Printed Segmented Electroluminescence (pSEL) is a new technology (developed by UK company Pelikon that builds on the phenomenon of electroluminescence

Electroluminescence

Electroluminescence is an optical phenomenon and electrical phenomenon in which a material emits light in response to the passage of an electric current or to a strong electric field...

 and has uses in creating flexible displays and interface technologies. pSEL Display

Electronic visual display

An electronic visual display is display technology which incorporates flat panel displays, performs as a video display, output device for presentation of images transmitted electronically, for visual reception, without producing a permanent record....

 panels use an encapsulated printed electroluminescent phosphor layer with various capacitive, insulation and conducting

Conducting

Conducting is the art of directing a musical performance by way of visible gestures. The primary duties of the conductor are to unify performers, set the tempo, execute clear preparations and beats, and to listen critically and shape the sound of the ensemble...

 layers to create iconic and segmented lit areas. The manufacturing process of printing displays ensures the products are lower cost and have low power consumption compared to current alternatives.

Uses

Devices that are most likely to benefit are those which multiple displays are required within a fixed area. Some examples of current usage are...

• Home appliances
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• Consumer electronics
  Consumer electronics
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• Control panel
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pSEL Hybrid

pSEL hybrid is a forthcoming development, that makes electroluminescent technology one step further by offering flexible printed displays that are fully daylight visible. This opens up new markets for displays in portable products such as mobile phones, mp3 players, and car dashboards, applications that are used outdoors and need to have displays that are visible in full strength sunlight.

External links

• Pelikon (Pelikon)
• demonstration of pSEL (YouTube Video)