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Electronic visual display

Electronic visual display

Display device for presentation of images, video, or text transmitted electronically An electronic visual display is a display device that can display images, video, or text that is transmitted electronically. Electronic visual displays include television sets, computer monitors, and digital signage. They are ubiquitous in mobile computing applications like tablet computers, smartphones, and information appliances. Many electronic visual displays are informally referred to as screens, and those that also contain some means of touch input are called touchscreens. Starting in the early 2000s, flat-panel displays began to dominate the industry, as cathode-ray tubes (CRT) were phased out, especially for computer applications. Starting in the mid 2010s, curved display panels began to be used in televisions, computer monitors, and smartphones. Types There are various technologies used for electronic visual displays: Liquid-crystal display (LCD) including LED-backlit LCD LED display OLED display AMOLED display Plasma display Quantum dot display Electroluminescent display An overhead projector can be considered a type of electronic visual display.[dubious – discuss] Additionally, CRTs we