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E Ink Demonstrates Color ePaper Touchpad for AI-Powered Laptops

This prototype leverages Intel’s Smart Base architecture to deliver an ultra-thin energy-saving module that serves as a precision trackpad with a built-in AI display.

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Overview

  • E Ink’s full-color ePaper touchpad retains traditional cursor control and doubles as a hands-on display for AI applications.
  • The module is built on Intel’s Smart Base ecosystem to achieve an ultra-slim profile compatible with next-generation AI laptops.
  • By consuming power only during screen refreshes, the ePaper design aims to alleviate battery drain from AI workloads.
  • E Ink envisions the touchpad hosting text summaries, chatbot interactions, notifications and quick-access shortcuts.
  • The company has not set a launch timeline or disclosed hardware partners or specific ePaper panel variants.