Expanding eReader Displays ID: 2013-012

Technology Overview

This invention from Brigham Young University introduces a method for electronic book readers to connect with multiple display servers, allowing for the display of multiple pages across various screens. It addresses the common limitation of small eReader screens by enabling content to be spread out over larger display areas, such as desktop monitors or multiple screen setups. The technology includes features for updating displays as pages are turned, handling different reading directions, and interactive techniques like "pinning" pages or managing layouts with a "miniature display server".

Key Advantages

• Allows for a more immersive reading experience by utilizing larger screens
• Enables the display of multiple pages simultaneously, mimicking the feel of reading a physical book
• Interactive features enhance user engagement and reading efficiency
• Adaptable to various reading directions and page layouts
• Offers potential for licensing and collaboration with leading e
• Reader companies

Problems Addressed

• Overcomes the limitation of small screens on traditional e
• Readers
• Improves accessibility for users requiring larger text or images
• Facilitates a more natural reading experience akin to physical books

Market Applications

• Consumer electronics, specifically in the development of advanced e
• Readers
• Educational technology, offering improved reading tools for students and educators
• Publishing industry, providing a new platform for interactive books and manuals
• Professional and recreational reading, where multiple documents or resources need to be viewed simultaneously

Additional Information

Technology ID: 2013-012
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Date Published: 13 May, 2025