E-Paper Screen for Medical: A Sustainable & Efficient Choice

What is an E-paper Screen? 

An epaper screen for medical purposes is a kind of display technology that imitates printed ink on a piece of paper. Unlike digital displays, e-paper screens do not emit light but rather reflect and use ambient light. Because of this, they are easily readable during the day and are comfortable for the eyes during prolonged use. The technology used in e-ink displays uses charged particles submerged in fluid to paint images and write text. These images and texts can be captured without the use of constant power, making them ideal for ultra-low-powered medical equipment.

Advanced E-Paper Screens for Medical Devices: TYKEGM021308T03 

Healthcare technology and its display solutions are advancing at the same pace. Our 2.13-inch TFT electronic paper display (TYKEGM021308T03) is among the best for medical purposes. It has features like ultra-low power consumption, high readability, and smart circuitry.

What is TYKEGM021308T03? 

Comprising health and medical equipment monitors, this display device features screens with a 2.13” diagonal active area. It has an electrophoretic display with a resolution of 250 × 122 and is based on an active matrix TFT substrate. The TYKEGM021308T03 display can show images either in monochrome mode or in tri-color (black, red, and white), depending on the LUT settings. This medical epaper screen has a modular design that comprises: 

• Integrated Gate and source drivers 

• Integrated Timing Controller (TCON) 

• Oscillator and DC-DC boost circuit. 

These and other components, such as the frame buffer, lookup table memory, VCOM control circuits, and numerous others, provide robust device performance. 

Key Features of the 2.13” Medical E-Paper Display 

• Ultra-Low Power Consumption  

The greatest superiority of the e-paper display used in medical devices is its remarkably low power consumption compared to standard devices. Power is drawn from the battery only when images are updated on the screen, which is very beneficial for wearable devices such as monitors, IV pumps, or smart pill bottles. 

• Flexible Interface Options 

With support for both 4-wire and 3-wire SPI interfacing, a greater number of microcontrollers and embedded systems can use the display.

• IoT devices range from smart labels to portable diagnostics, and their medical applications are being further broadened. Extreme temperature settings for operation and storage widely expand their utility.
• EPD functionality extends from 0°C to 40°C, while decommissioned devices are kept between -25°C and 40°C. Telemedicine devices, alongside other hospital-grade instruments, benefit from this versatility as they are deployed in various environments.
• High contrast reflective displays utilizing TFT technology have viewability features unparalleled in high ambient light scenarios, yielding high contrast, paper-like quality. The display is ideal for real-time patient data updates onto the patient information display monitor, where previously, healthcare professionals suffered from eyewear fatigue due to underwhelming displays.

The display can be read from almost 180° and thus applies to less clinically informed regions where many people might simultaneously refer to the screen for clinical data visualization.

On-chip display RAM minimizes external memory requirements, streamlining medical device design and system structure of stored data, thus improving their functionality.

Additionally, the display can interact with external devices like a temperature sensor through the I2C master interface. This increases flexibility by modifying performance to improve clarity based on the surrounding temperature. 

Using Medical Epaper – Advantages

•    Promotes advancements in patient monitoring systems 

•    Seamless fusion of telehealth and wearable technology   

•    Enhanced durability and anti-glare surface improve visibility     

•    Compliant with FDA non-hazardous materials suitable for uncontaminated environments     

•    Ideally suited for smart medical labels, infusion pumps, and miniature medical monitors     

Don’t Settle for Second Best and Choose Wanty for All Your Medical E-paper Screen Requirements

• Customization is incredibly important for us, especially when discussing medical devices. This is why we offer it all with our 2.13-inch TFT EPD, whether that be biocompatible materials or compact integration with enhanced contrast – our team is involved with the client throughout every stage of the project. 
• Wanty accelerates the pace of innovation in the healthcare market by providing complete display solutions. Designed to power the most advanced remote patient monitoring systems, smart medical interfaces, and low-power diagnostic equipment, our medical-grade e-paper screens are crafted to the highest standards.

Uses of E-Paper in the Medical Field 

1. Auxiliary Power Backup for Wearable Devices

For medical equipment such as portable and wearable devices, battery life can be a major concern. E-paper displays excel in this regard. They do not consume power after text or pictures are displayed until there is a reason to change them. This makes e-paper appropriate for infusion pump screens, electronic patient ID badges, and health trackers that are worn. 

2. Safe for Use Within a Medical Environment 

Medical facilities are required to use screens that are clean not only in appearance but also functionally. Telemedicine smart medical label displays, mobile medical demography tablets, and other peripheral devices are EFD-compliant. Subsequently, they have to fully transfer all medical-grade e-paper displays, which can integrate multiple screens and windows in one. Such an advanced system would replace bulky computer towers and receive motors, thus making surgery a reliable video conferencing system.

3. No Changes in Visibility in Different Lighting 

Medically pictured equipment in the operating room should have the capability to be identifiable even at long ranges, as well as in sun-free zones. E-paper displays have the best sunlight readability compared to other display technologies like LCD or OLED. With the absence of backlight-display mechanisms that assist in maintaining photograph clarity, these units are epaper glare-tolerant.

Case Examples and Innovations of Technology in Health Care

 1. Smart Medical Labels and Asset Tracking 

Hospitals are using RFID in conjunction with e-paper to create digital medical labels for medication, equipment, and even patient beds. Digital medical labels can display real-time information such as timetables for medication and statuses of the equipment. In addition, they are light on power and battery, washable, and lightly powered.

 2. Medical Wearables and Patient Monitoring Systems 

From health tracker displays to real-time vital sign monitors, epaper allows for constant updating of patient data without burning batteries or overheating. Its lightweight and flexible design will also benefit the comfort of patients for long-term, wearable devices.

 3. Portable Diagnostic Devices 

Portable diagnostic assessment (PDA) devices benefit significantly from using compact e-paper screens. Handheld diagnostic tools need high accuracy and reliable, strong displays. EPD provides these devices with the needed transparency without wasting power.

 4. Hospital Bedside Displays 

Modern hospitals utilize bedside e-paper displays for patient details and modernize them into the bed. The devices can aid communication between the patient and the staff as they are highly durable, hygienic, readable from any angle, and easily maintained.

The Use of E-Paper Technology in Healthcare Systems 

The development of telemedicine is anticipated to boost the use of e-paper screens in telehealth. There is a growing need for remote patient monitoring and mobile health services. Therefore, the necessity for easy-to-read, low-power screens keeps increasing. Leading the industry in advanced epaper technology solutions, Wanty can provide smart medical label applications, health tech flexible e-papers, and even small EPDs for infusion pumps.

Medical E-Paper Display Selection Guide

1. Specify the use case as wearable, mounted, or handheld.

2. Determine compliance with FDA and other ISO certification standards. 

3. Confirm the measurement and resolution: Patient-related data is better displayed on high-resolution displays. 

4. Assess system specifications on temperature and humidity range to determine the ability to withstand environmental conditions.

5. Assess the specifications of power consumed and the life of the display; choose the one with the lowest power consumption.

Conclusion

Today, the fast-paced, rapidly developing world of Information Technology in healthcare and medicine has made the use of an electronic paper display system for over-simplifying medicine an invaluable requirement for any device considering operational safety, efficiency, clarity, and patient safety. In an era where technology is of paramount importance, the choice of a display is of immense significance. When it comes to WANTY, we invite you to help us advance medical technologies that opt for simpler paper EPROMs.