Collaboration enables world’s highest resolution ePaper tablets

The device will combine E Ink's high resolution ePaper display with Epson's high speed display controller platform and is designed to provide sharply improved readability and ease of use. Potential applications include business and education settings where large amounts of data have to be processed, as well as countries that use character based text such as Japan and China. Such applications demand higher resolution than offered by traditional 160dpi displays due to the need to crisply render with smooth gradations engineering diagrams, illustrations, Asian characters and other intricate content. These segments also demand faster page navigation and sophisticated user interfaces to allow instant viewing of vast amounts of data. "We developed this device specifically to meet the high data demands of business and academia," said Torao Yajima, managing director at Epson. "Our IC controller and processing power enables the display to handle large files while maintaining the excellent display control and operability found in today's EPDs, including fast page navigation and a sophisticated user interface." E Ink will manufacture, sell and support the newly developed 300dpi ePaper displays, which measure 9.68in on the diagonal and have 2400 x 1650 pixels. Epson will manufacture, sell and support a high resolution, high speed display controller platform optimised for controlling E Ink's high resolution display. The display controller platform combines a display controller IC, applications processor, system power management IC, and firmware to provide display control and operability.