The Future of E-Paper

Content

• Executive Summary
  • E.1 Introduction
  • E.2 E-Paper Capabilities
    • E.2.1 Optical Performance
    • E.2.2 Color
    • E.2.3 Power
    • E.2.4 Speed
    • E.2.5 Manufacturing Cost
  • E.3 Key Players And Technologies
    • E.3.1 Evolution Of An E-Paper Supply Chain
  • E.4 E-Paper Markets
    • E.4.1 Electronic Signage
    • E.4.2 Portable Electronics
    • E.4.3 Disposable Electronics
  • E.5 Summary Of Eight-Year Forecasts
• Chapter One: Introduction
  • 1.1 Towards A Definition Of E-Paper
  • 1.2 A Growing Slate Of Technologies, And Competitors
  • 1.3 Why E-Paper Now?
  • 1.4 E-Paper Applications
  • 1.5 Technology Directions For E-Paper
  • 1.6 Objectives And Scope Of This Report
  • 1.7 Methodology Of This Report
  • 1.8 Plan Of This Report
• Chapter Two: Technical Trends In E-Paper
  • 2.1 Introduction: The Rise Of E-Paper
  • 2.2 A Class Called E-Paper
  • 2.3 Many Paths To E-Paper
  • 2.4 Performance Metrics
    • 2.4.1 Optical Characteristics
    • 2.4.2 Cranking Out Color
    • 2.4.3 The Power Picture
    • 2.4.4 The Speed Story
    • 2.4.5 Other Metrics
  • 2.5 E-Paper Varieties
    • 2.5.1 Epds
    • 2.5.2 Electrochromic Displays (Ecds)
    • 2.5.3 Cholesteric Liquid Crystal Displays (Chlcds)
    • 2.5.4 Bistable Nematic Lcds
    • 2.5.5 Electrowetting Displays (Ewds)
    • 2.5.6 Micro-Electro-Mechanical System (Mems) Displays
  • 2.6 Key Points In This Chapter
• Chapter Three: E-Paper Market Analysis
  • 3.1 Introduction
  • 3.2 Tags, Labels And Signage
    • 3.2.1 Information Signs
    • 3.2.2 Smart Tags And Labels
    • 3.2.3 Advertising And Promotional Signs
    • 3.2.4 Billboards
  • 3.3 Mobile Displays
    • 3.3.1 E-Book Readers
    • 3.3.2 Niche Handheld Applications
    • 3.3.3 Mobile Phones
  • 3.4 Disposable Products
    • 3.4.1 Smartcards
    • 3.4.2 Smart Packaging
  • 3.5 Clocks And Watches
  • 3.6 Other E-Paper Applications
    • 3.6.1 Computer Peripherals
    • 3.6.2 Products Requiring Flexible Substrates
  • 3.7 Summary Of Key Points In This Chapter
• Chapter Four: Company Profiles
  • 4.1 Introduction
  • 4.2 Acreo Ab (Ecd)
  • 4.3 Aveso Inc. (Ecd)
    • 4.3.1 First Ecd Products
    • 4.3.2 Next Steps
  • 4.4 Bridgestone Corp. (Epd)
    • 4.4.1 Going Flexible
  • 4.5 Dai Nippon Printing Company, Ltd. (Various)
  • 4.6 E Ink Corporation (Epd)
  • 4.7 Fuji Xerox (Chlcd)
  • 4.8 Fujitsu Frontech (Chlcd)
  • 4.9 Kent Displays Inc.
    • 4.9.1 E-Paper Products
  • 4.10 Liquavista
    • 4.10.1 Product Platforms
  • 4.11 Magink Display Technologies (Chlcd Billboards)
  • 4.12 Nemoptic (Bistable Tn Lcd)
    • 4.12.1 Binem Products And Partnerships
    • 4.12.2 Moving Forward
  • 4.13 Ntera (Ecd)
  • 4.14 Polymer Vision (Rollable Epds)
  • 4.15 Prime View International (Epd, Ewd, Mems, Et Al)
  • 4.16 Qualcomm Mems Technologies, Inc. (Mems)
  • 4.17 Siemens (Ecd)
  • 4.18 Sipix Imaging Inc. (Epd)
  • 4.19 Toppan Printing Company, Ltd. (Epd Et Al)
  • 4.20 Varitronix International Ltd. (Bistable Tn Lcd, Chlcd)
  • 4.21 Zbd Displays Ltd. (Bistable Tn Lcd)
• Chapter Five: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper Market
  • 5.1 Forecasting Methodology
    • 5.1.1 How Much Confidence Should You Have In These Forecasts?
    • 5.1.2 Changes From Previous Nanomarkets Forecasts Of E-Paper
  • 5.2 Signage
    • 5.2.1 Outdoor Displays
    • 5.2.2 Indoor Information And Advertising Displays
    • 5.2.3 Smart Shelves, Electronic Shelf Labels And Pop Displays
  • 5.3 Computing And Communications
    • 5.3.1 E-Book Readers
    • 5.3.2 Cell Phone Main And Sub-Displays
    • 5.3.3 Other Handheld Devices
    • 5.3.4 Laptop And Desktop Computers
  • 5.4 Disposable Electronics
    • 5.4.1 Smartcards
    • 5.4.2 Smart Packaging
  • 5.5 Other Applications
  • 5.6 Summary Of Projections
  • 5.7 Forecast Of E-Paper Markets By Technology
  • 5.8 Forecast Of Intrinsically Flexible E-Paper Markets
  • Appendix: Acronym Guide
• About The Author
• List Of Exhibits
  • Exhibit E-1: Summary Of E-Paper Revenues ($ Millions)
  • Exhibit 2-1: E-Paper Technologies Compared- Part I
  • Exhibit 2-2: E-Paper Technologies Compared- Part Ii
  • Exhibit 2-3: Simple Acreo Ecd Graphic
  • Exhibit 2-4: Ntera Ecd Clock
  • Exhibit 2-5: Sipix Smart Area-Color Label
  • Exhibit 2-6: E-Paper And Its Backplanes
  • Exhibit 2-7: E Ink Epd Principle
  • Exhibit 2-8: Flexible E Ink Sign
  • Exhibit 2-9: Prime View Epd Modules
  • Exhibit2-10: Sipix Imaging's Epd Microcups
  • Exhibit 2-11: Am Microcup Epd With Area Color
  • Exhibit 2-12: R2r Manufacturing Of Passive Microcups
  • Exhibit 2-13: Acreo Ecd On Paper With Organic Electrodes
  • Exhibit 2-14: Acreo Ecd Newspaper Demo
  • Exhibit 2-15: Aveso Ecd Smartcard Module
  • Exhibit 2-16: Aveso Ecd In Wearable Computer For Soldiers
  • Exhibit 2-17: Ntera Ecd Principle
  • Exhibit 2-18: Ntera Ecds Pass Lamination Test
  • Exhibit 2-19: Example Chlcd Architecture
  • Exhibit 2-20: Varitronix 2-Color Chlcd Modules
  • Exhibit 2-21: Modular Chlcd Tiles
  • Exhibit 2-22: Magink's Outdoor Chlcd Billboards
  • Exhibit 2-23: Tiled Matrix Characteristics
  • Exhibit 2-24: Flexible Kent Chlcd
  • Exhibit 2-25: Curved Chlcd On Inhaler
  • Exhibit 2-26: Binem Operating Principle
  • Exhibit 2-27: Zbd Display Principle
  • Exhibit 2-28: Demo Ewd Watch
  • Exhibit 2-29: Demo Ewd Clock
  • Exhibit 2-30: Imod Operating Principle
  • Exhibit 2-31: Imod Demo Cell Phone
  • Exhibit 3-1: Reflective E-Paper Enables Outdoor Operation
  • Exhibit 3-2: Applications Of E-Paper
  • Exhibit 3-3: Common Signage Types
  • Exhibit 3-4: Drivers For E-Paper In Three Signage Markets
  • Exhibit 3-5: Kent Infosign Example
  • Exhibit 3-6: Chlcd Public Information Board
  • Exhibit 3-7: Paper Labels In Grocery Applications
  • Exhibit 3-8: Where Pop Pays Off
  • Exhibit 3-9: Simple Ecd Tag
  • Exhibit 3-10: Dot-Matrix Smart Label
  • Exhibit 3-11: Bistable Lcd Pop/Pos Sign
  • Exhibit 3-12: Area-Color Pop/Pos Sign
  • Exhibit 3-13: Tiled Indoor Chlcd Display
  • Exhibit 3-14: Tiled Outdoor Chlcd Billboard
  • Exhibit 3-15: Honeywell Military E-Book
  • Exhibit 3-16: A Sampling Of E-Book Readers
  • Exhibit 3-17: Cell Phone Display Comparison
  • Exhibit 3-18: Market Drivers For Display Cards
  • Exhibit 3-19: Benefits Of One-Time Password Cards
  • Exhibit 3-20: Citizen Shows Flexible E Ink Clock
  • Exhibit 3-21: Plastic Logic/ E Ink E-Newspaper Demo
  • Exhibit 4-1: A Sampling Of E-Paper Relationships
  • Exhibit 5-1: Addressable Market For E-Paper In Signage Applications (Millions Of Units)
  • Exhibit 5-2: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Outdoor Billboards And Advertising
  • Exhibit 5-3: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Indoor Advertising
  • Exhibit 5-4: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Indoor Information Displays
  • Exhibit 5-5: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Esls And Pop Displays
  • Exhibit 5-6: Eight-Year Forecasts Of Market For E-Paper E-Book Readers
  • Exhibit 5-7: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Cell Phones
  • Exhibit 5-8: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Other Handhelds
  • Exhibit 5-9: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Computers And Peripherals
  • Exhibit 5-10: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Smartcards
  • Exhibit 5-11: Eight-Year Forecasts Of E-Paper In Smart Packaging
  • Exhibit 5-12: Summary Of E-Paper Revenues ($ Million)
  • Exhibit 5-13: Forecast Of E-Paper Applications By Technology ($ Millions)
  • Exhibit 5-14: Forecast Of Intrinsically Flexible Displays