Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for locating an occupant within an area. The system includes a first sensor including a first plurality of pixels for receiving a thermal energy input from the occupant within a first field of view (FOV) and a second sensor including a second plurality of pixels for receiving the input within a second FOV. A first distance from the occupant to the first sensor is determined based on the input received by at least one pixel of the first plurality of pixels and a first sensor location from an origin. A second distance from the occupant to the second sensor is also determined based on the input received by at least one pixel of the second plurality of pixels and a second sensor location relative to the origin. A coordinate position for the occupant relative to the origin is determined based on the determined first and second distances.

Abstract: Techniques are provided for bi-directional communication between a power supply and one or more light engines (and/or other lighting system components) via the existing power lines so that no additional communication wires are needed. In particular, the power supply can transmit information by modulating its output (voltage or current) and the light engine (or other lighting componentry, such as a sensor) can communicate back by modulating how much power it draws from the power supply. Any suitable type of modulation scheme can be used, and a master-slave arrangement can be used to control the bi-directional communication if so desired, so as to avoid multiple devices communicating over the power line communication channel at the same time. Other embodiments allow a multiple simultaneous communications over the power line communication channel.

Abstract: A method for producing optoelectronic devices and a surface-mountable optoelectronic device are disclosed. In an embodiment the method includes applying semiconductor chips laterally adjacent one another on a carrier, wherein contact sides of the chips face the carrier, and wherein each semiconductor chip comprises contact elements for external electrical contacting which are arranged on the contact side of the semiconductor chip and applying an electrically conductive layer on at least sub-regions of the sides of the semiconductor chips not covered by the carrier, wherein the electrically conductive layer is formed contiguously, and wherein protective elements prevent direct contact of the contact elements with the electrically conductive layer. The method further includes electrophoretically depositing a converter layer on the electrically conductive layer and removing the electrically conductive layer from regions between the converter layer and the semiconductor chips.

Abstract: An arrangement includes a confining layer, a metallization layer and a semiconductor component, wherein the metallization layer is arranged on the semiconductor component, and the confining layer is arranged on the metallization layer, the confining layer spatially establishes a reservoir for the marker material at least partially in a defined manner, the confining layer and the metallization layer include an identical material, and the marker material is arranged in the reservoir of the arrangement.

Abstract: An asymmetric electronic half-bridge converter includes a positive input terminal and a negative input terminal for receiving a DC voltage, and two output terminals for providing a regulated output voltage or a regulated output current. The electronic converter moreover includes a half-bridge, a transformer and a rectification and filter circuit. The half-bridge includes a first and second electronic switch, connected in series between the two input terminals, wherein a respective capacitance and a respective diode are associated with the first and second electronic switch. A first terminal of the primary winding is connected to the intermediate point between the first and second electronic switch, and a second terminal of the primary winding is connected via a first capacitor to the positive or negative input terminal. The rectification and filter circuit is connected between the secondary winding and the output terminals.

Abstract: A radiation-emitting component comprising a ceramic material, comprising a garnet having the composition represented by the formula A3-xB5O12:Dx and a barium-containing oxide. In the garnet A3-xB5O12:Dx, A is selected from lutetium, yttrium, gadolinium, terbium, scandium, another rare earth metal or mixtures thereof. B is selected from aluminum, scandium, gallium, indium, boron or mixtures thereof. D is at least one dopant selected from chromium, manganese and rare earth metals, particularly cerium, praseodymium or gadolinium. The dopant is present with x is 0?x?2.

Abstract: Techniques and architecture are disclosed for horticultural lighting systems and devices, such as a light module assembly. The assembly includes a housing with a first and second light module attached thereto. The first and second light modules include a mounting block to be received in the housing. The mounting block includes a plurality of light sources to generate light to stimulate growth of a plant. The first light module includes a first removable lens to focus light from the light sources to a first portion of the plant and in a first direction relative to the plant. The second light module includes an optical conduit attached thereto. The conduit is to focus light from the light sources to a second portion of the plant and in a second direction different from the first direction. The assembly transmits light to an upper portion and a lower portion of the plant.

Abstract: In general, one embodiment of the present disclosure includes a horticulture lighting device having a plurality of LED light channels that may be selectively energized to produce a predefined light pattern. Each of the LED light channels may emit one or more wavelengths and may be pulsed at a rate that may be imperceivable to a human eye, e.g., at 120 Hz to 720 Hz. Plants may respond biochemically to light patterns that include a period of delay between pulses of light, e.g., from 500 microseconds to 5 milliseconds. The biochemical response has been shown to significantly increase plant growth, e.g., up to 100%, relative to plants grown with lighting systems that use continuous, non-pulsing light sources. Thus, aspects and embodiments disclosed herein include a horticulture device capable of emitting light patterns which introduce a predefined delay period between energizing/pulsing of LED light channels to aid photosynthesis.

Abstract: An optoelectronic semiconductor component and a method for producing an optoelectronic semiconductor component are disclosed. In an embodiment, the component includes a carrier, a multi-pixel semiconductor chip that emits electromagnetic radiation during operation, wherein the semiconductor chip is arranged on the carrier, and wherein the semiconductor chip has a plurality of individually activatable pixels capable of generating primary radiation and a wavelength conversion element for at least partially converting the primary radiation emitted from the semiconductor chip into electromagnetic secondary radiation, wherein an active zone of the multi-pixel semiconductor chip extends continuously over the plurality of pixels, and wherein the wavelength conversion element is implemented in one piece.

Abstract: A lead frame is disclosed. In an embodiment, the lead frame includes a frame having a plurality of lead frame sections, wherein the lead frame sections are connected to the frame, wherein the frame has at least two longitudinal sides and at least two transverse sides, wherein at least in one longitudinal side includes an imprint, and wherein the imprint bolsters stability of the longitudinal side against sagging.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for dividing a composite into a plurality of semiconductor chips along a dividing pattern. A composite, which comprises a substrate, a semiconductor layer sequence, and a functional layer, is provided. Separating trenches are formed in the substrate along the dividing pattern. The functional layer is cut through along the dividing pattern by means of coherent radiation. Each divided semiconductor chip has part of the semiconductor layer sequence, part of the substrate, and part of the functional layer. The invention further relates to a semiconductor chip.

Abstract: A circuit arrangement that actuates an optoelectronic component includes a first node, a second node, a third node, and a fourth node, wherein a supply voltage may be applied between the first node and the fourth node, the first node connects to the second node, an optoelectronic component is optionally arranged between the second node and the third node, a first transistor is arranged between the third node and the fourth node to switch a channel between the third node and the fourth node, and a series circuit including a first resistor, a coil and a second transistor is arranged between the first node and the third node.

Abstract: An arrangement for operating an organic radiation-emitting component (D) is specified. The arrangement comprises a driver circuit (T) with at least two driver outputs (TA1, TAn), a decoupling unit (E) with at least two inputs (EE1, EEn) and outputs (EA1, EAn) corresponding to the inputs (EE1, EEn), the radiation-emitting component (D) with at least two electrodes (DE1, DEn), and a contact sensor (S) with a sensor electrode (SE1) which is at least partially formed by one of the electrodes (DE1, DEn) of the radiation-emitting component (D). The radiation-emitting component (D) emits electromagnetic radiation during operation. One of the driver outputs (TA1, TAn) of the driver circuit (T) is coupled in each case, in a low-impedance manner using DC technology, to one of the electrodes (DE1, DEn) of the radiation-emitting component (D). The driver circuit (T) and the contact sensor (S) can be coupled to a common energy source (Q).

Abstract: A lighting device includes a radiation source that emits primary radiation in the wavelength range of 300 nm to 570 nm, a first phosphor arranged in a beam path of the primary radiation source that converts at least part of the primary radiation into secondary radiation in an orange to red wavelength range of 570 nm to 800 nm, and filter particles arranged in a beam path of the secondary radiation that absorb at least part of the secondary radiation.

Abstract: A glass composition, a device and a method for producing the device are disclosed. In an embodiment, the glass composition includes a tellurium oxide in a proportion of at least 65 mol. % and at most 90 mol. %, R1O in a proportion between 0 mol. % and 20 mol. %, wherein R1 is selected from Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Zn, Mn and combinations thereof and at least one M12O in a proportion between 5 mol. % and 25 mol. %, wherein M1 is selected from Li, Na, K and combinations thereof. The glass component further includes at least one R22O3 in a proportion between 1 mol. % and 3 mol. %, wherein R2 is selected from Al, Ga, In, Bi, Sc, Y, La, rare earths and combinations thereof, and M2O2 in a proportion between 0 mol. % and 2 mol. %, wherein M2 is selected from Ti, Zr, Hf and combinations thereof.

Abstract: A component includes a semiconductor body, a carrier, and a stabilization layer arranged between the semiconductor body and the carrier in the vertical direction. The semiconductor body has a first semiconductor layer facing away from the carrier, a second semiconductor layer facing the carrier, and an active layer arranged between the first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer. The carrier has a first via and a second via laterally spaced apart from the first via by means of an intermediate region. The first via is connected to the first semiconductor layer in an electrically conductive manner and the second via is connected to the second semiconductor layer in an electrically conductive manner. The stabilization layer is continuous, overlaps with the vias in a top view, and laterally bridges the intermediate region. The stabilization layer is electrically insulated from the vias and from the semiconductor body.

Abstract: A device and a method for producing a device are disclosed. In an embodiment the device includes a carrier and a semiconductor body arranged in a vertical direction on the carrier. The carrier includes at least one metal layer for electrically contacting the semiconductor body, a non-metallic molding layer, at least one electrically insulating insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is arranged in the vertical direction between the semiconductor body and the molding layer and internal anchoring structures, wherein at least two layers of the metal layer, the molding layer and the insulation layer are anchored to one another by the internal anchoring structures.

Abstract: According to the present disclosure, a method for producing an optoelectronic component is provided. The method includes forming an organic first layer above a substrate, and forming an organic second layer above the first surface region. The first layer includes a surface. The surface is opposite the substrate and includes a first surface region and a second surface region. The second surface region surrounds the first surface region. The second surface region remains free of the second layer. The first layer and the second layer differ in their chemical composition.

Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for identifying and controlling light-based communication (LCom)-enabled luminaires. In some cases, the techniques include a luminaire communicating its ID to a computing device via one or more LCom signals. In some cases, a user may be able to aim a rear-facing camera of a smartphone at the luminaire desired to be controlled. Once the luminaire is in the field of view of the camera, the ID of the luminaire can be determined using one or more LCom signals received from the luminaire. The ID of the luminaire may be, for example, its internet protocol (IP) address or media access control (MAC) address or another unique identifier. Once a luminaire has been identified, commands can be issued to the luminaire to adjust one or more characteristics of the light output, such as changing the dimming percentage of the light output.

Abstract: A luminaire having an electronically adjustable light beam distribution to provide upward illumination creating color gradients on a ceiling. The color gradients may be in patterns that mimic color gradients of a sky, including, for example, color gradients that mimic sunrise, sunset, sun at different times of day, a rainy day, clouds, the sun, moon, etc. The color gradients may change over time and/or may include one or more objects, e.g. clouds, the sun, moon, etc. and/or may move and/or change over time to create a dynamic sky on the ceiling. Multiple luminaires may be controlled by a system controller to produce coordinated color gradients across the light distribution areas of the multiple luminaires.