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Samsung 'Smart Window' is Touchable and Transparent at CES 2012

— January 14, 2012 — Tech
Instead of hooking up your laptop in the kitchen to watch your favorite shows while you cook, instate the Samsung 'Smart Window' OLED TV that is transparent, letting you use outside light to light up your screen. If it’s too dark, don’t worry: the screen will light up on its own. Environmentalists would be pleased to know this product also runs efficiently using nearly 10% of the electricity that a regular LCD screen would.

Exactly like a one-way mirror, this piece makes ensures passersby will not be able to view the users on-screen content from the outside, and will only see a mirror, which is a pretty awesome security measure. Another neat feature for these windows is the blinds application: it covers the window in blinds that the owner can turn to let more or less light through the window. The window can be used to follow social networking sites as well, making it easier to work around the home while keeping up-to-date.

The Samsung Smart Window is said to be near release, so it will be available to upgrade home living very soon.
Trend Themes
1. Transparent Displays - The Samsung 'Smart Window' OLED TV introduces touchable and transparent technology, creating opportunities for new interactive digital signage in retail or hospitality industries.
2. Energy Efficiency - With the Samsung 'Smart Window' using only 10% of the electricity that a regular LCD screen would, there is potential for energy-saving innovations in the electronics industry.
3. Blinds Application - The blinds application of the Samsung 'Smart Window' opens up possibilities for smart window solutions in the architecture and interior design industry.
Industry Implications
1. Digital Signage - The transparent and touchable technology of the Samsung 'Smart Window' presents disruptive innovation opportunities for interactive digital signage in retail or hospitality industries.
2. Electronics - The energy-efficient characteristics of the Samsung 'Smart Window' encourage the development of energy-saving innovations in the electronics industry.
3. Architecture and Interior Design - The blinds application of the Samsung 'Smart Window' sparks the potential for smart window solutions in the architecture and interior design industry.
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