Mosaic Displays
- Screens composed of a grid of individually colored pixels that together render detailed, complex images.
- High pixels per inch (ppi) make pixels imperceptible to the naked eye, producing a continuous-looking image and supporting resolutions up to 4K (which has four times as many pixels as a standard 1080p HD display).
- Independent control of each pixel enables unique visual effects; commonly used in smartphones, tablets, computer monitors, and televisions.
Definition
Section titled “Definition”Mosaic displays are computer displays made up of a grid of individual pixels, each of which can be a different color. This structure allows for the creation of highly detailed and complex images on the screen.
Explanation
Section titled “Explanation”Mosaic displays rely on many small, independently controllable pixels arranged in a grid. When the pixel density is high — often described in pixels per inch (ppi) — the individual pixels become too small to see with the naked eye, giving the impression of a continuous image. High-resolution examples include monitors capable of 4K resolution, which has four times as many pixels as a standard 1080p HD display. Because each pixel can be controlled separately, mosaic displays can render complex graphics and produce unique visual effects. Advances in display technology and growing demand for high-resolution screens have made mosaic displays common across consumer electronics.
Examples
Section titled “Examples”Smartphones and tablets
Section titled “Smartphones and tablets”Modern smartphone and tablet screens typically have a high number of pixels per inch (ppi), allowing detailed images and text. The pixels are so small that they are not visible to the naked eye, creating the impression of a continuous image.
High-resolution computer monitors
Section titled “High-resolution computer monitors”High-resolution monitors have a high number of pixels per inch and can display complex graphics and images. Some are capable of displaying images at a 4K resolution, which has four times as many pixels as a standard 1080p HD display.
Use cases
Section titled “Use cases”- Graphic design
- Video editing
- Consumer electronics, including smartphones, tablets, computer monitors, and television sets
Related terms
Section titled “Related terms”- pixels
- pixels per inch (ppi)
- resolution
- 4K
- 1080p HD
- high-resolution displays