Electronic Paper

For anyone who is a fan of Harry Potter books, the magical wonders in its pages are miracles to marvel at. We non-magic folks can however recreate much of that using science:). Case in point: Moving Pictures. Fujitsu Laboratories Limited, Fujitsu Frontech Limited, and Fujitsu Limited have announced their joint development of the world's first film substrate-based bendable color electronic paper:):). The new electronic paper features vivid color images that are unaffected even when the screen is bent, and features an image memory function that enables continuous display of the same image without the need for electricity:D.

Bendable Electronic Paper (Courtesy: PhysOrg)The thin and flexible electronic paper uses very low power to change screen images, thereby making it ideal for displaying information or advertisements in public areas as a type of new electronic media that can be handled as easily as paper.
Electronic paper offers all of the same characteristics of paper such as being thin, flexible, and lightweight. It also boasts low power consumption in that it does not require electricity except during screen image changes, making electronic paper especially suited for advertisements or information bulletins in public places for which paper is currently used. Electronic paper is especially convenient for use on curved surfaces, such as columns. In addition, electronic paper can be conveniently used in conjunction with mobile devices as an easy-to-read and portable display device.
Thus, key features of this new technology include: a) No electricity for continuous display, b) thin, flexible and lightweight, and c) more vivid color than LCDs:).
The possibilities are endless. It can have huge impact on advertizing, publishing, handheld computers, medical research and so on and on:).