Excuse me. There is an Angry Bird on your windshield.

So this is old news apparently, but I definitely think it is worth another mentioning since it is so amazing. The sorcerers at Samsung have conjured up a transparent LCD panel display. Though the reporter in the video says it could be in mass production within the coming months, I have serious doubts of whether it can make it past the concept stage by 2013 considering the usual life-cycle of new technology. However, one can still dream about the possibilities.

Many of the comments on the video narrows the scope down to the kitchen window. I suppose it would be nice to watch how-to recipe videos and read current news to make cooking even more fun (no sarcasm intended, I really do like cooking). But I believe the main purpose of this technology is for graphical HUD displays on car windshields. Think about it. Odometer, fuel levels, engine temperature, GPS directions, and especially the speedometer right in your face. With some image sensors, it could display the rearview and sideviews as well. You would never have to take your eyes off the road again!


The details about the safety concerns can be ironed out of course. For instance, playing Angry Birds or watching Youtube videos while driving on the freeway might be a bit worse than talking on a cell phone, hands free or not. It would be revolutionary entertainment for passengers, though.


My last post talked about the "handtop" (thank-you mrdivide for the name) where smartphones are becoming like super-ultraportable PC's. A weird sight to see, no doubt, but imagine working on spreadsheets or presentation slides by connecting your handtop to the car's windshield display. Let's hope they also perfect the "auto-automobile" (self-driving car) within the coming months.