LG Electronics unveiled a new electronic blackboard installed with an 86-inch screen and smart technology such a screen-sharing feature that permits users to wirelessly connect with various devices particularly laptops.
The company said in an announcement on Monday that ''in-cell touch'' technology used for premium smartphones was applied for the first time to large displays through cooperation with LG Display, a vital flat panel producer in South Korea. The price was not given.
In-cell touch technology enhances the speed of response and touch by incorporating touch sensors into LCD liquid crystal cells and matching actual touchpoints with areas where sensors react. Former touch technology of large displays had the issue of having air-gaps between liquid crystal cells and touch sensors.
LG said the new product has a thin display and a screen border of 29 millimeters, allowing users to implement a harmonious design with their surroundings. It's furnished with LG's software so that it can utilize a wide array of smart functions.
The new product's screen-sharing feature enables users to wirelessly connect with various devices including laptop PCs and smartphones, LG said, adding users can meet in a remote conference room while watching the same screen in real time.