
Pico Projector companies3M10/05/2009Company description:
3M have an active pico-projection program, based on LCoS projectors. 3M were one of the first companies to actually offer a pico projector, the MPro-110. In August 2009 they have released their 2nd generation projector, the MPro-120 (here our review), and will soon offer their third one, the MPro-150. You can follow 3M Pico Projector news here. Asia Optical02/02/2010Company description:
Asia Optical is working on both Laser-Beam-Steering projectors (making the modules for Microvision) and DLP based pico projectors. bTendo04/06/2009Company description:
Coretronic02/19/2009Company description:
Coretronic also has a subsidiary, Young Optics which makes pico projection modules based on TI's DLP chips. Display Photonics Systems03/16/2010Company description:
DPS has already been granted some patents and created a fully working prototype. They are now seeking funding to complete product development and create a pilot production line in China. Here's more info about their ACP technology. Explay02/10/2009Company description:
It's not clear what will happen to the company now that they have been bought, we'll have to wait for news from ADM. Greenlight optics07/31/2009Company description:
Himax03/26/2009Company description:
Himax designs, develops, and markets complete driver IC solutions for various TFT-LCD applications. Himax has an LCOS pico-projector solution with USB interface. Light Blue Optics06/02/2009Company description:
Their modules support WVGA-QVGA images at 10 lumens. LBO’s proprietary technology has an ultra-wide throw angle and the ability to correct for optical aberrations using software. These features enable LBO’s miniature projection systems to switch between conventional front projection onto a wall and a novel table-down projection mode where the device is placed on a table and the content is projected down onto the surface in front of it. They also incorporate a infra-red touch sensor. In January 2010, LBO has announced their first product, the Light Touch. Lite-On Technology01/21/2010Company description:
Lite-On is developing LCoS pico-projector modules and stand-alone projectors on an ODM basis. They hope to start shipping modules in Q2 or Q3 2010. Luminus02/15/2009Company description:
Luminus Devices develops and manufactures high performance, solid state lighting solutions for a variety of illumination applications. Their LED prodcuts are called 'PhlatLIght'. PhlatLight LEDs can be used to light pico projectors. We know of two such devices: Samsung's Show mobile phone and the BenQ GP1. In February 2010 Luminus raised $19 million from Venture funds. Maradin03/09/2009Company description:
Employment of MEMS technology enables the miniaturization of the projection platform without reduction in both resolution and quality, which adds up as a very attractive display technology. Maradin is still in an early stage, hoping to have products (chips) ready by 2010. Mezmeriz03/12/2009Company description:
Mezmeriz are backed by several venture capital firms, and are currently working with development partners that will help them build and deliver embeddable pico-projector module to the market. Micron DisplayTech05/20/2009Company description:
Micron DisplayTech is making microdisplays and pico projectors modules based on ferroelectric liquid crystal on silicon (FLCOS) systems. In May 2009, DisplayTech was acquired by Micron. |