HSINCHU, Taiwan, Aug. 28, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- AU Optronics Corp.
("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE: AUO) today
announced numerous innovative mobile device displays and
technologies and will participate in Touch Taiwan 2018 from
August 29 to 31. Exhibition
highlights include the world's highest resolution(*)
full color TFT driven micro LED display technology; ultra high
resolution vehicle cockpit display adopting direct bonding
lamination to combine cluster, CID, and front passenger seat
display, plus 3 to 13.2-inch displays for CID, rearview mirror and
HUD; 11.6 to 15.6-inch high resolution, high brightness, wide color
gamut and high contrast LTPS touch panels for in-flight
entertainment system (IFE); 13.3-inch full HD LTPS notebook PC
display with the world's lowest power consumption(*),
and the world's first(*) UHD 4K narrow border LTPS LCD supporting the use of
stylus; in terms of medical displays, a series of LCDs with high
resolution, wide color gamut, ultra high brightness and contrast
will also make their debut, with applications to professional
medical use such as ultrasound, imaging modality, endoscopic, and
micro-invasive surgeries.
In addition, 6.2 to 7-inch full screen ultra narrow border LTPS
displays with free-form cut for smartphone, mini LED backlit LTPS
display for VR headset, square and true circle shaped in-cell touch
AMOLED for smartwatch, and the world's largest(*)
8.8-inch mirror display using nanoimprinting technology for its
wire grid polarizer will also be on display.
Next Generation Micro LED Technology Setting Direction for
Future Displays
AUO is the world's first(*) to have successfully
developed the highest resolution full color TFT driven micro LED
display technology, and was recognized by 2018 SID Best in Show
Award this May. AUO continues to step up its R&D efforts, and
this time will demonstrate 12.1-inch micro LED display technology
with an impressive 169 PPI pixel density and resolution (1920 x
720) achieved by micro LEDs less than 30 micrometers in size. Each
pixel can be lighted independently to realize the best of high
dynamic range and low power consumption. Combining advanced color
conversion technologies, the display is able to yield marvelous
color performance.
Vehicle & IFE Displays with High Performance and
Durability Depicting the Future of Smart Transportation
As vehicle displays become more and more integrated with car
interior design, AUO has sensed this customization trend and will
announce an ultra high resolution vehicle cockpit display, adopting
direct bonding lamination to combine together a 12.3-inch cluster,
13.2-inch CID and 12.3-inch front passenger seat display. This
large, streamlined display has applied AHVA technology and exhibits
high contrast and brightness. At the driver's seat, the cluster can
show high resolution and high brightness images for drivers to
access important car data; at the CID, symmetrical holes are
drilled in the active area to allow buttons or control dials to be
installed, making car navigation, entertainment and communication
functions more intuitive to use; passenger in the front seat can
also use the in-cell touch panel before them to choose and enjoy
audio-visual content with high image quality. The free-form
8.8-inch mirror display has 1,000 nits high brightness. The display
or traditional mirror mode can be switched on demand, and so can
the reflectance rate be adjusted. The display also comes with an
anti-glare function to enhance safety for drivers during
nighttime.
In-flight entertainment systems, combining information,
communication and entertainment functions all in one, have become
indispensible to air travel, and therefore image quality, safety
and reliability have become more important than ever. AUO utilizes
its profound experience in the production of commercial displays to
introduce 11.6 to 15.6-inch UHD 4K
ultra high resolution LTPS display with touch panels. The displays
come with high brightness of over 300 nits, wide color gamut, ultra
high contrast, and are equipped with AHVA technology. The direct
bonding lamination of touch panel has effectively reduced the
reflection of light to reveal vivid and clear images, offering an
amazing viewing and entertainment experience.
High Resolution, Wide Color Gamut Medical Displays Assisting
Medical Professionals in Making Accurate Judgments
In view of the continuous evolution of medical technologies and
equipment, AUO presents 23 to 27-inch high resolution, wide color
gamut, high brightness and high contrast LCDs for diverse medical
purposes such as ultrasound, imaging modality, endoscopic, and
micro-invasive surgeries. Among them, the 27-inch 8 mega color
medical display has UHD 4K (3840 x
2160) high resolution, 800 nits high brightness, and wide viewing
angle design for medical professionals from various angles to
perceive images with the same clarity. The display also possesses
wide color gamut, highlighting in particular the varying shades of
red to show colors and details even more accurately, enabling
doctors to make more informed judgments during surgical tasks.
Ultra Slim & Light LTPS Notebook PC Displays with Long
Battery Life for Maximum Mobility with Ultimate Performance
AUO will demonstrate its lineup of super narrow border, slim
& light and power-saving LTPS notebook PC displays, among which
13.3-inch UDH 4K LTPS notebook PC
display has pixel density as high as 332 PPI, wide color gamut, and
2500:1 ultra high contrast ratio. The border is only 1.5mm wide,
and the display itself is only 1.8mm thick, making it the
industry's most slim & light(*) UHD 4K notebook PC display. 13.3-inch full HD LTPS
notebook PC display consumes less than 1 watt of power under the
normal 150-nit operation mode. It saves over 50% of power when
compared with its counterparts, and is currently boasting the
world's lowest power consumption(*) for notebook PC
displays. Being just 2mm thick, the display is capable of achieving
outstanding mobility with its ultra slim & light feature and
high performance. 13.3-inch metal mesh LTPS LCD applies one glass
solution (OGS) and is the world's first(*) UHD
4K narrow border LTPS LCD supporting
the use of stylus. The full series of LTPS LCDs are perfect for
professional and hybrid notebook PCs that are thinner and lighter,
while their excellent energy efficiency allows users to always
enjoy the highest mobility possible.
* Based on the available market research information as of
August 28, 2018.
AUO photos can be downloaded at the Company's
website:
https://auo.com/en-global/Download_Photos
Any use of photographs must cite the source thereof is from
AU Optronics Corporation.
ABOUT AU OPTRONICS
AU Optronics Corp. (AUO) is one of the world's leading providers
of optoelectronic solutions. AUO offers a full range of panel sizes
and comprehensive applications ranging from 1.1 inches to 85
inches. Based on its profound R&D and manufacturing experience,
AUO continues to develop advanced display technologies of the next
generation. AUO extended its market to the green energy industry in
2008 and provides its customers with high-efficiency solar
solutions. AUO currently has global operations in Taiwan, Mainland China, the U.S., Japan, South
Korea, Singapore,
the Netherlands, Czech and
Slovakia. Additionally, AUO is the
first pure TFT-LCD manufacturer to be successfully listed at the
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). AUO has also been named to Dow
Jones Sustainability World Index from 2010 to 2017. AUO's
consolidated net revenues in 2017 were NT$341.03 billion. For more information, please
visit AUO.com.
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AU Optronics Corp. ("AUO" or the "Company") (TAIEX: 2409; NYSE:
AUO), a global leader of TFT-LCD panels, today announced the above
news. Except for statements in respect of historical matters, the
statements contained in this Release include "forward-looking
statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform
Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are based on our
management's expectations, projections and beliefs at the time
regarding matters including, among other things, future revenues
and costs, financial performance, technology changes, capacity,
utilization rates, yields, process and geographical
diversification, future expansion plans and business strategy. Such
forward looking statements are subject to a number of known and
unknown risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to
differ materially from those expressed or implied by such
statements, including risks related to the flat panel display
industry, the TFT-LCD market, acceptance of and demand for our
products, technological and development risks, competitive factors,
and other risks described in the section entitled "Risk
Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 20-F filed with the United
States Securities and Exchange Commission on March 29, 2018. In addition, our SEC reports,
including our Annual Report on Form 20-F contains other information
on these and other factors that could affect our financial results
and cause actual results to differ materially from any
forward-looking information we may provide. We undertake no
obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events, new information or future
circumstances.
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