Kodak Showcases OLED Technology in Intel's ``Universal Communicator'' Handset Prototype.Business Editors/High-Tech Writers Intel Developer Forum Intel Developer Forum (IDF), is a twice yearly gathering of technologists to discuss Intel products and products based around Intel products. The first IDF was in 1997. There is usually a Spring IDF and a Fall IDF. 2003 SAN JOSE San Jose, city, United States San Jose (sănəzā`, săn hōzā`), city (1990 pop. 782,248), seat of Santa Clara co., W central Calif.; founded 1777, inc. 1850. , Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 18, 2003 Kodak NuVue Display Presents High-Definition Images with Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode See LED. Technology Eastman Kodak Company today joined Intel at its annual developer forum to demonstrate a prototype handset pairing a powerful Intel(R) PCA (tool, programming) PCA - A dynamic analyser from DEC giving information on run-time performance and code use. processor and high-definition Kodak NuVue display. The prototype, an early example of a new class of device called "universal communicators," combines Intel(R) XScale(TM) technology and Kodak's groundbreaking active matrix organic light emitting diode (AM OLED (Organic Light Emitting Device, Organic Light Emitting Diode) A thin film light-emitting technology that is expected to compete with LCD and plasma TVs as well as LCD monitors and readouts. ) technology to display bright, sharp images that are visible from virtually any angle. Prospective device functions include simultaneous data and voice sessions and rich media that scales across network connections. "The Kodak NuVue display was an ideal choice to demonstrate the kind of rich, scalable media experience made possible by Intel(R) XScale technology, combined with media building blocks under development in our research lab," said Shane Wall, general manager of Intel's Emerging Platforms Lab. "OLED displays' composition and mechanics are ideally suited to present the incredible gamut of vibrant color and video effects See digital video effects. that will be required in tomorrow's universal communicator-class devices." The demonstration at the conference is the latest step in Kodak's industry-leading work - and commitment - to advance OLED display technology. Earlier this year, the company unveiled the Kodak EasyShare Kodak EasyShare is a sub brand of Eastman Kodak Company products identifying a consumer photography system of digital cameras, snapshot printers, printer docks, accessories, camera docks, software, and online print services. EasyShare was first introduced in 2001. LS633 zoom digital camera, the world's first product with a full-color AM OLED display. "The combination of high-performance processor and high-definition OLED display provides a compelling glimpse of new opportunities and new markets - for Kodak and for device manufacturers," said Donna Flamme, president, Display & Components, Eastman Kodak Company. "Our NuVue displays let consumer electronics manufacturers create more useful - and enjoyable - devices." Research firms such as DisplaySearch and Stanford Resources predict the OLED display market could reach up to $3 billion by 2007. They anticipate consumer devices such as mobile phones, digital cameras, PDAs, and DVD players will incorporate OLED technology within five years. Kodak scientists discovered the light-emitting properties of organic substances more than 20 years ago and patented advances in designs and materials. Through a joint manufacturing program, Kodak and SANYO Electric Co., Ltd., produced the world's first AM OLED displays for industry evaluation and manufacture displays for the Kodak LS633 camera. OLED Technology OLED displays comprise self-luminous pixels, requiring no backlights used in liquid crystal displays liquid crystal display (LCD) Optoelectronic device used in displays for watches, calculators, notebook computers, and other electronic devices. Current passed through specific portions of the liquid crystal solution causes the crystals to align, blocking the passage of light. (LCDs). So they offer design and performance advantages, including clearer images, crisper crisp·er n. One that crisps, especially a compartment in a refrigerator used for storing vegetables and keeping them fresh. video, and thinner designs in digital cameras, mobile phones, PDAs and other devices. Additional benefits over conventional technologies include higher contrast for superb readability in most lighting conditions, faster response time to support streaming video A one-way video transmission over a data network. It is widely used on the Web as well as company networks to play video clips and video broadcasts. Computers in home networks stream video to digital media hubs connected to a home theater. , and industry-leading (165 degree) viewing angle for superior ergonomics. In addition to the joint manufacturing venture for AM OLED panels with SANYO, Kodak licenses OLED technology to more than one dozen display and device manufacturers worldwide. For further information on Kodak displays and licensees, go to http://www.kodak.com/go/display/. About Eastman Kodak Company and infoimaging Kodak is the leader in helping people take, share, print and view images for memories, for information, for entertainment. The company is a major participant in infoimaging, a $385 billion industry composed of devices (digital cameras and flat-panel displays), infrastructure (online networks and delivery systems for images) and services & media (software, film and paper enabling people to access, analyze and print images). With sales of $12.8 billion in 2002, the company comprises several businesses: Health, supplying the healthcare industry with traditional and digital image capture and output products and services; Commercial Printing, offering on-demand color printing “colour separation” redirects here. For other uses, see colour-separation overlay. Color printing is the reproduction of an image or text in color (as opposed to simpler black and white or monochrome printing). and networking publishing systems; Commercial Imaging, offering image capture, output and storage products and services to businesses and government; Display & Components, which designs and manufactures state-of-the-art organic light-emitting diode Noun 1. organic light-emitting diode - a self-luminous diode (it glows when an electrical field is applied to the electrodes) that does not require backlighting or diffusers OLED displays as well as other specialty materials, and delivers optics and imaging sensors to original equipment manufacturers; and Digital & Film Imaging Systems, providing consumers, professionals and cinematographers with digital and traditional products and services. (Note: Kodak and EasyShare are trademarks of Eastman Kodak Company.) Editor's Note Editor's Note (foaled in 1993 in Kentucky) is an American thoroughbred Stallion racehorse. He was sired by 1992 U.S. Champion 2 YO Colt Forty Niner, who in turn was a son of Champion sire Mr. Prospector and out of the mare, Beware Of The Cat. Trained by D. : For additional information about Kodak, visit our web site on the Internet at: http://www.kodak.com. |
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