Abstract: A dynamically illuminated product display device, system, and method includes a shelf 110 having a series of electrical contacts 120 arranged on an upper surface thereon, the shelf being adapted for connection with a power source. A package 101 covers at least a portion of a product, the package having an electro luminescent material 105 arranged on at least a portion of an exterior surface and electrical contacts 115 arranged on a portion of a bottom surface and in electrical connection with the electro luminescent material 1051, so that when the package is arranged on the shelf, the electrical contacts 115 on the bottom surface of the package 101 are facing the electrical contacts 120 arranged on the shelf 110. The product package can display a backlight, an image such as a product logo, or part or a whole message to enhance the possibility of consumer selection.

Abstract: A woven fabric switch is provided comprising a woven fabric (41) which divides to form a first layer (44) and a second layer (45) ordinarily spaced apart from each other. The size of the first layer (44) in terms of length between first and second boundary (50), (51) is greater than the size of the second layer (45) in terms of its length spanning between first and second boundary (50), (51), causing the first layer (44) to deform in the z direction and ordinarily maintain the first layer (44) and second layer (45) spaced apart from each other and so serving to define the void (46). A plurality of conductive elements (47) of the first layer (44) are physically separated from the plurality of conductive elements (48) of the second layer (45) and the switch is in an electrically off state.

Abstract: In the field of flexible displays there is a need for an electro-optic filament that is capable of being woven, knitted or crocheted. An electro-optic filament or fibre (10) includes an elongate core (11) extending lengthwise within a volume (12) of polarisable material; and an outer electrode member (13) overlying the volume (12). The core (11) and outer member (13) are electrically conducting and connectable to electrical potentials to generate a radial field in the polarisable material. The outer member (13) is optically transmissive and/or transflective. The polarisable material (12) exhibits an optical effect such as a colour change, change in polarisation or change in reflectivity, when subjected to a said field or a change in a said field. The filament or fibre may readily be woven into eg. a fabric or a garment, using conventional textile processing machinery.

Abstract: An electrical control device includes a knitted fabric 11 having a knitted guide portion 12 for accommodating and guiding a cord 41 that may be pulled by its ends to move the cord along the guide portion. Conductive knitted tracking 15 communicates with conductive portions 16 of the guide portion. The cord includes electrically conductive portion 41 which is able to communicate selectively with portions 16. As shown, conductive cord portion 41 is in electrical contact with conductive portions 16a and 16b, thereby serving to provide electrical continuity between fabric tracking 15a and 15b. By sliding the cord along the guide, conductive portion 41a may be moved to communicate simultaneously with portions 16b and 16c, thereby establishing electrical communication with tracking 15b and 15c. Thus, a two way electrical switch is provided.