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      Redefining Outdoor Computing: InnoComm Designs Daylight Computer’s DC-1, Featuring MediaTek MT8781 SoC

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      MediaTek Helps Meet Modern Tablet Performance With E-Paper Readability

      InnoComm Mobile Technology, the ODM behind the Daylight Computer DC-1, developed a groundbreaking 10.5” e-paper tablet, known as Live Paper. It is glare-free, sunlight-readable, and eye-friendly—ideal for long hours of outdoor use. Combining e-paper readability with modern tablet performance, InnoComm partnered with MediaTek to integrate the MT8781 SoC, ensuring advanced computing, faster processing, and power efficiency. The tablet is the perfect handshake of a power-efficient processor with high-performance computing and e-paper technology.

      Critical Needs

      Enterprise IoT

      Slow Refresh Rates

      Overcome the inherent slow refresh rates of e-paper technology.

      Low Power

      Battery Efficiency for Portable Use

      Balance high performance with long battery life for both outdoor and indoor usage.

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      Memory Speed

      To allow smoother frame transitions with quicker data access.

      MiraVision Video

      Display Interface

      To sustain high refresh rates, DC-1 required high-bandwidth connections between the SoC and display.

      MediaTek Solution

      MediaTek provided the MT8781 SoC as the core solution for Daylight Computer’s DC-1 tablet. Its power-efficient architecture, advanced processing capabilities, display interface, and superior connectivity make MT8781 the ideal choice for providing outdoor readability, seamless performance, and extended battery life in any environment. Its octa-core architecture, advanced GPU, and robust features ensure the DC-1 provides a smooth and responsive experience.

      Key technical specifications include:

      • High-Performance Compute: Octa-core Arm Cortex architecture.

      • GPU Performance: Arm Mali-G57 MC2 GPU renders graphics at high frame rates.

      • Memory Support: 8 GB LPDDR4X RAM allows faster data transfer and access, for high refresh rates.

      • Connectivity: Advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

      • Display Interface: MIPI-DSI CTP TFT display interface supports Live Paper.

      • Power Efficiency: 6nm process to balance performance with power efficiency.

      Daylight Solutions

      Results

      Improved Refreshed Rates: Significantly improved  refresh rates (60-120 fps) compared to traditional
      e-ink (1-2 fps).

      Sunlight Readability: E-ink display offers excellent sunlight readability and reduces eye strain while delivering advanced computing.

      Versatile Functionality: The SoC supports reading, writing and general tablet use, whether outdoors or indoors.

      Advanced Connectivity: With Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2, the device offers seamless connectivity.

      How Does MediaTek’s SoC Meet the Requirements?

      • High Processing Power: The MT8781 SoC’s octa-core CPU supports 60-120 fps and handles high data throughput.

      • GPU Performance: The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU renders smooth visuals with optimized frame rates.

      • Memory Support: LPDDR4X RAM enables fast data transfers for maintaining higher refresh rates.

      • Display Interface: MIPI-DSI CTP TFT supports the Live Paper display’s frame rates, enabling a fluid and responsive experience.

      • Power Efficiency: The 6nm process ensures the MT8781 SoC to balance high performance with long battery life.

      • Wireless Connectivity: Advanced connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2.

      Daylight Requirements