A Queen's University research
team has taken a page from history, rolled it up and created the MagicScroll –
a rollable touch-screen tablet designed to capture the seamless flexible screen
real estate of ancient scrolls in a modern-day device. This new technology is
set to push the boundaries of flexible device technology into brand new
territory. The device is comprised of a high-resolution, 7.5" 2K
resolution flexible display that can be rolled or unrolled around a central, 3D-printed
cylindrical body containing the device's computerized inner-workings.
Two rotary wheels at either end
of the cylinder allow the user to scroll through information on the touch
screen. When a user narrows in on an interesting piece of content that they
would like to examine more deeply, the display can be unrolled and function as
a tablet display. Its light weight and cylindrical body makes it much easier to
hold with one hand than an iPad. When rolled up, it fits your pocket and can be
used as a phone, dictation device or pointing device. The MagicScroll's scroll
wheel allows for infinite scroll action for quick browsing through long lists.
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