Flagship TV ranges from leading electronics developers surprise fans with new features with each new series. But along with individual local innovations, revolutionary changes in the segment are imperceptibly approaching. What will the TVs of the future look like? The photo below shows just one example of the construction and design performance of a representative of the coming generation. But it is obvious that innovative solutions will not be limited to external characteristics.
Striving for optimization
Yet the most noticeable changes relate to dimensional parameters. In this sense, the trends are not new - displays will be thinner, wider and lighter. And if today many are puzzled over the choice between 40- or 50-inch TVs, then in the future this issue is more likely to disappear, since it will be possible to provide the entire wall with a screen. Another thing is that the issue will be the price, since laser TVs of the future with wide coverage are more likely to lose in this parameter to projectors with the same video stream area. OtherThe direction of development concerns in principle the execution of the display. It will most likely be not only thin, but also flexible, which will give the device practicality in all respects. You should not discount the sensational concept of a curved TV. There are still disputes regarding its pros and cons, but Samsung designers do not leave this niche either, planning to squeeze the maximum benefits out of it for the user in the near future.
Improve the quality of the "picture"
At one time, the FullHD standard laid the foundation for the further development of digital technology that works with video materials. Today, UHD resolution is relevant, which allows you to view details that were previously inaccessible to the eye. But how will TVs of the future be shown, given that display technologies are ahead of the quality of the content itself? Today, manufacturers are focusing on improving color reproduction and introducing a new generation of backlighting, an example of which is Peak Illuminator's "live" image technology. Probably, this landmark will be traced in new generations of TVs. As for formats, the emergence of the 8K standard, which will replace 4K and improve it fourfold in terms of image clarity, should become a fundamentally important stage in the evolution. Moreover, such developments are already appearing - for example, the first 8K TV was an 85-inch panel from Sharp, whose resolution is 7680x4320.
HDR Technology
Moreone solution designed to dramatically improve image quality. The HDR system means dynamic range expansion, which increases the contrast between the white and black areas of the "picture". In other words, the color gamut becomes richer and more accessible to the eye. But that's not all. If the presence of 3D technology in future generation TVs is still vague due to the non-obvious prospects for its further development, HDR creates the same effect of a three-dimensional three-dimensional image, but without requiring special accessories like glasses. In HDR concept models, designers are also experimenting with minimizing non-functional structural details. There is only one “working” area without frames and fasteners.
Powerful processors
Support for a high-definition picture with extensive control functionality is impossible without the appropriate stuffing in the form of a graphics processor. This is another innovative selection criterion that will have to pay close attention in the near future. In the new generations of TV receivers, powerful processors will also be required to process voice signals and operate service platforms that will open up new possibilities in equipment management. In some way, representatives of the LG ThinQ line with Alfa 9 processors can be called prototypes of future TVs of this type. The functional features of this device include tight integration with the smart home system. That is, through the TV interfacethe user will be able to control home appliances, including climate control equipment, lighting system, audio and video players, mobile devices, etc.
Expansion of communication opportunities
Continuing the theme of "smart home" it is impossible not to touch on the communications of the future. Today, few people will be surprised by Wi-Fi and Bluetooth wireless modules that allow you to synchronize your TV with other devices, but progress does not stand still. What will surprise the manufacturers of TV receivers in this part? The problem of discrepancy between the quality of content and the capabilities of modern displays has already been noted. Streaming standards are more likely to be optimized against the backdrop of a fundamental increase in the number of sources themselves. In other words, TVs of the future will become more interactive and ergonomic in terms of connecting to devices in accordance with individual preferences. As for the control technique, the changes are likely to be cosmetic. This concerns the optimization of the remote control, which will finally get rid of the hardware buttons and switch to touch controls.
Development of Smart-TV technology
Samsung can be called a trendsetter in terms of finding new ideas for the TV interface. The Smart-TV concept, coupled with the SmartHub service, made it possible to forget about boring instructions and equipment settings, but progress does not stop there. What will be the TV of the future from the Korean company in terms of functionaluser interaction? In describing the prospects for the development of this area, Samsung specialists use the concept of convergence, implying a close convergence of the TV with various points of interaction. Moreover, the level of conjugation is characterized not so much by breadth with the simplest set of control functions, but by the depth of connection of different principles. In particular, we are talking about the functional merging of a TV receiver with a computer and a person. In the first case, the device receives a wide range of interactive features at the power of a PC, and in the second, the emphasis is on intuitive physical control without auxiliary tools and applications. That is, the function of the same remote control can be completely replaced by voice and gesture commands.
Artificial intelligence on TV
Parallel to the principles of convergence, another Korean company, LG, is already offering a TV set with its basic resources as a starting point for development. The key aspect of this direction is the possibility of self-learning of the device, which will become a universal tool in building an interactive platform. What will be the TVs of the future of this type? As in the case of Samsung products, a natural speech recognition system with a unique machine learning technology must be implemented. Innovations await the consumer in terms of finding the right content. The user only needs to say a number of keywords about the content, and the intelligent system will filter in a huge array of sources from network channels toconnected gadgets.
Conclusion
Still, the development of TVs in various directions is difficult to consider in a closed niche. Much depends on adjacent segments in which computers, network technologies, the entertainment industry and, of course, television companies are improving in parallel, which also strive to be on the wave of progress. But one thing is for sure - the TVs of the future will retain their place as one of the main home appliances, incorporating many additional features. The nature of many of the changes to this receiver can already be judged today, but for sure the manufacturers keep a lot of surprises that have yet to be seen. After all, each new technology opens up a whole array of previously unknown opportunities.
