Mariner Touch Monitors

Our engineering team has put a ton of work into creating the first marine displays with embedded touchscreens. The project had its share of challenges, but now we have a solution which can stand up to all the unique characteristics of a marine environment. We've even added optical bonding to help with viewability the high ambient light conditions you find on a marine vessel.

• Ultra wide vertical viewing angle
• High ambient contrast ratio
• Infrared touch sensor
• Anti-reflective & anti-glare coated cover glass
• Direct bonding of cover glass
• IP65 watertight enclosure

View the LX Mariner product family in 8", 12" or 15" sizes.

Transparent Electroluminescent Display Whitepaper

Gerald Smid, Adi Abileah, Kari Härkönen and Arto Pakkala of Planar Systems recently presented their findings on transparent electroluminescent displays at the Electronics Displays Conference in Nuermberg, Germany. You can download their whitepaper on transparent EL displays or review our entire whitepaper collection.

The paper explore new developments, where rear electrodes are replaced with transparent material to make the whole panel totally transparent. Download PDF

Performance Comparison - Optical Bonding & Performance Films v. Air Gap

Terry Trover, our Sr. Product Manager, recently demonstrated the visual improvements that are possible with optical bonding and LCD enhancements. The slides include photos of a display with four quadrants, each with a different surface treatment.

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No Temperature for AMLCDs: Sub Freezing Temp Performance Showdown Caught on Video

It's not exactly No Country for Old Men but it's still compelling footage. Our engineers recently put together a test video to compare the performance of a Sharp AMLCD and a Planar FA3 multi-color electroluminescent display. Note the smearing on the AMLCD display at -40° C while the Planar display still maintains a crisp, clear image. For the rest of the showdown check out the video No Temperature for AMLCDs.

How Do You Find an Optical Bonding Vendor?

We have been working to add to our optical bonding capabilities. By going through this process we have identified many of the items that you should know to make an informed choice of optical bonding vendor.

Look at our checklist and let us know if there is anything else you would add.

Our optical bonding line was designed from the start to provide a level of professionalism not found in every vendor. We have implemented quality systems, testing routines, a clean room and other environmental controls to make sure we offer the best experience possible.

Tell us what challenges you have encountered with optical bonding.

LCD Enhancements & Optical Bonding

Our operations and engineering teams have been hard at work expanding our optical bonding capabilities. This process provides substantial improvements to the ruggedness and clarity of LCDs. We have even added a new whitepaper to our collection to explain how it works.

Achieving Greater Legibility on Displays Utilizing Optical Bonding and Anti-Reflective Surface Treatments

This paper provides an understanding of how optical bonding with anti-reflective surface treatments enhance TFTs for better readability in bright ambient viewing conditions. Download the whitepaper.

Whitepaper Collection

We've been busy adding to our whitepaper collection. You can find technology overviews and applications notes, all available for download as PDFs. The latest additions to the collection include:

Reexamining the Potential of Infrared (IR) Touchscreens

This paper examines the choices that are available to the product designer and integrator, and provides information to assist in the selection of the most appropriate touch technology option.

Compare/Contrast of Thin Film EL to EL Backlighting, LED, and OLED Technologies

This paper provides an understanding of the differences among electroluminescent devices.

Interface Solutions for Planar's EL Displays

This Application Note describes the options and considerations for interfacing with Planar’s entire family of electroluminescent displays.

Mobile Technology for Law Enforcement

The latest issue of Law and Order magazine recently published a great list of benefits from mobile technology. The list is targeted at police chiefs, but can apply just as easily to any organization with a field force that needs information deployed on location. Here are some of the highlights.

One United Kingdom police study showed that mobile data solutions saved officers an average of five hours per week and reduced the number of return trips to the station from two to one. That same study also showed that an average identification check conducted via two-way radio took more than four minutes, but was reduced to under 10 seconds when conducted using a mobile terminal. The numbers are compelling, but what else does a police chief need to know about selecting and implementing mobile technologies?

2. Providing mobile personnel with the ability to complete reports while in the field minimizes routine paperwork that must be done at headquarters, and maximizes officers’ presence in the field. A common complaint heard by police agencies around the world is, “How do I keep my officer out of the station and on patrol?” Mobile technology is one of the leading means of reducing the officer out of service time. Officers have the ability to quickly and efficiently enter required information into their reports and electronically forward to their supervisor for approval, all without leaving their patrol areas. This keeps the officers in the community where they belong, helping them to better serve their citizens.

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The rest of the list is worth reviewing. Our LX1200 product line was developed to help provide many of these same benefits by putting the information of the officers or service agents in the field.

Are there any other benefits that you are seeking that didn't make the list?