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Company Name
(Stock, Code)
E Ink Holdings Inc.
(EINK, 8069)
Market Type OTC-Listed
Industry Type Optoelectronics
Principle Activities
Research, Development, Manufacturer of:
1)E Ink electronic ink, display module, and its
components
2)TFT-LCD module
Date of
Establishment
1992-06-16
Date of Listing 2004-03-30
Capital NT$ 11.4B
Chairman Frank Ko
Primary Office
No.3, Li-Hsin Rd. 1, Hsinchu Science Park,
Hsinchu 300, Taiwan
Employees 4,000 (approx.)
E Ink Holdings Snapshot
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E Ink Group Worldwide Locations
Sales Office R&D Center Factory
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E Ink Technology in brief
formed in a co-acervation process and then
coated (dual particle in clear fluid)
Microcapsules Microcups
are formed and then filled with pigment
suspension (dual particle or single particle and dye)
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E Ink Technology Innovation
The Patent Board is the leading independent provider of best practices research, tools and
metrics for patent analysis and intellectual property investment.
E Ink innovates from the molecular level all the way to end-device application
IP Portfolio Summary
Sources: www.PatentBoard.com; WSJ
Market Data Group
E Ink’s IP Portfolio Summary from 1997
though 2013
839 Invention Disclosures
248 U.S. Patents Issued
196 Foreign Patents Issued
102 U.S. Patent Apps Pending
250 Foreign Patent Apps Pending
Top Rankings Based on:
Innovation
Movement
Business Value
Device and
Application
Display Module
and Waveform
Electrical Layer
(Backplane)
Optical
Layers and
Imaging Film
Basic
Principle
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As of Dec.2014
E Ink Eco-system
E-reader Industrial ・Mobile
Material
Display
IC
Brands
(Customers)
FPL
AmazonB&N SONY
KOBO
DT
EMS
SI
Smart Phone
/Accessory Smart
Watch
Industrial
Medical
othersother
Digital
Signage
NOTE
TFT Backplane Driver IC / FPC LED LGPCL / Touch Chemicals
Foxconn, Netronix, Pegatron
GSL, Onix etc
MTK
Qualcomm
SOCTI
ST Micro
NXP
RF MCUSoC for e-Reader
TI
Freescale
Rock cjip
SOC
ITE
EPDC
Mpico
EPSON
Card
Bank
Retailer
Logistics
e-TAGPOS e-Card
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IS THERE ANY EVIDENCE TO SUGGEST THAT BLUE LIGHT/UV RADIATION CAUSES
SIGNIFICANT DAMAGE TO THE EYE?
Light and Eye Damage, Gregory W. Good, O.D., Ph.D. , American Optometric Association, Dec. 2014
Quote:
“Blue light damage to the retina has research support from studies with both acute and
chronic exposure. Ham et al. (Nature 1976; 260:153-5) first showed that the retina was most sensitive to light at the
shorter wavelengths (maximum sensitivity shown at 441 nm) and that retinal damage at the shorter visible wavelengths
(up to 500 nm) was primarily photochemical in nature (versus purely thermal effects).
This research helped explain the retinal damage seen for those viewing a solar eclipse without proper protection. More
recent research has linked long term exposure to sunlight to retinal changes seen in age related macular degeneration. In
the Beaver Dam Eye Study, early signs of age related macular degeneration were positively correlated with excessive
exposure to sunlight (> 5 hours per day) during the teenage years and beyond (Tomany et al. Arch Ophthalmol
2004;122:246-50).
Similarly, in the Chesapeake Bay Watermen Study, late ARMD was positively correlated to cumulative sunlight exposure
(Taylor et al. Arch Ophthalmol 1992; 110:99-104). Concerning sunlight and retinal damage, ultraviolet radiation does not
appear to be the causative agent as UV is almost totally absorbed by the crystalline lens. Shorter wavelengths of the visible
spectrum (i.e. blue-light, 400 to 480 nm), however, show the greatest effects possibly due to photochemical or
photoxidative damage in the retinal pigment epithelium ((Taylor et al. Arch Ophthalmol 1992;110:99-104, Roberts. J
Photochem Photobiol B. 2001; 64:136-143, and Arnault et al. Plos One 2013; 8:71398).”
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The Benefit of EPD – Sunlight Readable
Reference :
SID 2014, Symposium (59.2) by T. Koizuka, Chubu Gakuin University, Japan
E-reader device has a better readability in higher
illumination condition. (> 750 lux)
Indoor illumination
condition, 500 lux
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• FPL Material
• System compatibility
Technology Breakthrough:
Battery-less & Super Low Power
Innovation
Source：http://www.swypcard.com
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FPL Innovation (How its done )
Super Low Power driving is achieved by
𝐸 ∝
1
Ɛ 𝑟
∆∅
𝑑
E = Electric Field
Δϕ = Potential Difference
d = Distance
Ɛ 𝑟 = Relative Dielectric Constant of Material
Lowering film resistance through shorter microcup walls
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Batteryless EPD with NFC
Mobile
NFC
NFC tag
TPE
To
SFO
generated power?
200 300 400 500 600 99009920994099609980100001002010040
0
5
10
15
20
Power
Iout
Loading (ohm)
Power(mW)
0
2
4
6
8
10
Iout(mA)
10000
9mW
3”, 3.76mA
NXP NFC could provide maximum power is 18mW that
depends on the loading
13,56MHz RF Link
NFC system will output 3V voltage, It is
easy to light up E Ink LV FPL
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Low Power EPD for Solar Application
Maximum Power Point Tracking function The high efficiency of the power recovery
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Technology Breakthrough: Flexible and Shatterproof
E Ink Display film Laminator
Plastic Film
Ink Layer
Adhesive
Plastic Backplane
Flexible PCB
Glass Backplane
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TFT array process
Glass substrate
Release process
Attach plastic layer on glass
+ Electrophoretic
foil and drivers
E Ink TFT Process on Plastic Backplane
TFT Performance on
Plastic & Glass Backplane
Standard TFT process
Extra processes to
build flexible backplane
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Flexible & Shatterproof
FES Watch
E Ink display has the flexible
and shatterproof characteristics
that help customers to design
bendable and thinnest
products.
Sony 13.3” Digital Paper
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Grey White White Color White Black
0V
0V
-15V (350ms) 0V
0V
0V2~3V (2~4s) 0V
0V
0V15V (350ms)
Technology Breakthrough: Color
• V1 > V2
• White particle is negatively charged
• Black particle and the Red particle are positively charged, but with different mobility,
Backplane (TFT or Segmented)
-V1 +V2 +V1
Microcup
Adhesive
layer
PET substrate
Sealing Layer
Transparent
conductor
Patterned
electrode
White Particle
Red Particle
Black Particle
Top View
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Application : e-Reader
• High Resolution(300dpi, moving to
500dpi)
• Large size, moving to 7.8”
• Front light embedded
• Thin & Light (Thin glass and plastic
backplane)
• Color
• Waterproof
Source: http://the-digital-reader.com
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Application : Mobile
• High Resolution(qHD moving to HD)
• Large size, 4.3” moving to 4.7” and 5.2”
• Thin, Light and Curve (Plastic backplane)
• Color
• MIPI interface
• Compatible Qualcomm & MTK platform
Source: https://yotaphone.com
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Application : Wearable
• Shape, Round, Square and Rectangular
• Thin, Light and Curve (Plastic backplane)
• Color
• Very low power consumption
• Shatterproof
• Waterproof
Source: http://www.sonymobile.com
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Application : Electronic Shelf Label
• Color, highlight red for
advertisement
• Low temp. operating
• Support NFC communication
• Batteryless
E InkPaper + LCD
Source: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXBsoRpMGSQ
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E Ink on Every Smart Surface
Searching Never EndFamily Community
CommercialCommunity Work Community
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E Ink on Every Smart Surface
Paperless Office
Architecture Smart home
Signage
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Architecture
Dynamic Films: Bridging the Architecture Gap
Static
Low cost
Passive
Multiple surfaces
Texture, color, light
Non-switchable
Dynamic
Moderate cost
Interactive
Multiple surfaces
Texture, color, light
Switchable
Digital
High cost
Interactive
Limited surfaces
Color and light
Switchable
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Architecture
Dynamic Spaces, Unique Experiences, Endless Possibilities
Walls
Correspond colors to match seasons, events, or menus
Ceilings
Creative and interactive accents that respond to crowd
volume, daylight, or way finding apps
Furniture
Switch from an eclectic design to functional game board
or establishment logo
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Architecture
Transforming the Industry By Creating Differentiation
Extends Current Product Portfolio
Enables New Innovation
Creates Endless Design Options
Exclusive, Dynamic, and Interactive
Unique Experiences & Destinations
Next Generation Marketing Tool
Product
Manufacturers
Architects,
Designers, &
Contractors
Property
Owners
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Architecture
What others had to say Quirky Gadgets Get Time in Spotlight at Annual
Electronics Show - Bloomberg Businessweek, by Ian
King, Danielle Burger, Keith Naughton and Lucas Shaw
“The goal is to create displays and architectural elements that can be
controlled, effectively letting people change the design of their
interiors and buildings with the flick of a switch instead of a
paint brush.”
Electric Ink Gives Walls Mood-Changing Color -
Discovery Channel, by Tracey Staedter
“You’d program those walls to generate images, messages of
encouragement, various animations, colors, etc. Electronic ink
maker, E Ink, is working on just that thing.
“I can also be linked to sensors to respond to outside stimuli, like motion.
Imagine the possibilities in an office setting. A guest visits and the wall
could welcome the individual or group by name. The boss is in a bad mood
and the wall could switch to a more serene, calming turquoise. The
lobby could have a new interactive art installation every
week.”
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E Ink Digital Signage
Enabling low power signs
Static
Fixed message
Non-interactive
Low Power
Sunlight readable
Non-emissive display
Labor intensive to change
E Ink Digital Signage
Dynamic messaging
Interactive
Low power
Sunlight readable
Non-emissive display
Full Video Digital Signage
Video Capable
Interactive
High power
Emissive display
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One display, endless applications
Transportation
On Board Transit vehicles (buses, trains, airplanes)
Bus shelters, train stations, airports
Gas Stations
Price signs
Pump top / convenience store displays
Quick Service Restaurants (QSRs)
Digital menu boards
Point of Purchase (POP) displays
Public Information Displays
Integrated into street furniture
Parking lots, stadiums, Government buildings
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Benefits for all !
Provides low power option in their offerings.
Differentiates product from competitors.
Extends existing product range.
Unique, paper-like displays provide easily readable information.
Enables Digital Signs where power infrastructure does not exist.
Non-emissive displays prevent digital display fatigue.
Provides timely and relevant information.
Information becomes engaging and targeted.
E Ink displays preserve paper-like qualities which make signs easy to read.
System
Integrators
Customers
End users
“You”
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E Ink shakes up Digital Signs with 32” Display
• E Ink announced the largest single display ePaper module in partnership with Global
Display Solutions (GDS) in June 2014.
• The 32” displays will be available in Monochrome and Full color.
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Smart Home – E Ink On Every Surface
http://smarthomeenergy.co.uk
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Why Do We Still Demand Paper?
It’s more usable
– Only content matters
• Create graphs, documents, pictures with no app
necessary
• No learning-curve
– Zero lag-time
– Virtually no physical restrictions (size,
mobility, power)
– Easy to read in nearly any environment
– Shatterproof/Rugged
– Total cost of ownership!!!
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Evolving to the “Paperless Office”
• Vision: sustainable office environment that eliminates the need for paper
Print Everything!!!
Print What’s Needed…
Paper-Lite Lifestyle…
What’s Paper???
Enabling the vision may take years… perhaps decades
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Benefits
of Going
Digital at
the Office
Office
Virtualization
Data
archiving and
fast query
Reduce
physical office
space
constraints
Security
Loss
prevention
Process
compliancy
Reusable…but
not
necessarily
“green”
Drivers Towards the Paperless Office
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Vision
E Ink on Every Smart Surface
Mission
E Ink aims to deliver revolutionary
products, user experiences, and
environmental benefits through
advanced technology development
E Ink Vision and Mission
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E INK IS THE ORIGINATOR,
PIONEER, AND
COMMERCIAL LEADER IN
ePAPER DISPLAYS.
Thank You
