Transparent "ViVid Screen" can be affixed to windows, cut into shapes
By Donald Melanson 
posted Mar 5th 2009 4:46PM
posted Mar 5th 2009 4:46PM
Screens that can be switched from a transparent to an opaque state aren't exactly anything new, but LinkEarth Corp looks to be a taking a somewhat novel approach with its new so-called ViVid Screen, which it says is particularly well suited for digital signage. As with similar screens, this one employs some electrodes that become transparent when a current is applied, but it also makes use of a new "sponge-like" polymer acrylic structure that prevents the liquid crystals from leaking out even if the screen is bent or cut. That, the company says, will let folks cut the screens to any shape they like, and affix them directly to windows, letting businesses project an image onto them at night and simply switch 'em to transparent during the day. At over $1,500 for a 40-inch model, however, the screens aren't exactly the cheapest option out there, though the company will do custom screens up to 80 inches if you really want to go all out.
That star shape isn't so transparent.
(Unless you switch them off, of course!)
Or switch them on, rather if I read the article properly the third time.
In before UAE skyscraper using this for all their windows.
Finally I can have a combo fish tank, fire place and TV in one place. What have I missed?
Is it just me, or does this picture not actually SHOW anything the product should be doing?
all i see is a star.
Is that the cut out shape?
Is that the on signage?
Seriously, might have well shown a picture of a clear table, cause i cant really make anything out here.
odd
...would be perfect for car window tinting.
Good idea! I was thinking that this would awesome to combine with a 'no glasses' 3D technology, would seem pretty close to holograms.
What am I looking at here? The geometry in this picture is confusing me.
Huh and here when I saw "Vivid screen" I was hoping for something with pron stars.
So disapointed.
Me too
They go transparent when switched ON...
So, used as a window / sign, if there's a power cut, you're left without lights, and opaque windows...
How safe :)
Sush!
Shush even...
Would be nice for bathroom windows. If privacy is not a concern, hit the switch!
$1,500 for a 40" sign doesn't seem terrible to me, especially considering how much attention the new tech would grab. Not worse than buying a decent 40" HDTV really...
3M made something like this that is cheaper a couple years ago.
Catch up!
All i can think of is something license plate sized :D