LG Display, a global leader in advanced display solutions, announced that two of its groundbreaking automotive display technologies—Dual View OLED and Under Display Camera-infrared (UDC-IR) OLED—have been selected as honorees for the CES 2026 Innovation Awards. Presented by the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), the organizer of CES, these awards recognize the most forward-looking products that push the boundaries of consumer and industrial technology. The recognition underscores LG Display’s position at the forefront of the next generation of in-vehicle infotainment and automotive display design.
Strengthening Leadership in Next-Generation Automotive Displays
Every year, the CTA highlights products and technologies that deliver exceptional innovation ahead of the CES exhibition. For 2026, LG Display’s Dual View OLED and UDC-IR OLED stood out in the In-Vehicle Entertainment category for their transformative approach to user experience, space utilization, picture quality, and automotive-grade durability. These awards reaffirm LG Display’s momentum as one of the most influential display innovators shaping the cars of tomorrow.
With the automotive industry undergoing rapid transformation—from electrification to digitalization—the role of displays inside the cabin continues to expand. Automakers now demand screens that deliver not only high resolution and reliability but also novel user experiences and seamless integration. LG Display’s award-winning technologies precisely target this evolving set of needs.
Dual View OLED: Personalized Viewing from a Single Display
The Dual View OLED is the world’s first OLED display capable of showing completely different content depending on the viewer’s position. Using proprietary optical technology, the display creates separate visual zones, each visible only from a certain angle. This allows, for example, the driver to view navigation directions while the front passenger simultaneously watches a movie or browses media—on the same screen.
This innovation dramatically enhances personalization inside the vehicle cabin. Front passengers can enjoy entertainment privately and without distracting the driver, while maintaining full use of a shared display area. In rear-seat configurations, such as luxury sedans or multi-row SUVs, a single centrally mounted Dual View OLED can serve multiple passengers at once, enabling each person to access different content. This approach maximizes the use of limited space in compact cabins and gives automotive designers greater creative freedom without expanding display area.
A key enabler of this experience is LG Display’s optimized pixel structure, which ensures that the driver’s touch interactions with the navigation interface do not interfere with the passenger’s content. This separation maintains safe, reliable, and distraction-free operation even when two different users interact with the display from different directions.
Beyond the user-experience advantages, Dual View OLED employs a Tandem OLED structure, a dual-stack OLED architecture designed specifically for automotive environments. This technology boosts brightness, increases lifespan, and enhances durability under extreme temperatures. The display reliably withstands temperature fluctuations ranging from –40°C to 85°C, making it suitable for vehicles operated in harsh climates.
UDC-IR OLED: A Seamless Full-Screen Display with Invisible Driver Monitoring
LG Display’s second award-winning innovation, UDC-IR OLED, represents another world first in automotive technology. Developed jointly with LG Innotek, the display hides a high-resolution infrared driver-monitoring camera beneath the OLED panel, enabling a true full-screen experience without visible cutouts or notches.
As global automotive safety regulations increasingly require driver-monitoring systems (DMS)—particularly for detecting distraction, fatigue, or lack of attention—automakers must integrate cameras into the cockpit. Traditional in-cabin camera implementations often disrupt interior aesthetics, requiring bezels, cutouts, or external modules.
UDC-IR OLED eliminates these compromises. LG Display engineered the display to increase transmittance in the specific camera area, allowing infrared light to pass through without impairing screen visibility. Advanced algorithms, optical compensation layers, and pixel-level control ensure that the camera opening remains invisible to the driver and passengers.
Meanwhile, LG Innotek’s integrated high-resolution IR camera module and intelligent image-enhancement software ensure the system captures accurate, clear monitoring data even through the OLED pixels. The result is a seamless, uninterrupted display surface that still meets the rigorous functional requirements of driver-monitoring systems.
By providing a design-friendly way to integrate safety features, UDC-IR OLED positions LG Display as a pioneer in cabin-integrated camera technologies. With safety regulations expected to tighten worldwide, this solution is poised to play a major role in the next generation of automotive interiors.
A Consistent Record of Innovation and CES Recognition
LG Display’s success at the CES 2026 Innovation Awards continues the company’s strong track record in automotive and next-generation display development. In the past several years, the company has repeatedly earned recognition from the CTA:
- CES 2023: LG Display received an Innovation Award for its Thin Actuator Sound Solution, which transformed vehicle audio by generating sound through vibrating display panels and interior surfaces.
- CES 2024: The company was honored for its 57-inch Pillar-to-Pillar LCD, the world’s largest single-panel automotive display, enabling panoramic information and entertainment experiences across the entire dashboard.
These achievements reflect LG Display’s long-standing commitment to pushing the boundaries of what in-vehicle displays can accomplish—from immersive entertainment to functional safety enhancements.
Expanding Engagement at CES 2026
At CES 2026, LG Display will stage a dedicated exhibition zone in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC). This area is traditionally home to the automotive and mobility ecosystem at CES, making it a strategic location for showcasing the company’s most advanced automotive display solutions.
The booth will demonstrate not only the award-winning Dual View OLED and UDC-IR OLED, but also a broader portfolio of next-generation display concepts aimed at premium and future vehicle models. These may include curved OLED dashboards, transparent OLEDs for heads-up displays, and new approaches to multi-display integration.
In addition to its public showcase, LG Display will host a private customer exhibition at the nearby Conrad Hotel. This exclusive venue will highlight its newest large-sized OLED innovations, giving top-tier automotive OEMs and ecosystem partners an early glimpse at upcoming technologies that will shape future electric and smart vehicle platforms.
Moving Toward the Future of Automotive Displays
With its world-first Dual View OLED and UDC-IR OLED technologies honored at the CES 2026 Innovation Awards, LG Display has once again demonstrated its leadership in the rapidly evolving automotive technology landscape. By combining advanced engineering, safety-focused integration, and user-centric design, the company is enabling more intelligent, personalized, and aesthetically refined in-vehicle experiences.
As automakers continue redefining mobility—from electrification to autonomous driving—LG Display’s cutting-edge OLED solutions offer the flexibility, reliability, and innovation needed to power the next wave of automotive transformation.
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