Abstract: A touch panel system and process are disclosed. A touch panel system may include: a touch panel; and a deformable glass substrate. A process for manufacturing a touch panel system may include one or more of the following: coupling a deformable glass substrate to a touch panel.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a substrate lamination system and method. A method for laminating substrates may comprise: (a) disposing a pressure-sensitive adhesive later between a substantially planar surface of a first substrate and a substantially planar surface of a second substrate; (b) disposing the first substrate, pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and second substrate within a vacuum chamber; (c) evacuating the vacuum chamber; (d) applying pressure to at least one of the first substrate and the second substrate. A system for laminating substrates may comprise: (a) means for disposing a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer between a substantially planar surface of a first substrate and a substantially planar surface of a second substrate; (b) means for disposing the first substrate, pressure-sensitive adhesive layer and second substrate within a vacuum chamber; (c) means for evacuating the vacuum chamber; (d) means for applying pressure to at least one of the first and second substrates.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for performing a planarization treatment of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The process includes positioning a first substrate onto a support surface of a planarization tool. The process further includes placing at least one layer of PSA onto the first substrate. The process further includes positioning a second substrate onto the layer(s) of PSA. The process further includes applying a pressure to the second substrate via a flexible membrane, said pressure being applied in a generally uniform, unidirectional and localized manner. Further, the applied pressure flattens the PSA between the first substrate and the second substrate for promoting suitability of the PSA for use in rigid-to-rigid lamination processes.

Abstract: A optical assembly is utilized in various applications including in a display assembly. The optical assembly includes a first translucent substrate, a second translucent substrate, a first layer of adhesive, and a second layer of adhesive. The first layer of adhesive is bonded to the first translusive substrate and the second layer of adhesive is bonded to the second translusive substrate. The first layer of adhesive is configured for diffusive effects, and the second layer of adhesive is configured for diffusive effects.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for performing a planarization treatment of pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The process includes positioning a first substrate onto a support surface of a planarization tool. The process further includes placing at least one layer of PSA onto the first substrate. The process further includes positioning a second substrate onto the layer(s) of PSA. The process further includes applying a pressure to the second substrate via a flexible membrane, said pressure being applied in a generally uniform, unidirectional and localized manner. Further, the applied pressure flattens the PSA between the first substrate and the second substrate for promoting suitability of the PSA for use in rigid-to-rigid lamination processes.

Abstract: A display apparatus may include, but is not limited to: an image display device; and a fiber optic plate disposed over a display surface of the image display device. A method for displaying images may include, but is not limited to: generating an image on a display device; receiving light corresponding to the image at a fiber optic plate; and reducing at least one of luminance asymmetry, luminance non-uniformity, and color shift across a viewing angle of the image display device according to a configuration of the fiber optic plate. A method for displaying images may include, but is not limited to: generating a stereoscopic image on a display device; receiving light corresponding to the stereoscopic image at a fiber optic plate; and reducing at least one of luminance asymmetry, luminance non-uniformity, and color shift across a viewing angle and may also reduce/eliminate reverse-stereoscopic effects in the stereoscopic image according to a configuration of the fiber optic plate.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for performing rigid-to-rigid substrate lamination implementing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The process may include pressurizing a first sealed cavity to a first pressure. The process may further include creating a vacuum within a second sealed cavity, the second sealed cavity being sealed from the first sealed cavity by a flexible membrane. The process may further include applying the first pressure to a laminate assembly stack via the flexible membrane, the laminate assembly stack including a first substrate, a second substrate, and a PSA layer, the PSA layer being positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate. The process may further include applying the vacuum created within the second sealed cavity to the laminate assembly stack. The applied first pressure and the applied vacuum promote intimate contact between the first substrate and the second substrate of the laminate assembly stack via the PSA layer.

Abstract: A light emitting diode (LED) night vision imaging system (NVIS) lens apparatus for use in filtering of a plurality of night-mode LEDs is provided. The lens apparatus includes an optical carrier material having a plurality of apertures disposed and arranged such that, when the lens apparatus is coupled to an LED backlight, each of the plurality of apertures allows light from a corresponding day-mode LED to be transmitted therethrough without filtering. The lens apparatus also includes filter material coupled to and supported by the optical carrier material. The filter material is disposed and arranged on the optical carrier material such that, when the lens apparatus is coupled to the LED backlight, light from each of a plurality of night-mode LEDs is filtered by the filter material. Backlight assemblies and displays are also provided.

Abstract: Attaching a first display panel and a second display panel can utilize a method that aligns the first display panel and the second display panel. The method provides the first display panel on a first stage and the second display panel on a second stage. The position of the second display panel is adjustable relative to the first display panel in at least two dimensions. The method can also include disposing the first display panel above the second display panel, aligning the first display panel with respect to the second display panel using an optical device, and adhering the first display panel to the second display panel. The method can be utilized including an apparatus comprising two stages and an optical or sensing system.

Abstract: A display for presenting a stereoscopic image includes multiple layers of image forming devices configured to provide the stereoscopic image and an etched substrate configured to diffuse light projected through or from the multiple layers of image forming devices. The etched substrate is laminated or bonded to a front surface of the multiple layers of image forming devices.

Abstract: A display assembly comprises an electronic display element, a layer of material, and an alkali silicate glass material at least partially covering at least one of the electronic display element and the layer of material.

Abstract: A film assembly includes a polarizer having a first side and a second side opposite the first side; a first layer of adhesive bonded to the first side of the polarizer; and a second layer of adhesive bonded to a second side of the polarizer. The first and second layers of adhesive and the polarizer form a rollable film.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for performing rigid-to-rigid substrate lamination implementing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The process may include pressurizing a first sealed cavity to a first pressure. The process may further include creating a vacuum within a second sealed cavity, the second sealed cavity being sealed from the first sealed cavity by a flexible membrane. The process may further include applying the first pressure to a laminate assembly stack via the flexible membrane, the laminate assembly stack including a first substrate, a second substrate, and a PSA layer, the PSA layer being positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate. The process may further include applying the vacuum created within the second sealed cavity to the laminate assembly stack. The applied first pressure and the applied vacuum promote intimate contact between the first substrate and the second substrate of the laminate assembly stack via the PSA layer.

Abstract: The present invention is a process for performing rigid-to-rigid substrate lamination implementing pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA). The process may include pressurizing a first sealed cavity to a first pressure. The process may further include creating a vacuum within a second sealed cavity, the second sealed cavity being sealed from the first sealed cavity by a flexible membrane. The process may further include applying the first pressure to a laminate assembly stack via the flexible membrane, the laminate assembly stack including a first substrate, a second substrate, and a PSA layer, the PSA layer being positioned between the first substrate and the second substrate. The process may further include applying the vacuum created within the second sealed cavity to the laminate assembly stack. The applied first pressure and the applied vacuum promote intimate contact between the first substrate and the second substrate of the laminate assembly stack via the PSA layer.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a laminated substrate assembly comprises at least a substantially planar assembly, a cutting member housing assembly positioned on a first side of the substantially planar assembly, a cutting member receiving assembly positioned on a second side of the substantially planar assembly, substantially opposite from the first side of the planar assembly suitable for receiving an amount of the elongated cutting member. At least one of the cutting member housing assembly or the cutting member receiving assembly is configured to provide an amount of tension to the elongated cutting member as the elongated cutting member is released by the cutting member housing assembly or received by the cutting member receiving assembly, and the elongated cutting member is configured to remove an amount of adhesive from an adhesive layer of the laminated substrate assembly.

Abstract: A display screen device may comprise a first substrate including at least a substantially transparent glass having a thickness less than or equal to 1.1 millimeters; an anti-reflective thin film coating; and a second substrate including a touch screen device. Additionally, a method for providing a display screen device is disclosed.

Abstract: A method for alignment comprises calculating the proper alignment position for a plurality of planar items based on at least one datum per planar item of the plurality of planar items, instructing a tooling system to form a tooling aid for providing the proper alignment position in a planar substrate lamination apparatus, and inserting the tooling aid into the planar substrate lamination apparatus for the proper alignment of the plurality of planar items in the planar substrate lamination apparatus.

Abstract: A display assembly comprises an electronic display element, a layer of material, and an alkali silicate glass material at least partially covering at least one of the electronic display element and the layer of material.

Abstract: A method for alignment comprises calculating the proper alignment position for a plurality of planar items based on at least one datum per planar item of the plurality of planar items, instructing a tooling system to form a tooling aid for providing the proper alignment position in a planar substrate lamination apparatus, and inserting the tooling aid into the planar substrate lamination apparatus for the proper alignment of the plurality of planar items in the planar substrate lamination apparatus.

Abstract: An apparatus for separating a laminated substrate assembly comprises at least a substantially planar assembly, a cutting member housing assembly positioned on a first side of the substantially planar assembly, a cutting member receiving assembly positioned on a second side of the substantially planar assembly, substantially opposite from the first side of the planar assembly suitable for receiving an amount of the elongated cutting member. At least one of the cutting member housing assembly or the cutting member receiving assembly is configured to provide an amount of tension to the elongated cutting member as the elongated cutting member is released by the cutting member housing assembly or received by the cutting member receiving assembly, and the elongated cutting member is configured to remove an amount of adhesive from an adhesive layer of the laminated substrate assembly.