Sony and the Max Planck Institute shows a new OLED prototype a bendable, transparent OLED Panel, heralding the development of digital newspapers, ultra-lightweight laptops and rollable large screen TVs.

The new OLED technology is based on the upconversion of red or infrared light and has a number of advantages over today's LCD and screens.

The all-organic technology is see-through and flexible, with an almost unlimited viewing angle and high efficiency.

Like all OLED (organic light emitting diode) displays, there is no need for a backlight and response times are up to ten times faster than LCDs, meaning ultra-smooth motion without blurring.

Previous attempts at making clear, flexible OLEDs were hampered by size and resolution limitations, and by organic componds that distorted the image when folded.

The Sony/Max Planck collaboration has overcome these problems by using unique combinations for the organic compounds within a viscous polymeric matrix.

The researchers conclude, "To the best of our knowledge we have demonstrated for the first time a versatile colour all-organic and transparent display. The displays are also flexible and have excellent brightness."