Evolving technology integration for consumer electronics
Traditionally, the industries are separated into individual segments of consumer electronics, displays, touch panels, lighting, semiconductors, packaging, and so on. In recent years, the consumers' behaviors have changed from the demands of functional commands to intelligent interactions. As a result, industrial research activities have also evolved to the integration of multiple disciplines. In this presentation, we will give overviews of the key technologies in the areas of electronics and optoeletronics in the industries. The topics include advanced roll-to-roll technologies on ultra-thin substrates, touch panels, optical object human interface, OLED lighting, LED lighting, advanced semiconductor technologies, advanced packaging technologies, interface technologies beyond 60 GHz, and technology integration for bio-medical devices. For example, the roll-to-roll technologies on ultra-thin substrates will change the product “design concepts” of consumer electronics. In addition, it is also a revolution of manufacturing technology. It will replace the conventional stationary chamber process with a continuous rolling process. The former requires an environment of high-voltage, high-temperature, and high-vacuum, while the later can be completed in low-voltage, atmosphere pressure, and room temperatures. Another example is the applications of lighting technologies in our daily life with smart phones and digital camera.