Abstract: Embodiments of the disclosure relate to a method of assembling a glass article. The glass article includes a display module and a glass sheet. In the method, an electronic ribbon connector is positioned in a vertical position. The electronic ribbon connector has a first end connected to the display module and a second free end. The display module is attached to the glass sheet. Adhesive is applied to the glass sheet around the display module. A frame is arranged over the glass sheet. The frame has a depending edge and a slot positioned adjacent to the depending edge. The frame is moved towards the glass sheet such that the second free end of the electronic ribbon connector extends through the slot and such that the depending edge of the frame contacts the adhesive.

Abstract: A novel target molecule for pruritus was found, and a novel means for eliminating pruritus is provided.

Abstract: Display devices are disclosed including tiled components. The tiled components can include any one or more of tiled light board assemblies, tiled diffusers, and tiles patterned light guides. In some embodiments, entire backlight units may be tiled.

Abstract: Provided are an agent for preventing and/or treating a flavivirus infectious disease and a method for preventing and/or treating a flavivirus infectious disease. At least one selected from 5-aminolevulinic acid (5-ALA), a 5-ALA ester, a salt of 5-ALA, or a salt of the 5-ALA ester is used in the agent for preventing and/or treating the flavivirus infectious disease. Examples of the flavivirus to be prevented or treated by 5-ALA or the like can include dengue virus, Zika virus, Japanese encephalitis virus, tick-borne encephalitis virus, West Nile virus, and yellow fever virus.

Abstract: A control system 2 for a flying object includes at least one marker 6, which corresponds to control information related to the control of the flying object, a reading unit 12 for reading the control information, and a flight information transmitting unit 14 for transmitting flight information to the flying object based on the control information read by the reading unit.

Abstract: Disclosed devices (100) include a liquid crystal layer (140), a cover glass (105), a polarizer (115), and at least one anti-static coating disposed on at least one major surface (105A, 105C) of the cover glass, at least one major surface (115A, 115C) of the polarizer, or both. Methods for reducing mura (light leakage) in a touch-display device by means of this anti-static coating are also disclosed.

Abstract: A laser ignition device includes a laser oscillation optical system that produces pulsed laser light, a condensing optical element that condenses the pulsed laser light into a combustion chamber, a housing that internally contains the condensing optical element, and an optical window that is provided distally with respect to the condensing optical element in the housing and transmits the pulsed laser light. The pulsed laser light is shaped as a ring around an optical axis at least at a light passage position in the optical window.

Abstract: Systems and methods for evaluating glass-based substrates for birefringence defects are disclosed. In a one embodiment, a method includes generating an image of the at least one glass-based substrate, and determining at least one transmission curve, wherein the transmission curve plots transmission values versus position along the at least one line. The method further includes determining a defect metric from the at least one transmission curve. The method also includes comparing the defect metric to at least one standard.

Abstract: Problem: To provide a control system and a control device for a flying object that autonomously flies the flying object without using a GPS and without storing a flight route. Means for solving the problem: A control system 2 for a flying object includes at least one marker 6, which corresponds to control information related to the control of the flying object, a reading unit 12 for reading the control information, and a flight information transmitting unit 14 for transmitting flight information to the flying object based on the control information read by the reading unit.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for improved light extraction from top-emitting OLEDs used to form displays include an array of light-emitting apparatus (60) each having the OLED (32) and a light-extraction apparatus (64) that includes an index-matching layer (70) and a tapered reflector (51). The tapered reflector (51) has the form of an inverted truncated pyramid, with the narrow end (58) interfacing with the OLED (32) through the index-matching layer (70). Light from the OLED undergoes total internal reflection within the tapered reflector (51) at the tapered reflector side surfaces (56) and is directed toward the top surface (54) of the tapered reflector (51). This light falls within the escape cone (59) of the top surface (54) and so exits the top surface (54). The OLED display (30) has a substrate that supports an array of OLEDs (32) and also includes an array of the tapered reflectors (51) operably arranged with respect to the OLEDs (32), and an encapsulation layer (100) atop the tapered reflector array.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) incorporating a light extraction film is disclosed. The light extraction film may be used for enhancing light extraction from a light source. The light extraction film may include an array of 3-D microprisms, an interstitial region, and a glass layer. Each microprism may have an area of a first surface (A1) and an area of a second surface (A2). The A2 may be equal to or less than A1. Each microprism may have a pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls. The interstitial region may be disposed between the pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls of adjacent microprisms. The interstitial region may have an index of refraction less than an index of refraction of the microprism. The glass layer may be attached to the first surface of the array of 3-D microprisms. The glass layer may be less than about 1 mm thick.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) incorporating a light extraction film is disclosed. The light extraction film may be used for enhancing light extraction from a light source. The light extraction film may include an array of 3-D microprisms, an interstitial region, and a glass layer. Each microprism may have an area of a first surface (A1) and an area of a second surface (A2). The A2 may be equal to or less than A1. Each microprism may have a pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls. The interstitial region may be disposed between the pair of oppositely disposed sidewalls of adjacent microprisms. The interstitial region may have an index of refraction less than an index of refraction of the microprism. The glass layer may be attached to the first surface of the array of 3-D microprisms. The glass layer may be less than about 1 mm thick.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical structure in a continuous manufacturing process includes providing a continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate (134) having a thickness of no more than 0.3 mm. The continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate has a first side and a second side separated by a plane formed by the ribbon of flexible glass substrate. A liquid polarizer material (142) is applied on the ribbon of flexible glass substrate at one of the first and second sides as the continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate moves by a polarizer material application apparatus to form a polarizing layer. A conductive material (150) is applied on the ribbon of flexible glass substrate at one of the first and second sides to form a touch layer for a touch sensitive display.

Abstract: A sensor chip includes first and second electrodes that are exposed from the sensor chip and are made from materials different from each other. The sensor chip further includes a detection circuit that detects a target substance included in an analyte, the detection circuit being driven by a potential difference between the first and second electrodes, the potential difference being generated by an oxidation at the first electrode and a reduction at the second electrode while the analyte contacts the first and second electrodes, the analyte including an electrolyte.

Abstract: Systems and methods for ambient-light reduction in display systems with OLED or LCD based displays are disclosed. The base display is interfaced with an ambient-light-reducing (ALR) structure to form the display system. The ALR structure includes an ALR component. The ALR component can be a photochromic component or a fixed neutral-density component. The ALR structure attenuates incoming ambient light as well as outgoing redirected ambient light that is generated within the base display and is then emitted from the display system into the ambient environment. This increases the ambient contrast relative to that of the base display alone.

Abstract: This invention provides flavivirus vaccines that comprise live-attenuated flaviviruses and methods of making and using these vaccines. The flavivirus vaccines described herein possess higher potency due to in situ production of additional immunogens in a way that mimics viral infection and the vaccines have potential for higher potency, reducing costs for production and delivery.

Abstract: A sensor chip includes first and second electrodes that are exposed from the sensor chip and are made from materials different from each other. The sensor chip further includes a detection circuit that detects a target substance included in an analyte, the detection circuit being driven by a potential difference between the first and second electrodes, the potential difference being generated by an oxidation at the first electrode and a reduction at the second electrode while the analyte contacts the first and second electrodes, the analyte including an electrolyte.

Abstract: A method of forming an optical structure in a continuous manufacturing process includes providing a continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate (134) having a thickness of no more than 0.3 mm. The continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate has a first side and a second side separated by a plane formed by the ribbon of flexible glass substrate. A liquid polarizer material (142) is applied on the ribbon of flexible glass substrate at one of the first and second sides as the continuous ribbon of flexible glass substrate moves by a polarizer material application apparatus to form a polarizing layer. A conductive material (150) is applied on the ribbon of flexible glass substrate at one of the first and second sides to form a touch layer for a touch sensitive display.

Abstract: Nanocomposite films having controlled dispersion, in out-of-plane birefringence, or equivalent retardation are obtained, including films having essentially flat dispersion behavior, reverse dispersion behavior, and non-birefringence dispersion. The nanocomposite comprises film comprises metallic oxide nanoparticles dispersed in a polymer matrix. The present invention also provides a novel method for making and controlling the out-of-plane birefringence dispersion of a film using an organic-inorganic nanocomposite. The nanocomposite material exhibits high optical transmittance, low haze, and is useful in the field of liquid-crystal displays.

Abstract: Disclosed is a touch screen and a method of touch screen having a first plurality of sensor segments coupled to first scan lines and a second plurality of sensor segments being subsections of one of the first plurality of sensor segments, the second plurality of sensor segments including second scan lines that are bundled by a multiplexer configured to aggregate output of the second plurality of sensor segments into a single transmission channel. The individual output of the multiplexed sensor segments subsections can be either combined into a single signal for processing during a normal scan, or their individual output can be processed individually for higher resolution. Using two scans, the first a normal scan, and the second a higher resolution scan, the disclosed touch screen and methods zoom in on the proximity of the touched area and scans with a higher resolution the proximity only where it is needed.