Qualcomm MEMS Technologies, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated
announced that Inventec Corporation has chosen
Qualcomm’s MEMS-based mirasol displays for upcoming portable devices.
Inventec will incorporate mirasol displays into high-end smart handheld
devices for the worldwide markets, including Europe and North America. The
mirasol display will act as a secondary viewing area as a means to offload
power needs from the main display. The design and functionality of the
smartphone device will be revealed at a later date.
Qualcomm’s mirasol displays are based on a reflective technology called
interferometric modulation (IMOD), a phenomenon that mimics the mechanisms
that naturally create vibrant colors in a butterfly’s wings. Based on this
reflective technology, mirasol displays offer low power consumption and
superior viewability, even in brightly lit areas.
Product launch dates and retail channels will be announced at a later
date.
“Qualcomm’s mirasol displays are a perfect fit for multifunctional devices
such as Inventec’s smart handheld phones,” says Jim Cathey, vice president of
business development for Qualcomm MEMS Technologies. “Our low-power
capability is a real value for consumers, as it reduces the work load from the
main display to the low power mirasol display, enabling the phone to stay
charged for longer periods of time. Operators can also see the value by
increasing their available revenue time — the more the phone is on and
viewable, the more services and features will be utilized by their customer
base.”
Inventec Corporation is recognized in the marketplace for its distinctive
design and manufacturing of smart handheld products and works with leading
portable device companies.
“With our focus on developing slim portable products with powerful
telecommunication capabilities, mirasol displays enable low power consumption
and superb viewing quality, two important needs for these products,” said Kirk
Suen, vice president of Inventec Corporation.
For more information about mirasol displays, visit
http://www.mirasoldisplays.com.