Irvine, Calif.-based display manufacturer American Industrial Systems Inc. has introduced sunlight-readable LCD monitors that feature passive "transflective" technology, which the company says reflects and transmits light.
According to a news release from AIS, the displays are able to reflect bright illumination, such as direct sunlight, and keep the screen's contrast constant. The product uses ambient light as a power source, reducing the active luminance requirement of the backlight and in turn reducing power consumption and heat emissions. AIS says its open-frame, rugged marine, waterproof, vehicle mount and tablet LCD product lines all feature the technology.
The company also offers several add-ons to the displays:
 | AIS offers a long list of add-on enhancements to customize each LCD display to the specific application. Sunlight Readable Transflective films, privacy films, touchscreens, wide voltage-range boards, wide temperature-range modules, sealed connectors and shock/vibration resistance are all but a few of AIS' line of enhancement technologies. |  |
The displays range from 6.4 inches to 57 inches and are ideal for digital signage and kiosk applications, according to the release.
