Official Monthly Publication for the Society for Information Display http://www.informationdisplay.org http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en-us FeedForAll-scripts (sql2rss.php), http://www.FeedForAll.com/, Copyright 2006-2007, NotePage, Inc. Sun, 20 May 2012 01:12:06 -0400 Sun, 20 May 2012 01:12:06 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art2 Samsung Announces LCD Spinoff Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art3 Display Week Steams into Boston Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art4 Backlight-Unit Basics Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art5 This year?s awards from the Society for Information Display include the Karl Ferdinand Braun Prize, Jan Rajchman Prize, Otto Schade Prize, Slottow?Owaki Prize, and Lewis & Beatrice Winner Award. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art6 Plan your visit to Display Week 2012 with an advance look at some of the most exciting developments to be revealed in this year?s technology sessions. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art7 LED backlighting has attracted a great deal of interest from the LCD industry over the last few years. The introduction of LED backlighting was not just a simple change to the panel structure; it affected the LCD industry in many ways, including product trends, economics, business strategies, and supply chains. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art8 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art9 The realization of an optically dimmable, segment-addressable BLU using a single monolithic light-guide plate (LGP) with a light-control function is challenging but has the potential to cut costs and boost performance. This article describes the development of an edge-lit BLU with a monolithic segmented functional LGP. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art10 Once used primarily for backlighting small?to?medium-sized LCDs in portable and handheld devices, LED-based edge-illuminated light-guide technology has transitioned from cell-phone backlights to PC monitors and large TV backlights and is now even being used to illuminate entire rooms. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art11 The America Invents Act, the most significant change to the U.S. patent system since 1952, was signed into law on September 16, 2011. This series of articles focuses on selected provisions of the AIA which are likely to be the most relevant to companies in the display industry. Part II looks at new examination provisions, fees, fee structures, and review processes. Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art12 2011 Journal of the SID Outstanding Student Paper Award Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art13 Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:56 -0400 http://www.informationdisplay.org/article.cfm?year=2012&issue=04&file=art1 Supporting Students and Building Better Backlights Fri, 04 May 2012 12:48:55 -0400