A screen that can display images and maintain a certain degree of transparency is called a transparent screen, as is understood from the name. It is often used in shopping mall windows, exhibition displays, and even high-end home appliances, turning the original ordinary glass into a digital canvas that can play images. When many people see a transparent screen for the first time, they think it is full of technology, but not many people really understand it. Especially those who want to buy it for practical use often encounter problems in terms of price, effect and installation. This article starts from the practical application to help you understand what a transparent screen can do and how to choose one so as not to waste money in vain.
What are the real uses of transparent screens?
The most exciting scene with transparent screens is window display. In the past, posters were posted in store windows. When changing the content, they had to be torn out and reposted, which was time-consuming and expensive. Nowadays, a transparent screen is attached to the glass. During the day, it will hardly affect the line of sight. Customers can see the products in the store normally. At night or during promotional periods, once the screen lights up, dynamic advertisements can be played to attract the attention of passers-by. Many mobile phone stores, jewelry stores, and car 4S stores have already done this, and the effect is indeed much better than static posters.
Regarding transparent screens, they are commonly seen in museums and exhibition halls, and are not limited to commercial displays. Just like a transparent screen embedded in the glass of a showcase, when the audience is viewing the physical cultural relics, they can see the explanatory text or restored animation on the screen at the same time. This form of superimposed information is more intuitive than placing a separate display aside. The role of the transparent screen here is not to replace glass, but to add an information layer to the glass. Many people will be surprised by this when they first come into contact with it.
There is an underestimated situation that occurs during home decoration. Someone installs a transparent screen on the living room partition. Normally, it appears as a transparent glass partition, which does not occupy space and does not block the line of sight. When needed, it can be switched to a TV screen through one-click operation, and operations such as watching movies and screen projection can be achieved. However, this method of use has high requirements for brightness. If the light in the home is too strong, the screen will appear white. You must select the highlighted model to use it.
What to pay attention to when buying a transparent screen
The first reaction of many people is to ask about the price. Transparent screens are indeed more expensive than ordinary monitors. However, the price gap is quite significant, ranging from thousands to tens of thousands. The cheaper ones are generally transparent screens modified from LCDs. The resolution is at an ordinary level and the light transmittance is also low. It looks like the screen is covered with a layer of dust. The most expensive one is the OLED transparent screen, which has bright colors and extremely high transparency, but the cost is also high. If it is used for commercial purposes, it is recommended to give priority to OLED. The reason is that the effect the customer sees at first sight will directly determine whether to spend money. If the picture is blurry, it will reduce the value.
There is also brightness in the key indicators. The transparent screen can penetrate the background light because it can transmit light. If the overall brightness of the screen is insufficient, the screen will be "swallowed" by the background light, making it look like it is not displayed. In general commercial scenarios, the brightness is recommended to be set above 1,000 nits. For indoor display, it can be lowered within an appropriate range, but it must not be lower than 700 nits. Before purchasing, it is best to ask the merchant to provide a demonstration video content under actual environmental conditions. Don’t just look at the official parameters.
Which installation method should be used must also be considered in advance. There are these installation methods for transparent screens. Some need to be pasted on the glass, some have independent brackets, and some are embedded in the wall. Different installation methods have different requirements for the structure. Just like the method of pasting on glass, it has a high demand for the flatness of the glass. If the glass is curved or has a certain curvature, it must be customized, which will increase the price and time. Before the formal installation, be sure to arrange for the master to go to the site to carry out measurement work. Do not estimate the corresponding dimensions by yourself, otherwise if the installation fails, it will cause many complicated problems.
Finally, I would like to remind you that the heat dissipation and power consumption of a transparent screen are greater than that of an ordinary screen. Especially when it is left on for a long time, it is best to reserve space for heat dissipation behind it. If it is a recessed installation, ventilation must be considered, otherwise, the service life of the screen will be shortened.
