OLED displays in vending machines are a modern addition to attract customers. The advanced technology offers not only image quality but also an attention-grabbing way of products advertising.
In this article, we describe one variant of OLED displays, e.g., AMOLED.
AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) displays are a modern type of display that uses organic light-emitting diodes to generate an image. Unlike traditional LCD displays, which require a backlight, each pixel in AMOLED displays glows independently, allowing for high contrast. The technology also features fast response times, deep blacks and vivid colors, and lower power consumption when displaying dark content. AMOLED displays are often used, e.g., in modern smartphones or smartwatches. However, this does not exclude their implementation in other applications, including industrial solutions like vending machines.
AMOLED displays – a type of OLED displays
AMOLED is a specific type of OLED display, so while every AMOLED is an OLED, not every OLED is an AMOLED.
In fact, OLED technology is divided into two main types: AMOLED (Active Matrix OLED) and PMOLED (Passive Matrix OLED).
OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode) is the general name for a display technology in which pixels emit their own light thanks to organic chemical compounds. OLEDs are used, for example, in smartphones, televisions, smartwatches, and industrial solutions.
PMOLED (Passive Matrix OLED) is a simpler OLED variant that uses a passive control matrix. Pixels are controlled by intersecting rows and columns without individual transistors. This solution is cheaper and easier to manufacture, but it has limited resolution, slower refresh rates, and higher power consumption for dynamic content. PMOLEDs are mainly used in several-inch screens.
AMOLED (Active Matrix OLED) is an advanced version of OLED using an active matrix, in which each pixel is controlled by a separate transistor and capacitor. As a result, AMOLED offers faster refresh rates, more precise control, better energy efficiency, and the ability to create large and flexible screens.
Both OLED types can be found in vending machines, performing different functions; the following paragraphs focus on using AMOLED displays in such devices.
Why you should use OLED displays in vending machines?
AMOLED displays in vending machines distinguish themselves with high image quality. We refer here to brightness, resolution and color saturation. These factors, together with the wide viewing angle, ensure that customers can see the information without distortion. The resolution of OLED displays ensures the sharpness of text, photos and videos. High resolution also enhances the visibility of details on the screen.
Color saturation intensifies the presentation of products. What the customer sees on the screen corresponds to the actual product. Vivid tones encourage the user to take advantage of the offer.
How do OLED displays affect the user experience?
In terms of user experience, AMOLED displays facilitate interaction with the vending machine. In addition to product and price displays, it is possible to add additional information on nutritional data. As a result, customers see all the information they need to make a decision. An interesting possibility is to display ads on vending machine displays. In this way, their owners can rent advertising space to third parties and generate revenue from it.
Last but not least, customization of OLED displays – by adding a touch panel to them – can become an additional advantage. The introduction of touch simplifies interaction and reduces the purchase to a few touches of the screen. The user uses them naturally as if using their cell phone.
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