Abstract: An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a housing, a light source, and a pendulum supporting the light source. At least one portion of the pendulum is disposed within the housing. At least one support member is fixedly coupled to both the housing and the pendulum, and is configured to support pivotal movement of the pendulum and the light source relative to the housing. And, a driving device is coupled to the pendulum, at a location within the housing, and is configured to produce the pivotal movement of the pendulum.

Abstract: A backlight module includes a light source component and a light guide plate. The light guide plate includes at least one micro-structure on a bottom surface of the light guide plate, and the micro-structure includes a plane reflective surface. The light source component includes light source groups, a first cylindrical lens array and a second cylindrical lens. Each of the light source groups includes a first light source and a second light source arranged along an X direction. The first cylindrical lens array is optically coupled between the light source groups and the light guide plate, and includes first cylindrical lenses having lens power along the X direction and disposed corresponding to each of the light source groups. The second cylindrical lens is optically coupled between the light source groups and the light guide plate, and has lens power along a Z direction orthogonal to the X direction.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The LCD comprises, a first substrate, a second substrate facing the first substrate, a liquid crystal layer interposed between the first substrate and the second substrate and includes liquid crystal molecules, an alignment film disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the first substrate, a pixel electrode disposed between the alignment film and the first substrate, a photo-curable layer between the liquid crystal layer and the alignment films, a common electrode disposed between the liquid crystal layer and the second substrate, and a vertical alignment inducing layer between the common electrode and the liquid crystal layer. The vertical alignment inducing layer includes a self-aligned vertical alignment inducer, and the vertical alignment inducer includes a hydrophilic group, and an affinity liquid crystal group having high affinity with the liquid crystal molecules.

Abstract: An illumination device (e.g., an electric candle, etc.) generally includes a housing, a flame-shaped head, a light source configured to provide illumination for the flame-shaped head, a wobbler coupled to the flame-shaped head, a support member, and a driving device. The support member is configured to support the wobbler such that the wobbler rests on the support member. The driving device is coupled to the support member and configured to produce a movement of the support member to thereby move the wobbler and the flame-shaped head coupled to the wobbler.

Abstract: A door (1) includes a tabular main body (2), a liquid crystal device (4) which is disposed in an aperture portion formed in the main body (2), a handheld portion (3A) which is attached to the main body (2), and a touch sensor (3) which is attached to the handheld portion (3A). Because the touch sensor (3) is attached to the handheld portion (3A), when a person's hand touches the handheld portion (3A), the touch sensor (3) senses the person's hand. The liquid crystal device (4) is capable of varying between an invisible state and a visible state reversibly, and is made into a visible state in the case where the touch sensor (3) senses a person's hand.

Abstract: Provided are a light modulation device and a use thereof. The light modulation device may apply an external signal by a composite layer having a high transmittance in a visible region, a low transmittance in an infrared region and a low sheet resistance. Such a light modulation device may be applied in various uses such as a smart window, a window protecting film, a flexible display element, an active retarder for displaying a 3D image or a viewing angle control film.

Abstract: A display panel manufacturing method and a liquid crystal display device are disclosed. The method contains the following steps. Firstly, a first electrode plate, an opposing second electrode plate, and an array substrate in between are provided. Secondly, a first electrical field between the first and second electrode plates is produced, and a first photo-alignment on the first alignment film is conducted. Thirdly, a third electrode plate and an opposing color film substrate are provided. Fourthly, a second electrical field between the third electrode plate and the second transparent electrode is produced, and a second photo-alignment on the second alignment film is conducted. Finally, the array and color film substrates are joined together to form the display panel. The method is able to improve liquid crystal molecules' preset angles in the vertical direction, thereby enhancing the contrast of the display panel.

Abstract: A resistor bypass circuit for a series lighting circuit includes a plurality of serially connected light sources and a bypass resistor being connected in parallel with at least one of the respective light sources, each respective light source being low wattage and being capable operating on a one hundred percent duty cycle as desired.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a reflector device is disclosed. In one example, the reflector device comprises a reflector having a plus-shaped cross section, and at least one solid state light emitting element. The reflector may comprise at least a first and a second surface portions, which extend in planes intersecting at an angle, said at least one solid state light emitting element being mounted to one of said first surface portion or said second surface portion.

Abstract: A lighting device comprising a solid-state light source, and a diffuser configured for color mixing of the light from the solid-state light source and spatially separated therefrom, the diffuser comprising at least one phosphor material. Methods of fabricating a lighting device having a reduced total amount of phosphor comprising combining an amount of phosphor with a diffuser structure.

Abstract: An ignition plug 10 comprises an elongate cylindrical body 12 of an electrically insulating material having a first end 12.1, a second end 12.2 opposite to the first end and a first face 14 at the first end. A first elongate electrode 16 having a first end 16.1 and a second end 16.2 extends longitudinally in the body. The first electrode terminates at the first end thereof a first distance d1 from the first end of the body in a direction towards the second end of the body. The body hence defines a blind bore 18 extending between the first end of the first electrode and the first end of the body. A second electrode is provided on an outer surface of the body and terminates at one of a) flush with the first face 14 of the body and b) a second distance d2 from the first end of the body in a direction towards the second end of the bod.

Abstract: The invention relates to a light-emitting textile element with a free connection system, comprising an electroluminescent lamp comprising a substrate layer (2), a first electrode (3), an active dielectric layer (4), an intermediate electroluminescent layer of zinc sulfide (5), a second electrode (6), a transparent conductive layer (7) and an upper layer (8) which is joined to the substrate layer (2), where the upper layer (8) has holes (9) along the length thereof, designed to receive metal pins (10) of an extractable connecting part (11) which connects to the electronic control system and the power supply. The connecting part (11) is a clip with a system for wirelessly connecting to the electronic control system and the power battery. Preferably, it is a strip which is continuously produced with a non-plastic textile substrate layer (2) and a reflective upper layer (8).

Abstract: It is an object of the invention to provide a technique to manufacture a display device with high image quality and high reliability at low cost with high yield. The invention has spacers over a pixel electrode layer in a pixel region and over an insulating layer functioning as a partition which covers the periphery of the pixel electrode layer. When forming a light emitting material over a pixel electrode layer, a mask for selective formation is supported by the spacers, thereby preventing the mask from contacting the pixel electrode layer due to a twist and deflection thereof. Accordingly, such damage as a crack by the mask does not occur in the pixel electrode layer. Thus, the pixel electrode layer does not have a defect in shapes, thereby a display device which performs a high resolution display with high reliability can be manufactured.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a metal fitting having a tool engagement portion engageable with a tool. The manufacturing method includes a cold forging process, wherein the cold forging process includes: a step (a) of forming a body portion having a first maximum length and a butt portion being continuous to the body portion and having a second maximum length larger than the first maximum length; and a step (b) of drawing at least a part of the butt portion in the axis direction, thereby forming the tool engagement portion.

Abstract: A stranded outer lead wire assembly for a quartz pinch sealed lamp. The stranded outer lead wire assembly is a butt welded connection of a refractory metal outer pinch lead (e.g., molybdenum solid wire) and a stranded soft metal lead wire (e.g., nickel wire strands twisted together). The assembly is prefabricated and then welded to sealing foil to make a four part foliated lead wire assembly for pinch sealing in the quartz outer jacket. The foliated lead wire assembly and a quartz envelope lamp utilizing the stranded outer lead wire assembly are also claimed. The sealing machine is adapted to protect the stranded outer lead assembly with a water cooled sleeve. In an embodiment, the outer end of the stranded lead is fused to prevent fraying.

Abstract: Troffer-style lighting fixtures are disclosed having troffer housing with reflective regions, and respective light emitting diode (LED) arrays mounted in the reflective regions. The LED arrays are arranged to emit out of said troffer housing to illuminate a room below. The LED arrays can be driven by an elevated drive signal to produce a high luminous flux. The light fixtures according to the present invention can have lenses and diffusers over the arrays arranged to mix and disperse light from the light source to reduce hot spots and the appearance of individual LED colors. A plurality of first diffusers is included, each over a respective LED array. A second diffuser is included over the first diffusers, with the LED light passing through the diffusers prior to emitting from the lighting fixture. The diffusers can have shapes, surfaces or materials to disperse and/or mix the LED light as it emits.

Abstract: A safety LED lamp includes a shell, an LED light source arranged in an interior space of the shell, and a base. The safety LED lamp also includes a light-transmitting protective enclosure, which is mounted inside the shell and is arranged outside the LED light source to enclose the LED light source. The protective enclosure is made of a plastic material. Compared to the prior art, the safety LED lamp includes an arrangement that additionally includes the protective enclosure that is arranged inside the shell to enclose the LED light source and is made of plastics so that when the shell is broken, the LED light source that is enclosed by the plastic protective enclosure is prevented from direct contact with the external surrounding environment and potential risk of causing threats to the users is eliminated.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display device and a method of manufacturing the same are discussed. The liquid crystal display device can include a backlight unit; and a liquid crystal panel having a lower polarizer arranged on the backlight unit, wherein the lower polarizer includes a polarizing layer having a light axis for polarized light and a wavelength conversion material provided between the polarizing layer and the backlight unit.

Abstract: The present teachings provide for a spark plug for an internal combustion engine and a method of constructing the spark plug. The spark plug can include a housing, insulator, first electrode, and ground electrode. The housing can be configured to be coupled to the engine. The insulator can be received in the housing. The first electrode can be received in the housing and can be spaced apart from the housing by the insulator. The ground electrode can have a first end, second end, and base portion. The first and second ends can be coupled to the housing for thermal conduction with the housing. At least one of the first and second ends can be coupled to the housing for electrical conduction with the housing. The base portion can be spaced apart from the first electrode to define a spark plug gap between the first electrode and the base portion.

Abstract: In different embodiments, a low-pressure discharge lamp (1) is provided. The low-pressure discharge lamp has a discharge vessel (2) and a coating structure (7). The coating structure is formed on an inner face of the discharge vessel (2). The coating structure (7) has first fluorescent particles (34) which have at least one fluorescent substance that emits red light and the average particle size of which ranges from 0.5 ?m to 1.9 ?m, second fluorescent particles (36) which have at least one fluorescent substance that emits green light and the average particle size of which ranges from 0.6 ?m to 2.8 ?m or from 1 ?m to 4 ?m, and third fluorescent particles (38) which have at least one fluorescent substance that emits blue light and the average particle size of which ranges from 1 ?m to 4 ?m.