HP Explores Modular MicroLED Displays for Puzzle-Like Monitors

[AleksandarK]

HP has envisioned a new approach to MicroLED monitors that could revolutionize how we design and buikd displays. Dubbed "Composable MicroLED Monitors," this concept proposes a modular system where users can assemble their desired monitor configuration from multiple components. At the core of this concept lies a base unit that serves as the foundation, housing the necessary connections and a stand. Users can then attach flat or curved extension modules to the base, allowing various display sizes and formats. These modules resemble puzzle pieces, seamlessly integrating with the base unit through magnetic holders that ensure precise alignment. The true beauty of this concept lies in its scalability and customization options. By combining multiple base units and extension modules, users can create displays of virtually any size or shape tailored to their specific needs.

Whether it's a compact, single-screen setup or an immersive, curved multi-monitor array, the possibilities are endless. HP's illustrations showcase the potential of this concept, with a proposed base unit size of 12" x 12" and extension modules measuring 12" x 6". With integrated switches or software controls, users can even specify how the operating system treats the connected display tiles - as a unified, large display or as separate, independent screens. While this concept's modular nature promises infinite flexibility, it also presents a challenge: the inevitable gaps between modules. HP's research paper delves into potential solutions to minimize these gaps, ensuring a seamless visual experience for users. Whether HP's "Composable MicroLED Monitors" concept will transition from a study to a tangible product remains to be seen. However, one thing is sure: this pioneering approach could open up a world of possibilities for display technology, enabling users to create truly personalized and tailored visual experiences.



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[SL2]

Wow, they couldn't have picked a worse wallpaper for a modular display.

Why does some panel edges lack depth?
Is this six panels (red)? I guess not, but I honestly can't tell..
Why aren't the panels separated the all the way (green)? IDK what I'm looking at lol

 

[P4-630]

The way I see this wallpaper, it's just impossible, the graphics are drawn on top over the bezels of the monitors...

 

[Chaitanya]

While concept is interesting, its bezels that will make or kill the concept.

 

[Finners]

Is that first image actually from HP? its a terrible AI job so if its not and its actually from TPU maybe it should be pulled.

 

[AleksandarK]

wallpaper was AI generated. Removing it as it causes confusion

 

[SL2]

wallpaper was AI generated.

I wonder if that's the only thing AI generated here. Maybe HP is running out of ideas.

 

[ZAPD0S2009]

wallpaper was AI generated. Removing it as it causes confusion

Obviously. But by HP or by Techpowerup?

 

[Wirko]

My 2¢ will probably buy me about 2 pixels.

 

[LabRat 891]

Any news on interest in MicroLED, is good news.
No reason for production to scale up to something affordable, if there's no big players interested in it.

 

[KLMR]

People at Sony have been doing this for years.

https://pro.sony/s3/2021/08/28113610/WEB_MK21001V3_ES.pdf

So problably some Marketing Interns are just probing the market for consumers with this "news".

They struggle to bring afordable OLED panels and they want to enter the modular microled marketing. Sure.

 

[konga]

They get away with visible seams on modular MicroLED TVs because they aren't visible anymore 10+ feet/3.5+ meters away. But on a monitor that's going to be within arm's reach? Those are going to be some seriously obtrusive seams.

Obviously. But by HP or by Techpowerup?

By TechPowerUp, HP didn't make that. I hope this isn't the start of a trend. TPU doesn't need weird AI-generated images added to their news stories, especially when they are such a poor and misleading representation of the article's topic.

People at Sony have been doing this for years.

https://pro.sony/s3/2021/08/28113610/WEB_MK21001V3_ES.pdf

So problably some Marketing Interns are just probing the market for consumers with this "news".

They struggle to bring afordable OLED panels and they want to enter the modular microled marketing. Sure.

Sony does TVs/video walls. Samsung also does this. This is the first time I've seen anyone suggest doing this with monitors, though. Modular microLED TVs are also installed by professional technicians. A modular display that can be extended by the customer at will would be new.

 

[AleksandarK]

I had an idea to insert a DALL-E generated image there. Not such a great idea, but thanks to the community for pointing out!

 

[KLMR]

Sony does TVs/video walls. Samsung also does this. This is the first time I've seen anyone suggest doing this with monitors, though. Modular microLED TVs are also installed by professional technicians. A modular display that can be extended by the customer at will would be new.

 

[konga]

Not sure what you're trying to say by bolding the word "suggest." Yeah, this is just a proposal by some HP engineers. It's not marketing, and not really being promoted directly by the company. HP submitted a white paper about the concept of modular monitors, and that's it. It's an evolving technology and it's good that some people in the PC space are at least thinking about how it could apply to monitors in the future.

 

[KLMR]

Hahaha is far better than I thought. I suggest (no pun intended!) the editor to dig into the whitepaper and their authors.
Its not only marketing bullshit but patent bullshit as well.