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How to invest in the OLED display revolution

OLED is a new exciting technology, enabling thin, well-methodical and bright displays and lighting. Many broadcast consider OLEDs to be the next-generation show, television and lighting tech. The the makings sales of OLEDs in the next few years is billion of dollars. In fact, the OLED show market today is estimated at 600M$, and is forecasted to grow to 5.5B$ by 2015. OLED lighting will take off (with a bit of luck) by 2011, and reach 6B$ in revenue in 2018. There are many companies working on OLEDs, from huge corporations likeSony, Samsung, LG, Kodak and GE, to small investigate and IP companies. There are several types of companies involved in this market:

Investigate / IP companies: researching OLEDs, trying to get hold of vital patents relating to OLED manufacture, OLED materials and correlated inventions. Chemical companies: mostly involved in OLED material production and IP OLED manufacturers: the real panel makers OLED doohickey companies or resellers: companies that embed OLEDs in their products (cell phones, TVs, etc.) or simply resell persons panels.

Another thing to keep in mind is that there are competing techs within the OLED world – Polymer based OLEDs vs Small Molecules, for examples. So even if OLED are booming, it might be that not all OLED companies will benefit… Here are some suggestions for publicly traded OLED companies: Small companies, who focus on OLEDs are more risky, but the rewards here may be larger.

Universal Show Corporation: UDC is an OLED investigate company, and one of the field’s pioneers. UDC is involved in OLED IP, and holds many patent, correlated to the commercialization of OLEDs, and also correlated to flexible,t ransparent, stacked and phosphorescent (PHOLED) displays and lighting panels. UDC licenses its OLED production IP, and also sells chemical materials to be used in the production process. UDC lists Samsung SDI, CMEL, Konica Minolta and Kyocera as its licensees. UDC is working with many other companies, including LG, Sony, DuPont and Novaled. UDC claims that “all AMOLEDs on the market use our technology”.

Universal Show lists in the NASDAQ (ticker PANL). eMagin: eMagin is engaged in virtual imaging products that utilize OLEDs, OLED-on-silicon micro displays and information technology solutions. Focused on Micro displays, eMagin is selling its micro displays to companies that incorporate them into products such as cameras, army helmets or headsets, etc. eMagin trades in the AMEX Stock Chat (Ticker is EMAN.OB, OTC).

Other companies: (note that some of these companies are very large, and the OLED business is only a small part and is not expected to make a major impact on the stock price)

AixtronAG: a provider of deposition equipment to the semiconductor industry. The Company’s technology solutions are used by a diverse range of customers world wide to build advanced components for electronic and opto-electronic applications based on compound, silicon, or organic semiconductor materials. Aixtron has introduced Organic Mist Phase Deposition (OVPD) Equipment, which was exclusively licensed to Aixtron by UDC. Aixtron trades in the NASDAQ (ticker AIXG) and in the Frankfurt Stock Chat. AU Optronics: AUO was formed in 2001, by the merger of Acer Show and Unipac Optoelectronics. Later in 2006 AUO merged with Quanta Show. AUO is the world’s number 3 manufacture of TFT-LCDs, and has renewed its AMOLED program in 2009 (they are currently not selling any OLEDs). AUO trades in Taiwan’s stock chat (2409) and in the NYSE (ticker AUO). Densitron Show Solutions: a manufacturer and supplier of ordinary and customised show modules utilising OLED, TFT, CSTN, Monochrome and Touch Screen technology. Densitron lists on UK’s AIM stock chat. Dupont: DuPont is rising innovative and sustainable solutions that improve show performance, reduce production expenditure and enable next-generation technologies crosswise a broad range of applications, including LCDs, OLEDs, plasma show panels (PDPs) and field emission displays (FEDs). Dupont trades on the NYSE (ticker DD). Eastman Kodak: Eastman Kodak Company is engaged primarily in rising, manufacturing and marketing traditional and digital imaging products, services and solutions. OLEDs were originally found and patented by Kodak, which are working on OLEDs for displays and lighting. Kodak aims to license its technology with partners, and will not manufacture OLED panels directly. Kodak trades in the NASDAQ (ticker EK). General Electric: GE is a diversified industrial corporation, and operations contain engines, military, wind turbines, locomotives, lighting and fiscal services. GE are working towards OLED Lighting. GE trades in the NYSQ (ticker GE). Idemitsu Kosan: is a Japanese company, founded in 1911, to engage in oil distribution, and over the years they have gained experience in fuel products and basic chemicals, plastics, electronic materials and OLED materials. Idemitsu Kosan are working with Sony, LG Show and UDC. IK trades in the Tokyo stock chat, ticker is 5019. Konica Minolta: Konica Minolta is a japanese company, involved in copiers, printers, medical equipment, optical devices and a film used to enhance picture quality in liquid crystal displays. KM is researching OLED for lighting, announced a partnership with GE and aims to have product on the market before 2010. KM has licenced OLED IP from UDC. KM trades in Tokyo’s stock chat (ticker 4902). LG Show: LG Show is a large maker of displays for TVs, computer screens and mobile devices. LG Show is making AMOLED displays, and are also working toward flexible OLEDs. LG show trades in the Korean Chat, ticker 034220. It also trades as an ADR in the NYSE (ticker LPL). OSRAM Opto Semiconductors: a wholly owned subsidiary of OSRAM – who employs more than 35,000 broadcast throughout the world. OSRAM is a leading supplier and manufacturer of solid-state lighting solutions with a strategic focus on OLED technology. Philips: one of the world’s largest electronics companies and Europe’s largest. It is involved in many areas, and one of the world’s leaders in lighting. Philips is working on OLED lighting, and are by now shipping samples. Philips trades in both the Euronext (ticker PHIA) and the NYSE (ticker PHG). Seiko Epson: Seiko Epson is a comprehensive corporation based in Japan that is at the forefront of technological revolutions in imaging, robotics, precision machinery and electronics. Seiko Epson are working towards inkjet printable OLEDs. Seiko Epson lists on the Tokyo Stock Chat (Ticker is JP:6724). Samsung Mobile Displays: SMD is a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung. This company was formed from Samgung SDI’s and Electronics’ OLED units in 2008. Samsung MD is mass-producing color OLED displays, and is involved in both AMOLED and PMOLED, primarily for the mobile phone show market. It is the largest AMOLED panel maker, and are also working on larger panels, OLED lighting, flexible and transparent OLEDs. Samsung lists on the Korean Stock Chat (Ticker is SSNGY), and SMD lists as Samsung SDI (006400.KS). Sony: Sony is one of the leading consumer electronics companies in the world. Sony has an OLED investigate program, mostly geared towards large displays (OLED TVs). Sony trades as an ADR in the NYSE (ticker SNE). Sumitomo Chemicals: has been established in 1913, and in view of the fact that then has been researching and producing industrial chemicals and materials. Sumitomo has been working with CDT on PLED materials, and has bought the company in July 2007. Sumitomo plans to produce OLED TVs, and have teamed up with Panasonic to make 40″ and larger sets by 2010. Sumitomo trades in the Tokyo stock chat (ticker 4005).

Latest Cordless Phones : the Result of Telecom Revolution

With freestyle phones, the users experience freedom and mobility. So, without tangling with the long wires, one can delight in clear and transparent communication with his or her loved ones. The latest freestyle phones have come up with innumerable benefits such as speed dialing and embedded answering machines. To add more, some advanced portable and handy phones favours SMS services and innumerable polyphonic melodies.

The freestyle phones are based on the radio waves. These phones are an amalgam of telephone and radio. The portable and handy phones comprise of two things namely- the base and the handset. The base is connected to the main phone connection that is fixed within a limited range of its base station. It is generally placed on the users premises from where it can easily get attached to the telephone network. The base of the phone accepts the calls coming through the line of telephone and then converts it into FM radio signals. This way, it transmits the signals from the base to handset and vice-versa. Therefore, it can be said that the freestyle phone is a combination of ordinary telephone and the radio. It has particular distinctive features that general phone does not have. These wireless or portable phones are high-on signal quality and security.

With distinctive features, the latest freestyle phones are well apposite for every home, nowadays. Its capabilities have left broadcast spellbound. Amongst wider spectrum of manufacturers of freestyle phones, BT and Panasonic are well known names in this domain. As a matter of fact, the freestyle phones from these brands come embedded with the latest features such as an brilliant signal quality, answering machines as well as a very impressive talk time and standby time. The wireless or portable phones give the ultimate style statement coupled with unique functionality. With sleek dimensions and useful features, the wireless phones are turning out to be perfect for both home and office use.

To keep a track with the advanced technology, BT provides an array of phones such as Synergy 4500, Vitality 500 Twin, Vitality 500, Diverse 6350 Twin, Synergy Squad and many more. While in the race of the advanced and latest freestyle phones, the Panasonic have come up with innumerable new models such as KXTG9150, KXTCD240, KXTCD290ET and KXTG9150. These models are offering advancement in functionalities and technology.

The latest Vitality 500 freestyle phone from the BT is enriched with a 1.5 inches LCD screen. It displays up to 4,000 colours and offers 6 lines for text messaging. Moreover, the users can redial from 20 last numbers. This wireless and handy phone is enriched with hands-free option, call timer, clock, date keypad lock, alarm and many more. The users can even set voice and ringtone volume according to requirement. The latest phone Vitality 500 is empowered in with a call transfer option. Thereby, the users feel secured with enabled answering machine option. On other hand, the latest Panasonic KXT-G7120E comes packed with advanced features and functions. The GAP well-matched phone gives comes with speaker function along with caller identity, large telephone directory with space for 50 names as well as answering machine. The answering machine allows a recording time for 15 minutes. The ergonomic keypad and user-friendly boundary appeals users the most.The performance of freestyle phones are based on the radio frequency. Thereby, the latest freestyle phones work on many radio frequencies. The sophisticated latest freestyle phones use digital technology.

Cordless Phones: the New Revolution Among Phones

A freestyle telephone or portable telephone is a telephone with a wireless set that communicates through a base station that is connected to a fixed telephone line that can be operated near its base station. A freestyle telephone requires electricity to power the main base station. A freestyle handset can be powered with a battery that is recharged by the base station.

It generally takes a period of twelve to twenty-four hours to get the phone charged. Modern freestyle telephone standards, like PHS and DECT have blended the once clear-cut line between freestyle and mobile telephones by supporting cell handover with innumerable advanced features like data-transfer and even, on a limited scale, international wandering. In these models, base stations are maintained by a commercial mobile network operator and users subscribe to the service.

George Sweigert, an amateur radio operator and inventor from Ohio is considered as the father of the freestyle phone. Sweigert, a radio operator in World War II stationed at the South Pacific Islands developed the full duplex-concept for untrained personnel, to improve battlefield communications for senior commanders, which was the beginning of a revolution in the field of telecommunication.

Freestyle phones became an ingredient part of communication in the beginning of the 1980’s with a large number of manufacturers entering into the market.

It finished the monopoly of Bell System around 1984 that led to the commercial feasibility of freestyle phones. After the breakup, users bought their own phones, usually cheaper ones. In the 1980’s, new companies entered the freestyle-phone market namely V-Tech, Uniden, Philips and Panasonic.

Most freestyle-phone makers do not specify the chemical nature of the batteries, but V-Tech has admitted using NiMH batteries in handsets and has offered replacement batteries.