{"id":28990,"date":"2019-06-14T20:39:29","date_gmt":"2019-06-15T00:39:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/prod-web-alb-2022544066.us-east-1.elb.amazonaws.com\/us\/?p=28990"},"modified":"2019-11-01T11:52:45","modified_gmt":"2019-11-01T15:52:45","slug":"easy-eyes-galaxy-s10s-display-protects-users-blue-light","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/samsung-newsroom-production.barbariangroup.com\/us\/easy-eyes-galaxy-s10s-display-protects-users-blue-light\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy on the Eyes: How the Galaxy S10\u2019s Display Protects Users from Blue Light"},"content":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re usually on your phone before bed and you find yourself having trouble falling asleep, you\u2019re not alone.<\/p>\n

According to recent findings<\/a> from Counterpoint Research<\/strong>, nearly half of all global smartphone users spend more than five hours a day on their mobile device. Once the sun goes down, studies show that the blue light from your smartphone\u2019s screen and other artificial light sources can throw your biological clock out of whack \u2013 making it harder to fall asleep and potentially causing more serious problems down the line.<\/p>\n

To safeguard users\u2019 eyes from the harmful effects of blue light, Samsung<\/strong> equipped the Galaxy S10 line<\/a> with a display that reduces exposure to blue light wavelengths \u2013 without compromising picture quality. Let\u2019s take a closer look at how blue light affects our eyes, and how the Galaxy S10\u2019s display protects them.<\/p>\n

Why Blue Light Exposure Matters<\/h4>\n

Blue light is generally defined as a high-intensity, short-wavelength (380 to 500-nanometer) range of light on the visible light spectrum.<\/p>\n

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These days, whether it\u2019s through our electronic devices\u2019 screens, energy efficient lighting, or simply sunlight, we\u2019re constantly being exposed to blue light. Which isn\u2019t all bad. According to the Royal Society Te Ap\u0101rangi<\/a><\/strong>, a not-for-profit organization based in New Zealand, \u201cAdequate exposure to daylight, particularly during the morning, is important for synchronizing the circadian body clock, which can affect many processes including sleep, metabolism, immune function and even our mood.\u201d<\/p>\n

However, when viewed at night, blue light has been shown to suppress the production of melatonin (a hormone that regulates sleep\u2013wake cycles) more powerfully than other types of light, affecting our ability to sleep. Recent research from the University of Toledo<\/a> also suggests that blue light from mobile devices can cause harm to the eye\u2019s retina.<\/p>\n

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In this digital age, with smartphone users spending increasingly more time on their mobile devices, it\u2019s easy to see why blue-light reducing technology has become absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n

How the Galaxy S10 Reduces Blue Light Transmission<\/h4>\n

The Galaxy S10, Galaxy S10+, Galaxy S10e and Galaxy S10 5G\u2019s Dynamic AMOLED display<\/a> was built from the ground up to minimize eye strain so users can get a better night\u2019s sleep.<\/p>\n

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Galaxy S10 users can sleep soundly knowing that their smartphone\u2019s display has been certified by world-renowned testing firm T\u00dcV Rheinland[1] to drastically reduce blue light\u2019s harmful effects. When building the display, which received T\u00dcV Rheinland\u2019s official \u2018Eye Comfort\u2019 certification<\/a>, Samsung applied new organic materials that reduce blue light wavelengths measuring between 415 and 455nm (the range that research[2] suggests is particularly harmful to the retina) by up to 42 percent[3] \u2013 without the use of filters.<\/p>\n

This significant reduction in blue light transmission is the product of Samsung\u2019s continuous commitment to developing industry-leading AMOLED technology. The Dynamic AMOLED display reduces the transmission of \u2018harmful\u2019 blue light (wavelengths in the 415 to 455nm range) to below 7 percent \u2013 the industry\u2019s lowest mark. This means that the Galaxy S10\u2019s display reduces 42 percent more blue light than previous AMOLED displays.<\/p>\n

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The Galaxy S10\u2019s display also produces incredibly lifelike colors<\/a>. To enable users to enjoy crisp, immersive colors day or night, Samsung went to great lengths to ensure that the display\u2019s blue-light reducing innovations wouldn\u2019t compromise image quality.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Samsung\u2019s Mobile Digital Natural Image engine (mDNIe) is one such example of an image quality-preserving innovation. Whereas with previous smartphone displays, activating a blue-light filter would inevitably add a noticeable tint to the screen, this proprietary technology enables the Galaxy S10\u2019s display to produce vibrant, immersive colors[4] and reduce blue light transmission at the same time.<\/p>\n

To offer users additional protection, the Galaxy S10 also features a built-in blue-light filter, accessible via the Quick Panel. Users also have the option to set the blue-light filter to turn on automatically before they go to bed by activating Bixby\u2019s preset \u2018Before bed\u2019 Routine, accessible under Settings > Advanced features > Bixby Routines.<\/p>\n

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As ByungChang Kwak of Samsung\u2019s Mobile Communications Division explained<\/strong>, in addition to opting for a blue-light reducing smartphone like the Galaxy S10, there are simple things that consumers can do to help protect their eyes when using electronic devices. \u201cFor example, adjusting ambient lighting to minimize screen glare can help reduce eye strain,\u201d said Kwak<\/strong>, \u201cand remembering to blink frequently can help prevent dry eye.\u201d<\/p>\n

Going forward, Kwak added<\/strong>, \u201cSamsung will continue to develop technologies that promote better health and make the user experience more convenient.\u201d<\/p>\n\n

[1] T\u00dcV Rheinland, a globally recognized certification institute, awarded Galaxy S10e, S10, S10+, S10 5G\u2019s display the Eye Comfort Certification based on its ability to drastically reduce the harmful effects of blue light. This certification can be found at www.tuv.com<\/a> with the ID 1419064785.
\n[2] Arnault E, Barrau C, Nanteau C, Gondouin P, Bigot K, et al. (2013) Phototoxic Action Spectrum on a Retinal Pigment Epithelium Model of Age-Related Macular Degeneration Exposed to Sunlight Normalized Conditions. PLOS ONE 8(8): e71398. https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1371\/journal.pone.0071398<\/a>
\n[3] Compared to previous AMOLED displays.
\n[4] The Dynamic AMOLED display has been certified by Verband Deutscher Elektrotechniker (VDE) to deliver 100 percent mobile color volume in the DCI-P3 color range.<\/h6>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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