Abstract: A chip card (1) comprises a chip card controller (3), a display (6), a display driver (5) operatively coupled to the chip card controller (3) and to the display (6), a user input device (12), and a user input interface (13) operatively coupled to the user input device (12). The user input device (12) is configured to turn on and/or turn off at least parts of the chip card (1) and is an integral part of the display driver (5).

Abstract: A chip card (1) comprises a chip card controller (3), access to at least one power source (7, 8, 10), a display (6), and a display driver (5) operatively coupled to the chip card controller (3), to the display (6), and to the at least one power source (7, 8, 10). The display driver (5) is configured to drive the display (6) and the display driver (5) comprises, as an integral part, a power management functionality (11) configured to manage power that comes from the at least one power source (7, 8, 10) for at least the display driver (5).

Abstract: In a method of operating an electronic system (1) a first device (3) of the electronic system (1) sends a message to a second device (6) of the electronic system (1). The second device (6) receives the message, generates a first value utilizing a first function based on at least parts of the history of at least parts of messages previously received at the second device (6), and stores the first value in a memory (8) of the second device (6). The first value is compared 5 with a second value generated at the first device (3), wherein the second value utilizes a second function based on at least parts of the history of at least parts of messages previously sent from the first device (3) to the second device (6). The first and second values are evaluated, and a signal is generated if the evaluating of the first and second values indicates that the history—of the messages previously received at the second device (6) differs from the 10 history of messages previously sent from the first device (3).

Abstract: In a method of operating an electronic system (1) a first device (3) of the electronic system (1) sends a message to a second device (6) of the electronic system (1). The second device (6) receives the message, generates a first value utilizing a first function based on at least parts of the history of at least parts of messages previously received at the second device (6), and stores the first value in a memory (8) of the second device (6). The first value is compared 5 with a second value generated at the first device (3), wherein the second value utilizes a second function based on at least parts of the history of at least parts of messages previously sent from the first device (3) to the second device (6). The first and second values are evaluated, and a signal is generated if the evaluating of the first and second values indicates that the history of the messages previously received at the second device (6) differs from the 10 history of messages previously sent from the first device (3).

Abstract: A chip card (1) comprises a chip card controller (3), a display (6), a display driver (5) operativelycoupled to the chip card controller (3) and to the display (6), a user input device (12), and a user input interface (13) operatively coupled to the user input device (12). The user input device (12) is configured to turn on and/or turn off at least parts of the chip card (1) and is an integral part of the display driver (5).

Abstract: A chip card (1) comprises a chip card controller (3), a display (6), a timing device (12), and a display driver (5) operatively coupled to the chip card controller (3) and to the display (6). The display driver (5) is configured to drive the display (6). The chip card (1) comprises a timing device (12) that is configured to wake up at least parts of the chip card (1).

Abstract: A chip card (1) comprises a chip card controller (3), access to at least one power source (7, 8, 10), a display (6), and a display driver (5) operatively coupled to the chip card controller (3), to the display (6), and to the at least one power source (7, 8, 10). The display driver (5) is configured to drive the display (6) and the display driver (5) comprises, as an integral part, a power management functionality (11) configured to manage power that comes from the at least one power source (7, 8, 10) for at least the display driver (5).

Abstract: A device, such as a smart-card (301), has a front surface (2) and a display area (312). The display area (312) has an activated state and an inactivated state and is incorporated in the device (301) and has a display surface (3), which is surrounded by said front surface (2). The display area (312) has a light reflecting part (325) which, in the inactivated state of the display area (312), reflects incoming light. The light (RL) reflected by the reflecting part (325) provides the display surface (3) with a desired visual appearance in relation to the visual appearance of the front surface (2) surrounding the display surface (3).

Abstract: A card (CAR), for example for storing confidential information (inf) and/or performing security actions, the card (CAR) comprising input elements (T1, T2) for entering a PIN code, wherein a specific unambiguous value is assigned to each input element (T1, T2), and wherein the card (CAR) comprises at least two and maximally nine of said input elements (T1, T2).

Abstract: A support guide (11) for a transporting a flexible elongate substrate (13) is described. The support guide (11) comprises a support surface (17) and a fluid supply means for supplying a fluid between the support surface and the substrate (13). The fluid maintains the substrate spaced from the support surface (17) and the flow of the fluid between the substrate and the support surface causes a net longitudinal force on the substrate.

Abstract: A flexible flat panel display which exhibits fabric-like behavior, comprising a substrate (10) formed of an elastomeric material, preferably with a layer of textile material (14) embedded therein. The substrate (10) is arranged and configured so as to have a modulus of elasticity such that the display can be curved over at least two radii of curvature simultaneously and/or stretched in one or more directions under normal working conditions. The resultant display can be incorporated into, for example, clothing and the like. A method of manufacturing a flexible flat panel display is also described.

Abstract: The function of the barriers (7) used for ink-jet printing and spacers are combined at the inner side of a display (1), which saves a mask step.

Abstract: A dynamic road marking unit is capable of switching between a first and a second display state. It has an electro-optical layer which is bistable. In principle the dynamic road marking unit only requires energy when switching between the states, i.e. when the visual properties of the dynamic road marking unit are changed.

Abstract: Using lithographic spacers (6) and seals (12) in e.g. LCD a first adhesion of the substrates (2,3) is obtained by incomplete solidifying (both physical or chemical) of the resin used for the spacers and/or the polyimide used for the seal. Final solidifying of the spacers may take place during solidifying of the seal afterwards or simultaneously.

Abstract: This invention relates to a display device comprising at least a first substrate (4), forming part of a display area (2), and at least one electrically controlled input device (3). According to the invention a first conductor pattern (8) for driving said display area (2) and a second conductor pattern (9) for tansmitting signals from said electrically controlled input 5 device (3) are arranged on said first substrate. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a display device.

Abstract: A thin film patterning arrangement (6), comprising a substrate (1) and barriers (3) arranged to partition a surface of the substrate (1) into sub-areas (5) is disclosed. Said surface is of a polymeric material, and is coated with an at least partly inorganic coating (2). Thin film material (4) is preferably deposited on said thin film patterning arrangement (6).

Abstract: A method is proposed for measuring water permeability of substrates (1). A reactive compound (Ca, Ba) which reacts with a diffusing material, e.g. water, is applied on the substrate and the change in time of transmissivity, reflectivity of the layer is monitored in time.

Abstract: This invention relates to a method of manufacturing a curved flat panel display device, comprising the step of adhering, at least a first film (1, 11) to the surface of a second film (2, 12), in such a way that the films (1, 11; 2, 12) are held in a curved shape by means of the adhesion between the films (1, 11; 2, 12). The invention also relates to a curved flat panel display device, comprising at least a first and a second film, characterised in that the first and second films are adhered to each other, whereby the adhesion between said films is arranged to hold the display device in a curved shape.

Abstract: A back plane or carrier (5), mechanically coupled to display panels (2) is bendable or foldable. Preferably it is zigzag foldable in one direction, the pitch of zigzag in the unfolded position being substantially equal to the dimension of the corresponding display panel in said direction. This leads to very efficient packaging of the display device in the second (folded) position, especially when the back plane is also zigzag foldable in the second direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device assembly (1) comprising a flexible display device (2) being rollable around an axis (5), the flexible display (2) having a front side (3) and a back side (4), one of the sides (3,4) being provided with distance elements (7, 7?,80) for preventing a direct contact between the front side (3) and the back side (4). By preventing the front and back side to contact each other the amount of display damage is significantly reduced as compared to conventional roll-up displays. An advantageous embodiment comprises a display device assembly in which the spacer elements are shaped in the form of bars (7, 7?). In a further advantageous embodiment of the display assembly the distance elements comprise a protection foil (80).