Plasma-SpheresTM are tiny hollow spheres encapsulating an
ionizable gas. When voltage is applied across the sphere, the gas
ionizes and glows. The spheres form the basis of an addressable
pixel element and they may be applied to both flexible and rigid
back planes.
The Plasma-SphereTM display is essentially governed by the same
physics as a conventional plasma display. Thus, it is possible to achieve bright, full color displays with a video update. Additionally, they are very rugged and provide a low cost solution path to large area flexible displays.
IST believes these displays will find commercial application in large
venue display markets, large conformable display markets, and
eventually home theater applications.
