# Transforming Glass Displays AIST Develops See-Through Solar Fluorescent Glass Technology By Michael Plishka | Published 2010-02-28 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/see-through-display-solar-AIST References: [youtube](http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QWnY2cRPPK8&feature=digest) Imagine looking out your window and wanting instead to watch TV. Instead of drawing the drapes and grabbing the remote, you click a button on the remote that instantly converts your [window into the TV](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/signature-oled-t-smart-tv). The AIST fluorescent glass technology could make this a reality in the future. What’s also attractive is that this display can be powered by [solar power](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquid-crystal-technology) without modifying the solar cell technology. Once the technology gets improved, it could also be used as a cleaner ‘heads up’ type display in aircraft and automobiles. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Solar-powered Glass Displays:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop solar-powered glass displays for windows and other transparent surfaces, merging technology and functionality. - **See-through Fluorescent Glass:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create see-through fluorescent glass technology for various applications, such as transforming windows into interactive displays. - **Heads-up Display Enhancements:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance heads-up displays in aircraft and automobiles by integrating improved AIST fluorescent glass technology. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Apply AIST fluorescent glass technology to revolutionize consumer electronics, such as TVs and smartphones. - **Aerospace:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate see-through fluorescent glass technology in aircraft for enhanced in-flight entertainment and information systems. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate improved AIST fluorescent glass technology in automobiles to create interactive heads-up displays and advanced infotainment systems. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Colored Glass Solar Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beautiful-solar-panels.md) - [Transparent Television Screens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-microled-display.md) - [Squid-Inspired Smart Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquidfilled-panel.md) - [Recessed Digital Wall Windows](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/liquidview-digital-window.md) - [Invisible Vehicle Antennas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-antenna.md) - [Whole-Vehicle Black Electrochromic Products](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/advanced-dimming-technology.md) - [Transparent OLED Displays](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-display-transparent-oled.md) - [Wireless Transparent Oled TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-signature-oled-t.md) - [Rotating Shutter OLED TVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/partial-screen.md)