Global Technology Transfer Group (GTT) has announced the availability of a patent portfolio dealing with improved OLED illumination stability and improvements to AMEL technology. This portfolio is entitled 'Display Technologies Patent Portfolio' and consists of six US patents, one that relates to OLED technology and five that relate to AMEL technology.

The OLED patent relates to an improved passive matrix OLED device that provides for a control mechanism to maintain uniform light output from individual pixel elements throughout the illumination period. The invention additionally claims a passive matrix OLED device that provides for a control mechanism that prevents overshoot and undershoot illumination.

OLED microdisplay maker eMagin today unveiled the Z800 3D Visor head-mounted-display (HMD). The Z800 uses two SVGA (800x600) 3D OLED displays (made by eMagin). It provides an immersive view equivalent to a 105" screen at twelve feet, and uses high-speed head tracking to permit 360 degree viewing. The Visor also includes state-of-the-art audio system with high-fidelity ear buds and a built-in noise-canceling microphone.

The Z800 will start shipping in Q2 2005 for $899. It will also be available for customization by OEMs.