Abstract: A solid state light source having first and second component light sources and an interface circuit and a method for making the same are disclosed. The first and second component light sources emit light having first and second color points on different sides of the black body radiation curve. The first and second component light sources include LEDs that emit light of a first wavelength and a layer of a light converting material that converts a portion of that light to light of a second wavelength. The interface circuit powers the first and second component light sources such that the solid state light source has a color point that is closer to the black body radiation curve than either the first or second color points. A third component light source can be included to expand the range of white color temperatures that can be reached by the light source.

Abstract: A color printing system includes a color monitor and printer having different color gamuts. A color chart is printed out by the printer. A light source outputs light to the color printer and a color sensor detects the light reflected from the color chart printout. The sensor outputs sensor color values representing the light received from the color chart printout. A print-preview matrix is calculated from the monitor color chart values and the sensor color values. An image is input to and displayed by the monitor and is converted into a print-preview image using the print-preview matrix. The monitor displays the monitor image and the print-preview image before printing the image.

Abstract: A solid state light source having first and second component light sources and an interface circuit and a method for making the same are disclosed. The first and second component light sources emit light having first and second color points on different sides of the black body radiation curve. The first and second component light sources include LEDs that emit light of a first wavelength and a layer of a light converting material that converts a portion of that light to light of a second wavelength. The interface circuit powers the first and second component light sources such that the solid state light source has a color point that is closer to the black body radiation curve than either the first or second color points. A third component light source can be included to expand the range of white color temperatures that can be reached by the light source.

Abstract: A meter for measuring the turbidity of a fluid includes a light source for directing a light beam through a fluid under test towards a reflective surface and a sensor for detecting light reflected from the reflective surface and passing back through the fluid under test. The meter outputs a signal indicative of the turbidity of the fluid under test.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) display device comprises a substrate and a plurality of walls disposed on the substrate, the plurality of walls forming a cavity, the cavity being filled with an encapsulant not including fluorescent material. An LED is disposed on a first portion of the substrate within the cavity. An electrical connection exists between the LED and a second portion of the substrate, and a fluorescent material overlay is located at a top end of the cavity. The LED display device alternatively includes a plurality of LEDs, wherein each LED is disposed within a separate cavity.

Abstract: A light emission device. A lead frame comprises a first lead frame segment and a second lead frame segment. A light source is coupled to the first lead frame segment. A wire bond is coupled to the light source and coupled to the second lead frame segment. A translucent epoxy cast encases the light source, the wire bond and a portion of the lead frame.

Abstract: An illuminated display is disclosed which allows characters to be displayed with near type-set like appearance. This is accomplished by using an appropriately formed and placed rib to connect the optically opaque inner member with the optically opaque base.

Abstract: A counterfeit ink detector comprises a color printer calibrated by determining authentic ink color values for several authentic inks used by the color printer. A multi-color pattern is printed using multi-colored inks of a print cartridge. A light source outputs light to the color pattern and a color sensor detects light from the light source reflected from the color pattern. A processor processes the detected light to calculate pattern color values for color components of the color pattern, and compares the pattern color values to the authentic ink color values. A counterfeit ink signal is output by the processor if the difference between the pattern color values and the authentic ink color values is greater than a threshold value indicating counterfeit ink.

Abstract: An illuminated display is disclosed which allows characters to be displayed with near type-set like appearance. This is accomplished by using an appropriately formed and placed rib to connect the optically opaque inner member with the optically opaque base.