance, …