Abstract: There is disclosed an ink jet printhead which comprises a plurality of nozzles and one or more heater elements (10) corresponding to each nozzle. Each heater element (10) is configured to heat a bubble forming liquid (11) in the printhead to a temperature above its boiling point to form a gas bubble (12) therein. The generation of the bubble (12) causes the ejection of a drop of an ejectable liquid (such as ink) through the respective corresponding nozzle (3), to effect printing. The printhead has a structure that is formed by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) on which the nozzles are incorporated.

Abstract: An inkjet recording method includes: forming a color image with respective inks on a recording medium by while scanning a recording head multiple times on a same recording area thereof, forming a thinned-out image according to an thinning-out pattern without regularity in each scanning, the recording head having a plurality of nozzle sections for jetting inks, wherein a nozzle pitch thereof is from 10 to 50 ?m, the respective inks contains pigments, at least one organic solvent with high boiling point and water, a surface tension of the respective inks is from 30 to 50 mN/m, the yellow ink contains C.I. Pigment Yellow 128 as pigment, a transferred amount at 0.04 sec of time by Bristow method is 10 ml/m2 or more, and the recording medium has a micro-porous layer containing inorganic fine particles with a mean particle size of 15 to 100 nm and a hydrophilic binder.

Abstract: A printing method includes printing an ultraviolet light curable jettable ink including a colorant, a photoinitiating system, and cationic reagent onto a substrate provide a marking, and exposing the marking to ultraviolet radiation after at least two second. The ultraviolet light curable inkjet ink having Brookfield viscosity of between about 1 and 50 centipoise at printing temperature, and between about 170 and 500 centipoise at a shear rate of 20 S?1 and at a temperature of about 20° C.

Abstract: An offset printing apparatus for transferring a phase change ink onto a print medium having a phase change ink component for applying a phase change ink in a phase change ink image; an imaging member for accepting the phase change ink image from the phase change ink component, and transferring the phase change ink image from the imaging member to the print medium, and a transfix pressure member positioned in association with the imaging member, wherein the print medium passes through a nip formed between the imaging member and the transfix pressure member, and wherein the imaging member exerts pressure on the transfix pressure member so as to transfer and fuse the phase change ink image from the imaging member to the print medium, and further wherein the transfix pressure member includes a substrate; an intermediate layer positioned on the substrate; and an outer layer on the intermediate layer and the outer layer has a modulus of from about 1 to about 50 MPa, a thickness of from about 0.

Abstract: There are provided a sucking unit having a recording medium transportation surface including a plurality of sucking holes, a decompression chamber communicating with the sucking holes and a sucking device for sucking air in the decompression chamber, and a delivering device for sucking a recording medium supplied onto the recording medium transportation surface of the sucking unit onto the recording medium transportation surface through the sucking hole by the sucking device, and delivering the recording medium from an upstream side of the sucking unit to a downstream side thereof. Each sucking hole of the sucking unit is formed by a through hole section communicating with the decompression chamber and a sucking chamber having a larger area of a sucking surface opposed to the recording medium than a sectional area of the through hole section.

Abstract: A spectacles set includes a primary spectacles and a detachable shelter frame. The primary spectacles includes two lenses, a primary bridge extended between two inner sides of the lenses respectively. The detachable shelter frame includes two shelter lenses, a shelter bridge extended between two inner sides of the shelter lenses, and a mounting arrangement comprising first through second supporting members spacedly and rearwardly extended from the shelter bridge to engage on the primary bridge so as to support the detachable shelter frame with at least two point supports.

Abstract: The present invention provides protective eyewear, also referred to as sport goggles, where the lens and the flexible frame are easily separated and interchangeable. The lens and the flexible frame are both available in a variety of colors. Therefore, the wearer can select and easily assemble a preferred color combination. More specifically, the protective eyewear includes a lens received within a flexible frame and a strap that is permanently attached to the lens for securing the eyewear to a wearer's face. There are at least two connection apertures spaced around an outer perimeter of the lens. The flexible frame has at least two connection protrusions that are aligned with the connection apertures in the lens for removably receiving the connection apertures.

Abstract: Focus enhancing blinders for usage in sporting activities and other activities that require visual focus and concentration. More particularly, the invention is a perspiration-absorbing headband worn by players of tennis and other sports where hand-eye coordination is critical. In one mode, the headband includes a slot to hold and guide blinders that extend to the areas on the outside of each eye, functioning to block off a previously-determined degree of peripheral vision. This assists a player in the difficult task of keeping his or her visual focus straight ahead and directly on a ball, thus enhancing the user's performance. This also keeps one reading or studying focused on the task at hand. In the preferred mode, the blinders are of a length of one to four inches and are held in place through the usage of Velcro on the inside of the blinders and outside of the headband. In the preferred mode, Velcro is also placed along the ear on both sides past the open slot to hold the blinders.

Abstract: A hybrid contact lens comprises a central zone comprising a substantially rigid, gas permeable material having a DK of at least 30, a relatively soft peripheral zone and an intermediate zone comprising a film or coating that is created around the central zone, and then cured. The film facilitates chemical bonding between the central zone and the peripheral zone, and also provides a protective barrier to prevent modification of the physical characteristics of the central zone. The film may be created by soaking the central zone in a chemical solution for a predetermined amount of soaking time.

Abstract: The invention provides methods for correcting presbyopia and lenses for such correction in which production of a full range of multifocal lenses is accomplished using three rotationally symmetric, aspheric back surfaces, the design of which base curves is a function of refractive power.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a system and method of producing a customized spectacle lens. According to some exemplary embodiments, a method of producing a customized spectacle lens for use in a personalized viewing environment, e.g., a personalized short-distance viewing environment, a personalized long-distance viewing environment, or a personalized mixed-distance viewing environment, may include determining a personalized power profile of an intended user based on at least a far vision prescription of the user, a near vision prescription of the user, and customized values of a personalized gaze angle and a personalized distance of one or more control points in the viewing environment, the one or more control points corresponding to one or more objects in the viewing environment; and generating target surface data suitable for producing the customized spectacle lens based on the personalized power profile. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: There is provided a method of measuring a pupil distance, which includes locating an imaging device at a position a predetermined distance away from a member attached to eyeglasses worn by a subject. The member has two indicators. The method further includes photographing the subject while the subject observes an observing point in the vicinity of the imaging device, measuring an apparent distance E between left and right pupils on a photographed image, and obtaining an interpupillary distance PD in accordance with PD=[(A+B)×C×E]/(A×D) where “A” represents a distance between the member and the imaging device, “B” represents a distance between a center of rotation and the member, “C” represents an actual distance between the indicators, and “D” represents an apparent distance between the indicators.

Abstract: The invention includes a computer-implemented method, system, and computer-readable medium having computer-executable modules for judging changes in components of an eye. The inventive computer-implemented method includes the steps of acquiring, displaying, and superimposing at least two digital images of the components of the eye. The method further includes the step of processing at least one of the digital images such that the superimposed images may be compared, and the step of flickering among the superimposed digital images. The step of acquiring the images may include the step of converting a photographic representation of the components of the eye to the digital image. The step of processing may include registering, warping, and/or aligning the digital images.

Abstract: Combined equipment for non-contacting determination of axial length (AL), anterior chamber depth (VKT) and corneal curvature (HHK) of the eye, are also important for the selection of the intraocular lens IOL to be implanted, particularly the selection of an intraocular lens (IOL) to be implanted, preferably with fixation of the eye by means of a fixating lamp and/or illumination through light sources grouped eccentrically about the observation axis.

Abstract: An image display apparatus includes an indicating element which modulates or emits light as a pixel in accordance with image information. A displacement unit optically displaces a position of the pixel for each of two or more sub-fields constituting an image field corresponding to the image information. A projection unit enlarges the pixel and projects an enlarged pixel on a screen. A pixel-profile deformation unit changes an optical intensity profile of the pixel.

Abstract: To provide a projector having a configuration for reflecting correction by lens shift on keystone correction and preferentially using a lens shift function.

Abstract: A projector engine is provided with an illuminating optical system having an optical axis in parallel with a horizontal direction of a screen and a projecting optical system having an optical axis perpendicular to the optical axis. A first mirror, a total reflection prism and DMD are provided between the illuminating optical system and the projecting optical system. The total reflection prism guides illuminating light incident from the illuminating optical system to DMD and totally reflects image light emitted from DMD to emit to the projecting optical system. DMD is inclined by 45 degrees to the horizontal direction of the screen along with a circuit board and is rotated by 45 degrees centering on a direction of a normal line of DMD.

Abstract: An light emitting apparatus which illuminates an illumination area has a first light source which emits a first light, a second light source which emits a second light, a wheel which is provided with a transmission filter area which transmits the first light, and a reflection area which reflects the second light, a wheel driving unit which controls a rotation of the wheel, and drives the wheel, a light emitting optical unit which leads the first light which transmits the transmission filter area, or the second light which is reflected by the reflection area to the illumination area, in which the light which is led to the illumination area by the light emitting optical unit is at least two colors of light which are successively changed over in the time series.

Abstract: A vertical extended cavity surface emitting laser (VECSEL) includes intra-cavity frequency doubling. Conventional frequency control elements, such as etalons, are replaced with thin film interference filters or volume Bragg gratings.

Abstract: An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of luminous bodies as light sources, luminous body drive portions configured to drive to light each of the plurality of luminous bodies, an optical member configured to lead and apply light exiting from a luminous body lighted by the luminous body drive portion to an illumination target area, a light control member configured to perform change of a light path of the light exiting from the luminous body with which the illumination target area is illuminated and/or movement of the luminous body, a movable portion configured to operably drive the light control member, and a light selection portion configured to control the movable portion and/or the luminous body drive portion in such a manner that light with which the illumination target area is selected from light exiting from the plurality of luminous bodies.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for adjusting light intensity for discharge lamp projectors with an optical assembly that contains a spherical mirror and a discharge lamp, and a Fresnel lens provided in front of the lamp of the optical assembly. The device is characterized in that an iris diaphragm (5) is provided on the optical assembly, in front of the lamp, in correspondence with the focus of the optical assembly.

Abstract: A device stabilizer, according to an embodiment, includes a latch, an elevation lock, and an actuator. The latch, when engaged, holds an outrigger in a closed position. The elevation lock, when engaged, holds a device at a selected elevation. The actuator includes a button that when pressed at least indirectly disengages the elevation lock and the latch.

Abstract: The invention relates to a mirror (1), for use in optical imaging systems, whereby the mirror is connected at the edge thereof to a reinforcing element (3), at least partly surrounding the mirror and the reinforcing element also fixes the relative position of the mirror with regard to a further optical element (4). Positioning means (5) are arranged on the reinforcing element, cooperating with positioning means (7), arranged on further optical elements. The optical imaging system in particular concerns a telescope for optical transmission techniques.

Abstract: A door-mirror-controlling apparatus includes an ECU, a velocity detector, a turn-signal lamp, and a DC motor; the ECU includes an MPU and a motor driver circuit. The velocity detector detects the velocity of an automobile, and outputs a velocity signal to the ECU. The MPU outputs an outer-turn-start signal to the motor driver circuit when the turn-signal lamp is blinking while the automobile is moving at a predetermined velocity or more. When the motor driver circuit receives the outer-turn-start signal, it outputs a signal to the DC motor and the DC motor rotates such that a reflective surface of a mirror turns outward, away from the automobile, compared to its original state.

Abstract: A rearview mirror tilt actuator comprises a clutch assembly that selectively transfers torque from an actuator motor to one of at least two output shafts based upon the speed of the motor. One output shaft can pivot the mirror about a first axis of rotation; another output shaft can pivot the mirror about a second axis of rotation. One output shaft can pivot the mirror housing; the other output shaft can extend and retract the mirror housing. At a low speed, the clutch assembly is disengaged, thus only the first output shaft is activated. At a high speed, the clutch assembly is engaged, thus both output shafts are activated The mirror assembly described herein also has an improved mass configuration which allows for lower moments of inertia in the direction of mirror travel.

Abstract: The invention relates to a combined instrument including a printed board, on which a light source is provided that generates light for illuminating a display, and including a frame, inside of which the printed board is accommodated. The display field is directly mounted on the printed board and a light guide is provided, which is accommodated inside the frame in an area adjoining the printed board. The light guide is arranged in such a manner that light emitted by the light source is fed into the light guide and radiated onto the display field.

Abstract: The provided bottom-lighting module comprises a bezel, a protrusion and at least one lamp. The bezel has at least one aperture with a first circumference and a second circumference. The bezel comprises a main body and at least one inclined wall extending upward from an edge of the main body. The protrusion is formed on the outer side of the bezel corresponding to the at least one aperture. Part of the circumference of the protrusion corresponds to the first circumference of the at least one aperture. At least one lamp is disposed on the main body of the bezel.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a gripping tool for installing and removing a connector. The gripping tool includes a first body member and a second body member. The first body member defines a first jaw portion and a first handle portion. The first jaw portion includes a first tip. The second body member defines a second jaw portion and a second handle portion. The second jaw portion includes a second tip. The first and the second handle portions are coupled to one another at distal ends for pivoting movement about an axis between an open position and a gripping position. The first and second tips include gripping means for securely engaging the connector positioned between the first and second jaw portions in response to the first and second body members being moved from the open position to the gripping position.

Abstract: A decorative light and a landscape lighting system incorporating a plurality of decorative lights. The decorative lights are structured for attachment to the top of landscape edging. The lights include a body having a channel formed in its bottom surface for receiving the top edge of landscape edging. The channel may be formed by first and second downwardly projecting walls. The surface of the walls may provide an interior profile or key shape that corresponds to the shape of the top of the landscape edging. An illumination device, such as a light emitting diode, is housed within the decorative light.

Abstract: A self-light-up decorating lamp, comprises a decoration body; and an illumination device installed to the decoration body; the illumination device including a solar plate, a battery, an LED lamp set, a light-sensitive resistor, a switch and a LED lamp set; the solar plate being installed at an outer side of the decoration body for receiving solar or other light energy to convert the energy into electric energy; one end of the battery being connected to the light-sensitive resistor and the switch; one end of the switch being connected to the LED lamp set and the LED lamp set is installed on the decoration body. The decoration body has a form selected from an advertise board, an indication board, an announcement board, and a display board. The solar plate receives electric energy which is converted from solar or light energy. The light-sensitive resistor serves to actuate the LED lamp set.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus that is an extendable articulated flashlight. The apparatus have an electric power source; a housing for the electric power source, where the housing has a base; a light generating device; and an adjustable extendable collapsible arm connected to the housing and to the light generating device. The housing can additionally have a compartment for tools and a handle. In the invention, the collapsible arm and light generating device have a combined weight that is less than a total weight of the housing and an electric power source if the electric power source is contained in the housing. The housing acts a ballast that stabilizes the light generating device, so that the adjustable extendable collapsible arm can be fully extended in any direction, and the light will retain its position.

Abstract: An illuminator for a display device is provided on a back side of a display panel, and includes a plurality of rod-shaped light sources each having a length extending in a first direction and having substantially the same length. The plurality of rod-shaped light sources include a plurality of first rod-shaped light sources arranged so as to be substantially parallel and spaced from one another in a second direction that is generally perpendicular to the first direction, and a plurality of second rod-shaped light sources arranged to be substantially parallel and spaced from one another in the second direction, each second rod-shaped light source being arranged to be collinear with and spaced in the first direction from a corresponding one of the plurality of first rod-shaped light sources.

Abstract: In a module socket, a connecter and a connector are connected by wiring, and three LED modules are connected in parallel with respect to a constant voltage circuit unit via the wiring. Each module has a constant current circuit unit and an LED mounting unit. The constant current circuit unit includes one resistor and two transistors mounted on a surface of a sub-substrate on which a conductive land is formed. The sub-substrate is bonded to a main substrate.

Abstract: An illumination system comprises a first light source device, a second light source device and a second reflecting portion. A first reflecting portion of the first light source device covers a part area of an opening of a reflecting shade, and the other area of the opening is formed a first light outlet. The second light source device is installed in front of the opening and has a second light outlet. A second reflecting portion is installed between the first and the second light source devices. After overlapping the optical routes of the multiple light source devices and integrating beams into a parallel light beam, the parallel light beam is then output out of the single light source device. Therefore, the brightness of entirety can be enhanced, and the uniformity of images on the screen is still maintained even one of the light source devices is damaged.

Abstract: A luminaire adapted to being mounted at the top of a post having a design reducing maintenance costs. The luminaire has a capital with a globe mounted thereon forming an optical chamber, the capital has a front access area with a front access door hingedly attached thereto and optionally has a tool-less latch capable of holding the front access door over the front access area. The capital has an opening in a top portion thereof into the optical chamber, optionally, a relamping module extends from the inside of the capital, through the opening and up into a central portion of the optical chamber and has a lamp socket thereon. The relamping module may be removed without manipulation of the globe or globe roof. The luminaire may also have electrical gear within the capital attached to a tray wherein the tray is removably attached to an internal portion of the capital. The globe and globe roof may remain stationary during typical maintenance processes such as relamping or maintenance of electrical gear.

Abstract: A side emitting device, a backlight unit using the same as a light source, and a liquid crystal display (LCD) employing the backlight unit. The side emitting device includes a light-emitting device to emit light, and a side emitter to change the path of at least part of the light emitted from the light-emitting device. The side emitter includes a first reflecting surface reflecting light emitted from the light-emitting device in a first range of angles close to a central axis, a first refracting surface refracting the light reflected by the first reflecting surface obliquely downward from the horizontal axis, and a second refracting surface refracting light emitted from the light-emitting device in a second range of angles complementary to the first range of angles. The backlight unit includes at least an array of side emitting devices, a reflection diffusion plate and a first transmission diffusion plate.

Abstract: A light fixture for flush mounting against a ceiling wall includes a housing for securement in a wall hole and a light transmitting lens. The lens is flush with the wall and covers the entirety of the housing so that the housing is not viewable when installed. The outer edge of the lens is out of line of sight relation with the light source, but provides illumination through radial transmission of light outwardly from a central portion of the lens. Movable tongues supported at opposing sides of the housing and grooves formed in a skirt of the lens removably join the lens to the housing.

Abstract: An illumination device has an illumination means formed by an arrangement of a plurality of semiconductor light sources (2) grouped together to form a field. Sensor elements (3) are arranged at individual positions of the field instead of the semiconductor sources (2). A multifunctional headlight can thus be advantageously created. The headlight can be embodied as a robust, compact, low-space unit. By virtue of the fact that the light sources (2) and the sensor elements (3) do not necessarily use the same lens system (1) i.e. each individual element of the multifunctional headlight can be provided with an individually designed lens system (1), the beam path of the illumination device can be separated from the field of vision of the sensor system and can thus be determined independently over large areas.

Abstract: A headlamp for motor vehicles of the reflector or projector design having at least one low beam light chamber, with a discharge light source, and at least one high beam light chamber, with a halogen light source. The direction of the rays produced in the high beam light operational mode are adjusted by means of simultaneous vertical swiveling of both light chambers and independent horizontal adjustment of the low beam light chamber.

Abstract: A vehicle and associated light source that comprises a single source of light and a surrounding housing and lens arrangement that gives the visual effect of multiple light sources.

Abstract: A headlamp with a cost effective and simple headlamp adjuster is provided which allows adjustment of the aim of headlamps from the front of the headlamp with an adjusting tool. In many circumstances, the adjusting tool will be a commonly and readily available tool, such as a Philips screw driver, but it is also contemplated that an adjusting tool with a proprietary end shape can also be employed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an illumination comprised of an illumination source of electromagnetic radiation and a multi-part reflector (10) to route and focus the electromagnetic illumination, whereby the function of the separation (Y) from the angle (?) across at least partial areas of the reflector (10) is not a constant function.

Abstract: A structure for mounting a high-mounted stop lamp. An upper housing and a lower housing are not provided. A stop lamp having a reflector and a lens is placed in a space defined by a cover part of a tailgate trim which is formed to have a configuration for receiving the stop lamp therein. A pair of mounting sections protrudes from left and right portions of a rear wall of the reflector. By the medium of the pair of mounting sections, the reflector is locked by bolts to a tailgate inner panel which is positioned above the reflector and is coupled by clips to the cover part of the tailgate trim which is positioned below the reflector.

Abstract: A light guide unit, a light guide unit assembly, and a lighting device are provided which can efficiently use light emitted from a light source and uniformly radiate light from an elongate rectangular radiating surface. The light guide unit has at least one radiation direction in a direction perpendicular to an optical axis of the light source.

Abstract: Optical assemblies include a light emitter having at least one layer of a transparent film, sheet or plate through which light emitted by the light emitter passes. A pattern of deformities of well defined shape on or in at least one side of the film, sheet or plate control an output ray angle distribution of light emitted by the assemblies to suit a particular application. The film, sheet or plate causes a change in color or color correction in the light emitted by the assemblies.

Abstract: An illumination light unit includes at least two light sources that generate light at different wavelengths. The illumination light unit also includes a reflecting cavity having one or more reflectors and a controlled transmission mirror disposed at an output of the reflecting cavity. The controlled transmission mirror includes an input coupling element, an output coupling element and a first multilayer reflector disposed between the input and output coupling elements. At least some of the light from the light sources is reflected within the reflecting cavity by the one or more reflectors and is mixed. Light passes out of the reflecting cavity through the controlled transmission mirror. The illumination light unit may be used for illumination purposes, or as part of a backlight for illuminating a display.

Abstract: A display panel for a flat panel display includes a planar array of LCD devices and a planar array of LED devices that is closely spaced apart from the planar array of LCD devices, at least some of the LED devices being disposed within a periphery of the array of LCD devices such that, in operation, the planar array of LED devices provides backlighting for the planar array of LCD devices. The planar array of LED devices can include at least one solid metal block having first and second opposing metal faces. The first metal face includes therein an array of reflector cavities, and the second metal face includes therein heat sink fins that are exposed at the back face of the flat panel display.

Abstract: A light guide plate having micro-reflectors is to increase luminance of the light guide plate by changing light route. The light guide plate includes an incidence plane, an illuminating plane, and a bottom. Each of the micro-reflectors is disposed at the bottom and intersected with the light guide plate in a direction heading for a recess provided at the bottom of the light guide plate, and comprises a light reflection plane located between the incidence plane and the illuminating plane to define an angle ?. The light reflection plane is an arc quadrilateral or a sector when observed from top of the illuminating plane. The arc quadrilateral has two concentric arc sides parallel with each other.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) structure is provided. The LCD structure is that a backlight module having ventilated thin film with high reflective material combines with a liquid crystal panel. The backlight module includes a bottom and at least a ventilated thin film with high reflective material. The side plates of the bottom have at least an opening, and the ventilated thin film with high reflective material is disposed at the openings. The backlight module, making use of the openings at the bottom of the backplate and the ventilated thin film with high reflected material, can improve the heat-dissipating mechanism of the backlight module, thereby, can effectively lower the temperature of the backlight module.

Abstract: A telescoping power medium which can be telescopically positioned at any one of several distances and has an outer collapsible conductor surrounding an inner collapsible conductor. For example, a telescoping light fixture arm, the arm being adapted to electrically connect a lighting track to a light fixture.