From traditional CRT monitors to today's LCD displays, each technology has played an important role in a specific historical period. As a product derived from an emerging LCD technology, bar LCD display is opening up new application space in multiple industries with its unique advantages. It not only retains the high resolution and low power consumption characteristics of traditional LCD technology, but also has a unique appearance design and function optimization, meeting the multiple needs of modern information display for flexibility and customization. Whether it is the retail industry that wants to attract more customers' attention or the transportation field that wants to optimize travel efficiency, it can meet the needs of the industry.
About the bar LCD display
Development History
As an important branch, bar LCD display is widely used in many industries with its unique advantages. Its emergence is closely related to the development of liquid crystal technology. It has gone through several stages of development from the early simple digital display to the current important tool in many commercial fields.
The origin of liquid crystal display technology
In 1961, F. Heimeier of RCA Corporation in the United States accidentally discovered the electro-optical effect of liquid crystal while studying the effect of external electric field on the internal electric field of crystal. He successfully developed a series of digital and character display devices, as well as practical products such as liquid crystal display clocks and dashboard displays. This discovery laid the foundation for the commercial application of liquid crystal technology.
Breakthrough and commercialization of liquid crystal technology
In 1970-1971, Swiss Roche and Kent State University in the United States developed TN-LCD technology, which solved many problems in liquid crystal display and promoted the commercialization of liquid crystal display. In 1984, Japan's Epson launched the world's first color LCD product - the ET-10 pocket TV with a screen size of 2 inches and TN TFT-LCD technology. During this period, liquid crystal technology began to be widely used in small electronic devices, laying the foundation for subsequent diversified development.
The birth of bar LCD display
From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, as LCD technology continued to mature, LCD bar screens emerged as a new type of commercial display. However, early LCD bar screens were mainly used on simple industrial equipment and did not have many functions.
Modernization of bar LCD monitors
After 2000, with the popularization of Internet technology, LCD bar screens began to have network connection functions, enabling remote content management and updating. Merchants can adjust display content in real time through the network, improving the flexibility and timeliness of information display. At the same time, LCD stretched display began to integrate more intelligent functions, such as ambient light sensing, automatic brightness adjustment, etc., to adapt to different display environments and improve display effects. With the continuous advancement of technology, more and more commercial scenarios have also introduced LCD bar screens.
Why is it called stretched bar LCD monitor?
The name "stretched bar LCD monitor" comes from its unique appearance design. It is in the shape of a long and thin bar, with a length much greater than its width, and looks like a long bar. This slender design gives it a unique advantage, allowing it to be easily installed in small spaces that traditional standard screens are difficult to adapt to. For example, it can be cleverly placed on the edge of a retail store shelf to display product information, or installed inside a public transportation vehicle to provide passengers with route and arrival information, showing extremely high spatial adaptability.
Working Principle
Bar type LCD display is a liquid crystal display device designed for narrow and long spaces. Its core components include liquid crystal panel, backlight source, drive circuit and control panel. It uses the arrangement change of liquid crystal molecules under the action of electric field to control the passage of light, thereby realizing the display of images and text. This technology not only ensures high resolution and low energy consumption, but also enables the display to have excellent contrast and color performance.
Application of bar LCD screen in different scenarios
Demands of the retail industry
▲Display Content: product prices, promotional information, inventory status, etc.
▲Installation Method: installation on the edge of the shelf, requiring a thin and light design.
▲Performance Requirements: high resolution, high color reproduction, low power consumption, and some require touch function.
This LCD screen is widely used at the edge of shelves in supermarkets and shopping malls to display product prices, promotional information, etc. The shelf edge LCD display can update information in real time, making it convenient for customers to obtain product details. At the same time, it helps merchants achieve precision marketing and improve sales performance. Compared with traditional paper labels, LCD bar screens can dynamically update information, attract customers' attention, and stimulate their desire to buy.
Parameter Examples
| Model No. | G113AY183-S01 | G163AY210-S01 | G209AY360-S01 |
| Size | 11.3inch | 16.3inch | 20.9inch |
| Outline Dimension | 320.5*47*30.5 mm | 440*80*22 mm | 551*127.5*22 mm |
| Viewing Area | 293.76mm(H)*28mm(V) | 410mm(H)*63mm(V) | 521.28mm(H)*97.74mm(V) |
| Brightness | 400nits | 400nits | 400nits |
| Resolution | 1920*183 | 1366*210 | 1920*360 |
| CPU | MST V56 | 1.4G Cortex-A35 | 1.4G Cortex-A35 |
| OS system | / | Android 8.1 | Android 8.1 |
| RAM+Flash | 512M | DDR 1GB+EMMC 8G | DDR 1GB+EMMC 8G |
| Input Ports | HDMI IN*1/HDMI OUT*1 | SD*1/Micro-USB*2/WIFI*1 | SD*1/Micro-USB*2/WIFI*1 |
| Power Supply | 12V, 3A @ 50-60 Hz tape-C connector | 12V, 3A @ 50-60 Hz tape-C connector | 12V, 3A @ 50-60 Hz tape-C connector |
| Power consumption | ≤13 W | ≤15 W | ≤15 W |
| Packing Carton Dimension | 650*220*80 mm | 540*160*80 mm | 650*220*80 mm |
| NW | 1 KG | 1.2 KG | 2.5 KG |
| GW | 1.5 KG | 2 KG | 3 KG |
Demands of the transportation industry
▲Display Content: vehicle arrival time, route information, station guide, etc.
▲Installation Method: wall-mounted or embedded in buses; embedded or suspended in subway stations, requiring high strength and stability.
▲Performance Requirements: anti-glare, wide viewing angle, support for remote centralized control and management.
This stretched digital display device brings more travel convenience to passengers in the public transportation field. By installing display screens in buses and subway trains, passengers can easily obtain travel information and relieve travel pressure. On buses, the bus route display can display the real-time station location of the vehicle in real time. In subway trains, the metro stretched screen can display the real-time station information of the vehicle. This information can help passengers plan their travel plans reasonably and reduce unnecessary waiting. In addition, through the stretch monitor display, some other information can also be displayed on the split screen. For example, in the event of emergencies such as train delays, temporary failures or line adjustments, it can be displayed on the screen to ensure the safety and smoothness of passengers' travel.
Parameter Examples
| Model No. | G286AY540-S01 | G380AY540-S01 |
| Size(inch) | 28.6 inch | 38 inch |
| Outline Dimension(mm) | 730x227.4x85 | 950x289.5x55 |
| Viewing Area(mm) | 698.4mm x196.425mm | 919.3mm x258.552mm |
| Brightness | 500nits | 500nits |
| Native Resolution | 1920*540 | 1920*540 |
| CPU |
1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 GPU Mail-G31 |
1.9 GHz Cortex-A55 GPU Mail-G31 |
| OS system | Android7.1 | Android7.1 |
| RAM+Flash | DDR 2GB+EMMC 8G | DDR 2GB+EMMC 8G |
| Input Ports |
HDMI OUT*1/USB*2/WIFI*1 |
HDMI OUT*1/USB*2/WIFI*1 |
| Power supply | DC9-36V | DC9-36V |
| Power Consumption | ≤45W | ≤60W |
| Packing Carton Dimension | 850x330x120mm | 1080x420x150mm |
| Net Weight | 7KG | 9KG |
| Gross Weight | 8.5KG | 13KG |
Requirements of the medical industry
▲Display Content: patient information, precautions and parameters of medical equipment
▲Installation Method: Screen installation in the medical industry is divided into two aspects. One is for normal information transmission, which is generally suspended or wall-mounted; the other is for application in medical equipment, which is embedded.
▲Performance Standard: Stretched LCDs used for information transmission only need to meet the requirements of real-time update, easy management, split-screen display, and indoor readable brightness; stretched bar LCD monitors for medical equipment need to ensure compatibility with medical equipment, and need to use high color gamut technology, which has higher requirements for the picture.
Many hospitals' queuing systems use a bar LCD screen to display the patient's number-picking status and the attending physician's office, which can easily lead patients to the corresponding location, reduce queuing disputes, and maintain an orderly medical environment. On the other hand, the stretched bar LCD monitor is also connected to various medical devices to display the patient's vital signs and the operating status of the equipment in real time. Medical staff can understand the patient's condition at any time through the information on the screen to ensure the smooth progress of the operation or adjust the treatment plan in time.
The difference between bar LCD display and digital signage
In today's digital display field, bar LCD display and conventional digital signage are two important display devices, each with its own unique advantages and applicable scenarios. Understanding the difference between the two will help you make a wise choice based on your actual needs.
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Bar LCD Display Screen |
Regular Digital Signage |
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Appearance Ratio |
Long and narrow appearance size |
16:9 |
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Screen Display |
Extremely narrow bezels, some of which can be fully displayed |
Generally, the display screen is limited by the outer frame. |
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Customizability |
It is a product with very strong customization attributes and can be deeply customized according to customer needs. |
It is a standardized product with weak customization. |
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Brightness |
Ability to customize brightness according to scene |
No special requirements, brightness between 300 and 500 nit |
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Installation |
Flexible installation based on scenarios |
Common installation methods include wall-mounted, floor-standing and folding |
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Application Scenario |
Widely used in small spaces such as the edge of retail store shelves, supermarket aisles, subway stations, bus stops, hospital corridors, etc. to display product information, promotional activities, route guidance, etc. |
It is widely used in shopping malls, airports, railway stations, hotel lobbies, restaurants and other places to play advertisements, promotional posters, corporate introduction videos, menus and other information |
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Technical requirements |
High technical requirements, LCD panels need to be cut |
Low technical requirements |
How to choose a suitable bar LCD display
Clarify the scene requirements
When choosing a long strip display, you must first clarify your specific application scenarios and requirements. This is the first key step in selecting the right product. Different application scenarios have completely different requirements for the performance, functions and installation methods of the display. For example, supermarket shelf screens pay more attention to the clarity of the picture and dynamic marketing capabilities; traffic track screens pay more attention to whether they can be connected to the system in traffic and the ability to update in real time.
Installation method and size
Choose a stretched LCD display of appropriate size according to actual needs to ensure that the information is clear and readable and coordinated with the space to avoid wasting space. The installation method should be determined according to specific environmental requirements and aesthetic requirements to maintain the consistency of the overall style.
Focus on display performance indicators
Key display performance indicators such as resolution, brightness, contrast, color saturation and refresh rate directly affect the display effect. Choose a Bar LCD display with appropriate performance parameters according to your display needs. For example, a display used outdoors in direct sunlight requires a higher brightness value, while for the display of high-definition images and videos, you need to pay attention to indicators such as resolution and color saturation.
Evaluate the supplier's strength
Choosing a strong and reputable supplier is the key to ensure that you can purchase a stretch monitor display with reliable quality and stable performance. Inspect the supplier's production qualifications, technical level, product quality certification and after-sales service. Through these evaluations, you can ensure that the supplier can provide products that meet the requirements and provide timely and effective technical support and after-sales service during use.
Development trend of bar display
Technology innovation direction
In the future, bar display screens will develop towards higher resolution, lower power consumption, faster response speed and thinner body. The application of OLED display technology and Mini LED backlight technology will further enhance the display effect and expand the application field. At the same time, stretched display will continue to innovate in intelligent functions such as touch interaction and smart perception.
Integration with other technologies
Bar type display will be deeply integrated with cutting-edge technologies such as AI, VR and big data. Through the Internet of Things technology, remote centralized control and management of multiple displays will be achieved. Artificial intelligence technology will be used for intelligent content recommendation and audience behavior analysis, which will promote the intelligent development of information display and enhance user experience.
