Fujitsu has showcased a working design study of, what it claims, is “the world's first truly wireless PC display” at CeBIT 2011, which is running from 1 to 5 March in Hanover, Germany.
The European IT infrastructure provider expects that commercial wireless display models featuring the smart universal power access technology will go into production next year.
According to reports from Hanover, incorporating wireless power technology developed by the Fraunhofer Institute and partners within a German research project funded by the German Ministry for Economic Affairs, the Fujitsu proof-of-concept display is portable, cable-free, and the world's first display using wireless to provide both the power and the signal for the screen.
Fujitsu adds that the technology paves the way for “park and play” computing, where displays are powered simply by being placed on a desktop or conference table hot-spot.
Wireless 22-inch Fujitsu displays are powered by the smart universal power antenna technology, drawing power via magneto-induction from transmitter antenna that can be built-in to desks or office panels, the tech giant says.
It explains that the smart-power antenna is concentrated on a hot-spot and the technology is completely safe, just like induction-based kitchen hobs and electric toothbrush chargers. It adds that the display receives picture images via wireless USB from a desktop or notebook, with a range of up to 10m.
Says Rajat Kakar, senior VP of Workplace Systems at Fujitsu: “We are planning to introduce the first models incorporating totally wireless power technology to our LED-backlit display range within the next year.
“This is another technology innovation from Fujitsu, following on from our 0-Watt PCs and displays. In operation, there's no difference in quality from the desktop image - except that we've consigned cables to the history books of display technology.”
Pricing and regional availability for the truly wireless Fujitsu displays is still to be determined and will be revealed at the commercial product unveiling.
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