In the eye of the beholder

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University of Washington researcher, Tom Furness, has developed a 'virtual retinal display' (VRD) at the university's interface technology laboratory. The VRD is a system mounted on the head which sends an image to the retina. The system is being developed for a range of applications such as flight simulators and gaming systems. The invention is being commericalized by Microvision, which aims to develop a more compact device, and is also developing prototypes to be used for military purposes.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999
Product development, MicroVision Corp.

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Showing off

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Xerox and E Ink are developing electronic ink to create displays that persist after power is turned off. The two companies use different technology, and E Ink has achieved a commercial display. There are a number of applications, including digital wallpaper, and electronic paper which could be used for storing libraries. Clothing could also be dyed using digital ink which could allow designs to change as users changed their moods.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1999

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Lightening up

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Research into organic computer display units is examined in detail. Organic light-emitting diodes can be used in portable computers, and a number of firms are researching their potential.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2001

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Subjects list: Display devices (Electronics), Information display systems, Research, Computer industry
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