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The plasma display was invented at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign by Donald L. Bitzer, H. Gene Slottow and a graduate student Robert Willson in 1964 for the PLATO computer system. The screen was monochromatic and appeared in either shades of green or yellow. The initially met their early demise in the late 1970s because the classic CRT design was cheaper to design and manufacture.
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NEC introduces the new Showcase Series(TM) home entertainment projector and plasma display line which offers first-time buyers to discerning enthusiasts a complete range of vivid, adaptable and reliable large screen display choices. The Showcase Series includes two new wide screen HT projectors and four next-generation plasma models (two 42", a 50" and a 61"), along with the award-winning high-contrast HT1100(TM) projector. And, with the new Showcase Series home entertainment line, consumers can now outfit their entire home room-by-room with NEC large screen displays.
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DWIN recently introduced three DuoVision™ display systems, each consisting of a DLP front projector, a plasma screen, and a video processor connected to them both. The video processor allows the two displays to share video sources, and switches video sources as well, with 10 video inputs. The video processor scales each incoming input to each display’s native resolution.
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Plasma screens are the perfect medium for displaying messages and information in public spaces such as airports, train stations & bus stations. Their high definition and excellent viewing angles make them ideal for travelers wishing to view information such as departure and arrival times.
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Project critical applications on large plasma displays mounted above control room personnel. Plasma are ideal for video intensive applications. Side-by-side pictures allow for video and data inputs to be displayed simultaneously. Some models have an integrated video wall processor to allow a single input to be displayed across several screens. All of our displays have features to prevent burn-in or image retention... if you are displaying relatively static computer inputs, we strongly recommend using large LCD displays.
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