With the potential for a whole host of applications such as roll-up TV's, digital newspapers and ultra lightweight laptops, Sony has demonstrated a flexible and transparent OLED screen.
Unlike traditional LCD screens, OLEDs (Organic Light Emitting Diodes) do not require a backlight as the diodes themselves are the source of the light. With a response time 10 times faster than LCD, motion is ultra smooth while images are brighter, sharper and use less power than any plasma or LCD TV.
Developed in conjunction with the Max Planck Institute in Germany Sony has overcome some tricky technical problems by using unique combinations of organic compounds within a viscous polymeric matrix.
Sony's prototype is made of bendable plastic, shows an impressive 16.7 million colors, and is just 0.3mm thin. Due to its transparency, multiple layers can be stacked with the potential for 3D effects.
The technology is, however, a long way from the highstreet. The model on show was just 2.5in wide and will take years of development to reach the point where it is a viable commercially available product.
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