Progressive or noninterlaced scanning (or P-Scan) is a method for displaying, storing or transmitting moving images in which all the lines of each frame are drawn in sequence. This is in contrast to the interlacing used in traditional television systems where only the odd lines, then the even lines of each frame (each image now called a field) are drawn alternatively. With progressive scan, an image is captured, transmitted and displayed in a path similar to text on a page: line by line, from top to bottom. Progressive video is what your computer screen uses. The whole image is sent to the screen from top to bottom in one pass. This provides a more “stable” and natural looking image.
Comparison of progressive and interlace scanning
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Mobile phone displays are still dominated by LCD technology, but a few other technologies — some new and others not so new — are trying to carve out their place in the market, according to research from ABI Research.
As a mature technology, liquid crystal display (LCD) currently has a cost advantage over other display technologies, and ABI stated that it will remain the primary display technology for the foreseeable future. However, although LCD displays have improved a lot over the years, the technology performance falls short in areas like power consumption and readability in bright light conditions.
“Of the challengers, organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs) are among leading contenders because of the maturity of their development and their use in other devices, such as televisions, which will strengthen their supply chain,” said Kevin Burden, research director of ABI Research.
mirasol display prototype
Another contender is Qualcomm’s micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS)-based “mirasol” display, which ABI stated is finding its first role in secondary screens found on clamshell handsets. Qualcomm plans to open a dedicated mirasol display factory in Taiwan in 2009, which will be another big step in ramping up its supply chain, the research company stated.
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One of the world leading LCD panel factories located in Paju, South Korea. It a city in Gyeonggi Province, located just south of Korean capital city, Seoul (for map link of Paju city, click here). 20-story buildings filled with equipment that’s moving glass too big to fit in living room at great speed, and then with great precision, turning the glass into the panels that go into TVs.
LG Display LCD Panel Factory - Paju, South Korea
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Samsung LED LCD TV
In recent years, Korean, Taiwanese, and Japanese makers of liquid-crystal display panels have fought hard to establish dominance in the key tech market. And for most of 2007 and 2008 there was plenty of business to go around. Today, though, the economic crisis is slashing demand for the panels, used in flat-panel TVs, computer monitors, and cell-phone screens. While that’s likely to hurt everyone in the battle, the Koreans expect the downturn to play out to their advantage. “This challenging period will give us a good opportunity to widen our lead,” says Lee Bang Soo, a vice-president at LG Display, the world’s second-largest LCD panel maker after its compatriot Samsung Electronics.The Koreans are already gaining. Manufacturing costs today exceed what producers can charge for the panels, so Taiwan’s four biggest makers have slashed output by half or more. AU Optronics (AUO), the leader in Taiwan and the global No. 3, saw its market share for panels bigger than 10 inches plunge to 11% in November, from 19.2% in January, while share for Taiwan’s Chi Mei Optoelectronics fell to 9%, from 12%, says market researcher DisplaySearch. Samsung, meanwhile, increased its share in the segment by 8.5 percentage points, to 32.5%, during the period, and LG jumped 3.1 points, to 23.5%.
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TV Stand for LCD TV or Plasma TV
When it comes time to choose the perfect TV stand for your living room or home theater, you may be surprised to learn how many different styles are on the market today. When choosing the right TV stand, first you must determine the size stand you need in order to safely accommodate your television. Aside from that, you are free to choose any style stand you see fit. You can choose to match the stand to your existing décor or make a statement with a bold style that becomes the focal point of the room. Below are some brief descriptions of a variety of TV stand styles that are available today.
Traditional style TV stands have an antique quality and bring an heir of style and sophistication to any room. Often constructed of hard wood and featuring ornate carvings and molds, traditional stands have tend to warm up a room and are usually offered in darker finishes like mahogany and cherry.
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