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A '''roll-away computer''' is an idea introduced as part of a series by [[Toshiba]] in 2000, which aimed to predict the trends in personal computing five years into the future. Since its announcement, the roll-away computer has remained a theoretical device. |
A '''roll-away computer''' is an idea introduced as part of a series by [[Toshiba]] in 2000, which aimed to predict the trends in personal computing five years into the future. Since its announcement, the roll-away computer has remained a theoretical device. |
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A roll-away computer is a computer with a [[Flexible display|flexible]] [[polymer]]-based display technology, measuring 1 [[Millimetre|mm]] thick and weighing around 200 grams.{{citation needed|reason=This sounds terrifically specific; where do these numbers come from?|date=May 2015}} |
A roll-away computer is a computer with a [[Flexible display|flexible]] [[polymer]]-based display technology, measuring 1 [[Millimetre|mm]] thick and weighing around 200 grams.{{citation needed|reason=This sounds terrifically specific; where do these numbers come from?|date=May 2015}} |
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The first one is the [[Toshiba DynaSheet]], named in homage to the [[Dynabook]], an influential 1970s vision of the future of computers.{{Citation needed|date=August 2011}} The Dynasheet will feature wireless Gigabit Ethernet for LAN environments as well as 4 Mbit/s [[Bluetooth]]-V and [[UMTS]]-3 connectivity for mobile roaming in most of the countries of the world. |
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Flexible and [[rollable display]]s started entering the market in 2006 (see [[electronic paper]]). |
Flexible and [[rollable display]]s started entering the market in 2006 (see [[electronic paper]]). |
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The R&D department of Seiko Epson has demonstrated a flexible active-matrix LCD panel (including the pixel thin film transistors and the peripheral TFT drivers), a flexible active-matrix OLED panel, |
The R&D department of Seiko Epson has demonstrated a flexible active-matrix LCD panel (including the pixel thin film transistors and the peripheral TFT drivers), a flexible active-matrix OLED panel, the world's first flexible 8-bit [[Asynchronous_circuit#Asynchronous_CPU|asynchronous CPU]] (ACT11)<ref>[http://www.holtronic.ch/White_papers/SE2005_1.pdf "Introduction of TFT R&D Activities in Seiko Epson Corporation"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070706044801/http://www.holtronic.ch/White_papers/SE2005_1.pdf |date=2007-07-06 }} |
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by Tatsuya Shimoda (2005?)</ref>—which uses the world's first flexible SRAM.<ref>[http://www.epson.co.jp/e/newsroom/2005/news_2005_09_29.htm "Epson Develops the World's First Flexible TFT SRAM"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20071212055541/http://www.epson.co.jp/e/newsroom/2005/news_2005_09_29.htm |date=2007-12-12 }} 2005</ref> |
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the world's first flexible 8-bit [[Asynchronous_circuit#Asynchronous_CPU|asynchronous CPU]] (ACT11)<ref> |
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University of Tokyo researchers have demonstrated flexible flash memory.<ref> |
University of Tokyo researchers have demonstrated flexible flash memory.<ref>[https://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/16/flexi_flash/ "Bendy flash memory raises prospect of flexible displays"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170810132947/https://www.theregister.co.uk/2009/12/16/flexi_flash/ |date=2017-08-10 }} |
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[[LG Corporation]] has demonstrated an 18-inch [[high-definition video]] display panel that can roll up into a 3 cm diameter tube.<ref> |
[[LG Corporation]] has demonstrated an 18-inch [[high-definition video]] display panel that can roll up into a 3 cm diameter tube.<ref>Mat Smith |
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==See also == |
==See also == |
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* [[Tablet computer|Tablet PC]] |
* [[Tablet computer|Tablet PC]] |
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* [[keyboard_technology#Roll-up_keyboard| |
* [[keyboard_technology#Roll-up_keyboard|Roll-up keyboard]] |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Latest revision as of 04:35, 31 October 2023
A roll-away computer is an idea introduced as part of a series by Toshiba in 2000, which aimed to predict the trends in personal computing five years into the future. Since its announcement, the roll-away computer has remained a theoretical device.
A roll-away computer is a computer with a flexible polymer-based display technology, measuring 1 mm thick and weighing around 200 grams.[citation needed]
Flexible and rollable displays started entering the market in 2006 (see electronic paper).
The R&D department of Seiko Epson has demonstrated a flexible active-matrix LCD panel (including the pixel thin film transistors and the peripheral TFT drivers), a flexible active-matrix OLED panel, the world's first flexible 8-bit asynchronous CPU (ACT11)[1]—which uses the world's first flexible SRAM.[2]
University of Tokyo researchers have demonstrated flexible flash memory.[3]
LG Corporation has demonstrated an 18-inch high-definition video display panel that can roll up into a 3 cm diameter tube.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Introduction of TFT R&D Activities in Seiko Epson Corporation" Archived 2007-07-06 at the Wayback Machine by Tatsuya Shimoda (2005?)
- ^ "Epson Develops the World's First Flexible TFT SRAM" Archived 2007-12-12 at the Wayback Machine 2005
- ^ "Bendy flash memory raises prospect of flexible displays" Archived 2017-08-10 at the Wayback Machine by Chris Mellor 2009
- ^ Mat Smith "LG has a very flexible 18-inch display, promises 60-inch rollable TVs" Archived 2019-02-08 at the Wayback Machine. 2014.
External links
[edit]- http://www.toshiba-europe.com/computers/tnt/visions2000/7/
- "Foldable, Stretchable Circuits" by Kate Greene 2008
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