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Sharp 25.3″ and 13.3″ color E-Ink electronic posters (ePoster) announced

Soumyakanti — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:06:09 +0000

Sharp has announced the launch of its new series of color E-ink electronic posters, named EP-C251 and EP-C131, measuring 25.3-inch and 13.3-inch respectively. These innovative posters, referred to as “ePoster,” are aimed at the electronic posters and signage market, and can be easily updated via mobile devices.

Sharp 25.3/13.3-inch ePoster specifications:

The new series of electronic posters offers enhanced functionality and flexibility, as they are designed with E-Ink panels that deliver different resolutions for the two models. The EP-C251 comes with a resolution of 3200×1800, while the EP-C131 offers 1600×1200 resolution. Both models are equipped with 8GB of internal storage and USB-C ports, supporting Wi-Fi connectivity, which will allow for easier content management and updates.

Content changes can be made through a USB or smartphone, providing versatility to users. In addition to this, Sharp will provide a proprietary content distribution system called “e-Signage S,” which will enable batch operations. This feature is likely to make the electronic posters an attractive option for businesses looking to manage multiple displays simultaneously.

The electronic poster technology is not entirely new, as E Ink previously introduced a 25.3-inch color electronic paper sign in 2021. This used Spectra 3100 four-color electronic paper technology, employing black, white, red, and yellow ink particles. The tech ensured high contrast and saturation, allowing for the display of vivid images and information. Sharp’s new products seem to be a continuation of this technology, bringing improvements and additional functionalities. Even Sharp also announced Sharp 42-inch ePaper back in April.

Both models of Sharp’s color E-ink electronic posters will become available starting in September. The pricing details have not yet been announced but could play a crucial role in determining the success of these products in the market.

Sharp and E Ink announce 42-inch “ePoster” zero-power digital poster display

Soumyakanti — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 11:55:27 +0000

Sharp and E Ink Holdings have announced the launch of a 42-inch Black and White Electronic Paper Digital Poster Display (ePoster) that requires zero power consumption during display. The product uses reflective display technology to reflect ambient light to display images. The brighter the environment, the better the display effect.

The ePaper poster display is just 3 cm thick and weighs about 8 kg, with a thin and light design. The black and white screen requires maximum power consumption of about 40W to drive the ink particles when refreshing. As a comparison, Sharp’s same-sized LCD screen has a power consumption of 115W.

Unlike traditional digital displays, this ePaper poster display can continue to display even if the power is turned off, making it an eco-friendly alternative to traditional digital billboards.

The estimated selling price of the Sharp 42-inch ePaper poster display is around 550,000 yen (approximately $4,163 USD). The product can be used for in-store signs in retail stores such as clothing stores and can also be used for evacuation guidance at disaster sites.

Sharp plans to use its expertise in the installation and operation of digital billboards, as well as its service network throughout Japan, to replace paper posters in areas where it was difficult to install digital billboards with electronic paper digital posters.

The ePaper poster display is the result of a three-year cooperation between E Ink and Sharp, with the goal of contributing to the era of carbon neutrality through the popularization of electronic paper digital posters. In the future, the two companies plan to not only focus on the development of large-size or color e-paper displays but also expand the global e-paper billboard business. Sharp will launch this 42-inch Black and White Electronic Paper Digital Poster Display (ePoster) in the Japanese market in early April 2023.