Transparent Displays: Technologies and Global Markets
Report Scope
This report provides an updated review of various types of transparent displays and their fabrication processes and identifies current and emerging applications for these products.
BCC Research delineates the current market status for transparent displays, defines trends, and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The market is analyzed based on the following segments: device category, application, and region. In addition, technological issues, including key events and the latest process developments, are discussed.
More specifically, the market analysis conducted by BCC Research for this report is divided into five sections.
In the first section, an introduction to the topic and an historical review of transparent displays are provided, including an outline of recent events. In this section, current and emerging applications for these devices are also identified and grouped according to seven main categories (construction, consumer products, defense and security, electronics and optoelectronics, healthcare, industrial, and transportation).
The second section provides a technological review of transparent displays. This section offers a current and detailed description of various methods used for fabrication of transparent displays; typical materials used to produce these devices; technological trends in device fabrication; and new and emerging technologies. This section concludes with an analysis of the most important technological developments since 2015, including examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for, as well as highlighting the most active research organizations operating in this field.
The third section entails a global market analysis for transparent displays. Global revenues (sales data in millions of dollars) are presented for each segment (device category, application, and region), with actual data referring to the years 2016 and 2017 and estimates for 2018. Dollar figures refer to sales of transparent display-based products at the manufacturing level and do not include auxiliary devices used to create content and transmit it to the display, such as video generation systems, personal computers, and network systems, or supporting software.
The analysis of current revenues is followed by a detailed presentation of market growth trends, based on industry growth, and industry and regional trends. The third section concludes by providing projected revenues for transparent displays within each segment, together with forecast compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for the period 2018 through 2023.
In the fourth section of the study, which covers global industry structure, the report offers a list of the leading suppliers and developers of transparent displays, together with a description of their products. The analysis includes a description of the geographical distribution of these firms and an evaluation of other key industry players. Detailed company profiles of the top players are also provided.
The fifth and final section includes an analysis of recently issued U.S. patents, with a summary of patents related to transparent display, materials, fabrication methods, and applications. Patent analysis is performed by region, country, assignee, patent category, device type, technology type and application.
Report Includes:
This report provides an updated review of various types of transparent displays and their fabrication processes and identifies current and emerging applications for these products.
BCC Research delineates the current market status for transparent displays, defines trends, and presents growth forecasts for the next five years. The market is analyzed based on the following segments: device category, application, and region. In addition, technological issues, including key events and the latest process developments, are discussed.
More specifically, the market analysis conducted by BCC Research for this report is divided into five sections.
In the first section, an introduction to the topic and an historical review of transparent displays are provided, including an outline of recent events. In this section, current and emerging applications for these devices are also identified and grouped according to seven main categories (construction, consumer products, defense and security, electronics and optoelectronics, healthcare, industrial, and transportation).
The second section provides a technological review of transparent displays. This section offers a current and detailed description of various methods used for fabrication of transparent displays; typical materials used to produce these devices; technological trends in device fabrication; and new and emerging technologies. This section concludes with an analysis of the most important technological developments since 2015, including examples of significant patents recently issued or applied for, as well as highlighting the most active research organizations operating in this field.
The third section entails a global market analysis for transparent displays. Global revenues (sales data in millions of dollars) are presented for each segment (device category, application, and region), with actual data referring to the years 2016 and 2017 and estimates for 2018. Dollar figures refer to sales of transparent display-based products at the manufacturing level and do not include auxiliary devices used to create content and transmit it to the display, such as video generation systems, personal computers, and network systems, or supporting software.
The analysis of current revenues is followed by a detailed presentation of market growth trends, based on industry growth, and industry and regional trends. The third section concludes by providing projected revenues for transparent displays within each segment, together with forecast compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) for the period 2018 through 2023.
In the fourth section of the study, which covers global industry structure, the report offers a list of the leading suppliers and developers of transparent displays, together with a description of their products. The analysis includes a description of the geographical distribution of these firms and an evaluation of other key industry players. Detailed company profiles of the top players are also provided.
The fifth and final section includes an analysis of recently issued U.S. patents, with a summary of patents related to transparent display, materials, fabrication methods, and applications. Patent analysis is performed by region, country, assignee, patent category, device type, technology type and application.
Report Includes:
- 34 data tables and 19 additional tables
- An overview of the global markets for transparent displays
- Analyses of global market trends, with data from 2016 and 2017, estimates for 2018, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2023
- Information on the various types of transparent displays and a detailed description of current and emerging applications for these devices
- Examination of market growth trends based on industry growth, technological trends, and regional trends
- Coverage of popular production methods, latest technological developments, and current research activities related to these devices
- Patent analyses related to various types of transparent displays and their fabrication methods and applications
- Comprehensive profiles of the leading suppliers of transparent displays and other key players, along with descriptions of their products and their activities in this market, including General Motors, Grandwell Industries, LG Display, Panasonic & Samsung Electronics
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Intended Audience
Scope of Report
Methodology and Information Sources
Market Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports
CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPTER 3 MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
Transparent Displays
The Display Industry
Milestones in the History of Transparent Displays
Applications of Transparent Displays
Construction
Consumer Products
Defense and Security
Electronics and Optoelectronics
Healthcare
Industrial
Transportation
CHAPTER 4 TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Technologies for Transparent Displays
Liquid Crystal Displays
OLEDs
Projector-based Transparent Displays
Electrowetting Displays
Electrochromic Displays
Mini and Micro Light-Emitting Diodes
Emerging Technologies
Quantum Dot Transparent Displays
Resonant Nanoparticle Scattering
Other Components of Transparent Displays
Latest Technological Developments, 2015 to Present
Integrated Smart Watch
Head-up Autostereoscopic Display
Forklift with Transparent Display
Transparent Displays for Telementoring
Emissive Transparent Display with Controllable Per-Pixel Opacity
Head-Mounted Display for Medical Applications
Lightweight Head-Mounted Display with Wide Field of View
Lighting Unit Comprising a Transparent Display
Transparent Display for Artificial Intelligence
Other Relevant R&D Activities
CHAPTER 5 GLOBAL MARKETS
Analysis Outline
Global Market Summary
Current Market Status
Market by Device Category
Market by Application
Market by Region
Market Growth Trends
Industry Growth
Industry Trends
Regional Trends
Market Forecast
Market by Device Category
Market by Application
Market by Region
CHAPTER 6 GLOBAL INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays
Other Industry Players
Company Profiles
AU OPTRONICS
BAE SYSTEMS
BENEQ
BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
GENERAL MOTORS
GRANDWELL INDUSTRIES
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
KONICA MINOLTA
LG DISPLAY
MICROSOFT
OSTERHOUT DESIGN
PANASONIC
POLYTRONIX
PRO DISPLAY
ROCKWELL COLLINS
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
SEIKO EPSON
TOSHIBA
VISIONOX
VUZIX
CHAPTER 7 PATENT ANALYSIS
Introduction
Summary of Recently Awarded Patents
General Trends
Trends by Country and Region
Trends by Assignee
Trends by Patent Category
Trends by Device Type
Trends by Technology Type
Trends by Application
Study Goals and Objectives
Reasons for Doing This Study
Intended Audience
Scope of Report
Methodology and Information Sources
Market Breakdown
Analyst's Credentials
BCC Custom Research
Related BCC Research Reports
CHAPTER 2 SUMMARY AND HIGHLIGHTS
CHAPTER 3 MARKET AND TECHNOLOGY BACKGROUND
Transparent Displays
The Display Industry
Milestones in the History of Transparent Displays
Applications of Transparent Displays
Construction
Consumer Products
Defense and Security
Electronics and Optoelectronics
Healthcare
Industrial
Transportation
CHAPTER 4 TECHNOLOGY
Introduction
Technologies for Transparent Displays
Liquid Crystal Displays
OLEDs
Projector-based Transparent Displays
Electrowetting Displays
Electrochromic Displays
Mini and Micro Light-Emitting Diodes
Emerging Technologies
Quantum Dot Transparent Displays
Resonant Nanoparticle Scattering
Other Components of Transparent Displays
Latest Technological Developments, 2015 to Present
Integrated Smart Watch
Head-up Autostereoscopic Display
Forklift with Transparent Display
Transparent Displays for Telementoring
Emissive Transparent Display with Controllable Per-Pixel Opacity
Head-Mounted Display for Medical Applications
Lightweight Head-Mounted Display with Wide Field of View
Lighting Unit Comprising a Transparent Display
Transparent Display for Artificial Intelligence
Other Relevant R&D Activities
CHAPTER 5 GLOBAL MARKETS
Analysis Outline
Global Market Summary
Current Market Status
Market by Device Category
Market by Application
Market by Region
Market Growth Trends
Industry Growth
Industry Trends
Regional Trends
Market Forecast
Market by Device Category
Market by Application
Market by Region
CHAPTER 6 GLOBAL INDUSTRY STRUCTURE
Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays
Other Industry Players
Company Profiles
AU OPTRONICS
BAE SYSTEMS
BENEQ
BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP
GENERAL MOTORS
GRANDWELL INDUSTRIES
HONEYWELL AEROSPACE
KONICA MINOLTA
LG DISPLAY
MICROSOFT
OSTERHOUT DESIGN
PANASONIC
POLYTRONIX
PRO DISPLAY
ROCKWELL COLLINS
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS
SEIKO EPSON
TOSHIBA
VISIONOX
VUZIX
CHAPTER 7 PATENT ANALYSIS
Introduction
Summary of Recently Awarded Patents
General Trends
Trends by Country and Region
Trends by Assignee
Trends by Patent Category
Trends by Device Type
Trends by Technology Type
Trends by Application
LIST OF TABLES
Summary Table: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Type, Through 2023
Table 1: Global Market for Displays, by Type, Through 2023
Table 2: Technological Milestones for Transparent Displays
Table 3: Current and Emerging Applications of Transparent Displays
Table 4: Transparent Display Applications in the Construction Sector
Table 5: Transparent Display Applications in Consumer Products
Table 6: Transparent Display Applications in the Defense and Security Sector
Table 7: Transparent Display Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics
Table 8: Transparent Display Applications in the Healthcare Sector
Table 9: Transparent Display Applications in the Industrial Sector
Table 10: Transparent Display Applications in the Transportation Sector
Table 11: Technologies for Fabrication of Transparent Displays
Table 12: Other Relevant R&D Activities in the U.S.
Table 13: Other Relevant R&D Activities in Europe
Table 14: Other Relevant R&D Activities in Asia-Pacific
Table 15: Other Relevant R&D Activities in the Rest of the World
Table 16: Transparent Display Devices
Table 17: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, Through 2023
Table 18: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, Through 2018
Table 19: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Application, Through 2018
Table 20: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Region, Through 2018
Table 21: Global Market for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Type, Through 2023
Table 22: Global Market for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Product Type, Through 2023
Table 23: Global Market for Tablets and Smartphones, by Type, Through 2023
Table 24: Global Market for Mobile Augmented Reality, by Product Type, Through 2023
Table 25: Global Market for the Entertainment Industry, by Type, Through 2023
Table 26: Global Market for the Digital Entertainment Industry, by Category, Through 2023
Table 27: Global Market for the Digital Video/Audio Entertainment Industry, by End Use, Through 2023
Table 28: Global Market for Digital Signage, by Application, Through 2023
Table 29: Global Market Volume for the Automotive Industry, by Region, Through 2023
Table 30: Global Market Volume for Luxury Cars, by Region, Through 2023
Table 31: Global Market for the Aerospace Industry, by Region, Through 2023
Table 32: Global Market for the Glass Industry, by Category, Through 2023
Table 33: Global Market for Traditional Glass, by End Use, Through 2023
Table 34: Global Market for Technical Glass, by End Use, Through 2023
Table 35: Global Market for Smart Glass, by Application, Through 2023
Table 36: Global Market for Household Appliances, by Type, Through 2023
Table 37: Global Market for Industrial Controls, by Type, Through 2023
Table 38: Global Market for Patient Monitoring, Diagnostic and Therapy, by Type, Through 2023
Table 39: Global Market for Medical Electronics, by Type, Through 2023
Table 40: Global Market for Wearable Electronics, by Type, Through 2023
Table 41: Global Market for 3D Displays, by Type, Through 2023
Table 42: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Application, Through 2023
Table 43: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Application, Through 2023
Table 44: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Region, Through 2023
Table 45: Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays
Table 46: Leading Players by Product Type
Table 47: Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays, by Product and Region
Table 48: Other Industry Players
Table 49: U.S. Patents for Transparent Displays, 2018
Table 50: U.S. Patents for Transparent Displays, 2017
Table 51: U.S. Patent Trend for Transparent Displays, 2014-2018
Table 52: Patent Trend for Transparent Displays, by Country and Region, 2017 and 2018
Table 53: Assignees of U.S. Patents related to Transparent Displays, 2017-2018
Summary Table: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Type, Through 2023
Table 1: Global Market for Displays, by Type, Through 2023
Table 2: Technological Milestones for Transparent Displays
Table 3: Current and Emerging Applications of Transparent Displays
Table 4: Transparent Display Applications in the Construction Sector
Table 5: Transparent Display Applications in Consumer Products
Table 6: Transparent Display Applications in the Defense and Security Sector
Table 7: Transparent Display Applications in Electronics and Optoelectronics
Table 8: Transparent Display Applications in the Healthcare Sector
Table 9: Transparent Display Applications in the Industrial Sector
Table 10: Transparent Display Applications in the Transportation Sector
Table 11: Technologies for Fabrication of Transparent Displays
Table 12: Other Relevant R&D Activities in the U.S.
Table 13: Other Relevant R&D Activities in Europe
Table 14: Other Relevant R&D Activities in Asia-Pacific
Table 15: Other Relevant R&D Activities in the Rest of the World
Table 16: Transparent Display Devices
Table 17: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, Through 2023
Table 18: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, Through 2018
Table 19: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Application, Through 2018
Table 20: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Region, Through 2018
Table 21: Global Market for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Type, Through 2023
Table 22: Global Market for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Product Type, Through 2023
Table 23: Global Market for Tablets and Smartphones, by Type, Through 2023
Table 24: Global Market for Mobile Augmented Reality, by Product Type, Through 2023
Table 25: Global Market for the Entertainment Industry, by Type, Through 2023
Table 26: Global Market for the Digital Entertainment Industry, by Category, Through 2023
Table 27: Global Market for the Digital Video/Audio Entertainment Industry, by End Use, Through 2023
Table 28: Global Market for Digital Signage, by Application, Through 2023
Table 29: Global Market Volume for the Automotive Industry, by Region, Through 2023
Table 30: Global Market Volume for Luxury Cars, by Region, Through 2023
Table 31: Global Market for the Aerospace Industry, by Region, Through 2023
Table 32: Global Market for the Glass Industry, by Category, Through 2023
Table 33: Global Market for Traditional Glass, by End Use, Through 2023
Table 34: Global Market for Technical Glass, by End Use, Through 2023
Table 35: Global Market for Smart Glass, by Application, Through 2023
Table 36: Global Market for Household Appliances, by Type, Through 2023
Table 37: Global Market for Industrial Controls, by Type, Through 2023
Table 38: Global Market for Patient Monitoring, Diagnostic and Therapy, by Type, Through 2023
Table 39: Global Market for Medical Electronics, by Type, Through 2023
Table 40: Global Market for Wearable Electronics, by Type, Through 2023
Table 41: Global Market for 3D Displays, by Type, Through 2023
Table 42: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Application, Through 2023
Table 43: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Application, Through 2023
Table 44: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Region, Through 2023
Table 45: Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays
Table 46: Leading Players by Product Type
Table 47: Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays, by Product and Region
Table 48: Other Industry Players
Table 49: U.S. Patents for Transparent Displays, 2018
Table 50: U.S. Patents for Transparent Displays, 2017
Table 51: U.S. Patent Trend for Transparent Displays, 2014-2018
Table 52: Patent Trend for Transparent Displays, by Country and Region, 2017 and 2018
Table 53: Assignees of U.S. Patents related to Transparent Displays, 2017-2018
LIST OF FIGURES
Summary Figure: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Type, 2016-2023
Figure 1: Global Market Share for Displays, by Type, 2023
Figure 2: Transparent Displays: Global Patent Applications and Patent Issued, 1990-2017
Figure 3: Molecule Arrangement of Liquid Crystals
Figure 4: Basic Configuration of a Transparent Liquid Crystal Display
Figure 5: Basic Configuration of a Transparent OLED
Figure 6: Share for Recent R&D Activities in the U.S., by Type, 2015-2018
Figure 7: Share for Recent R&D Activities in Europe, by Type, 2015-2018
Figure 8: Share for Recent R&D Activities in Asia-Pacific, by Type, 2015-2018
Figure 9: Share for Recent R&D Activities, by Region, 2015-2018
Figure 10: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, 2018-2023
Figure 11: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, 2018
Figure 12: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Application, 2018
Figure 13: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Region, 2017
Figure 14: Global Market Share for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Type, 2023
Figure 15: Global Market Share for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Product Type, 2023
Figure 16: Global Market Share for Tablets and Smartphones, by Type, 2023
Figure 17: Global Market Share for Mobile Augmented Reality, by Product Type, 2023
Figure 18: Global Market Share for the Entertainment Industry, by Type, 2023
Figure 19: Global Market Share for the Digital Entertainment Industry, by Category, 2023
Figure 20: Global Market Share for the Digital Video/Audio Entertainment Industry, by End Use, 2023
Figure 21: Global Market Share for Digital Signage, by Application, 2023
Figure 22: Global Market Volume Share for the Automotive Industry, by Region, 2023
Figure 23: Global Market Volume Share for Luxury Cars, by Region, 2023
Figure 24: Global Market Share for the Aerospace Industry, by Region, 2023
Figure 25: Global Market Share for the Glass Industry, by Category, 2023
Figure 26: Global Market Share for Traditional Glass, by End Use, 2023
Figure 27: Global Market Share for Technical Glass, by End Use, 2023
Figure 28: Global Market Share for Smart Glass, by Application, 2023
Figure 29: Global Market Share for Household Appliances, by Type, 2023
Figure 30: Global Market Share for Industrial Controls, by Type, 2023
Figure 31: Global Market Share for Patient Monitoring, Diagnostic and Therapy, by Type, 2023
Figure 32: Global Market Share for Medical Electronics, by Type, 2023
Figure 33: Global Market Share for Wearable Electronics, by Type, 2023
Figure 34: Global Market Share for 3D Displays, by Type, 2023
Figure 35: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, 2023
Figure 36: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Application, 2023
Figure 37: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Region, 2023
Figure 38: Regional Distribution of Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays, by Product
Figure 39: U.S. Patent Trend for Transparent Displays, 2014 - 2018
Figure 40: Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Country and Region, 2017-2018
Figure 41: Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Country, 2017-2018
Figure 42: U.S. Patents Share for Transparent Displays, by Organization Type, 2017-2018
Figure 43: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Patent Category, 2017-2018
Figure 44: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Device Type, 2017 - 2018
Figure 45: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Technology Type, 2017-2018
Figure 46: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Application, 2017 - 2018
Summary Figure: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Type, 2016-2023
Figure 1: Global Market Share for Displays, by Type, 2023
Figure 2: Transparent Displays: Global Patent Applications and Patent Issued, 1990-2017
Figure 3: Molecule Arrangement of Liquid Crystals
Figure 4: Basic Configuration of a Transparent Liquid Crystal Display
Figure 5: Basic Configuration of a Transparent OLED
Figure 6: Share for Recent R&D Activities in the U.S., by Type, 2015-2018
Figure 7: Share for Recent R&D Activities in Europe, by Type, 2015-2018
Figure 8: Share for Recent R&D Activities in Asia-Pacific, by Type, 2015-2018
Figure 9: Share for Recent R&D Activities, by Region, 2015-2018
Figure 10: Global Market for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, 2018-2023
Figure 11: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, 2018
Figure 12: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Application, 2018
Figure 13: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Region, 2017
Figure 14: Global Market Share for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Type, 2023
Figure 15: Global Market Share for Augmented and Virtual Reality, by Product Type, 2023
Figure 16: Global Market Share for Tablets and Smartphones, by Type, 2023
Figure 17: Global Market Share for Mobile Augmented Reality, by Product Type, 2023
Figure 18: Global Market Share for the Entertainment Industry, by Type, 2023
Figure 19: Global Market Share for the Digital Entertainment Industry, by Category, 2023
Figure 20: Global Market Share for the Digital Video/Audio Entertainment Industry, by End Use, 2023
Figure 21: Global Market Share for Digital Signage, by Application, 2023
Figure 22: Global Market Volume Share for the Automotive Industry, by Region, 2023
Figure 23: Global Market Volume Share for Luxury Cars, by Region, 2023
Figure 24: Global Market Share for the Aerospace Industry, by Region, 2023
Figure 25: Global Market Share for the Glass Industry, by Category, 2023
Figure 26: Global Market Share for Traditional Glass, by End Use, 2023
Figure 27: Global Market Share for Technical Glass, by End Use, 2023
Figure 28: Global Market Share for Smart Glass, by Application, 2023
Figure 29: Global Market Share for Household Appliances, by Type, 2023
Figure 30: Global Market Share for Industrial Controls, by Type, 2023
Figure 31: Global Market Share for Patient Monitoring, Diagnostic and Therapy, by Type, 2023
Figure 32: Global Market Share for Medical Electronics, by Type, 2023
Figure 33: Global Market Share for Wearable Electronics, by Type, 2023
Figure 34: Global Market Share for 3D Displays, by Type, 2023
Figure 35: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Device Category, 2023
Figure 36: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Application, 2023
Figure 37: Global Market Share for Transparent Displays, by Region, 2023
Figure 38: Regional Distribution of Leading Suppliers of Transparent Displays, by Product
Figure 39: U.S. Patent Trend for Transparent Displays, 2014 - 2018
Figure 40: Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Country and Region, 2017-2018
Figure 41: Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Country, 2017-2018
Figure 42: U.S. Patents Share for Transparent Displays, by Organization Type, 2017-2018
Figure 43: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Patent Category, 2017-2018
Figure 44: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Device Type, 2017 - 2018
Figure 45: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Technology Type, 2017-2018
Figure 46: U.S. Patent Share for Transparent Displays, by Application, 2017 - 2018
