Combination on electronic displays

Ntera and Seiko Epson have successfully produced working prototypes featuring the world's highest resolution naturally reflective electronic displays using Ntera's visualDNA brand electrochromic display technology. The prototypes feature 200 dpi and 400 dpi QVGA resolution and were produced using Epson's solution processable inkjet methods.

"This is a critical accomplishment in executing our product and technology roadmap as Ntera technology features life-like resolution and natural colour at video speeds," said Peter B. Ritz, chief executive officer of NTERA. "Epson's core expertise in high quality and high reliability micro-fabrication technologies will be a great asset to a fully-enabled Ntera eco-system."

"The low power consumption and optical qualities of Ntera's electrochromic display technology are closely aligned with Epson's strategy of pioneering products which enhance the user experience," said Dr Tatsuya Shimoda, deputy managing director, Corporate R&D at Epson.

Ntera's technology reflects any ambient light, including bright sunlight, to make images always visible. It features ink-on-paper appearance at a fraction of the power consumption of existing electronic displays by eliminating backlights, a significant power drain in mobile devices. "Existing LCD and emerging OLED technologies fight the sun " we use it!" said Ritz.

Ntera is an enabler of electronic displays, intelligent interfaces, and solid state optics using proprietary electrochromic materials featuring uniquely transparent and natural colours.