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The core patents already have expired. They have competition, it's called Reinkstone (and their DES/cofferdam tech). The reason e-inks are so expensive and pro
by Qwertious 2y ago
The core patents already have expired. They have competition, it's called Reinkstone (and their DES/cofferdam tech).
The reason e-inks are so expensive and progressing so slowly is that it's a niche product which doesn't drive much R&D spending (compared to LCDs, which sell billions per quarter and you're reading this comment on).
- sedatk 2y agoDidn’t know that they expired. That’s good news. We just need exciting products now.
- Qwertious 2y agoIt's not exciting, because the patents were never a barrier to innovation in the first place. LCDs have patents up the wazoo, it doesn't stop innovation there. The core problem with e-ink - the lack of market to justify R&D spending - hasn't really changed.
- braunboffel 2y ago> We just need exciting products now. Will you be working on such a product? :-D