Rollable reader display

One of the areas which Microsoft have invested over the last few years is reader technology. This makes it easier for people to view large documents (such as novels) on hand-held devices. Ultimately though, because the viewable area is so small, people have been unable to read large sentences comfortably, and this has meant it has never quite taken off.

Phillips have developed a new rollable display pocket e-reader, (as pictured, click here for larger picture), which starts small, but expands to expose a much larger screen area. In itself the device isn't that impressive, but if the technology gets adopted in the mobile computing arena, it could revolutionise portable displays, and reduce existing restrictions.

"Building on its leading position in rollable displays and drawing on its considerable heritage in personal electronics, Philips Polymer Vision is revealing its Concept Readius at the Internationale Funkausstellung (IFA) in Berlin, Germany, September 2-7. Philips Concept Readius is a prototype of a connected consumer device for business professionals unwilling to sacrifice readability, mobility, performance, or weight in a pocket-sized, e-reader concept.

Polymer Vision does not intend to commercialize this concept as a product in the market. Instead, it is demonstrating the fitness of its rollable displays for use in the mobile devices of tomorrow."

Thanks to Kukla.