A high brightness monitor, also known as a sunlight readable monitor or VHB (very high brightness) monitor is a
computer monitor
A computer monitor is an output device that displays information in pictorial or textual form. A discrete monitor comprises a visual display, support electronics, power supply, housing, electrical connectors, and external user controls.
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designed to operate in very bright environments, for example in broad
daylight
Daylight is the combination of all direct and indirect sunlight during the daytime. This includes direct sunlight, diffuse sky radiation, and (often) both of these reflected by Earth and terrestrial objects, like landforms and buildings. Sun ...
. Sunlight Readable monitors typically provide at least 1,000
nits
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of brightness, versus 200-300 nits brightness for a typical desktop computer monitor. Sunlight Readable monitors may also be optically bonded. This process adds a protective outer glass, then fills the air gap between the glass and the LCD panel with an optical-grade resin to eliminate internal reflections and condensation. This also strengthens the outer glass and improves image contrast.
High brightness sunlight readable monitors are typically used commercially in
kiosk
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s, vending systems, pipeline inspection systems, outdoor digital signage and advertising, in sports stadiums, in military vehicles, on ships for navigation systems, on bus and train platforms, and much more.
Computer peripherals
Display devices
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