TOKYO-A new application from Royal Philips Electronics, Sony Corp. and E Ink Corp. allows mobile users a paper-like reading experience via mobile devices.
The Electronic Paper Display module, designed by Philips, uses E Ink’s electronic ink technology and is available in Sony’s new e-Book reader, LIBRIe. The display is reflective and designed to be read in any light, from any angle. It features a black and white ink-on-paper look and has a resolution of 170 pixels per inch, giving it an appearance similar to a newspaper. More than 10,000 pages can be read before the batteries need to be replaced.
The LIBRIe device from Sony is approximately the size of a paperback book. It allows users to download published content including books, comic strips and newspapers from the Internet, and it is capable of storing up to 500 books.
“In today’s mobile world, we know that the quality of the experience and ease-of-use are important in driving consumer adoption of mobile device,” said Yoshitaka Ukita, general manager of the e-book business department of the network applications and content service sector of Sony. “Up until now, consumers have been less willing to adopt e-reading applications because of poor display quality on cumbersome devices.”
“This display solution provides a level of text clarity comparable to paper,” Ukita added. “Combined with our thin, lightweight device design, this novel e-Book reader offers users an enjoyable experience and the freedom to access material at their convenience.”
