What’s the Point of a Transparent Display Module?
What is a Transparent Display?
We have officially moved into the 21st century people! Transparent display modules are here and they are here to stay. These screens have a number of potential uses that both techies and non-techies will appreciate. Besides television screens, they are now being incorporated in cell phones, smart devices etc due to the convenience they offer. These are typically useful for augmented reality applications (think Google glasses) which basically means that images are overlaid over a transparent screen that can be viewed from both sides.
How do they work?
Transparent display modules are made of see through components only such as anodes, cathodes and substrates. When electricity is allowed to pass through them, the screen experiences light from both directions. The display itself can be used for a number of applications that tablet users will find familiar. The extremely thin design, flexible nature and weightlessness are what set them apart from other, bulkier screens.
There are basically two types of transparent display modules in the market and they differ in make as well as function.
OLEDs – These screens are made of double glass which is installed on either side of the screen and each contains a conductive as well as an emissive layer. When the screen is turned on, electrical impulses travel through the layers and the emissive layer lights up. The displays give off their own light which is one of the main reasons why manufacturers are able to make them so thin. The gap between the screen pixels and the cathodes that are present in the screen are the reason why these displays are transparent.
LCD – These screens make use of natural lighting such as sunlight rather than electrical backlighting. Since these do not utilize backlights, these can be made thinner and see through but that also means they cannot be used to their full potential. This is also one of the reasons why LCDs are cheaper than OLEDs.
Transparent display modules do not consume as much power as other displays. At most, one will consume no more than 10% of the power that a typical non-transparent LCD display takes. This makes them suitable for a variety of tech such as budget friendly phones, laptops and smart devices.
The screens also offer a number of features that are quite user friendly. For instance, users can use a transparent display module just like a smart device and adjust backlighting if need be. The screens use ambient light during daylight hours and it can be switched to the traditional dark background at night for those who prefer the conventional screen.
These features allow users to enjoy a powerful custom experience with their transparent displays. Add the fact that these can be used to access social media accounts such as Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Just think! You won’t even have to zoom in on images much or get up from the couch at all for that matter. You can just check emails, watch online videos, check flight schedules and access a range of apps, check websites all without accessing your phone or laptop.