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Redefining Optical Bonding

E3 Displays — Tue, 17 Oct 2023 11:24:40 +0000

In the realm of industrial and custom displays, optical bonding stands as a transformative technology, reshaping and redefining visualization, firmly establishing itself as a game-changer. Despite its transformative impact, it’s crucial to recognize that optical bonding is not a recent innovation but, in fact, has a rich history spanning over four decades, numerous display technologies, and material advances.

Enhancing Visual Brilliance through Optical Bonding

Imagine a manufacturing environment where precision and efficiency are paramount. Industrial displays serve as the eyes through which vital information is conveyed. Enter optical bonding – a sophisticated technique that breathes life into industrial and custom displays, transcending conventional limitations.

Optical bonding is a meticulous process that seamlessly fuses the display panel and covers glass into a single unit. This innovation eliminates the troublesome air gap between the layers, effectively eradicating issues like reflection, glare, and parallax. The outcome? Heightened visual clarity even under the most demanding lighting conditions, providing a window into a world of pixel-perfect precision.

The Manufacturing Marvel: Creating Bonded Displays

From the perspective of users, the process of creating bonded displays represents a meticulous blend of technology and precision engineering. It commences with the selection of premium display panels and cover glass, chosen for their exceptional optical properties and durability. Precision is paramount, as even the tiniest imperfection can impact the final product’s performance. The bonding process itself is a carefully orchestrated procedure. It involves applying specialized adhesive explicitly designed to minimize refractions between the various interfaces of glass and adhesive material. The cover lens and display are seamlessly joined using precision tooling, fixtures, and procedures, culminating in a complex assembly that harmonizes the cover lens, adhesive, and display into a unified structure.

Benefits of Optical Bonding

Embracing optical bonding is more than following a trend; it’s about delivering tangible benefits. Optical bonding goes beyond cosmetics; it’s a functional enhancement that addresses real-world challenges encountered across a broad spectrum of industrial and custom display applications.

Enhanced Durability: Bonded displays offer increased durability, resisting damage not only from accidental impacts but also potential acts of vandalism. This robustness is particularly invaluable in severe and harsh conditions where displays face substantial wear and tear.

Improved Readability: By minimizing glare and reflections, bonded displays ensure readability, even in bright sunlight or harsh lighting conditions. This is critical in settings where split-second decisions are vital.

Operational Efficiency: Eliminating the air gap diminishes the chances of condensation forming between the layers. Consequently, this prevents fogging and guarantees uninterrupted operation, especially in environments characterized by varying temperatures and humidity levels.

Optimized Touchscreen Performance: Bonded displays can significantly enhance touchscreen performance, reducing parallax and improving touch accuracy. This is indispensable in applications reliant on touch interfaces.

Flexible Design: Manufacturers can customize bonded displays to meet specific design requirements, facilitating seamless integration across a wide array of industries, from industrial setups to medical devices, aerospace equipment, and more.

In the realm of industrial and custom displays, manufacturers are not merely engineering solutions that empower various industries to excel. This process encompasses precision engineering and expertise that go far beyond traditional craftsmanship.

A Clear Future Ahead

Optical bonding, while not new, holds the promise of reshaping how industrial and custom display’s function. With enhanced clarity, durability, and performance, bonded displays are rewriting the narrative of visual communication in diverse industries and applications. As technology evolves, it’s evident that optical bonding isn’t a mere trend – it’s a beacon illuminating the path to unparalleled visual excellence.

In the ever-advancing world of industrial and custom displays, optical bonding is the bridge that connects cutting-edge technology with real-world applications. With each bonded display manufactured, a new chapter unfolds in the story of enhancing efficiency, precision, and reliability across a multitude of industries and demanding environments.

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SID Display Week in Los Angeles

Ray Damper — Tue, 14 Mar 2023 19:11:00 +0000

Hosted by the Society for Information Display (SID), the International Display Week Symposium, Seminar, & Exhibition, will be held at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 21-26, 2023. Don’t miss the leading display experts’ technical sessions, short courses, seminars, and business conference showcasing the latest technology advancements in electronic displays and imaging.

The six-day event features nearly 400 technical presentations, numerous tutorials and short courses, a seminar series, a business conference addressing the display market outlook, an Imaging and Vision Special Event, the I-Zone, and over 100 exhibitors. While you’re planning your conference schedule make sure to reserve an in-person meeting with E3 Displays Co-Founder and Executive VP, Rob Tomasek. E3 will be in meeting room #44.

E3 Displays designs and manufactures custom display, touch, and electronics solutions for its customers in the automotive, aviation, commercial, industrial, medical, and military markets, delivering high-reliability performance in the human-machine interface (HMI) function, every time and everywhere.

If you have any questions about E3 Displays and the value and solutions they provide, please contact Rob through LinkedIn to schedule a meeting at the SID Display Week 2023. Rob enjoys networking with others and will demonstrate how his resources and connections can bring value to you, your products, and your business.

Looking forward to seeing you at the Los Angeles Convention Center!

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Rugged Tablets in Healthcare

E3 Displays — Tue, 28 Dec 2021 22:15:50 +0000

The significance of technology in ensuring excellent patient care and streamlining hospital operations has been huge. In healthcare environments, performance, accuracy, reliability, etc., are imperative [1]. The healthcare environment is an ecosystem with medical imaging, patient, data, etc., and the complex ecosystem needs advanced technology to run smoothly. Rugged tablets are a part of modern technology. These tablets have been great for streamlining operations in waiting rooms, hospital halls, nurse stations, etc., for documenting and communicating patient information, allowing nurses and paramedics to check patient records instantly.

What are Rugged Tablets

Rugged tablets are industrial devices in tablet forms meeting certain requirements like protection against rough and extreme environments. Rugged features give a tablet the capability of showcasing a rugged shell, withstanding high temperatures, jolts, drops, etc. These tablets often have military-grade protection certificates. Most rugged tablets support any operating system, such as Windows, Android, etc. The popularity of rugged tablets is quickly increasing.

Figure 1: Rugged tablet

Benefits of Rugged Tablets in Healthcare

The unique characteristics of rugged tablets have been very useful to the healthcare industry. Ruggedness, mobility, water resistance, removable battery facility, etc., are some of the advantages of rugged tablets.

Ruggedness

Rugged tablets usually have drop ratings for falls onto concretes from a 3-feet height, but these tablets can usually withstand drops from more than 3-feet height. A lip surrounding the front bezel and the rubber corners in a rugged tablet protect the touchscreen. In a healthcare setting or normal day-to-day use, there can be some accidental falls and drops. People never expect broken tablet computers to hold up their practices, and they don’t like to replace their tablets every year. However, some tablets with military-grade certifications have extreme ruggedness [2].

Mobility

At present, every industry likes to take the benefits of mobile computing. Rugged tablets have various sizes, but 12 inches is usually the maximum size, so they are large enough to show patient information clearly and also small enough to handle all day. It’s even possible to fit a smaller size (between 4 to 8 inches) tablet in a pocket. Special accessories like a shoulder strap, hand strap, carry handle, etc., can make these tablets even simpler to carry.

Water Resistance

In healthcare applications, a waterproof tablet provides various benefits. Waterproof, completely sealed tablets are suitable for cleaning by spraying, and users can even dunk these into disinfecting solutions. The cleaning is simpler than cleaning consumer-grade tablets because a user probably has to wipe down a consumer-grade tablet delicately along with its case. In the case of sterilizing a tablet regularly, a rugged tablet hardly shows any sign of damage and wear, but a consumer-grade tablet gets affected.

Removable Battery Facility

For continuous use, rugged tablets usually have a removable battery facility, so the user can replace a battery with a recharged one whenever he wants. Some rugged tablets also have hot-swappable batteries; it’s possible to swap the battery when a tablet is running because the tablet has a low backup power from an internal battery. These facilities save time for the users as they don’t have to pause their work to charge their tablets.

Applications of Rugged Tablets in Healthcare

Rugged tablets have given a boost to the medical sector. There have been various applications of rugged tablets in healthcare. Some of these applications are mobile imaging, practice management, medical documentation, patient education, medication orders, etc. The global market share of rugged displays was $599 million in 2017, and it’s estimated to be $946 million in 2025 [3]. The continuously increasing market share indicates the increased applications of rugged tablets.

Figure 2: Global market share of rugged displays

Mobile Imaging

The increased use of rugged tabs in hospitals, doctors’ offices, and many other healthcare facilities allows healthcare staff to access medical image copies like x-rays, ultrasounds, etc. This technology provides very quick access to various images for comparisons; therefore, multiple images are viewable side by side for appropriate treatment. Medical rugged tablets also have additional tools allowing medical staff to connect their tablets to ultrasound probes, allowing for very quick ultrasound imaging [4].

Healthcare Documentation

Patient data accuracy has improved a lot due to using tablets in the healthcare sector. The enhanced use of tablets helps the healthcare system to stay consistent and organized in different healthcare facilities. It’s beneficial to patients receiving treatments through various healthcare facilities as all the medical information and records are quickly accessible, and as a result, patient treatment becomes very quick.

Managing Healthcare Practice

Rugged tablets provide healthcare organizations easy access to in-house planning and scheduling. Scheduling staff, planning surgeries, arranging meetings, etc., are possible in a simple way; the management doesn’t need much time to handle these. This type of managing system is very convenient for healthcare professionals who have to schedule and handle patient visits, procedures with various facilities, etc. Medical billing has also been simplified; it has been accurate and timely due to the increased use of rugged tablets.

Medication Orders

Rugged tablets have simplified medication orders too. Using a tablet is very helpful for a healthcare professional to check current medications the patients are having and allergies also. However, it can be detrimental in providing healthcare treatments in emergency situations, especially when a patient’s current medications interact with the medications a healthcare professional gives. In the case of a severe injury due to an automotive accident, healthcare professionals can quickly check the patient’s medication history before providing treatment. Tablets also help to reduce errors often seen in hand-written orders.

OEM Healthcare Devices

OEM/ODM projects may take years for testing and certification. Consumer-grade tablets aren’t suitable for these projects as these tablets last for only a few years. However, rugged tablets are a perfect option for these projects. Usually, a rugged tablet can last a minimum of 5 years, and some can last for around 10 years. Being mounted onto a machine, rugged tablets can last for many years. That’s why rugged tablets are highly preferable in projects.

Patient Education

For the recovery of patients, educating them on their illness or injuries, medication types, required treatments, etc., is important. Tablets are ideal for educating patients because healthcare professionals can use resources like diagrams, online videos, animations, etc., to provide the patients with information about their injuries and illness. Proper education helps the patients to understand what’s actually happening to them. Also, the patient will get the opportunity to voice their concerns and ask questions as they have sufficient information.

Why Should You Use Rugged Tablets?

There can be so many reasons behind using rugged tablets. Cost, durability, etc., are some of the major reasons for which healthcare professionals can rely on it.

Cost

Rugged tablets may seem costly as compared to consumer-grade tablets considering the initial buying price, but the overall cost of a rugged tablet is actually lower in the long run. Unlike lower priced normal tablets, rugged tablets don’t need many repairs and replacements. Downtime costs of rugged tablets are also on the lower side. However, users can upgrade rugged tablets in the field, and these tablets are repairable with tool-less access, so maintenance costs are also low.

Durability

Consumer-grade and cheaper-priced tablets are less durable as the normal materials used in these tablets aren’t good enough to last long in hospital environments. Also, these tablets’ internal processors aren’t strong enough for functioning 24/7 in busy hospitals. However, rugged tablets are completely the opposite of these consumer-grade tablets. Rugged tablets can function well in hospital environments with high durability.

How to Choose the Right Rugged Tablet in Healthcare Applications

There are various applications of tablets in the healthcare sector. So, there should be some considerations while choosing a rugged tablet for a specific application. Medical certification, ruggedness, antibacterial housing, optical bonding, anti-glare solution, etc., are some of the major considerations [5].

Medical Certification

In the healthcare sector, a tablet should have medical certifications, which can ensure safety against electrical shocks and safety for all healthcare applications. By getting the certification, the manufacturer of a device can assure that their device can work effectively and safely without any danger, electromagnetic disturbance, etc.

Ruggedness

The tablet computer must withstand strong vibration and extreme temperature. Healthcare professionals can install a tablet anywhere, like a medical cart, inside an ambulance, operation theatre, laboratory, etc. So, it’s important that the tablet can sustain itself in any environment.

Anti-glare Solution

Healthcare applications have requirements for image quality and screen visibility. A tablet glass with an anti-glare solution on it is good in diffusing the glaring light. Therefore, it reduces its intensity and makes it very easy for the viewer to see the image correctly, and provides excellent readability at extreme angles.

Optical Bonding

For a touch screen tablet computer, optical bonding is very important. A screen with optical bonding technology has high brightness, resistance to scratches, and better clarity.

Figure 3: Optical bonding

Antibacterial Housing

Manufacturers should enhance a rugged tablet’s housing with antibacterial properties so that bacteria growth stays very low. It also helps the tablet with a proper waterproof design to have resistance against various cleaning chemicals. So, cleaning the tablet with liquids, sprays, wipes, etc., becomes possible without worrying about its internal components.

Modern technology is transforming the medical industry day by day. Tablet computers have given a new standard of convenience to healthcare professionals. They can conveniently transfer and collect data, update patient information, and check the diagnosis in real-time. The availability of rugged tablets has made the lives of healthcare professionals easier. Medical professionals should know the benefits of it and remember the considerations while choosing tablets for healthcare applications.

References

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[2]	K. Armstrong, “How are Rugged Tablets used in Healthcare?,” Teguar, 4 November 2020. [Online]. Available: https://teguar.com/rugged-healthcare-tablet-pcs/.
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[4]	“HOW RUGGED TABLETS ARE USED IN HEALTHCARE,” CYBERNET, 16 April 2016. [Online]. Available: https://www.cybernetman.com/blog/how-rugged-tablets-are-used-in-healthcare/.
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The Car Wash Show in Las Vegas is Back!

E3 Displays — Wed, 17 Nov 2021 16:54:56 +0000

“The car wash industry is growing like never before. In this environment, you can’t afford to get left behind. As the largest (and best) gathering of car wash and fast lube professionals, The Car Wash Show is the place to find the people, the equipment, the connections, and the education you need for your business.” (The Car Wash Show)

The Car Wash Show is here, being held in Las Vegas, Nevada from November 15-17th. The Car Wash Show brings operators, vendors, and distributors together to connect with others to see the latest in car wash equipment and learn the best both inside and outside the industry. The Car Wash Show allows you to expand your horizons – and your profitability – with the latest tools and techniques in the industry. You are able to exchange ideas with industry peers and find education for everyone on your team.

The Car Wash Show offers you the opportunity to look at the state of the current industry and also allows you to learn premium education. At the Car Wash Show, you’ll be exposed to training and education that will advance your business as well as your confidence. By attending, you can learn more about your industry to turn the occasional visitors into regular customers. There are over 350 exhibitors that attend, with over 11,000 car wash locations represented! From the last show in 2019, statistics show that 90% of exhibitors were satisfied or very satisfied with the value of the exhibiting at the Car Wash Show. In addition, 85% of exhibitors in 2019 say The Car Wash Show satisfied their sales and marketing needs better or significantly better than competing shows.

While in attendance, make sure to take advantage this year of the Pitch Theater. In the Pitch theater, you will be able to get up to speed on the latest innovations in car care from the top suppliers in the industry. In quick 20-minute sessions, you’ll be able to explore case studies and gain insight into which products and solutions can make a difference for your operation.

This year, Cash Wash Magazine Live will be broadcasting LIVE from the Car Wash Show. You are able to visit the studio on the trade show floor to see your favorite weekly show live in person. There will be live interviews, booth visits, show updates, and more that will bring the show to life from the trading floor. You are also able to book private meeting rooms if you would like to have a meeting.

There are numerous ways that innovative displays are transforming the car wash industry. E3 Displays offers display solutions that will improve the performance, accuracy, and efficiency of car wash display solutions. All E3 display solutions are designed for longevity and durability. These displays can last in even the toughest environments. Our displays offer sunlight readability and accuracy in all settings. Our elite team will assist in developing a high-performance display solution that can easily integrate into an existing or we can aid in the design of a completely new concept. Every application and situation is different, so E3 has a custom solution for almost any design challenge.

If you have any questions about E3 Displays and the value they can provide your company, please contact Rob through LinkedIn to schedule a meet at the event. Rob loves networking with others and would like to see how his resources and connections can add value to you and your business.

The Car Wash Show is focused on safety and doing all possible to help stop the spread of COVID-19. The show does require masks for all participants, regardless of vaccination status. Attendees and exhibitors should remain prepared for other possibilities, such as vaccine requirements if local regulations should require. The Car Wash Show has prepared widened trade show aisles to allow for social distancing, increased cleaning protocols through the event, and implemented a pre-registration and badge mailing process that will eliminate onside registration lines.

Go to the Car Wash Show if you would like to improve efficiency and boost your bottom line with cutting-edge solutions. Elevate your customer experience and your profitability. See you at the show!!

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Top Secret: How to Keep Military Displays Functioning in Highly Demanding Environments

E3 Displays — Wed, 20 Oct 2021 08:00:53 +0000

Like many industries, the US Military has experienced an increase in efficiency, communication, and execution through the use of electronics, and specifically interactive displays. Unlike most applications, military displays must be ruggedized to meet the severe environmental requirements dictated by diverse battlefields, including sand, water, and extreme temperatures. The display electronics must be durable with near zero-fail reliability.

E3 Displays, a key provider of ruggedized DoD electronics and displays, manufactures military displays which withstand the harshest of elements – sand and dust, heat and cold, humidity, precipitation, and shock and vibration. Many of the E3 Displays’ products include touch screen technology, high-efficiency brightness and optical enhancements, night-vision (NVIS) technology, EMI filters, wide temperature components, thermal management, embedded computers, all in compliance with MIL-STD-810 and other MIL standards. Combined, these solutions ensure that all display electronics continue to serve our military personnel in whatever function or environment they are engaged.

There are numerous military display electronics applications, each of which contains a unique combination of features, integration, and ruggedization – some of which are summarized below.

Military Display Applications

Military Handheld and Computer Displays

Military handheld and computer displays are used on the battlefield, in military quarters, ships, and other locations. High-performance features of these displays include reduced power, advanced backlighting systems, night vision goggle compatibility, optical bonding, video controllers, high mechanical integrity, and customized electronics.

Specialized Displays

Military vehicles like tanks, artillery vehicles, Humvees, and armored personnel carriers endure demanding conditions on the battlefield. Specialized displays are necessary for monitoring vehicle conditions (temperature, track or wheel conditions, armaments), radar, communication, and other critical elements. Since these displays are in close proximity to other electronics, they are often equipped with electromagnetic protection which prevents functional interruptions, interferences, and power spikes.

Rack and Panel Mount Military Displays

Rack and panel mount displays have a front mounting bezel with captive hardware or through-holes for installation. Rackmount unit mounting bezels conform to rigid mounting hole industry standards in specific ranges of width, height, and location. Powder-coated and military-grade aluminum bezel enclosures make these displays perfect for rugged conditions and military applications. E3 Displays can assist in selecting the best display, specifying the correct touch or cover glass, designing a custom robust chassis/bezel system, and assembling the components for rack and panel mount computers.

Features of Military Displays

There are key features that set military displays apart from displays in other industries.

Protection against the elements

Electronic military equipment must be adaptable to changing environmental conditions from extreme heat to freezing cold and dry, dusty deserts to tropical forests. Optical bonding seals the display from contaminants that could distort or destroy the video or image. Forced air, natural convection, and conduction heat sinks are methods to maintain temperatures in hot environments while transparent and conductive heaters are employed for sub-zero conditions.

Durability and Accuracy

Military personnel are always on the move and need their equipment to be durable enough to withstand rugged transportation and changing environments as well as maintain touch accuracy in changing conditions. One of the main ways a touch display can be enhanced for durability and touch accuracy is through optical bonding. The optical bonding process fills the air gap between the display and cover glass with an optically clear adhesive. This adhesive is cured using UV light and provides edge-to-edge adhesion. Filling the air gap provides a slightly thicker assembly which better equips it to withstand drops, strikes, and sudden jolts.

Portability

Since equipment is always on the move, it’s important that it be light and portable. Advancements in Liquid Crystal Displays (LCD) and Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) technology have made it possible for displays to become even thinner which reduces equipment power consumption, weight, and size. Since OLED displays do not require a backlight their power requirements are lower, and they are lighter and thinner, making them ideal for small handheld applications.

EMI Protection

EMI protection in military displays utilizes materials and manufacturing techniques to prevent signal disruptions by both internal and external electromagnetic signals. Risks from EM interference include data and communications loss and interruptions up to and including total system failure. EM interference can be caused by high-current electronics that are in close proximity, high-speed communications devices, Bluetooth components, sensors, and other display equipment.

Conclusion

E3 Displays focuses on integrating these key features when manufacturing electronic military displays. Every application and situation is different, so we have a custom solution for almost any design challenge. Regardless of the application, one of the most important requirements of military displays is being ruggedized to withstand wind, water, dust, sand, cold, hot, shock, vibration, and other severe environments. Military electronic equipment must be designed to meet the performance standards of high-reliability rugged environments. Touch screens contribute to improving personnel efficiency, communication, and mission execution, but it’s also important that equipment be manufactured for durability, reliability, portability, and ruggedness. Display enhancements like optical bonding and EMI protection help make military display more rugged in highly demanding environments. E3 Displays supports your ruggedized electronics and display designs and can integrate touch, EMI protection, enhanced backlighting, and other peripherals into your system. To learn more and connect with E3 Displays click here.

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How Medical Wearables are Saving Patients Lives

E3 Displays — Wed, 08 Sep 2021 17:03:11 +0000

Remote care, which became an important aspect of healthcare operations during the Coronavirus pandemic, is projected to remain a useful tool for both doctors and patients. Telehealth, on the other hand, is not behind in this. Healthcare wearables, such as smartwatches and biosensors, now allow doctors to track and manage their patients’ development from a distance. Wearables provide detailed medical information, which goes beyond traditional measures. As these devices become more sophisticated and capable of monitoring their users’ vital signs, the lines between consumer and patient are beginning to blur. Not only are digital health tracking technologies being utilized for general ‘wellness’ objectives, but also illness management – connecting people with healthcare practitioners and proactively alerting any difficulties. As one would expect, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated this trend. According to a new study by Stanford Medicine and Rock Health, the pandemic accelerated digital use, both in terms of wearables and other telemedicine tools. Mainly the electronic displays are playing a vital role in medical wearables right now.

Types of Electronic Displays in Medical Wearables

Wearable technology in healthcare refers to electronic devices that people can wear that are designed to collect data about their health and fitness. These devices can even convey a user’s health information in real-time to the user, a doctor, or other healthcare providers. Wearable demand is expected to increase in the coming years as more consumers express an interest in sharing their data with their providers and insurers. As these medical devices evolve, most include a display and touch screen for user input and interaction. These displays play a vital part in enhancing the user experience. The ideal display depends on the application’s demands and user needs. Several display types can be used – both transmissive and reflective LCD technology, memory displays, and OLEDs.

Importance of Touch Screen Functionality in Medical Wearables

Regulatory requirements are just one component for medical device manufacturers. However, incorporating emerging and constantly evolving technologies requires device manufacturers to step up their game to stay ahead of the competition. Displays are one of the ever-evolving technologies included in this medical device mix. Consumers have grown accustomed to features such as touch displays and apps in everyday gadgets such as cell phones and smartwatches, and they want the same ease and features in other medical equipment, such as ECG monitors, as well. Manufacturers may find it difficult to deliver these display elements while simultaneously adhering to the stringent regulatory regulations that apply to medical equipment. Therefore, manufacturers are now more determined to create devices with better display functionality. It is helping medical care centers in various ways, as you can check through the examples mentioned below.

Examples of Medical Wearables With Electronic Displays

Manufacturers of healthcare devices and touch screens are attempting to make the jobs of health care professionals more convenient by having devices or wearables with improved displays. Some of the next examples are already used in the market.

Smart Health Watches

Smartwatches, which were once only used to count steps and tell time, have evolved into clinically viable healthcare tools. In 2017, Apple released the Apple Heart Study app, which monitors users’ heart rhythms and alerts them if they are experiencing atrial fibrillation. In 2020, the company released the most recent Watch iteration. The Series 6 Watch from Apple includes a new blood oxygen saturation monitoring feature, native sleep tracking capabilities, a faster FDA-approved electrocardiogram sensor, and improved heart health monitoring.

Wearable Blood Pressure Monitors

HeartGuide, the first wearable blood pressure monitor, was introduced by Omron Healthcare in 2019. HeartGuide is an oscillometric blood pressure monitor that can measure blood pressure and daily activity, such as steps walked, distance traveled and calories burned. HeartGuide may store up to 100 readings in memory, and all of them can be uploaded to the HeartAdvisor mobile app for comparison, analysis, and therapy optimization. Users of HeartAdvisor can keep, track, and share their data with their doctor and receive insights into how their daily behaviors affect their blood pressure.

Medical Wearable Electronic Display Features

Antimicrobial Film Lamination

According to ISO 21702:2019, these films have antiviral characteristics. After 2 hours of exposure, the virus on the surface of the films has been reduced by 65 percent (tested on corona-virus type virus). These one-of-a-kind novel laminating films include antibacterial capabilities that target the dreaded Escherichia coli (E. Coli) bacterium as well as Staphylococcus aureus bacteria (staph infection). Some of the products also claim to have destroyed 99.9% of test bacteria that came into contact with the surface area.

Physiological Parameters

Physiological parameters focus on monitoring the normal functioning of the body and include tracking of the heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, body temperature, and respiratory rate. These parameters are critical in the assessment of the patient’s welfare. Wearable devices monitoring them are worn on the patient’s wrist. The devices work on the principle of Photoplethysmography (PPG). They feature LED optical sensors that shine a light on human skin and photodetectors to record reflected signals in the case of blood pressure and heart rate. While measuring oxygen, the devices use red and infrared sensors. Highly oxygenated blood reflects more red light signals, while low saturation is marked by more infrared light reflection. These devices have integrated algorithms to process the recorded signals to make useful interpretations about the patient’s body. The devices provide continuous real-time monitoring of the physiological parameters at a personal level. The real-time data provides critical statistics that can inform the course of action to remedy a medical situation such as an imminent heart attack. Wearable devices focusing on Physiological parameters are suitable for patients struggling with heart-related illnesses, High-blood pressure, Anemia, Acute Respiratory Distress, and Pneumonia among other diseases linked to heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation, and respiratory rate.

Provide Real-Time Assistance Based on Sent Data

Wearable devices collect, analyze and store data in real-time. The incorporation of the Internet of Things (IoT) provides for data transmission to cloud servers accessed by physicians. The real-time nature of the data invites doctors into the patients’ loop for prompt assistance when the need arises. Other than patients having the luxury of real-time attention from medics, they can benefit from data-driven alerts retrieved from medical repositories. Wearable devices could benefit patients under critical care and those struggling with lifestyle conditions like diabetes.

ECG Monitoring

Electrocardiogram (ECG) is a medical test that relies on the heart’s electrical signals to detect heart conditions. The signals are outputs from cardiac rhythms, breathing behavior, and rapid pulses. Apple pioneered the development of wearable ECGs through its smartwatch. The device is worn on the wrist and comes with an electrode that completes the chest-heart circuit. It can continuously monitor one’s heart signals and in case of any deviation from the normal, advise the wearer to visit a doctor for a full ECG. Cardiovascular patients and those living with related risks should consider having the device.

Mobile App Ecosystem

Wearables leverage the mobile app ecosystem to promote their usage convenience. Apple’s smartwatch, for instance, is part of Apple’s ecosystem. The wearer can receive a call or a message through them, much the same as they were using their mobile phones. Besides, their data can be displayed on the iPhone, Mac, or on iCloud. This boosts convenience as the user’s medical history could be preserved in the cloud for instance and that they can view these data using different platforms connected to the wearable device.

Why Are Medical Wearables Beneficial To Users?

The market size for wearable healthcare technology is growing, and more work on these technologies will give consumers and US companies improved wearable technology. According to Insider Intelligence research, users’ health and fitness applications will stay above 84 million by 2022. This upward trend in wearable fitness influences insurers, healthcare providers, and enterprises’ decisions to profit from the benefits of wearable healthcare monitors. U.S. users of wearable products increased in just four years from 9% to 33%, and this figure will continue to increase. Moreover, smarter devices under a process will certainly cultivate a healthy lifestyle culture, making it easy for users to keep track of their health.

Bottom Line

COVID-19 has forced us to find more solutions to monitor health and form a better healthcare industry for the future. The simple medical wearables save lives as doctors can now have more accurate vitals, sense the pulse, and diagnose problems faster than before. As manufacturers of these wearable devices are constantly working on their devices better, we hope to have more facilities in the healthcare industry working towards this as well. So, be it the evaluation of body movement, heart rate, blood pressure, or anything else, it is all possible with the wearables available in the market and through the ones in the process right now.

About E3 Displays

We’re a global design and manufacturing company that helps the world’s most innovative companies define the future of their business display needs. With over 20 years of combined experience in display technology, E3 Displays has everything you need to develop and manufacture your custom touch display all in one place. With customer-centric solutions featuring strategic planning, competitive pricing, longevity, and support, we ensure the best products on the market to help you scale. In the end, displays are a centerpiece in any hardware that provides a very important visual message in your product. We want to ensure that the visual entity exceeds your optical and performance requirements.

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Here’s How Medical Ventilators Are Transforming New Medical Devices and Displays

E3 Displays — Wed, 28 Jul 2021 23:46:02 +0000

With the ever-increasing concerns and pandemic potential of new and dangerous diseases, it’s critical to think about the effects of good medical equipment, especially ventilators, as they are most in demand right now. The medical-grade electronic display, for example, is a specialist improved display that not only passes tight certification criteria but also enhances the design above consumer-grade displays in order to increase safety, cleanliness, and accurate image reproduction. So, when we talk about ventilators, they have to go through the ISO 134850 certification to ensure the standard of the machine.

What is ISO 13485 certification, and why is it so important

Medical device designers and manufacturers must be aware of the stringent regulations and restrictions imposed by government officials. Medical devices are used for a wide range of purposes and can mean the difference between life and death for individuals who rely on them. The FDA in the United States controls medical devices, and firms must obtain ISO 13485 certification before designing or assembling them. Several safety requirements are included in ISO 13485 to ensure the quality and dependability of medical devices. Despite the fact that each country has its own set of requirements for medical device design and manufacture, ISO 13485 is the most widely used Quality Management System (QMS) standard for medical devices. While organizations in the United States must comply with both ISO 13485 and FDA regulations, the FDA intends to harmonize the two in the future. The FDA is designed to ensure high-quality products. This isn’t a product standard. ISO 13485, on the other hand, is a standard that is based on processes. These procedures, if followed, guarantee the accuracy of the results. ISO accreditation is given to organizations or corporations. Individuals cannot obtain ISO 13485 certification. One individual in a company, however, might be certified as an ISO 13485 Certified Lead Auditor.

Important Features of Ventilators

Sanitation

Medical monitors are designed with safety and hygiene at the forefront of the design process. These displays are frequently constructed with a flat panel design with few nooks and crevices that dirt or bacteria might hide. Most medical displays have an ingress protection rating, indicating that their shells are dirt, dust, and waterproof and may be sprayed and wiped with soap and water. Antibacterial and hydrophobic coatings are frequently applied to these displays. It makes them resistant to mold, viruses, and bacteria, as well as allows them to tolerate washing with more astringent detergents and sanitizers without being damaged.

Resolution

High-resolution medical screens allow skilled specialists to examine images in greater detail and make more accurate diagnoses. Current medical screens have resolutions of up to 4K (3840 x 2160 pixels) and sometimes even 3D images. Fine details become visible on higher resolution displays, and they can be observed without having to zoom in at the expense of the overall image. In addition to resolution, a 4K medical monitor with a high PPI (Pixels Per Inch) produces clearer images when viewed on a wide panel. Medical displays with 3D capability improve the fidelity of images produced by 3D imaging medical equipment like MRIs and CT scans. The confusion that can arise while rendering and flattening a 3D image on a 2D display can be reduced by viewing these types of images on a 3D monitor. Image: For correct picture reproduction without aberration, a high PPI density is required.

High brightness

Inside medical facilities, such as an operating room, the overhead lights are frequently highly white and extra bright. As a result, glare can be an issue when ordinary consumer screens are employed. Medical monitors use high-bright LED backlights that often surpass 1000 cd/m2 (a standard consumer display, such as a TV, is often limited to 500 cd/m2). A high-brightness medical display allows the projected images to cut through the glare of ambient light. If properly calibrated to DICOM calibration standards, a high-bright medical display will output a wider spectrum of greyscales, resulting in even better image quality.

Gloved touch & Resistive Display

Medical practitioners, for example, require the ability to use gloves at any time. They should be able to operate the touch panel even if their hands or the screen are wet, as the panel’s reaction should not be impaired. Another condition that isn’t immediately obvious but is equally crucial. Electro-Magnetic Interference is an example of this (EMI). You wouldn’t want any tampering with medical equipment, especially life-saving devices. As a result, EMI should not be emitted by a medical device. The International Electrotechnical Commission established EMI/EMC standards for medical electrical devices as a result of this. PCAP touch panels, for example, may appear to be the perfect fit because they are utilized in today’s most popular consumer gadgets. PCAP touch panels, on the other hand, emit and are disturbed by EMI, necessitating complicated tuning to meet EMI requirements. Resistive panels, on the other hand, emit very little EMI and are not EMI sensitive. Resistive panels are far more suited to medical devices than PCAP in this regard. However, this isn’t the sole benefit. Gloves or water drops do not affect resistive touch panels since they respond to finger pressure. There is no need to compromise because they will work in any situation. On the other hand, Capacitive panels must be calibrated to receive glove input, which can make them highly sensitive to the point where they can detect a bare finger before it touches the screen – making it more likely for incorrect inputs to occur. To deal with liquid drops on their surface, PCAP panels need to be tuned specifically. Moreover, the latest touch panels combine the benefits of resistive and capacitive touch screens in medical applications, with no tuning required.

Medical ventilators with LCD touch displays

The ability to see the patient’s vital parameters in real-time has become an integral part of any medical treatment. As a result, many medical instruments now have LCD screens to make it easier to see the information. Among these, ventilators are prominent. Pressure and flow tracings are all produced by these devices. These figures are displayed on the screen in real-time. The clinical staff that handles this equipment must locate the settings, set the parameters based on the patient’s condition, and regularly check the readings, all of which are done using LCD screens. The three types of displays found in most ventilators are LCDs, OLEDs, and TFTs with touch panels.

So, what is TFT?

TFT

The Thin Film Transistor (TFT) LCD module is also known as Active Matrix TFT LCD module. An array of thin-film transistors are formed on the glass in these displays. Each pixel on the LCD monitor corresponds to each transistor on display. These displays provide vivid, complex images and are tiny and light, making them ideal for use in ventilators and other medical devices.

Touch screen remote controllers for ventilators

A team of Johns Hopkins University of Medicine experts has developed a robotic device that will allow medical personnel to remotely handle ventilators and other bedside machines in patients with infectious diseases such as COVID-19 from outside the intensive care units. Initial trials—including one recently covered by NBC Nightly News—have shown how the system may be used to help hospitals conserve protective gear, limit staff exposure to COVID-19, and offer more time for clinical work. The need was found during March brainstorming sessions conducted by computer scientist Gregory Hager, director of the Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare, which comprised robotics researchers and medical professionals from Johns Hopkins and the University of Maryland. Testing patients, disinfecting and cleaning, and operating ventilators in ICU rooms were all identified as bottlenecks in delivering care that could benefit from robotic solutions. The pandemic resulted in an influx of extremely contagious intensive care patients who required ventilators, infusion pumps, and other specialized medical equipment. Even for small modifications to machinery, medical employees must put on and take off protective gear every time they enter and leave rooms when treating such patients. Personal protective equipment is depleted as a result of the process. It also wastes time and resources because the practice necessitates the assistance of a second person to assist with the change of gowns, gloves, masks, and other protective gear. Inside a room, routine modifications usually take only a few minutes. However, according to Jonathan Cope, a respiratory therapist who collaborated with the study, putting on and removing gear added six minutes to the process. He claims that doing it ten times in a single shift wastes an hour that could have been spent on patient care. “For our frontline clinicians, this remote-control device will be a force multiplier,” Cope added. “Being able to save time in order to provide more treatment to more patients will pay significant dividends when we face massive patient surges during pandemics,” says the researcher. Although the technology may not be completed in time to aid in the fight against COVID-19, it will be valuable in the fight against other infectious diseases. According to a patent application filed through Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, “it is immediately obvious that the necessity for such remote operating capabilities is not confined to one single disease epidemic, such as COVID-19.” A horizontal bar is placed across the upper edge of the ventilator’s screen to secure the robotic gadget. The bar acts as a stationary track for two thin vertical bars that extend the whole height of the screen to move back and forth. The operator’s tablet receives an image of the screen from a camera attached to the top bar. According to commands, a stylus it carries travels up and down —making when the vertical bars sweep across the screen, similar to how an Etch a Sketch’s sketching tool is controlled across an X-Y axis.

Bottom Line

Strict certifications, unique calibrations, sanitization and ingress protection, simplicity of access and compatibility, and high brightness and contrast combine to create a monitor that is ideal for usage in life-saving situations. Medical monitors are widely utilized in the healthcare industry, whether by healthcare professionals or patients. The capabilities of the monitors required to display imaging techniques will only improve as imaging techniques evolve.

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The Largest MedTech Expo for Suppliers and Buyers Is Back: Here’s What To Expect

E3 Displays — Fri, 23 Jul 2021 16:37:51 +0000

“From 3D printing and biomaterials to robotics and digital health, MD&M West is the largest MedTech expo for suppliers and buyers to discover innovation, engineer new technology, and build life-changing medical devices” (MD&M West). The world is opening up again, which means trade shows are coming back! The Medical Device and Manufacturing (MD&M) West will be held once again in Anaheim, California, August 10-12. MD&M West will showcase the latest medical products, technology, and solutions from more than 1,400 suppliers. Event-goers will also have the opportunity to gain exclusive access to eight different tracks discussing MedTech topics like digital health and IVD product development, regulatory & quality compliance, 3D printing, smart manufacturing, and view on-demand conference content. In total, this event will bring together 70 countries and 13,000 attendees all on a 300,000 square foot show floor.

According to Forbes magazine, although digital trade show attendee engagement was inferior to live events, many companies’ sales were unaffected by their absence from trade shows during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, that does not mean the return of trade shows will be deemed invaluable. Forbes magazine also said, “Trade show participation drives sales in three ways: continued sales to existing customers, sales to new buyers dissatisfied with their current providers, and buyers attracted to a new offering.” Besides creating various sales opportunities, MD&M West can also provide the following benefits:

– An opportunity to meet with multiple clients face-to-face, some for the first time in over a year
– An opportunity to hear from experts about new and evolving medical technology in order to improve on existing products and practices
– Connecting with medical manufacturers and suppliers to increase efficiency and become more competitive in your industry
– Show off new products (including updates of old products) to buyers who may be unaware of the value, purpose, or product itself.

MD&M West will bring together buyers, engineers, and manufacturers that can network and share ideas on innovative solutions for medical devices. E3D will be able to share its value when it comes to electronic displays with attendees. Electronic displays for medical devices play an integral part in displaying vital information for doctors, nurses, and patients while helping save patient lives and improve recovery times.

For example, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, medical ventilators were in high demand and were being relied on to help millions of people across the world. Most modern ventilators contain an LCD display for patient vitals and ventilator controls. TFT LCDs helped accurately display information so medical teams could make informed decisions regarding patient care. They helped increase medical team efficiency and save space in already crowded ERs and ICUs. TFT displays also allow ventilators to be more hygienic due to their flush design and elimination of buttons and dials where bacteria could harbor.

There are numerous ways innovative displays are transforming the healthcare industry. E3D medical displays can help improve performance, accuracy, and efficiency. Our innovative solutions provide impact resistance and safety enhancements to deliver the best patient care. All of our displays are designed for longevity and provide high-reliability touch screens for all medical use cases. Our elite team will assist in developing a high-performance display solution that can easily integrate into an existing application or we can aid in the design of a completely new concept.

Start planning your MD&M West Experience now by using the MD&M West MyShowPlanner to schedule out what educational sessions or keynote speakers you would like to see. The conference will be hosting 165 different executives from around the world from some of the most well-known medical and engineering companies. While you’re planning your conference schedule make sure to schedule a one-on-one, in-person, meeting with E3 Displays Co-Founder and Executive Vice President, Rob Tomasek.

MD&M West will be a great kickoff to the technology expos post-COVID. Many businesses will benefit from the event itself as well as the opportunities that come with industry conferences. COVID-19 will still be at the forefront of people’s minds and many safety measures will be in place that allows people to connect and network safely. E3 Displays will bring high value and extensive experience in the medical display space.

Although trade shows are coming back, MD&M West still understands the importance of COVID-19 safety. MD&M West is partnered with Informa AllSecure to provide everyone with reassurance and confidence that they are participating in a safe and controlled environment. Some of the safety measures MD&M has put in place include:

– Face coverings (*may be required)
– Temperature Screenings
– Increased Medical Staff
– Additional Hand Sanitizing Stations
– Contactless Registration
– Increased Convention Center Cleaning
– Maintain Density of Participants
– Food and Beverage vendor safety

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Northern Arizona University Seniors Design “De-Bonder” Revolutionizing E3 Displays Optical Bonding Process

E3 Displays — Thu, 22 Jul 2021 23:10:50 +0000

Pictured from left to right: Alyssa Lessard, Maxwell Rascon, Jonathan Chin, Chuck Rahrig (President and Co-Founder of E3 Displays), Anthony El-Shamsi, Alexandria Brown

E3 Displays (E3D) recently sponsored a Senior Capstone Project for Northern Arizona University (NAU) College of Engineering. Two NAU students who were summer interns at E3 Displays were part of a team of seniors (a total of six students involved in their Engineering Capstone project).

The team was provided with ideas and they chose to design and build an automatic glass removal system to replace the manual method that was being used. This equipment would allow E3D to more efficiently remove cover lenses or touch panels on completed units for which customers returned for rework.

The de-bond process is typically used on returned customer units due to assembly damage or a non-functional component. Removing, salvaging, and re-using the display, touch panel, cover lens, and other components is critical to the de-bond process.

Pictured: Proposed Concept Models

The NAU students worked with E3D to create several design ideas; E3D provided guidance and expertise in working to a final design and hardware selection. E3D supplied the team with requirements that the final design must encompass to meet the demands of their manufacturing process.

Criteria and requirements for de-bond equipment:

– Equipment max footprint of 10 ft x 10 ft
– Remove touch panel/cover lens from the LCD without damage
– Separated components will be reused
– Improved yields over current manual procedures
– Automate the process to reduce current labor-intensive de-bond procedures
– Serviceable for repairs and rework
– Equipment is capable of de-bonding displays from 3.5 inches to 17 inches
– Process minimum 20 units per day
– Audio/visual signal once de-bond is complete

The Capstone Project is a senior-level dual semester course. In the first semester, the team concentrated on gaining knowledge about the current de-bond process while interviewing E3D staff and brainstorming ideas. The second semester’s focus was on documenting and building the final design. E3D helped by guiding the students during the design and build stages, supplied funding for the project, and provided access to hardware/tools and the E3D facility during the build phase.

Throughout the design and manufacturing process, the capstone team overcame several challenges through an in-depth risk analysis identified below:

The risk analysis provided the team – and E3 Displays – visibility into the PROS, CONS, and consequences of the various design parameters. The ability to re-use individual components after the de-bond process amounts to significant cost savings for both customers and E3D – reducing the need to purchase new components and reducing electronics waste which must be properly disposed of.

The NAU Capstone Project was successfully completed in May 2021.

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How Electronic Displays Are Making For A Smoother Flight

E3 Displays — Mon, 28 Jun 2021 18:19:56 +0000

The aviation industry is evolving as a lot of companies are transitioning from the traditional round dial to the modern glass cockpit displays.

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Are you part of the change in this new era?

In this article, we’ll look at the features of electronic aviation displays, the differences between the round dial and the glass cockpits, how electronic displays are beneficial to pilots, passengers, and many more.

Round Dials vs Glass Cockpit Displays

Round dials also known as analog gauges have been in existence since when commercial planes were invented. It was the industry standard aviation display back then.

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Glass cockpits, also known as electronic flight instrument systems, began to appear in commercial airplanes in the 90s. By 2003, glass cockpits became the industry standard in the aviation sector.

However, some commercial aircraft still use the round dial display system which is outdated and can be unreliable.

With the power of digital technology, you can now order most general aviation airplanes that have glass cockpits and also upgrade any old commercial airplane from the traditional round dial to modern aviation displays.

If you take a look at the round dial cockpit display system, you’ll find the 6 basic aircraft instruments which include an altimeter, airspeed indicator, attitude, turn coordinator, vertical speed indicator, and heading indicator.

These are the essential flight instruments through which navigation is achieved by using en route charts.

Whereas with the glass cockpit display systems, the central flight instruments are merged into what is called the primary flight display (PFD).

Some of the features of the glass cockpit are similar to the round dial cockpit. Things like Altimeter and airspeed indicators have been transformed from their traditional round dial outlook to digital tape displays.

The glass cockpit also has another multifunction display (MFD) that comprises a moving map, weather report, and many more.

Let’s take a look at the differences between the glass cockpit and the round dial aviation display to put things in perspective.

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Traditional Round Dial Cockpit

Glass Cockpit

Reliability

The round dial instruments need regular maintenance and repair.

It can fail due to electrical or vacuum failures.

However, it can still function even when there is a power outage.

The glass cockpit is highly reliable, depends on electricity and software stability.

It requires backup power to function during power failure.

Ease of Use

The pilot must scan all 6 instruments and reset the heading indicator every 15 minutes (depending on the type) to get all the information he needs.

The round dial instrument system is universal across various aircraft types and it has a lot of mechanical parts.

All the information you need is visible on one screen. You don’t need to reset the headings.

You will require adequate training to understand all the controls and their functions.

The glass cockpit is not universal across all manufacturers

Redundancy

Pilots must understand the failure modes of each instrument and how to fix them.

For backup to work, it needs to use independent electrical systems.

If the PFD fails, you can transfer all functions to the MFD.

Glass cockpit displays usually have a backup altimeter, attitude, and airspeed instruments.

Airplanes with dual altitude and heading reference systems

(AHRS) and air data computers (ADC) have full redundancy.

Flexibility

Each of the 6 instruments performs a specific function.

The glass cockpit displays can be customized to have any feature that you desire.

You can also integrate engine performance to decrease pilot workload.

Alerts

With the round dial cockpit, you can leverage the heading indicator and altimeter for reminders.

Aural and visual annunciations and warnings are the standard methods of alerting the pilot toward abnormalities in altitude, airspeed, and many more.

Connectivity

The round dial system uses analog instruments and can’t connect with Bluetooth or any other technology.

There is Bluetooth connectivity that the pilot can use to upload cockpit information, flight plans, and entertainment.

Weather

For the round dial cockpit to have radar capability; it’ll require additional hardware and systems.

With the glass cockpit display, the pilot can leverage XM weather and ADS-B for radar reports, weather forecasts, and lots more.

Visibility

If the pilot is seated on the right seat, it can be stressful and hard to read the round dials due to parallax and distance.

However, the gauges can offer quick updates without concentrating on specific numbers.

Eliminates parallax view complications from the right seat and the color design on the panel makes it easier to have access to vital information.

Traffic Avoidance

For the ADB-S to function, you will need to install additional hardware.

With the help of automatic dependent surveillance-broadcast (ADB-S) traffic awareness, pilots can prevent incidents.

Cost

The round dial has a low initial cost; however, you’ll need regular maintenance and repairs.

The glass cockpit has a high initial setup cost; however, it costs less to maintain.

How Do Pilots Benefit From Glass Cockpits?

A glass cockpit is an airplane that has digital or electronic displays on LCD screens and not the old version analog round dials that are found in older aircraft.

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Since glass cockpit displays are more automated and accurate, pilots can rely on them to make the flight process smooth and stress-free.

Furthermore, the glass cockpits display data clearly, thereby reducing pilot fatigue and workload. From this, it’s less likely that the pilot will miss any vital information during the T-formation scan.

Among all the benefits that pilots enjoy from flying with the glass cockpit display; the biggest of them all is More Accuracy.

Every pilot wants to have access to accurate information as quickly as possible so they can make informed decisions and with the glass cockpit, there is less room for error.

The glass cockpit display system has a self-checking feature that notifies the pilot of possible abnormalities before they become a huge emergency.

The system also has an inbuilt troubleshooting guide that pilots can use to fix several errors.

As glass cockpit aviation display systems become more popular, it is expected and projected that they will become the global standard for all aircraft soon.

However, any pilot that wants to switch from the traditional analog cockpit to the digital era will have to undergo additional training to get used to the new system and ensure a safe flight for everyone on board.

Advantages of Flying a Glass Cockpit

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It’s time to ditch the old ways and embrace the digital era.

Here you’ll find the various advantages you’ll enjoy as a pilot once you start flying a glass cockpit.

Precision

With the glass cockpit display, you no longer need to interpret the position of your airspeed indicator or to read the altimeter’s needles; you’ll find the numerical values that you seek on the display.

Graphical Weather

The glass cockpit ensures that you receive weather forecasts, satellite imagery, radar reports, pilot reports, and much more digitally through XM weather and ADS-B.

Terrain Awareness and Synthetic Vision

Terrain overlays and Synthetic vision play a vital role when it comes to preventing controlled flight into terrain (CFIT) accidents and situational awareness.

On-Screen Checklist

Instead of writing your checklist on paper and misplacing it, you can input it in your glass cockpit aviation display and have direct access to it whenever you like.

Faster Interpretation of Data

Since the glass cockpit displays provide accurate data, it will help you to quickly interpret your position, altitude, and speed among other things.

Bluetooth Syncing

If you are tired of entering your flight plan manually, you can connect to the airplane’s avionics via Bluetooth and sync your flight plan using ForeFlight.

ForeFlight is a built-in flight app on iPhone, iPad, and web.

Warnings and Annunciations

There are fewer warning lights, voice annunciations, and color-encrypted messages on the round dial system. However, with the glass cockpit display, the warning signs are all over the place.

You will surely notice when one lights up or beeps.

Passenger Entertainment Displays

Every airline wants customer retention and loyalty as they expect the customers to always use their service when booking future flights.

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There is tough competition in the sector and every commercial airline will need to work round the clock to improve the passengers flying experience so they can become loyal customers.

Airlines can design the aircraft interiors with inflight entertainment systems to entertain the passengers through blockbuster movies, Tv shows, music, audiobooks, and many more.

As more travelers bring laptops, tablets, smartphones, handheld game consoles, and other gadgets on board to make their flight a memorable one; airlines can still leverage inflight entertainment systems to supplement what most travelers came with.

Benefits of Inflight Entertainment Systems

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Customer Satisfaction

A traveler’s in-flight experience involves many factors; from the food that they ate during their flight, inflight materials like movies or games that are provided by the airline, and their interaction with the flight staff.

As an airline, if you add inflight entertainment monitors to your aircraft; your passengers will be happy with your airline because it shows that you care about the comfort of their flight experience.

Passenger Inclusivity

Not all travelers will travel with their laptop, tablet, or handheld gaming device to kill off boredom. If your airline has no inflight entertainment system, only those who brought their gadgets will be able to watch movies, play music, and games.

The rest will have no entertainment.

Long-flight Distractions

It is during long flights that you’ll get to see the importance of the in-flight entertainment system. Statistics have shown that 41% of travelers watch movies when flying so this option must become available.

Potential Customization

Have it in mind that every traveler wants an amazing flight experience. Some are kids traveling with their parents for the first time, while some are older adults. It makes a whole lot of sense to have a customizable in-flight entertainment system where a customer has multiple options for entertainment.

A music lover can choose to play music while a movie lover can watch movies and have a great flight experience.

Conclusion

As an airline operating the outdated round dial cockpit system or perhaps you want to add more features to your modern aircraft; we are here to serve you.

It’s time to move out of your comfort zone and embrace change.

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