This section provides an overview for display glare measuring devices as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 7 display glare measuring device manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked display glare measuring device companies as of November, 2024: 1.Hangzhou Hopoo Light and Color Technology Co., Ltd, 2.Hangzhou Hoptek Technology Co.,Ltd, 3.SICK AG.
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A display glare measuring device assesses the degree of glare on the screens of TVs, smartphones, and other devices. This glare, seen as fine bright spots flickering on a display, results from surface irregularities acting as lenses, causing variations in brightness and color. Factors like dirt, sebum, and fine pixel density can exacerbate glare, making accurate quantitative evaluation increasingly important.
These devices evaluate glare and resolution characteristics of various displays, including 8K/4K TVs, monitors, projectors, smartphones, tablets, large displays, and in-vehicle systems. They are essential for assessing anti-glare films applied to PCs and smartphone screens, which can also contribute to glare due to surface irregularities affecting light emission.
Display glare measuring devices use cameras to photograph the display surface. They measure luminance non-uniformity, calculating a glare rating value based on the glare pattern’s frequency distribution. A lower glare rating indicates less luminance variation and reduced glare. The process involves photographing the display with a CCD camera, then dividing the standard deviation of the luminance distribution by the mean value from the image, displayed as a percentage. The measurement accuracy is influenced by the position of the camera lens aperture and the measurement surface on the display.
To mitigate glare, anti-glare films are applied to display surfaces. These films reduce glare from lighting and enhance image contrast. Low glare AG films, suitable for high-definition displays like smartphones, offer smooth touch panel operation and fingerprint resistance, effectively reducing glare even on OLED displays.
The International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has initiated standardization for display glare contrast measurement.
Few manufacturers specialize in display glare measuring devices.
DM&S, a German company, offers the SMS-1000 system, which measures glare and evaluates sharpness, anti-glare, and transmission characteristics, adhering to IEC and ASTM standards. The system is recognized globally for its accuracy and ease of use. Topcon Technohouse Corporation’s SR-5100 2D spectroradiometer spectrally analyzes images and quantitatively evaluates glare and glare contrast, expressing the glare contrast value as a coefficient of variation.
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Sick AG, founded in 1946 and headquartered in Waldkirch, Germany, is a manufacturer of sensor and sensor solutions that aid in in production, logistics, and processes automation. The company’s expansive product portfolio includes industrial sensors, encoders, and analyzers. It has over 50 subsidiaries and equity investments as well as several agencies worldwide, and in the 2022 fiscal year, it generated around €2.2 billion. The company established the first subsidiary in France in 1972 and opened another subsidiary in USA in 1975. It changed to a joint stock company in 1996 and the first employee shares were issued in 1999.
TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION, a company established on October 8, 1982, and headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of measurement apparatus. The company offers products and advanced technologies such as positioning systems, imaging devices, laser scanners, and software solutions that enable accurate measurement, mapping, and visualization of data. These Products and services are utilized in various industries, including construction, agriculture, healthcare, and geospatial applications. Their products are used for tasks such as land surveying, construction site monitoring, precision agriculture, and medical imaging.
San Marco, founded in 1962 and headquartered in Marcon, Italy, is a manufacturer of paints, coatings, and related products for both professional and consumer markets. The company specializes in producing a wide range of decorative paints, protective coatings, and specialty finishes. The company serves various industries, including construction, interior design, and restoration. Its products find applications in residential, commercial, and industrial settings, contributing to the aesthetic and protective aspects of architectural projects. The company also adheres to strict disciplinary protocols to obtain international quality certifications.
HGH Infrared Systems, a company established in 1982, based in Igny, France, is a manufacturer and exporter of infrared and thermal imaging systems. The company provides product solutions for various industrial and security applications such as thermography, industrial process control, perimeter surveillance, and maritime navigation. It has a range of products such as SPYNEL panoramic thermal cameras, IR Revolution 360 scanners, Kilnscan rotary kiln scanners, Cyclops molten metal thermometers, and Blackbodies calibration sources. These products are designed to operate with quality, and reliability
Hangzhou Hoptek Technology Co.Ltd, located in Hangzhou, China, is a manufacturer and retailer of optical testing equipment such as spectral illuminance analyzers, digital electrical parameters, light intensity distribution testing and measuring instruments since 1993. The company’s product portfolio comprises goniophotometer systems, luminance testers, UV & IR irradiance testers, red & blue light irradiance testers, and transmittance and reflectance testers. It produces testing equipment used in optics, disinfection, solar UV index evaluation, meteorology, and agricultural production applications.
Hangzhou Hopoo Light and Color Technology Co., Ltd., founded in Hangzhou, China, in 2014 is a manufacturer of standard testing equipment for the optoelectronic and lighting industry. The company's product portfolio includes Light Meters and Flicker Meters for commercial lighting industries; LUX Meters and Spectrum analyzers for lighting designers; Color Temperature Meters and Exposure Meters for Cinema industries; PAR Meter for plant growth; Professional spectroradiometer for image and display manufacturers. Their products are used in industries such as Food and Beverage, Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology, Chemical and Petrochemical, Environmental Testing and healthcare.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Hangzhou Hopoo Light and Color Technology Co., Ltd |
25.9%
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2 | Hangzhou Hoptek Technology Co.,Ltd |
22.2%
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3 | SICK AG |
22.2%
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4 | M&S Technologies |
11.1%
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5 | San Marco |
7.4%
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6 | HGH Infrared Systems |
7.4%
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7 | TOPCON TECHNOHOUSE CORPORATION |
3.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the display glare measuring device page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 2 | 33.3% |
Japan | 1 | 16.7% |
Italy | 1 | 16.7% |
France | 1 | 16.7% |
China | 1 | 16.7% |