Abstract: A device (200; 300) comprising a first application unit (401) and a second application unit (402) provided in a first portion (202) of the device (200; 300), and a transfer unit (211) provided in a second portion (212; 302) of the device (200; 300), wherein the transfer unit (211) is adapted to transmit a message between the first application unit (401) and the second application unit (402), and wherein a higher level of security is provided in the first portion (202) than in the second portion (212; 302) and/or wherein the transfer unit (211) is adapted to take the role of a communication master when transmitting the message between the first application unit (401) and the second application unit (402).

Abstract: A smartcard (200) comprises a processor (202), a read and/or write device interface (213) designed for a communication between the processor (202) and a read and/or write device (208), and a user input and/or output unit (212) designed for initiating a communication between a user and the processor (202) via the read and/or write device interface (213).

Abstract: The invention relates to a display device assembly (1) comprising a flexible display device (2) being rollable around an axis (5), the flexible display (2) having a front side (3) and a back side (4), one of the sides (3,4) being provided with distance elements (7, 7?,80) for preventing a direct contact between the front side (3) and the back side (4). By preventing the front and back side to contact each other the amount of display damage is significantly reduced as compared to conventional roll-up displays. An advantageous embodiment comprises a display device assembly in which the spacer elements are shaped in the form of bars (7, 7?). In a further advantageous embodiment of the display assembly the distance elements comprise a protection foil (80).

Abstract: This invention relates to a display device comprising at least a first substrate (4), forming part of a display area (2), and at least one electrically controlled input device (3). According to the invention a first conductor pattern (8) for driving said display area (2) and a second conductor pattern (9) for tansmitting signals from said electrically controlled input 5 device (3) are arranged on said first substrate. The invention also relates to a method for manufacturing such a display device.

Abstract: The available battery power on autonomously powered mobile electronic devices, in particular smartcards, is very small but requires a very long shelf life. Thus, even very small rest currents are a big power issue. The invention discloses a power save circuit and method, where a single power switch, e.g. a FET or a MEM switch, can be used to detach the power supply (?) from the whole system and allow the lowest current possible. Further, a combination with a double action button and integration of the power switch provides a solution with a minimum number of components and interconnects. An option for “system wake-up at any button” enables additional power saving during use, without inconvenience to the user.

Abstract: A bistable display device comprises a first substrate (22) carrying, on one side, a plurality of electrode segments (28, 30) and supply lines (26) connecting to the segments. The electrode segments comprise a first set of electrode segments (30) which define the display regions for providing information to the user, and a second set of electrode segments (28) which defines a background display region. Each supply line (26) is sandwiched laterally between electrode segments such that the visual display output in the region of the supply line is substantially the same as that in the region of the electrode segments which sandwich the supply line. The electrode segments which sandwich the supply lines dominate the electric field distribution in the display medium layer so that visibility of the supply lines is reduced, even though they are formed on the same substrate surface as the electrode segments.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a security display assembly (10; 50) comprising a display (12; 52) for providing a display image and a hologram (14; 54) for providing a holographic image. The hologram is integrated into the display and occupies essentially the same or less area as the display. Integrating the hologram into the display makes counterfeiting of a product provided with the security display assembly more difficult. It also saves space on the product onto which the security display assembly is provided. The invention also relates to a smart card (20) comprising such a security display assembly.

Abstract: A device (200; 300) comprising a first application unit (401) and a second application unit (402) provided in a first portion (202) of the device (200; 300), and a transfer unit (211) provided in a second portion (212; 302) of the device (200; 300), wherein the transfer unit (211) is adapted to transmit a message between the first application unit (401) and the second application unit (402), and wherein a higher level of security is provided in the first portion (202) than in the second portion (212; 302) and/or wherein the transfer unit (211) is adapted to take the role of a communication master when transmitting the message between the first application unit (401) and the second application unit (402).

Abstract: A smartcard (200) comprises a processor (202), a read and/or write device interface (213) designed for a communication between the processor (202) and a read and/or write device (208), and a user input and/or output unit (212) designed for initiating a communication between a user and the processor (202) via the read and/or write device interface (213).

Abstract: A device (1) having a panel (3) and/or a supporting mechanism (5) consisting of thin, flexible material that can be rolled up itself. This flexibility reduces greatly the chance of damage. To make this flexible mechanism support the unrolled display, the structure is curved in the direction perpendicular to the unrolling direction.

Abstract: The invention relates to a method for transferring a pattern from a stamping surface (31) of a stamp (30) to a receiving surface (21) of a substrate (20). The pattern is transferred to the receiving surface (21) by successively bringing portions of the pattern within such a range of the receiving surface (21) during a certain period, that the pattern is locally transferred from the stamping surface (31) to the receiving surface (21). The individual portions can be moved by means of individual actuators (50). By applying the method, the transfer of the pattern can be performed according to a wave, which is for example ring-shaped, moving from the center of the receiving surface (21) to the circumference, or linear, moving from side of the receiving surface (21) to an opposite side.

Abstract: A method is proposed for measuring water permeability of substrates (1). A reactive compound (Ca, Ba) which reacts with a diffusing material, e.g. water, is applied on the substrate and the change in time of transmissivity, reflectivity of the layer is monitored in time.

Abstract: A method is proposed for measuring water permeability of substrates (1). A reactive compound (Ca, Ba) which reacts with a diffusing material, e.g. water, is applied on the substrate and the change in time of transmissivity, reflectivity of the layer is monitored in time.

Abstract: A bistable liquid crystal display device can be erased by the application of a mechanical pressure P at a section 20 of the display. The pressure induces a flow of the liquid crystal (5) material into an expansion chamber (22). The induced flow causes a transition from the non-reflecting to the reflecting state, thus eliminating the necessity of high voltage erasing voltages.

Abstract: The stamp (10) for use in a lithographic process, such as patterning a surface layer, of the invention has a stamp body (1) with a first (11) and a second side (12), at which first side (11) a printing face (2) is present and at which second side (12) a stack of a carrier body (4) and a reservoir (3) for liquid are present. The carrier body contains channels (5) in order that the liquid can be transported from the reservoir (3) to the stamp body (1) and further to the printing face (2). The stamp may be embodied as a cylinder, allowing a continuous lithographic printing process. This process results in patterns on a micron or submicron scale. The stamp (10) may furthermore be included in a larger apparatus.

Abstract: Similar patterns of spacer ribs (7, 8) are applied on the two substrates (3, 4) of a display. Small misalignments are corrected by the shape and positioning of the patterns when the two substrates are pressed together, for example, in a reel-to-reel process.

Abstract: A bistable liquid crystal display device can be erased by the application of a mechanical pressure P at a section 20 of the display. The pressure induces a flow of the liquid crystal (5) material into an expansion chamber (22). The induced flow causes a transition from the non-reflecting to the reflecting state, thus eliminating the necessity of high voltage erasing voltages.

Abstract: A method is proposed for measuring water permeability of substrates (1). A reactive compound (Ca, Ba) which reacts with a diffusing material, e.g. water, is applied on the substrate and the change in time of transmissivity, reflectivity of the layer is monitored in time.

Abstract: The row and column conductors (5,6) of a (passive LCD) display are realized by way of vias (8) through the backpanel and establish electric connections on the rear side of the display. A further wiring pattern (9) may be provided on the rear side so as to realize further interconnections.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of obtaining a pattern of concave spaces or apertures in a plate or layer of a brittle-like material, in which method a jet of abrasive powder particles from a nozzle is directed onto a surface of the plate or layer, which plate or layer is provided with a mask so as to define the region of impact of the abrasive powder particles on the surface. The present invention also relates to a brittle-like material provided with such a pattern of concave spaces or apertures, and to the special application of such a brittle-like material.