Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough. The interface having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern, wherein the pattern is arranged to provide light emission that has a substantially isotropic emission pattern and is more collimated than a Lambertian distribution of light.

Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device may include an interface including a first region and a second region. The first region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a first pattern, and the second region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a rotation of the first pattern. A method of forming a light-emitting device is provided. The method comprises forming an interface comprising a first region and a second region. The first region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a first pattern, and the second region having a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a second pattern, wherein the second pattern is a rotation of the first pattern.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs) and methods associated with such devices are provided. In some embodiments, the device includes a distribution of light-generating portions (including active regions) that are spatially localized and separated (e.g., horizontally or vertically) from one or more patterned light extraction portions. This arrangement can allow light generated by the device to propagate and pass through regions of low absorption (e.g., light-extraction portions) rather than in regions of high absorption (e.g., light-generating portions), which can enhance light emission. In some instances, the devices include one or more series of light extraction portions with features arranged in a first and/or second pattern, which may be formed on one or more interfaces of the device (e.g., an emission surface). Patterns can be defined by a series of features (e.g., holes) having certain characteristics (e.g.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices and/or systems are described. In one embodiment, a light-emitting device comprises a light-emitting material stack including a light-generating region and a light emission surface, and a polarizer configured to receive at least some light emitted from the light emission surface of the light-emitting material stack, wherein the polarizer comprises first reflective regions at a first height and second reflective regions separated from the first metal regions and at a second height different from the first height.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices and/or systems are described. In some embodiments, light-emitting devices and/or systems can recycle at least some light generated by a light-generating region of the light-emitting device. In one embodiment, a light-emitting system comprises a light-emitting device including a light-generating region, a polarization manipulation region that alters a polarization state of at least some light from a first polarization state to a second polarization state, wherein the polarization manipulation region comprises a plurality of features, and a feedback element that returns, to the polarization manipulation region, at least some light having the first polarization state and outputs at least some light having the second polarization state, wherein the polarization manipulation region is disposed at least partially between the light-generating region and the feedback element.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices can include a package that supports one or more light-emitting die (e.g., light-emitting diode die, laser diode die) and which can ensure mechanically stability, can facilitate electrical and/or thermal coupling with light-emitting die, and can manipulate the manner by which light generated by the die is emitted out of the light-emitting device. The package can also facilitate the integration of the light-emitting devices in various components and systems. For example, suitable packages may facilitate the use of light-emitting devices in components and systems such as light-emitting panel assemblies, LCD back lighting, general lighting, decorative or display lighting, automotive lighting, and other types of lighting components and systems.

Abstract: Devices, such as light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs), and methods associated with such devices are provided. A light-emitting device designed to emit light may include an interface through which emitted light passes therethrough, wherein the interface has a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern. The pattern may be arranged to provide anisotropic light emission characterized by an emission pattern on a far-field projection plane substantially parallel to the interface, wherein a first total light intensity along a first axis on the projection plane is at least 20% greater than a second total light intensity along a second axis on the projection plane.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Light-emitting structures, and related components, systems, and methods associated therewith are provided. In one embodiment, a light-emitting structure includes at least one LED, a contact bond pad supported by the at least one LED, and a flexible circuit member bonded to the contact bond pad.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, systems and methods are disclosed. A light-emitting device can include a multi-layer stack of materials including a light-generating region and a first layer supported by the light-generating region. During use of the light-emitting device, light generated by the light-generating region can emerge from the light-emitting device via a surface of the first layer. The light-emitting device can have an edge which is at least about one millimeter long and can be designed so that a quantum efficiency of the light-emitting device is substantially independent of the length of the edge.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, processes, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: Illumination systems, which include at least one light source (e.g., LED and/or laser diode), light sensor, and a power source are described. In certain embodiments, a light sensor and a microprocessor are used to detect light emitted by a light source and to adjust the power signal provided to the light source at least partially based on the detected light. Some embodiments may enable the color point and/or brightness of the emitted light to be controlled at least partially based on the detected light. The illumination systems may be designed to be used as a liquid crystal display (LCD), general lighting apparatus, or any other illumination device.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices (e.g., LEDs) and methods associated with such devices are provided. The devices may include a first pattern and a second pattern which are formed at one or more interfaces of the device (e.g., the emission surface). The patterns may be positioned such that light generated by the device passes through the interfaces of the patterns when being emitted. The patterns can be defined by a series of features (e.g., vias, posts) having certain characteristics (e.g., feature size, depth, periodicity, nearest neighbor distance, etc.) which may be controlled to influence properties of the light emitted from the device, including improving extraction and/or collimation of the emitted light.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices and/or systems are described. In some embodiments, light-emitting devices and/or systems can recycle at least some light generated by a light-generating region of the light-emitting device. In one embodiment, a light-emitting device comprises a semiconductor light-emitting material stack including a light-generating region and a light emission surface, wherein the light-emitting material stack has a first refractive index at the light emission surface. The light-emitting device further comprises a polarizer and a material region having a second refractive index and at least partially disposed between the light emission surface of the light-emitting material stack and the polarizer, wherein the second refractive index is less than 0.7 times the first refractive index. In one embodiment, a polarizer is disposed over a light emission surface of a light-emitting material stack within a minimum distance of greater than zero and less than 2.5 microns.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices and/or systems are described. In some embodiments, light-emitting devices and/or systems can recycle at least some light generated by a light-generating region of the light-emitting device. In one embodiment, a light-emitting assembly comprises an illumination component having at least one light input surface and at least one light emission surface, a solid-state light source configured to emit at least some light into the at least one light input surface of the illumination component, a polarization manipulation region configured to alter a polarization of light in a different way for light impinging on different locations of the polarization manipulation region, and a polarizer configured to receive at least some light emitted via the at least one light emission surface of the illumination component and further configured to output light having a first polarization and return, to the polarization manipulation region, light having a second polarization.

Abstract: Light-emitting devices, and related components, systems and methods are disclosed. In some embodiments, the devices (e.g., light-emitting diodes) comprise a multi-layer stack of materials including a light generating region and a first layer supported by the light generating region. The surface of the first layer may have a dielectric function that varies spatially according to a pattern. The pattern may be configured so that light that emerges from the device via the surface of the first layer is more collimated than a Lambertian distribution of light.

Abstract: Light-emitting device assemblies are described. The assemblies can include a light-emitting device, an optional package supporting the light-emitting device, and a base supporting the light-emitting device or the optional package. The base may include a protrusion extending in the direction of the light-emitting device. The thermally conductive pathway can extend between the light-emitting device and the base, such that the thermally conductive pathway includes the protrusion. Other assemblies can include a light-emitting device, a support substrate, and a layer of dielectric material on the support substrate. An aperture may be defined by the dielectric material through which a thermally conductive material (e.g., a portion of the support substrate) can extend to facilitate thermal communication between the support substrate and the light-emitting device. Thermal communication between the support substrate and the light-emitting device can increase the removal of thermal energy generated by the device.