Low-power e-paper displays provide the perfect solution for slow-changing data

Most information is time-dependent in some way. Last week’s shopping list is largely useless a week later but knowing the time and location of tomorrow’s appointments is critical today. And not all information is static – a list may evolve (and normally does while walking around the store), and you might move or cancel appointments […]

5 home IoT devices that would benefit from e-paper displays

E-paper brings several benefits to home IoT systems, enabling them to display information to the user that can be seen in ambient light using minimal power. What’s more, the technology can display in color (yellow and red), enabling the delivery of eye-catching alerts. Here we look at five of the best home IoT systems that […]

Enhancing safety in the home: Why e-paper displays are perfect for smoke and CO alarms

We’re regularly reminded of the importance of having working smoke alarms in our homes. Many of us will have seen advertising campaigns from various fire and rescue services, designed to tug at our heartstrings so we install or check our alarms. A man was recently rescued from a burning flat by two women who heard a smoke alarm going […]

How to add a display to your battery-powered, LPWAN-connected IoT device

Frost and Sullivan 4C model for IoT considerations The IoT has revolutionised numerous industries, unleashing large networks of remote sensors that send data back to central control centres. From there, it can be analysed and distributed to operators or machines, so they can take appropriate action. In addition, the spread of mobile technology means all […]

5 ways e-paper displays are simplifying our lives

The Paulig Muki mug e-paper display is powered by the heat from coffee Millions of people love using Amazon Kindle e-readers because of the way the e-paper display looks like normal paper. There is no flickering or radiated light from the screen and no irritating glare – even in bright sunlight. E-paper doesn’t require any […]