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Issue date:May-15-2012

Protecting the eyes of those who spend long hours staring

at a computer display!

LCD protective film that greatly reduces blue light generated by

LED-backlit displays goes on sale.


Starting in the middle of May, ELECOM CO., LTD. (Head office: Chuo-ku, Osaka, Japan; President: Junji Hada) will release a new line of 20 sizes of LCD protective film that greatly reduces the amount of blue light transmitted by LED-backlit LCD displays, while protecting the display from scratches and dirt.

Many people nowadays spend long hours staring at an LCD display, which has led to an increase in the number of people who worry about eye fatigue and dryness. It has been pointed out that the causes of these problems come from the negative impact that blue light generated by LED-backlit LCD displays has on the eye. This blue light is included in natural light, and is an essential component when displaying colors, but among visual light, it is the straightest and has the highest level of energy. It is said that because of this, blue light fails to be absorbed by the cornea and lens of the eye, and reaches the retina, which can lead to functional degradation in the membranes of the eye. If exposed to blue light for long periods of time, the ciliary bodies of the eye which cause the pupil to contract will be irritated, causing problems such as eyestrain, dry eye, and even suppression of the secretion of the sleep-inducing chemical melatonin, which can throw off the biological clock.

The EF-FLBL series greatly reduces this blue light. It's a protective film developed while taking into account the eyes of those who spend long hours in front of a computer display. With a low reflectivity rate of 0.9%, it suppresses screen glare, and it also cuts down on UV light that is harmful to the eyes and body by 99.6%, reducing the stress and strain on your eyes. The film is made so that it can protect your eyes from any viewing angle.

The design doesn't just efficiently cut down on blue light, but also greatly preserves color tones for a natural appearance. The image quality is also superb, with a high light transmission rate of 92%, pushing this LCD protective film a rank above the others.

It also features a high 3H surface hardness to thoroughly guard against scratches on the filter's surface. It uses a soft silicone film on the adhering surface, so bubbles will not be a problem, and the film can be easily applied. The film can even be reapplied, as it is a self-adhering type, and also comes with an exclusive spatula so you can cleanly apply the film. There is also a grid sheet on the reverse side, so you can cut to just the right size. The lineup comes in 20 different sizes to fit a wide variety of displays.



Pictured (EF-FL156WBL) Package image
Pictured (EF-FL156WBL) Package image









A film for protecting the eyes of those who spend long hours

in front of a computer display!

New LCD protective film that greatly reduces the blue light generated

by LED-backlit LCD displays.
EF-FLBL series of blue light reducing LCD protective film
Pictured (EF-FL156WBL)
Pictured (EF-FL156WBL)
Size Model number
For 8.9W inch EF-FL89WBL
For 10.1W inch EF-FL101WBL
For 10.2W inch EF-FL102WBL
For 11.6W inch EF-FL116WBL
For 12.1 inch EF-FL121BL
For 12.1W inch EF-FL121WBL
For 12.1W inch EF-FL121NWBL
For 13.3W inch EF-FL133WBL
For 14.1 inch EF-FL141BL
For 15 inch EF-FL15BL
For 15.4W inch EF-FL154WBL
For 15.6W inch EF-FL156WBL
For 16W inch EF-FL16WBL
For 17 inch EF-FL17BL
For 19 inch EF-FL19BL
For 19W inch EF-FL19WBL
For 21.5W inch EF-FL215WBL
For 22W inch EF-FL22WBL
For 23W inch EF-FL23WBL
For 24W inch EF-FL24WBL
Film for greatly reducing the blue light generated from an LED-backlit LCD display.*
The design doesn't just efficiently cut down on blue light, but also greatly preserves color tones for a natural appearance.
Suppresses glare, reducing strain on your eyes and providing excellent reduction in reflections (reflectivity rate: 0.9%).
Superb transmission, so light is displayed beautifully, giving a sense of translucence and fantastic picture quality (transmission rate: 92%).
The film is hard, which does well to guard against scratches (3H surface hardness).
Cuts down on UV rays which are harmful to the eyes and body (UV reduction rate: 99.6%).
Touch panel use also possible even with the film attached * May not be possible depending on the differences in some displays.
By using the grid sheet on the reverse side, you can cut to just the right size.
Uses self-adhering type of soft silicone film, so you can apply without creating visible bubbles or scratches.
Includes a wide-ranging lineup of 20 different sizes to fit many different screens.
Includes an exclusive spatula so you can apply cleanly.
* It is said that blue light fails to be absorbed by the cornea and lens of the eye, and reaches the retina, which can lead to functional degradation in the membranes of the eye.
while greatly cutting down on blue light
[Specifications]
Model number EF-FL89WBL EF-FL101WBL EF-FL102WBL EF-FL116WBL
Corresponding screen size 8.9Winch 10.1Winch 10.2Winch 11.6Winch
Film size (W x H) 195×114.5mm 222×125mm 223×131mm 256×143mm
Model number EF-FL121BL EF-FL121WBL EF-FL121NWBL EF-FL133WBL
Corresponding screen size 12.1inch 12.1Winch 12.1Winch 13.3Winch
Film size (W x H) 246×185mm 262×164mm 270×152.5mm 285×178mm
Model number EF-FL141BL EF-FL15BL EF-FL154WBL EF-FL156WBL
Corresponding screen size 14.1inch 15inch 15.4Winch 15.6Winch
Film size (W x H) 285×214mm 305×229mm 331×208mm 344×194mm
Model number EF-FL16WBL EF-FL17BL EF-FL19BL EF-FL19WBL
Corresponding screen size 16Winch 17inch 19inch 19Winch
Film size (W x H) 353×198mm 339×271mm 375×302mm 408×255mm
Model number EF-FL215WBL EF-FL22WBL EF-FL23WBL EF-FL24WBL
Corresponding screen size 21.5Winch 22Winch 23Winch 24Winch
Film size (W x H) 475×267mm 473×296mm 508×285mm 532×297mm
Materials: surface / PET, adhering surface / silicone ■ Accessories: spatula



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