Compal experiments with turning the laptop palm rest into a color E Ink display

Compal Electronics has introduced a laptop concept which replaces the conventional palm rest and touchpad area with a color E-Ink touchscreen.

The AI Book design places the secondary display directly beneath the keyboard, creating an interactive surface where users can write notes, draw sketches, or view quick references using stylus input.

The concept attempts to turn an area normally reserved for passive hand placement into an active interface.

Interaction continues even when the laptop is closed

The E-Ink surface is different from a conventional LCD or OLED ...