Instrumentation and Control News - Display

Calibration problems found in voting machines

Wed, 21 Mar 2007 04:25:26 +0100

If a touch-screen machine is not calibrated properly, voters touching the box next to one candidate might have their vote cast for the candidate above or below, Harsman said. However, the voters can review their votes - both on a summary screen and on a printout - to make sure they are correct before submitting a ballot, he said.

New X-Ray Screen For Package And Baggage Screening

Sat, 10 Mar 2007 03:11:57 +0100

The high gain and improved resolution is achieved using a proprietary phosphor blend which results in 30% more light output than conventional rare earth based screens. Containing no cadmium, these screens comply with the RoHS Directive.

Sharp LCD Screen Doubles As Image Sensor

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:49:06 +0100

Apparently other companies have developed similar LCDs in the past but Sharp’s version allows for a higher resolution output from the sensor at a low cost.The real breakthrough made by Sharp was a proprietary TFT fabrication technology called the continuous grain (CG)-Silicon TFT process.

1-2-1VIEW’s US$199 media player set to revolutionise digital signage

Tue, 06 Mar 2007 15:19:35 +0100

IP network controlled, based on open standards such as Linux OS and built on a consumer electronics platform, 1-2-1VIEW’s media players are much cheaper to manufacture, yet offer superior performance compared to legacy systems.

Minicom Introduces DS Vision 3000 and DS Optic Vision

Thu, 01 Mar 2007 15:19:35 +0100

DS OpticVision is a long range optical fiber extender. It lets you place your LCD/plasma screens up to 30km (19 miles) away from the media player, while delivering crystal clear images and sound, without loss of signal.

Sharp Develops 2.6-inch VGA LCD Panel Embedded with Image Sensor

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 13:10:28 +0100

The two unique features of Sharp's latest panel are (1) integration of image sensor with the drive circuit of the display panel and (2) one-transistor one-capacitor (1T1C) circuit structure employed for the image sensor. As a result, new functions can be added at a low cost and the resolution of sensor output is enhanced...

Chassis Plans Releases Innovative Wallmount Chassis with Built-In 15 in. LCD

Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:40:16 +0100

The W5-XGA15 is unique in the market, offering an ATX computer enclosure designed exclusively for wall and bulkhead mounting. Other wallmount computers are simply reworked desktop or rack mount designs. The W5-XGA15 is a clean paper design with no compromises in functionality...

Versatile Gauge Can Be Used Alone or With Existing Instrumentation

Fri, 19 Jan 2007 04:37:42 +0100

Ametek Dixon Offers Compact Stand-Alone 2-Inch Graphic Display Module

DK-Technologies Launches A New Calibration Package For CRT And LCD Monitors

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 21:35:49 +0100

The full package comprises a display unit, a CRT head unit, an LCD colour sensor, and LCD colour sensor stand and an LCD colour sensor spacer. DK-Technologies is also including a Sony automatic calibration cable and offering a free re-calibration service after the analyser has been in use for 18 months...

New optical engine allows shallow-cabinet 58- and 65-Inch RPTVs.

Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:21:19 +0100

JVC Dramatically Reduces Cabinet Depth In New Slim HD-ILA Rear Projection HDTVs

Digital Signage Platform features automatic boot control.

Tue, 12 Dec 2006 05:22:55 +0100

DSA-3300 series x86 network-manageable digital signage platform features Ethernet connectivity and open-platform design. It is compatible with existing networks as well as content editing, scheduling, and dispatching software.

NEC MultiSync LCD 2090UXi monitor

Tue, 05 Dec 2006 13:58:51 +0100

The monitor also pivots 90 degrees for viewing in portrait mode and uses a gravitational sensor to flip the screen image automatically depending on the panel's orientation. A quick-release lever lets you easily remove the panel from the stand for wall or flexible-arm mounting.

HDTV Manufacturer in Arizona NuVision Announces Production of New Advanced Display Technology

Sun, 26 Nov 2006 00:56:01 +0100

The NuVision Deep Black LED DLP TV uses the PhlatLight™ LED Light Source to Provide Revolutionary Video Performance with Superior Color Fidelity, More Refined Grey Scale and Deeper Black Levels. 1080p DLP Television to Ship in October ..

Fujitsu Boosts Performance on LifeBook Convertible Notebooks, Maximizing Mobile Workforce Productivity

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 21:40:16 +0100

On-the-go and in any lighting condition, the LifeBook P1610 convertible notebook delivers unsurpassed versatility with indoor/outdoor touch screen display

Tiny IC powers backlight, flash and RGB functions

Wed, 22 Nov 2006 22:43:51 +0100

Built around a high-efficiency, tri-mode charge pump, the device delivers up to 600mA of current for the growing array of lighting applications in today's portable systems including main and sub-display backlighting, camera flash and RGB or auxiliary status lighting. Individual driving circuits for each function are controlled by the company's patented, single wire AS²Cwire serial digital interface...