The document discusses the background and history of electronic readers and e-ink technology. It provides an overview of some popular e-reader devices currently on the market such as the Amazon Kindle, Sony Reader, and CyBook Opus. It also discusses new technologies that may enable color e-ink displays and bigger screen tablets for e-reading. The future of the e-reading market remains uncertain as newer screen technologies challenge e-ink but evolvement may help e-ink remain competitive.
Understanding how the fracturing of media creates new opportunities for brands to create a deeper relationship with people. This presentation was given for Germany's Art Directors Club (ADC) "Young Masters Seminar". The audience was relatively new to the digital space and had around 2-4 years of professional experience.
Form and Function: An introduction to interaction design for start-upsJeremy Abbett
The document discusses the role of designers in startups. It provides examples of successful companies founded by designers like Flickr, Etsy, Tumblr and Pinterest. It outlines the process of interaction design, including understanding users, observing them, synthesizing insights, ideating solutions, prototyping ideas, and iterating based on user feedback. The document emphasizes that good design is about creating positive user experiences and experiences, not just aesthetics. It positions designers as valuable founders who can have major impact on startups.
The document discusses the workflow for converting a print book to an ePUB ebook format. It involves redesigning the print layout from a conventional multi-column layout to a linear single-column layout by pasting graphics inline. The linear flow is then exported to ePUB format and further tweaked and exported to various e-reader devices from the single ePUB file.
The document summarizes key aspects of digital reading wrappers, including their purpose, features, and gaps. Wrappers provide interfaces for interacting with documents and include eReaders, note-taking apps, annotation apps, and course management tools. The document discusses features like annotations, navigation, clipping, collaboration, and convenience features. It analyzes how wrappers can be improved by better integration, customization, open formats, and use of web technologies. Gaps across wrappers that could be addressed are also outlined.
This document summarizes the growth and usage of the KDL digital library which offers eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and video content for download. It shows that eBook and audiobook downloads are projected to reach 1 million by 2015, with over 36,000 titles currently available. Usage has grown significantly each year, with circulation of digital materials in 2013 projected to surpass the 6.1 million physical items checked out in 2012.
The document discusses factors that could contribute to creating an e-reader that could compete with the Kindle. It analyzes different aspects of the e-reading experience, including the ecosystem of available content and shopping experience, the device features, the reading software, and qualities of ebooks themselves. Some key points mentioned are the need for an abundance of content, easy DRM, high-quality displays, support for current web standards, and more flexible ebook formats. The discussion considers challenges around integrating different platforms and possibilities for future development.
Understanding how the fracturing of media creates new opportunities for brands to create a deeper relationship with people. This presentation was given for Germany's Art Directors Club (ADC) "Young Masters Seminar". The audience was relatively new to the digital space and had around 2-4 years of professional experience.
Form and Function: An introduction to interaction design for start-upsJeremy Abbett
The document discusses the role of designers in startups. It provides examples of successful companies founded by designers like Flickr, Etsy, Tumblr and Pinterest. It outlines the process of interaction design, including understanding users, observing them, synthesizing insights, ideating solutions, prototyping ideas, and iterating based on user feedback. The document emphasizes that good design is about creating positive user experiences and experiences, not just aesthetics. It positions designers as valuable founders who can have major impact on startups.
The document discusses the workflow for converting a print book to an ePUB ebook format. It involves redesigning the print layout from a conventional multi-column layout to a linear single-column layout by pasting graphics inline. The linear flow is then exported to ePUB format and further tweaked and exported to various e-reader devices from the single ePUB file.
The document summarizes key aspects of digital reading wrappers, including their purpose, features, and gaps. Wrappers provide interfaces for interacting with documents and include eReaders, note-taking apps, annotation apps, and course management tools. The document discusses features like annotations, navigation, clipping, collaboration, and convenience features. It analyzes how wrappers can be improved by better integration, customization, open formats, and use of web technologies. Gaps across wrappers that could be addressed are also outlined.
This document summarizes the growth and usage of the KDL digital library which offers eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, music and video content for download. It shows that eBook and audiobook downloads are projected to reach 1 million by 2015, with over 36,000 titles currently available. Usage has grown significantly each year, with circulation of digital materials in 2013 projected to surpass the 6.1 million physical items checked out in 2012.
The document discusses factors that could contribute to creating an e-reader that could compete with the Kindle. It analyzes different aspects of the e-reading experience, including the ecosystem of available content and shopping experience, the device features, the reading software, and qualities of ebooks themselves. Some key points mentioned are the need for an abundance of content, easy DRM, high-quality displays, support for current web standards, and more flexible ebook formats. The discussion considers challenges around integrating different platforms and possibilities for future development.
Prezentace Tomáše Zilvara, která představuje fenomén elektronické knihy a její vývoj v USA a ČR.
Chcete vědět víc? Mnoho dalších prezentací, videí z konferencí, fotografií i jiných dokumentů je k dispozici v institucionálním repozitáři NTK: http://repozitar.techlib.cz
Would you like to know more? Find presentations, reports, conference videos, photos and much more in our institutional repository at: http://repozitar.techlib.cz/?ln=en
Electronic paper, or e-paper, is a display technology that mimics the appearance of ordinary ink on paper. Unlike LCD displays which use backlighting, e-paper reflects light like paper and can hold text and images indefinitely without drawing electricity. It was first developed in the 1970s at Xerox PARC. E-paper works through tiny plastic beads or microcapsules embedded in a sheet, each with two sides of different colors. An electric field rotates the beads to display one color or the other. E-paper provides advantages like wide viewing angle, flexibility, low power consumption, and readability in sunlight. However, it also has disadvantages like low refresh rates and needing backlighting for low-
Digital Book Awards 2013: The Search for Excellence Webcast 7.13.13annekostick
Slide deck from Digital Book World's July 13 2013 webcast, "The Search for Excellence: Creating Prizeworthy Digital Books", in support of the Digital Book Awards, with Joshua Tallent of Firebrand Technologies and Anne Kostick, Foxpath IND, also Program Director for the Digital Book Awards. We were asked for these highly informative slides so many times--finally, they're here.
This document discusses eBooks and the production process for eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle, which is resource-intensive and involves slow information exchange between contributors. The goal is to develop a web-based tool to facilitate automated information interaction and streamline the process. The proposed tool would have a three-layer architecture and features like drag-and-drop interfaces and pedagogically-oriented eBook design. Future work includes using standards like IMS for content structure and metadata, and producing outputs in HTML, SCORM, and PDF formats.
This document discusses eBooks and the process of publishing eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle and motivates the need for a new production cycle using a collaborative tool. The proposed tool would use a three-layer architecture with a web-based interface to facilitate information sharing between authors, editors, and other roles in a more efficient manner. Future work is aimed at implementing standards for content structure and metadata and developing output interfaces for various formats.
This document discusses eBooks and the process of publishing eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle and motivates the need for a new production cycle using a collaborative tool. The proposed tool would use a three-layer architecture with a web-based interface to facilitate information sharing between authors, designers, and other roles in the eBook production process. Future work is aimed at implementing standards for content structure and metadata and developing output interfaces for various eBook and eLearning platforms.
This document discusses eBooks and the process of publishing eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle and motivates the need for change to a more efficient process. A proposed tool is described that would provide a centralized web-based environment for collaborative content creation and management between authors, designers, and other roles. The tool would use standards like IMS for content packaging and metadata to facilitate storage and output to eLearning systems and eBook formats. Future work is aimed at implementing pedagogically organized reusable learning objects and integrating with production tools.
The document summarizes research using a digital pen that records the stroke-by-stroke process of drawing to better understand and teach drawing skills. Key findings include:
1) Reviewing digital drawings with the pen's interactive timeline allows examination of drawings in new ways and more efficient review of drawing processes.
2) The pen is well-suited for teaching descriptive drawing techniques but less so for diagramming or complex design drawings.
3) Initial classroom use showed benefits but also challenges in engaging students due to the public nature of critiquing drawings. Refinements are being tested to improve social aspects of classroom use.
Guillaume De Clercq is a product developer and tech enthusiast who has explored many disciplines through university projects, commissioned work, and personal projects. His portfolio highlights his skills in design, prototyping, coding, and more. He is passionate about design and technology and thrives at their intersection, where ideas can be transformed into reality.
E-paper was invented in 1974 by Nicholas K. Sheridon using his Gyricon material. It uses microcapsules filled with charged white and black particles to display text and images in a way that resembles paper. Early e-paper had low resolution but modern applications include e-book readers, mobile phones, signs, and other displays. E-paper saves trees compared to paper and has advantages like being readable in any light, flexible, and using no power to maintain a display. Future developments may include color e-paper and replacing printed materials like books and newspapers.
This document discusses the history and technology behind electronic paper (e-paper). It describes how e-paper was invented in the 1970s by Nicholas Sheridon at Xerox PARC as a display called Gyricon using rotating balls. In the late 1980s and 1990s, other technologies like electrophoretic displays using charged particles in microcapsules were developed, which led to the creation of e-readers. The document then provides details on how Gyricon and electrophoretic displays work at a technical level to display text or images without needing power, mimicking the appearance of traditional paper.
The document discusses the history and future of e-paper technology. It describes how e-paper works, current uses like e-book readers and smartwatches, and prototypes in development like foldable computer monitors and electronic newspapers. Some benefits of e-paper are its high contrast, low power consumption, and flexibility. Challenges include limited color and refresh rates. The document concludes that e-paper may replace backlit screens and bring paperback in a new electronic form.
Evaluation of e books user interfaces sis conf talkKishor Satpathy
This study evaluated university students' perceptions of eBook user interfaces. The study collected data through questionnaires from students across various disciplines at Pondicherry University. The data analysis found that most students were comfortable using computers and the internet. While many students had experience using eBooks, awareness of the library's eBook collections was low. The study aimed to understand students' preferences for eBook features to help identify the best design approaches.
This document discusses e-books and their history. It defines an e-book as a digital publication that can be read on computers or electronic devices. E-books offer advantages like portability, environmental friendliness, and note-taking capabilities. The concept of an e-reader was first proposed in 1930 in a book called "The Readies." Early dedicated e-book readers in the late 1990s did not gain widespread popularity until technologies like electronic paper and the Amazon Kindle helped make e-readers more accessible in the 2000s.
This document discusses e-books and their history. It defines an e-book as a digital publication that can be read on computers or electronic devices. E-books offer advantages like portability, environmental friendliness, and note-taking capabilities. The concept of an e-reader was first proposed in 1930 in a book called "The Readies." Early dedicated e-book readers in the late 1990s like the Rocket eBook did not gain widespread popularity. The development of electronic paper led to readers like the Sony Librie and Amazon Kindle, with the Kindle selling out within five hours of its 2007 release.
Christopher Merchant is a Masters student in Industrial Design pursuing a career that combines craft, design research, and advanced tools. His portfolio includes several furniture pieces that won awards, including the Drift Chair which took inspiration from various design styles and evoked natural materials. He also created a curved writing desk and cabinet end table using traditional woodworking techniques. For a class project on social distancing, he proposed a system using computer vision and sound feedback to encourage safe distances between people in public spaces, collaborating with a composer to design auditory cues.
Prompt Engineering - an Art, a Science, or your next Job Title?Maxim Salnikov
It's quite ironic that to interact with the most advanced AI in our history - Large Language Models: ChatGPT, etc. - we must use human language, not programming one. But how to get the most out of this dialogue i.e. how to create robust and efficient prompts so AI returns exactly what's needed for your solution on the first try? After my session, you can add the Junior (at least) Prompt Engineer skill to your CV: I will introduce Prompt Engineering as an emerging discipline with its own methodologies, tools, and best practices. Expect lots of examples that will help you to write ideal prompts for all occasions.
This session is based on my research and experiments in Prompt Engineering and is 100% relevant for cloud developers who investigate adding some LLM-powered features to their solutions. It's a guide to building proper prompts for AI to get desired results fast and cost-efficient.
E-paper is a display technology that looks like real paper but can be rewritten electronically. It was invented in the 1970s at Xerox PARC and uses microcapsules containing charged white and black particles to display text and images in a low-power, reflective manner. Major companies developing e-paper include E Ink, LG, and Samsung. It has applications in e-books, electronic newspapers, and foldable displays due to advantages like a paper-like appearance and low power consumption.
This document discusses the dissemination activities of the Share.TEC project. It outlines the objectives of raising visibility, activating a European network, and ensuring sustainable expansion of the project's system. It describes dissemination through a logotype, website, graphical profile, dissemination kit, and upcoming events. Challenges mentioned are disseminating an incomplete product and timing the product launch for sustainability. The document provides details on the Share.TEC website, graphical profile, dissemination kit, and upcoming dissemination events.
Prezentace Tomáše Zilvara, která představuje fenomén elektronické knihy a její vývoj v USA a ČR.
Chcete vědět víc? Mnoho dalších prezentací, videí z konferencí, fotografií i jiných dokumentů je k dispozici v institucionálním repozitáři NTK: http://repozitar.techlib.cz
Would you like to know more? Find presentations, reports, conference videos, photos and much more in our institutional repository at: http://repozitar.techlib.cz/?ln=en
Electronic paper, or e-paper, is a display technology that mimics the appearance of ordinary ink on paper. Unlike LCD displays which use backlighting, e-paper reflects light like paper and can hold text and images indefinitely without drawing electricity. It was first developed in the 1970s at Xerox PARC. E-paper works through tiny plastic beads or microcapsules embedded in a sheet, each with two sides of different colors. An electric field rotates the beads to display one color or the other. E-paper provides advantages like wide viewing angle, flexibility, low power consumption, and readability in sunlight. However, it also has disadvantages like low refresh rates and needing backlighting for low-
Digital Book Awards 2013: The Search for Excellence Webcast 7.13.13annekostick
Slide deck from Digital Book World's July 13 2013 webcast, "The Search for Excellence: Creating Prizeworthy Digital Books", in support of the Digital Book Awards, with Joshua Tallent of Firebrand Technologies and Anne Kostick, Foxpath IND, also Program Director for the Digital Book Awards. We were asked for these highly informative slides so many times--finally, they're here.
This document discusses eBooks and the production process for eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle, which is resource-intensive and involves slow information exchange between contributors. The goal is to develop a web-based tool to facilitate automated information interaction and streamline the process. The proposed tool would have a three-layer architecture and features like drag-and-drop interfaces and pedagogically-oriented eBook design. Future work includes using standards like IMS for content structure and metadata, and producing outputs in HTML, SCORM, and PDF formats.
This document discusses eBooks and the process of publishing eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle and motivates the need for a new production cycle using a collaborative tool. The proposed tool would use a three-layer architecture with a web-based interface to facilitate information sharing between authors, editors, and other roles in a more efficient manner. Future work is aimed at implementing standards for content structure and metadata and developing output interfaces for various formats.
This document discusses eBooks and the process of publishing eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle and motivates the need for a new production cycle using a collaborative tool. The proposed tool would use a three-layer architecture with a web-based interface to facilitate information sharing between authors, designers, and other roles in the eBook production process. Future work is aimed at implementing standards for content structure and metadata and developing output interfaces for various eBook and eLearning platforms.
This document discusses eBooks and the process of publishing eBooks at FEUP. It outlines the current production cycle and motivates the need for change to a more efficient process. A proposed tool is described that would provide a centralized web-based environment for collaborative content creation and management between authors, designers, and other roles. The tool would use standards like IMS for content packaging and metadata to facilitate storage and output to eLearning systems and eBook formats. Future work is aimed at implementing pedagogically organized reusable learning objects and integrating with production tools.
The document summarizes research using a digital pen that records the stroke-by-stroke process of drawing to better understand and teach drawing skills. Key findings include:
1) Reviewing digital drawings with the pen's interactive timeline allows examination of drawings in new ways and more efficient review of drawing processes.
2) The pen is well-suited for teaching descriptive drawing techniques but less so for diagramming or complex design drawings.
3) Initial classroom use showed benefits but also challenges in engaging students due to the public nature of critiquing drawings. Refinements are being tested to improve social aspects of classroom use.
Guillaume De Clercq is a product developer and tech enthusiast who has explored many disciplines through university projects, commissioned work, and personal projects. His portfolio highlights his skills in design, prototyping, coding, and more. He is passionate about design and technology and thrives at their intersection, where ideas can be transformed into reality.
E-paper was invented in 1974 by Nicholas K. Sheridon using his Gyricon material. It uses microcapsules filled with charged white and black particles to display text and images in a way that resembles paper. Early e-paper had low resolution but modern applications include e-book readers, mobile phones, signs, and other displays. E-paper saves trees compared to paper and has advantages like being readable in any light, flexible, and using no power to maintain a display. Future developments may include color e-paper and replacing printed materials like books and newspapers.
This document discusses the history and technology behind electronic paper (e-paper). It describes how e-paper was invented in the 1970s by Nicholas Sheridon at Xerox PARC as a display called Gyricon using rotating balls. In the late 1980s and 1990s, other technologies like electrophoretic displays using charged particles in microcapsules were developed, which led to the creation of e-readers. The document then provides details on how Gyricon and electrophoretic displays work at a technical level to display text or images without needing power, mimicking the appearance of traditional paper.
The document discusses the history and future of e-paper technology. It describes how e-paper works, current uses like e-book readers and smartwatches, and prototypes in development like foldable computer monitors and electronic newspapers. Some benefits of e-paper are its high contrast, low power consumption, and flexibility. Challenges include limited color and refresh rates. The document concludes that e-paper may replace backlit screens and bring paperback in a new electronic form.
Evaluation of e books user interfaces sis conf talkKishor Satpathy
This study evaluated university students' perceptions of eBook user interfaces. The study collected data through questionnaires from students across various disciplines at Pondicherry University. The data analysis found that most students were comfortable using computers and the internet. While many students had experience using eBooks, awareness of the library's eBook collections was low. The study aimed to understand students' preferences for eBook features to help identify the best design approaches.
This document discusses e-books and their history. It defines an e-book as a digital publication that can be read on computers or electronic devices. E-books offer advantages like portability, environmental friendliness, and note-taking capabilities. The concept of an e-reader was first proposed in 1930 in a book called "The Readies." Early dedicated e-book readers in the late 1990s did not gain widespread popularity until technologies like electronic paper and the Amazon Kindle helped make e-readers more accessible in the 2000s.
This document discusses e-books and their history. It defines an e-book as a digital publication that can be read on computers or electronic devices. E-books offer advantages like portability, environmental friendliness, and note-taking capabilities. The concept of an e-reader was first proposed in 1930 in a book called "The Readies." Early dedicated e-book readers in the late 1990s like the Rocket eBook did not gain widespread popularity. The development of electronic paper led to readers like the Sony Librie and Amazon Kindle, with the Kindle selling out within five hours of its 2007 release.
Christopher Merchant is a Masters student in Industrial Design pursuing a career that combines craft, design research, and advanced tools. His portfolio includes several furniture pieces that won awards, including the Drift Chair which took inspiration from various design styles and evoked natural materials. He also created a curved writing desk and cabinet end table using traditional woodworking techniques. For a class project on social distancing, he proposed a system using computer vision and sound feedback to encourage safe distances between people in public spaces, collaborating with a composer to design auditory cues.
Prompt Engineering - an Art, a Science, or your next Job Title?Maxim Salnikov
It's quite ironic that to interact with the most advanced AI in our history - Large Language Models: ChatGPT, etc. - we must use human language, not programming one. But how to get the most out of this dialogue i.e. how to create robust and efficient prompts so AI returns exactly what's needed for your solution on the first try? After my session, you can add the Junior (at least) Prompt Engineer skill to your CV: I will introduce Prompt Engineering as an emerging discipline with its own methodologies, tools, and best practices. Expect lots of examples that will help you to write ideal prompts for all occasions.
This session is based on my research and experiments in Prompt Engineering and is 100% relevant for cloud developers who investigate adding some LLM-powered features to their solutions. It's a guide to building proper prompts for AI to get desired results fast and cost-efficient.
E-paper is a display technology that looks like real paper but can be rewritten electronically. It was invented in the 1970s at Xerox PARC and uses microcapsules containing charged white and black particles to display text and images in a low-power, reflective manner. Major companies developing e-paper include E Ink, LG, and Samsung. It has applications in e-books, electronic newspapers, and foldable displays due to advantages like a paper-like appearance and low power consumption.
This document discusses the dissemination activities of the Share.TEC project. It outlines the objectives of raising visibility, activating a European network, and ensuring sustainable expansion of the project's system. It describes dissemination through a logotype, website, graphical profile, dissemination kit, and upcoming events. Challenges mentioned are disseminating an incomplete product and timing the product launch for sustainability. The document provides details on the Share.TEC website, graphical profile, dissemination kit, and upcoming dissemination events.
1. on tunnuksen symboli-osa.
on tunnuksen tekstiosa.
Merkki ja logo muodostavat yhdessä Aalto-
yliopiston .
Harri Heikkilä
Short Introduction to eReading M.Soc.Sc., graphic designer
Aalto University,
School of Art and Design
Project researcher
2. on tunnuksen symboli-osa.
on tunnuksen tekstiosa.
Merkki ja logo muodostavat yhdessä Aalto-
yliopiston .
Harri Heikkilä
Short Introduction to eReading M.Soc.Sc., graphic designer
Aalto University,
School of Art and Design
Project researcher
4. Background
‣ 70 new eReader-devices
expected in 2010, eBook sells
are skyraketing, eMagazines
are emerging as a new
paradigm...
5. Background
‣ 70 new eReader-devices
expected in 2010, eBook sells
are skyraketing, eMagazines
are emerging as a new
paradigm...
6. Background
‣ 70 new eReader-devices
expected in 2010, eBook sells
are skyraketing, eMagazines
are emerging as a new
paradigm...
‣ According marketing research
even 40 % of americans are
going to buy one, if price drops
below 99 $
7. Background
‣ 70 new eReader-devices
expected in 2010, eBook sells
are skyraketing, eMagazines
are emerging as a new
paradigm...
‣ According marketing research
even 40 % of americans are
going to buy one, if price drops
below 99 $
8. Background
‣ 70 new eReader-devices
expected in 2010, eBook sells
are skyraketing, eMagazines
are emerging as a new
paradigm...
‣ According marketing research
even 40 % of americans are
going to buy one, if price drops
below 99 $
‣ Biggest obstacles of diffusion
have been conquered
(availability of books, price,
quality of display and devices)
9. Background
‣ 70 new eReader-devices
expected in 2010, eBook sells
are skyraketing, eMagazines
are emerging as a new
paradigm...
‣ According marketing research
even 40 % of americans are
going to buy one, if price drops
below 99 $
‣ Biggest obstacles of diffusion
have been conquered
(availability of books, price,
quality of display and devices)
15. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
16. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
17. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
18. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
19. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
20. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
21. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
‣ Ecology
22. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
‣ Ecology
23. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
‣ Ecology
‣ New features: Notes, find,
highlighting, sharing.
24. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
‣ Saves space
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption.
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
‣ Ecology
‣ New features: Notes, find,
highlighting, sharing.
25. Pros & Cons
‣ Publishing is cost-effective ->
fringe publishing
‣ Book-like reading experience,
stable image
500 year long
‣ Saves space
connection
‣ Exeptionally low electric
consumption. between
‣ Buying is fast and easy, prints
do not run out.
printing and
‣ Ecology
publishing is
‣ New features: Notes, find, about to break.
highlighting, sharing.
‣ DRM-issues, quality problems
-> poor user experience, lack
of standards
27. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
28. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
29. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
30. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
‣ E-ink is similar but more cost-efficient.
Monochromatic particles, usually black
and white reside in fluid filled
microcapsules. White and black particles
move to top and botton according
electronic charge.
31. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
‣ E-ink is similar but more cost-efficient.
Monochromatic particles, usually black
and white reside in fluid filled
microcapsules. White and black particles
move to top and botton according
electronic charge.
32. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
‣ E-ink is similar but more cost-efficient.
Monochromatic particles, usually black
and white reside in fluid filled
microcapsules. White and black particles
move to top and botton according
electronic charge.
33. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
‣ E-ink is similar but more cost-efficient.
Monochromatic particles, usually black
and white reside in fluid filled
microcapsules. White and black particles
move to top and botton according
electronic charge.
34. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
‣ E-ink is similar but more cost-efficient.
Monochromatic particles, usually black
and white reside in fluid filled
microcapsules. White and black particles
move to top and botton according
electronic charge.
35. Bit of history
‣ Electronic ink technology was first
developed 1973 within Xerox PARC, and
patented under name Gyricon but
remained unused until end of 90`s, when
MIT Media Lab made significant
improvements to the originial idea and
called result as E-Ink
‣ Gyricon was a thin layer of transparent
plastic in which millions of small bicolored
(half white, half black) particles formed
images by rotating sides according
electronic charge.
‣ E-ink is similar but more cost-efficient.
Monochromatic particles, usually black
and white reside in fluid filled
microcapsules. White and black particles
move to top and botton according
electronic charge.
38. CyBook Opus
Light weighted
european device with
finnish interface
Sony eReader
Several models in
different sizes.
Previous market-
leader, currently 25 %
of market
39. CyBook Opus
Light weighted
european device with
finnish interface
Sony eReader
Several models in
different sizes.
Previous market-
leader, currently 25 %
of market
Amazon Kindle
Has gained ground
from Sony,
marketshare 60 % in
US. Apple iPad can be
challenge.
40. CyBook Opus
Light weighted
european device with
finnish interface
Sony eReader
Several models in
different sizes.
Previous market-
leader, currently 25 %
of market
Amazon Kindle
Has gained ground
from Sony,
marketshare 60 % in
US. Apple iPad can be
challenge.
HanLin BeBook Neo
Older version
available in Finland
from Turun
Kaupunginkirjasto
52. Just now! Big screens
‣ HEARST CORP: SKIFF READER
‣ Over A4 (11.5")
‣ Thin and flexible
‣ The Hulu of magazines?
Condé Nast, Hearst, Meredith,
News Corporation and Time Inc
vs. Apple/Amazon
53. Just now! Big screens
‣ HEARST CORP: SKIFF READER
‣ Over A4 (11.5")
‣ Thin and flexible
‣ The Hulu of magazines?
Condé Nast, Hearst, Meredith,
News Corporation and Time Inc
vs. Apple/Amazon
56. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
57. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
58. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
59. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
60. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
61. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
62. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
63. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
64. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
65. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
66. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
67. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
68. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
69. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
70. Future of eReading
‣ It remains unsure if e-Ink can prevail in
enviroment where color, video and
multimedia is prertequisite. Question is,
will there be enough benefits for a reader?
Is there class of avid readers, who
appriciate E-ink benefits?
‣ However E-ink is evolving, devices will
become lighter, easier to use, cheaper,
better battery life (even one month!),
crisper displays, faster pageturn
‣ Series of tablets will emerge. Tools for
making magazines and newspapers
interactive will emerge. But it is not only
about devices, ecosystem is pivotal.
Struggle between closed and open
systems.
71.
72. Searching for better
UX
Navigation is crucial, people have
to understand where the are:
navibbars, pagenumbers, section
guides and depth-indicators. New
innovation needes: social
highlighting, social notes.
Succesful implementation
combines best features from print
and web. From printed magazine
user wants clear hierachy of news,
good and fast overview of content,
high quality design and typo. From
web he/she expects to have
continuous updates, search,
interactivity easy navigation and
option to video.
Challenging Gutenbergian
interface is not an easy task. This
requires challenging changes in
organization, from fixes deadlines
to 24/7 publishing and new breed
of multimedia journalists
73.
74. Not less than the
greatest design-
challenge since...
75. Not less than the
greatest design-
challenge since...