Catégorie : Geek

03
Mai
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Sydney’s solar-powered e-paper traffic signs – no failures since 2013

In 2012 Visionect and Mercury Innovation started installing E Ink based traffic signs in Sydney, Australia. The two companies now report that there were no hardware failure reports since installation – quite impressive!The E Ink signs use wireless comm…

03
Mai
2017
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Kobo Aura H20 2017

Kobo’s Aura H20 is a water-resistant (up to 2 meters) E Ink e-reader that features a 6.8″ Carta E Ink touch display (265 PPI), front-light, 8GB of storage and Wi-Fi. Kobo Aura H20 2017 photoThe Aura H20 is shipping globally for $179.99.

E Ink display info:
6.8″ E Ink Carta
03
Mai
2017
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Terrad Music to launch its Gvido digital music score by the end of the year

In June 2016 Terrada announced its Gvido E Ink sheet music device, that lets you see sheet music pages (PDFs) on two 13.3″ flexible (Mobius) E Ink displays. The company now announced that it plans to start shipping this innovative device by the end of …

26
Avr
2017
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HP announces the IonTouch e-paper based « printing » system

HP Developed a new system, called IonTouch, which enables cheap and easy « paperless » printing. The basic idea is that IonTouch can be used to « print » small displays for applications such as calling cards, QR Codes, badges and more.Those cards are based…

18
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2017
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Blendology E Ink badge

Bledology E Ink badge is an interactive contact exchange platform aimed for conference attendees. The badges use 4″ E Ink displays produced by Plastic Logic.

18
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2017
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Verily life Sciences study watch

The Study Watch by Verily Life Sciences (ex Google-X division) is a health-tracking smartwatch that features an always-on E Ink display, environmental and physiological sensors and long-lasting battery.The study watch will used in observational health …

12
Avr
2017
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Onyx Boox Typewriter

The Onyx Boox Typewriter is a laptop device that uses a 9.7″ E Ink display. This is an interesting design that may appeal to writers and many others if it is executed correctly.Onyx E Ink 9.7'' laptop imageThe Onyx Boox Typewriter is not official yet, but this interesting device was spotted in an official company brochure.

E Ink display info:
9.7″ E Ink
12
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2017
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Onyx Boox Typewriter

The Onyx Boox Typewriter is a laptop device that uses a 9.7″ E Ink display. This is an interesting design that may appeal to writers and many others if it is executed correctly.Onyx E Ink 9.7'' laptop imageThe Onyx Boox Typewriter is not official yet, but this interesting device was spotted in an official company brochure.

E Ink display info:
9.7″ E Ink
12
Avr
2017
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E Ink and Sony establish a new joint venture to design and produce e-paper devices

E Ink and Sony Semiconductor Solutions announced a joint venture with an aim to develop, manufacture and market products that use e-paper displays. Sony and E Ink Holdings will have about 70% of the shares in the new JV, while the rest will be owned by…

12
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2017
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E Ink and Sony establish a new joint venture to design and produce e-paper devices

E Ink and Sony Semiconductor Solutions announced a joint venture with an aim to develop, manufacture and market products that use e-paper displays. Sony and E Ink Holdings will have about 70% of the shares in the new JV, while the rest will be owned by…

30
Mar
2017
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E Ink Holdings posts first operating profit in five years

E Ink Holdings reported its financial results for 2016, with the first operating profit in five years. The company was still profitable, due to royalty earnings, but now its operations are profitable too – in 2016 operating income was NT$61 million ($2…

30
Mar
2017
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E Ink Holdings posts first operating profit in five years

E Ink Holdings reported its financial results for 2016, with the first operating profit in five years. The company was still profitable, due to royalty earnings, but now its operations are profitable too – in 2016 operating income was NT$61 million ($2…

19
Mar
2017
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E Ink iPhone case makers PopSlate goes bankcrupt

E Ink iPhone case developer PopSlate announced that the company has entered into the legal process for dissolution of the company, and current customers that ordered its PopSlate 2 case will not get their products or be issued a refundPopSlate 2 photoIn early 2016 PopSlate raised $1.1 million in a crowd funding campaign to develop the PopSlate 2 – which was supposed to offer a 4.7″ 800×450 E Ink display for the back of your phone.

It turns out that PopSlate was not able to adhere to Apple’s requirements that the device will support both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7. In addition, the prototype devicefailed to meet Apple’s certification testing, because the device diminished the phone’s ability to send and receive RF transmissions. PopSlate discovered the problem – the case is made of plastic and glass fibers, which messed with the phone’s ability to pick up signals.PopSlate does not have enough cash to update its design, and it didn’t manage to raise the required funds.

19
Mar
2017
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E Ink iPhone case makers PopSlate goes bankcrupt

E Ink iPhone case developer PopSlate announced that the company has entered into the legal process for dissolution of the company, and current customers that ordered its PopSlate 2 case will not get their products or be issued a refundPopSlate 2 photoIn early 2016 PopSlate raised $1.1 million in a crowd funding campaign to develop the PopSlate 2 – which was supposed to offer a 4.7″ 800×450 E Ink display for the back of your phone.

It turns out that PopSlate was not able to adhere to Apple’s requirements that the device will support both the iPhone 6 and iPhone 7. In addition, the prototype devicefailed to meet Apple’s certification testing, because the device diminished the phone’s ability to send and receive RF transmissions. PopSlate discovered the problem – the case is made of plastic and glass fibers, which messed with the phone’s ability to pick up signals.PopSlate does not have enough cash to update its design, and it didn’t manage to raise the required funds.

08
Mar
2017
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E Ink and Dai Nippon to launch a new E Ink Prism based retail system

In March 2016 Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) announced a strategic partnership with E Ink to co-develop and co-market products that use E Ink displays – mainly targeting the retail market and also security cards and smartcards.E Ink Holdings now says that t…

08
Mar
2017
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E Ink and Dai Nippon to launch a new E Ink Prism based retail system

In March 2016 Dai Nippon Printing (DNP) announced a strategic partnership with E Ink to co-develop and co-market products that use E Ink displays – mainly targeting the retail market and also security cards and smartcards.E Ink Holdings now says that t…

04
Mar
2017
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Oaxis InkCase IVY

The Oaxis InkCase IVY is a smart iPhone 7 case that offers a 2.13″ E Ink display that can display the time, notifications, to-do lists and calendar reminders. It can also be customized to show an image so to enhance the style of your iPhone case. The IVY can last up to two months between charges, and protects your phone using BubblePro drop protection tech.Oaxis Inkcase IVY photoThe IVY will ship soon and is ready for pre-order at $49 for the black and white version and $52 for the wood finish model (these prices are lower than the price after launch).

E Ink display info:
2.13″ E Ink
04
Mar
2017
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Oaxis InkCase IVY

Oaxis Inkcase IVY photoThe Oaxis InkCase IVY is a smart iPhone 7 case that offers a 2.13″ E Ink display that can display the time, notifications, to-do lists and calendar

27
Jan
2017
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Ginnovation MaterCall

MaterCall is an innovating parking solution that uses NFC/QR and a small numeric e-Paper (E Ink) display to show driver phone numbers. The idea is that people can leave their phone number to the car owner via a simple application.The MaterCall is launc…

27
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Ginnovation MaterCall

MaterCall is an innovating parking solution that uses NFC/QR and a small numeric e-Paper (E Ink) display to show driver phone numbers. The idea is that people can leave their phone number to the car owner via a simple application.The MaterCall is launc…

27
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Ginnovation MaterCall

MaterCall is an innovating parking solution that uses NFC/QR and a small numeric e-Paper (E Ink) display to show driver phone numbers. The idea is that people can leave their phone number to the car owner via a simple application.The MaterCall is launc…

27
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Ginnovation MaterCall

MaterCall is an innovating parking solution that uses NFC/QR and a small numeric e-Paper (E Ink) display to show driver phone numbers. The idea is that people can leave their phone number to the car owner via a simple application.The MaterCall is launc…

23
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Samsung patents a mobile phone cover with an E Ink display

Samsung filed a patent in Korea for a mobile phone cover that includes an E Ink display to show notifications. Some covers include a transparent part (or just a hole) through which you can see the display – and if it’s an OLED, it makes sense because t…

23
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Samsung patents a mobile phone cover with an E Ink display

Samsung filed a patent in Korea for a mobile phone cover that includes an E Ink display to show notifications. Some covers include a transparent part (or just a hole) through which you can see the display – and if it’s an OLED, it makes sense because t…

23
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

Samsung patents a mobile phone cover with an E Ink display

Samsung filed a patent in Korea for a mobile phone cover that includes an E Ink display to show notifications. Some covers include a transparent part (or just a hole) through which you can see the display – and if it’s an OLED, it makes sense because t…

23
Jan
2017
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HiSense A2

HiSense’s A2 is a dual-screen smartphone that features a 5.5″ FHD AMOLED screen on the front and a 5.2″ 960×540 E Ink screen on the back side. Other features include Android 6.0, 1.4Ghz octa-core CPU, 3/4GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of storage, finger print sensor, a microSD slot and Dual-SIM.HiSense A2 photoThe A2 was launched in January 2017, but HiSense did not yet reveal the release date or price of this new phone.

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E Ink display info:
5.2″ 960×540 E Ink
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Jan
2017
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HiSense A2

HiSense’s A2 is a dual-screen smartphone that features a 5.5″ FHD AMOLED screen on the front and a 5.2″ 960×540 E Ink screen on the back side. Other features include Android 6.0, 1.4Ghz octa-core CPU, 3/4GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of storage, finger print sensor, a microSD slot and Dual-SIM.HiSense A2 photoThe A2 was launched in January 2017, but HiSense did not yet reveal the release date or price of this new phone.

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E Ink display info:
5.2″ 960×540 E Ink
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Jan
2017
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HiSense A2

HiSense’s A2 is a dual-screen smartphone that features a 5.5″ FHD AMOLED screen on the front and a 5.2″ 960×540 E Ink screen on the back side. Other features include Android 6.0, 1.4Ghz octa-core CPU, 3/4GB of RAM, 32/64 GB of storage, finger print sensor, a microSD slot and Dual-SIM.HiSense A2 photoThe A2 was launched in January 2017, but HiSense did not yet reveal the release date or price of this new phone.

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E Ink display info:
5.2″ 960×540 E Ink
22
Jan
2017
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E Ink and Texen to bring battery-less displays based smart packaging

E Ink announced a new collaboration with Texen, a provider of product solutions for the luxury and beauty market, to bring personalized packaging solutions to cosmetic customers. The companies demonstrated a smart packaging design for customizable pack…

22
Jan
2017
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E Ink and Texen to bring battery-less displays based smart packaging

E Ink announced a new collaboration with Texen, a provider of product solutions for the luxury and beauty market, to bring personalized packaging solutions to cosmetic customers. The companies demonstrated a smart packaging design for customizable pack…

22
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

E Ink and Texen to bring battery-less displays based smart packaging

E Ink announced a new collaboration with Texen, a provider of product solutions for the luxury and beauty market, to bring personalized packaging solutions to cosmetic customers. The companies demonstrated a smart packaging design for customizable pack…

22
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

E Ink and Texen to bring battery-less displays based smart packaging

E Ink announced a new collaboration with Texen, a provider of product solutions for the luxury and beauty market, to bring personalized packaging solutions to cosmetic customers. The companies demonstrated a smart packaging design for customizable pack…

21
Jan
2017
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Dasung runs out of its 13.3″ E Ink monitor, readying its next-gen Bluetooth powered one

Dasung launched the Paperlike – a 13.3″ 1600×1200 USB E Ink monitor back in 2015, and it started shipping the displays last month (for $1,049) on Amazon. The company now reports that it is sold out completely – after shipping to customers from 50 count…

21
Jan
2017
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Dasung runs out of its 13.3″ E Ink monitor, reading its next-gen Bluetooth powered one

Dasung launched the Paperlike – a 13.3″ 1600×1200 USB E Ink monitor back in 2015, and it started shipping the displays last month (for $1,049) on Amazon. The company now reports that it is sold out completely – after shipping to customers from 50 count…

20
Jan
2017
Posted in E-Ink Geek Numérique

CLEARink and Merck sign a materials development agreement, aim to bring TOR displays to the market by the end of 2017

CLEARink announced that it signed a comprehensive materials development agreement with Merck with an aim to bring CLEARink’s reflective display technology to the market by the end of 2017.CLEARink displays are based on a specially designed reflector fi…

20
Jan
2017
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CLEARink and Merck sign a materials development agreement, aim to bring TOR displays to the market by the end of 2017

CLEARink announced that it signed a comprehensive materials development agreement with Merck with an aim to bring CLEARink’s reflective display technology to the market by the end of 2017.CLEARink displays are based on a specially designed reflector fi…