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THE INVISIBLE TV

Prototype Panasonic OLED screen turns into transparent glass when not in use

First revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show, the former LED screen has been swapped out for an OLED, meaning it no longer needs a backlight to show picture

By Georgia Diebelius
5th October 2016, 12:33 pm

AN INCREDIBLE new television has been revealed, and it’s completely invisible.

At the push of a button the brand-new Panasonic OLED TV literally transforms into what appears to be a sheet of glass.
Once turned off, the device is completely invisible and the shelf behind it can be seen

The new design no longer needs a backlight to show picture, so people can see straight through it

After being updated since its big reveal at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, the former LED screen has been swapped out for an OLED, meaning it no longer needs a backlight to show picture.

And to prove just how impressive the undetectable television is, the Japanese creators mounted it onto a cabinet.

With just the wave of hand, the image disappears – and so does the screen – exposing everything on the shelf behind it.
Creators swapped the LED screen for an OLED one to ensure it was completely transparent

Although the design has been revealed, the televisions are not expected to go on sale for another three years

The televisions can be placed on items such as a fridge door or a cabinet

The OLED update was introduced when creators decided that they were unhappy with the ‘slight tint’ that the LED screen was producing.

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However, as the television is still a prototype, it is unlikely to be available for purchase until at least 2019.

The future cost of the device is unknown.
In a demonstration, it is shown how the television can be used to show temperature

The incredible new design was initially unveiled in January but has now been updated

According to tech site , the screen is made from a fine mesh, embedded into the glass sliding door.

It said: “While the TV image is visible even with the backlighting on, once it’s dimmed the image is clear and bright enough to be almost indistinguishable from existing televisions.

“Turn the TV panel off, however, and it’s hard to tell it was ever there to begin with.”

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