Sharp Corporation and NHK (Japan Broadcasting Corporation) announced that they have jointly developed an 85-inch LCD display that is compatible with Super Hi-Vision (7,680 x 4,320).
DVD6C Continues Push to Collect DVD Royalties
The DVD6C Licensing Group (DVD6C) announced that its authorized licensor, Toshiba, has filed a demand for arbitration to collect royalties allegedly due under the DVD6C patent license with ChangZhou XingQiu Electric Co., Ltd. (China).
Sharp and Sony Amend LCD JV Agreement
Sharp Corporation and Sony Corporation announced that they have amended their 2009 joint venture agreement to produce and sell large-sized LCD panels and modules.
Sharp Develops New LCD Panel Technology
Sharp Corporation announced that it plans to produce small and medium-sized LCD panels that employ newly developed InGaZnO (IGZO) thin-film transistors.
Sharp and AUO Bury the LCD Hatchet
Sharp Corporation and AU Optronics Corp. announced that the companies have signed an LCD technology-related patent cross license agreement and will dismiss pending legal actions filed against each other.
Nintendo 3DS Bits and Pieces Cost $101
IHS iSuppli announced that, according to its latest teardown analysis, Nintendo’s 3D handheld game system carries a bill of materials (BOM) of $100.71.
Business as Usual for Sharp After Quake
Sharp Corporation announced that its LCD and other production facilities were not affected by the earthquake and tsunami that struck the northern region of Japan on March 11, 2011.
Japan Quake Impacts Electronics Sector
IHS iSuppli offered its commentary on the possible impact the earthquake in Japan will have on the electronics sector.
AU Optronics Sues Sharp Over LCD Patents
AU Optronics Corp. and AU Optronics Corporation America announced that the companies have sued Sharp Corporation and Sharp Electronics Corporation for patent infringement.
Sharp Alleges LCD Patent Misdeeds
The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) announced it would investigate a complaint that alleges Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) products offered by AUO, BenQ, Haier, LG, Sanyo, TCL, TTE and Vizio infringe patents owned by Sharp Corporation.

