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Porotech Unveils the World’s First Monolithic Full Color MicroLED Displays

Full color microdisplay achieved on a single panel marks a new industry milestone News Highlights: The world’s first single-panel, full-color microdisplay suitable for augmented reality (AR) applications, based upon Porotech’s Dynamic Pixel Tuning (DPT) technology. The new innovative active-matrix 0.26-inch microLED display offering 1280×720 resolution, utilizes a proprietary driving method developed by Porotech that rapidly […]

Chris ChinnockMay 17, 2023Ar/VR, Display Industry, microLED, NewsDisplayWeek, microLED, PoroGaN, Porotech

Dynamic Pixel Tuning for Small Area Displays

A new white paper on the use of Porotech microLED Technology The third white paper in our Dynamic Pixel Tuning (DPT) series is now ready for downloading. This one focuses on the use of the DPT technology to make microLED-based small-area devices suitable for AR/VR applications. Download the third white paper: Dynamic Pixel Tuning for […]

Chris ChinnockFeb 9, 2023Ar/VR, microLED, NewsDPT, dynamic pixel tuning, Insight Media, microLED, Porotech

Choosing the Right Microdisplay for Near-to-Eye Applications

This new white paper focuses on microdisplay technologies aimed for “near to eye” display applications such as electronic viewfinders, AR/VR headsets, head-mounted displays, and sights. Microdisplays are different from direct-view displays like those found in TVs, monitors, or phones. First, the size of microdisplays is smaller than 1.3 inches in diagonal. Second, microdisplays have a […]

Chris ChinnockDec 6, 2022Ar/VR, microLED, NewsInsight Media, Kopin, LCOS, microdisplay, OLED, OLED-on-Silicon

Has SWAVE Developed a Holographic Display Breakthrough?

Having followed the development of 3D, lightfield, and holographic displays for some time, I have come to believe that evolving the traditional raster pixel approach to smaller and smaller pixels is not going to get us to where we need to be to achieve high-fidelity lightfield or true holographic images. We need a breakthrough display […]

Chris ChinnockNov 22, 2022Ar/VR, Display Industry, Light Field or Holographic, Newsholographic, lightfield, modulator, phase change, swave, swave photonics, true holographic

John Fan Focuses His Role at Kopin

On September 7, 2022, Kopin announced a new CEO for the company – Michael Murray. As John Fan has led the company since its inception in 1985, we wanted to know more about his plans, so he kindly provided answers to the questions below. I understand you have appointed a new CEO to take over […]

Chris ChinnockSep 13, 2022Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, Display Industry, microLED, Newsaudio metaverse, Insight Media, John Fan, Kopin

Dynamic Pixel Tuning: Game Changing Technology

A new white paper on Porotech microLED Technology Insight Media has just published a new white paper called Dynamic Pixel Tuning: Game Changing Technology. It describes technology developed by Porotech that can eliminate the RGB sub-pixel arrangement for displays and instead allow a single pixel to be designated any color in the visible spectrum simply […]

Chris ChinnockSep 13, 2022Ar/VR, Display Industry, microLED, NewsDPT, dynamic pixel tuning, Insight Media, microLED, PoroGaN, Porotech

Is the VR Industry Settling on a Next Gen Architecture?

Based on recent news reports, it sure seems like the VR industry is moving away from Fresnel lenses to Pancake® optics and switching from glass-based OLEDs or LCDs to microdisplays based on OLED-on-silicon. And major display makers seem to be getting the message too. LG Display used DisplayWeek to showcase their new OLED-on-silicon microdisplay and […]

Chris ChinnockJul 20, 2022Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, NewsAR, Kopin, OLED microdisplays, OLED-on-Silicon, pancake optics

Video News from DisplayWeek 2022

We shot a number of videos at DisplayWeek 2022 highlighting developments in 8K, 3D (light field, holographic, eye-tracked and super-multiview), LEDs (SMD, mini, micro) and more. Here is the list. -Chris Chinnock 8K Innolux Shows 9K x 1.3K Display for Automotive BOE Shows 3D, OLED, LCD and EL-QD 8K HYPHY Unveils New Compression Technology LG […]

Chris ChinnockMay 16, 2022Ar/VR, Consumer Electronics, Display Industry, Light Field or Holographic, microLED, News3D display, 8K display, DisplayWeek, LED, microLED

What’s the Best Display Architecture for VR?

A new blog on the wearables-era.com web site features an interview with Kopin CEO John Fan. It provides a very nice summary of the thinking of Fan and Kopin and their approach to developing the VR market. The full-length interview is reprinted below with their permission. I want to highlight a couple of key elements […]

Chris ChinnockMar 16, 2022Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, Consumer Electronics, Display Industry, NewsAR, John Fan, Kopin, microOLED, pancake optics, VR

Insight Media Videos from CES 2022

Below is a list of videos shot at CES 2022. The production quality is not great (we will work on that), but I hope they offer some insight into the many interesting things I saw at CES. 8K-related videos are linked to the 8K Association YouTube channel while other display-related videos appear on the Insight Media YouTube channel. […]

Chris ChinnockJan 18, 2022Ar/VR, Broadcast, Cinema & Post Production, Consumer Electronics, Display Industry, News, ProAV & Commercial3D, 4K, 8K, CES 2022, Light field, VR

Kopin and Partners Showcase Metaverse Now and Future

By Chris Chinnock Kopin used a penthouse suite at CES 2022 to showcase its display and optics technology along with multiple customer implementations of AR and VR designs. They also live streamed a fireside chat with CEO Dr. John Fan along with key partners – all discussing products and prospects for metaverse products and applications. […]

Chris ChinnockJan 12, 2022Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, Consumer Electronics, News, ProAV & Commercial, Training & SimulationCES 2022, Kopin, Metaverse, P80, P95, pancake optics, RealWear, Shiftall, Solos

Dimenco-Acer in Big Deal for 3D Displays

By Chris Chinnock, Insight Media 3D display maker Dimenco has announced that Acer will launch new laptops with its Simulated Reality (SR) technology built-in. This is an eye-tracked stereoscopic display which uses an actively-switched lenticular lens technology. While not a new approach, the solution represents a level of maturity not seen before. And perhaps more […]

Chris ChinnockJan 9, 2022Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, Broadcast, Cinema & Post Production, Consumer Electronics, News, ProAV & Commercial3D display, Dimenco, eye tracked 3D

HMDmd and Kopin: A Powerful Partnership for State-of-the-Art Surgical Visualization

According to a recent press release, start-up HMDmd is announcing the availability of their Development and Evaluation Kits (DEK21) – a pre-clinical prototype wearable display designed specifically for use in surgical and interventional medicine applications. Dubbed a “combined reality” headset, the unit presents high-resolution 3D video view of the real-time surgical anatomy plus relevant case […]

Chris ChinnockDec 8, 2021Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, NewsHMDmd, Kopin, Medical HMD, medical VR, VR headset

Kopin Pushes State-of-the-Art with New Military Display Solution

Chris Chinnock, Insight Media In the Nov. 18, 2021 press release from Kopin, they announced a production order for displays for the U.S. Army’s Common Helmet Mounted Display (CHMD) System. There are two important takeaways from this news. One is the performance of the display, which is a new milestone, and two, that the display […]

Chris ChinnockNov 18, 2021Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, NewsAR. VR, Common Helmet Mounted Display (CHMD), Kopin, military HMD

VividQ and iView Partnership to Realize Real Holographic HUD and More

Holographic software provider VividQ and optical modules manufacturer iView have expanded their relationship into a new partnership that will go beyond their current efforts in automotive Head-up Displays (HUDs) (see full press release here). The new partnership will look to expand the use of this innovation engine, coupled with new waveguide technology, into AR applications […]

Chris ChinnockSep 20, 2021Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, Consumer Electronics, NewsAR. VR, auromotive HUD, head up display, HUD, Insight Media, iView, VividQ, waerables

VividQ and iView announce a New Partnership to bring holographic display to Augmented Reality devices

Holographic software provider VividQ and optical modules manufacturer iView develop an innovative display solution for next-generation Augmented Reality (AR) devices using Computer-Generated Holography. Holography is a leading display technology for compact AR devices, projecting 3D images with natural depth of field. This joint development targets manufacturers of AR devices such as automotive Head-Up Displays (HUDs) […]

Chris ChinnockSep 20, 2021Ar/VR, Display Industry, NewsAR, automotive HUD, HUD, Insight Media, iView, VividQ

Kopin’s Ambitious microLED Project

Chris Chinnock, Insight Media Kopin has announced a new agreement to develop a 2Kx2K full color microLED display in a 1-inch form factor with a 100K nits target. That’s the kind of performance level that many have been saying microLED technology has the potential to achieve, but now there is a clear and public development […]

Chris ChinnockJul 15, 2021Analyst Blog, Ar/VR, microLED, NewsAR, Kopin, micro LED, microLED, VR

Kopin Announces Multiyear Development Agreement with a Leading Japanese Company for Full-color LED Microdisplays on Silicon

Superbright 2K X 2K 1”-Diagonal Full-Color LED Microdisplay For Augmented and Mixed Reality Applications WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – July 15, 2021 – Kopin® Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading developer and provider of high-resolution AMLCD, LCOS and OLED microdisplays and display subassemblies announced today it has signed a multiyear agreement with a leading Japanese electronics Company that […]

Chris ChinnockJul 15, 2021Ar/VR, microLED, NewsKopin, microLED

Commentary on Kopin’s 35K Nit micro-OLED

Chris Chinnock, Insight Media Kopin has issued a press release announcing the development of a micro-OLED display with 35,000 nits of green luminance, which I think is world record for a micro-OLED display, but please let me know if I am wrong. While monochrome green is not the solution for all AR applications, it is […]

Chris ChinnockJun 22, 20211 CommentAnalyst Blog, Ar/VR, NewsKopin, micro-OLED

Kopin Corporation Produces World’s First 35,000-nit HDR Green OLED Microdisplay

Duo-Stack OLED Structure Brightness over 35,000 nits with low power consumption High Dynamic Range (HDR) 14 bits WESTBOROUGH, Mass. – June 22, 2021 – Kopin® Corporation (NASDAQ: KOPN), a leading developer and provider of high-resolution microdisplays, display subassemblies and systems for defense, enterprise, industrial, consumer and medical products announced today it has produced the world’s […]

Chris ChinnockJun 22, 2021Ar/VR, NewsKopin, micro-OLED

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