Shatter proof touchscreen technology

[BallGum]

Phones these days are pretty well built and hard to break. The only real weakness has always been the screen. While it may be scratch proof, it is easily smashed from a drop onto the pavement.

However, that heart-in-mouth moment can be averted, thanks to scientists at the University of Akron. In a recently published scientific paper they have demonstrated how a transparent layer of electrodes on a polymer surface could be extremely tough, flexible yet withstand peeling and bending tests.

This could replace conventional touchscreen technology, and also allow truly flexible touchscreen displays. Currently, coatings of idium tin oxide are used for the touch sensitive component of the screen, which is brittle and more likely to shatter. It is also increasingly costly.

For this reason there is a drive to find a replacement technology. The new film provides greater conductivity, as well as the ability to retain its shape after numerous bending tests. If commercially viable, the technology may find its way into smartphones.

 

**Taken from my blog: http://theballofgum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/shatter-proof-screens-are-reality.html **

[Rorgash]

Shatter resistant plz or i will go find a granade

[antoainb]

Phones these days are pretty well built and hard to break. The only real weakness has always been the screen. While it may be scratch proof, it is easily smashed from a drop onto the pavement.

However, that heart-in-mouth moment can be averted, thanks to scientists at the University of Akron. In a recently published scientific paper they have demonstrated how a transparent layer of electrodes on a polymer surface could be extremely tough, flexible yet withstand peeling and bending tests.

This could replace conventional touchscreen technology, and also allow truly flexible touchscreen displays. Currently, coatings of idium tin oxide are used for the touch sensitive component of the screen, which is brittle and more likely to shatter. It is also increasingly costly.

For this reason there is a drive to find a replacement technology. The new film provides greater conductivity, as well as the ability to retain its shape after numerous bending tests. If commercially viable, the technology may find its way into smartphones.

 

**Taken from my blog: http://theballofgum.blogspot.co.uk/2014/06/shatter-proof-screens-are-reality.html **

 

Seems interesting but we'll have to wait.

[nj4ck]

...still waiting for graphene

[BallGum]

...still waiting for graphene

That mythical technology...

As soon as it's commercially viable everything will change

[bbqsauce]

Shatter resistant plz or i will go find a granade

this, the term shatter-proof can be misleading. heh

[BallGum]

Shatter resistant plz or i will go find a granade

 

I said shatter proof, not bomb proof

MASSIVE distinction.

[BallGum]

Seems interesting but we'll have to wait.

 

This statement practically defines the tech industry.

[Rorgash]

I said shatter proof, not bomb proof

MASSIVE distinction.

if it shatters the screen its misleading anyhow  

[BallGum]

if it shatters the screen its misleading anyhow

 

I guess my argument just got ...shattered...

[malaki]

shatterproof screens

otherwise known as BUY A DAMN CASE FOR YOUR PHONE!

[BallGum]

shatterproof screens

otherwise known as BUY A DAMN CASE FOR YOUR PHONE!

 

Most cases don't help much, and the ones that do are literally massive.

A technology built into the device would be far better

[Misanthrope]

Maybe I'm wrong but currently, if the screen wouldn't crack the impact that requires that it's great enough that the force would be transferred to the motherboard and break it the fuck off anyway, I mean it's not like you could fit padding or some other stuff to make it shock resistant inside such a tiny form factor anyway.

[Biased Opinion]

shatterproof screens

otherwise known as BUY A DAMN CASE FOR YOUR PHONE!

I should not have to make my phone larger than it already is, I bought it party because of the size that it was

[Probenja]

Sony's high end smartphones have had shaterproof technology but it only consists of a thick screen protector. But of course there could always damage to the inside of the display. And it is not scratch proof like gorilla glass because it is plastic.