The Society for Information Display (SID) held its all-virtual Display Week 2021 last week. Display experts from all over the world voted in the People’s Choice Awards
Taiwan-based AUO, one of the largest flat panel manufacturers in the world—there’s a demo video online—got a Best Technology Demonstration Award for their Integrated Vehicle Cockpit with microLED displays.
In line with increasing market expectations for HMI and safety, the cluster can show high-resolution, high-brightness images for drivers to access important car data. Holes are drilled in the active area of the central information display (CID) to allow buttons or control dials to be installed, making car navigation, entertainment, and communication functions more intuitive to use. A front-seat passenger can also use the touch panel to choose audiovisual content with high image quality.
The S-curve enables the display to seamlessly integrate into the streamline automotive interior design. Comprising a 12.1″ microLED cluster display and a 12.1″ CID. A V-shaped full-color TFT microLED cockpit display features high brightness, ultrahigh contrast, wide color gamut, and high pixel density. Direct bonding lamination has been adopted to combine together the different displays.
The display also comes with an anti-glare function to enhance safety for drivers during nighttime.
AUO’s portfolio also includes interesting small circular microLED display to get smart digital buttonlike controls.
