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There's a whole range of applications where it makes sense. Since it is very well readable in full sunlight, e-ink is very suitable for low refresh aircraft dis
by roeles 4y ago
There's a whole range of applications where it makes sense.
Since it is very well readable in full sunlight, e-ink is very suitable for low refresh aircraft displays. I suspect the same could apply for all kinds of HMIs which are used outdoors.
- maratc 4y agoAircraft displays need to work in full darkness too. e-Ink might make sense but its price, compared to some LCD screen, might not. Otherwise, I take from your comment that we're in agreement that "e-Ink is a solution looking for a problem".
- roeles 4y agoMy experience is from gliders, which are only operated in VFR conditions (not more than 30 minutes before sunrise and not more than 30 minutes after sundown). VFR is nothing glider-specific though, so I can see them being useful in other VFR-operated aircraft too. In my experience e-ink displays reduce eye strain and attract less attention. This results in more attention being drawn to the outside world, which in turn is a good thing for safety. I am not at all in agreement with your statement. In some contexts price is not a big issue and the qualities that e-ink brings are worth the money.
- drooglyman 4y agoSuggesting that e-ink can be useful for "low refresh rate displays in VFR aircraft" sure sounds like a solution searching for a problem.
- t-3 4y agoThe main problems eink solves for me are eye strain and battery life. These might not be issues for you, but I often read 8+ hours in a day.