Can E Ink Hold Up to Other Upcoming E-Paper Technologies?
The best known e-paper devices are without a doubt those based on E Ink’s display technology. Devices such as the Sony, Amazon and iRex readers all use this technology to great affect, and have sold tons of devices with it. But, just because they’ve made a lot of money doesn’t necessarily mean it will stand the test of time. How long can E Ink dominate the current e-paper landscape? Let’s take a look. Most people who are interested in e-readers know the basics of how the technology works, but it may be useful and interesting to take a deeper look into an E Ink patent to see what really makes it tick. The patents are all public domain, and looking at the right ones can give us a quick peek into how these things work. They show how the particles (black, white and color) are made, turned into a fluid, encapsulated and then turned into a film. Looking at precisely how this technology works is key to understanding how well it will fare in the far (and very near) future. Before we explore th
