A new kind of electro-optic display operates by electrostatic deflection of extremely thin films of polymer and metal. It provides a new display mechanism which is an order of magnitude less expensive than currently used displays, as well as providing higher contrast, higher speed, wider viewing angle with better colors and color gradations. The device is flat, light weight, has a temperature range considerably better than LCD and has proved excellent on life tests. In addition to having very low energy consumption, it is reflective and therefore operates in bright sunlight or any light level in which the human eye can function. It can also operate in the transmissive mode or a combination of reflective/transmissive. Anticipated benefits/potential commercial applications - If this project succeeds as expected, it will open up millions of dollars worth of new markets in the electronic sign business in the near future and billions of dollars in flat panel TV and computer business in two to five years.
