Dai Nippon Printing Co. Ltd. (DNP) has added an in-built speaker to its “Crystal Illusion Screen” line up of transparent projection screens and will commence marketing the expanded lineup from October. “Crystal Illusion Screen” is a transparent projection screen that is coated with special liquid crystal materials on the surface of the film. As the system efficiently reflects light only from projector images, it is possible to clearly display those images even in bright settings. .
DNP has utilized the “SoundVu” flat panel speaker technology developed by New Transducers Limited (NXT) of Huntingdon, UK, and with development and manufacturing cooperation from Authentic Ltd., an NXT licensee, has added an audio input jack to directly link sound vibrations to the screen, creating an in-built speaker to produce sound directly from the screen itself.
Product Specification of “Crystal Illusion Screen” with In-built Speaker] A transparent panel screen with an audio input jack attached to the rear of the screen, and the “Crystal Illusion Screen” affixed to the front portion of a transparent acryl screen. Viewing surface Screen size Weight Speaker input Price 46 inches (4:3 Ratio) Height701mm / Width935mm 2.5kg 20w(Max) 480,000 yen
[Uses and Impact] DNP anticipates the expanded lineup finding uses in settings including general stores, company showrooms, art galleries, museums and display booths. The following impact can also be achieved by using the “Crystal Illusion Screen” with an in-built speaker.
In addition to the visual impact of images appearing on a transparent screen, as audio is generated throughout the entire screen, it is possible to pick up the sound on a 360 degree plain, facilitating a radical, attention grabbing form of image expression.
As the screen is transparent it is possible to use a projector without any loss to the design balance or image of the display space. Apart from the colorless transparent screen, DNP also stocks smoked type screens, which rein in external light, along with brown, blue and light blue tinted screens, making it possible to select a screen to match the environment and mood of the display setting.
As there is no need for an external speaker it is possible to maintain a compact display setting.
Any commercially available projector can be used with no restrictions on manufacturer or type.
[Sales Channels and Targets] DNP will commence marketing the system to general companies from October. DNP and DNP Trading Co. Ltd. will market the expanded line up in Japan, while DNP Denmark A/S, a wholly owned DNP subsidiary, which manufactures and markets rear projection screens, will be responsible for the international market, including Europe and Asia. DNP is aiming for sales of 1 billion yen in the year ending March 31, 2008 from the newly developed “Crystal Illusion Screen” with an in-built speaker
DNP’ s “Crystal Illusion Screen” was awarded the Gold prize for the Display Component of the year at the Society for Information Display (SID) 2006, the world’s largest display related academic gathering, held at San Francisco, CA from June 4 to June 9. The “Crystal Illusion Screen” was highly praised as an unparalleled front projection type transparent screen with the projector positioned in front of the screen, and for the unique manufacturing process capitalizing on liquid crystal material coating technology.
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