Plural Load Devices Patents (Class 315/161)
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Patent number: 12230202Abstract: The present disclosure provides a display driving circuit and a display device. The display driving circuit includes multiple pixel circuits. A data end of each pixel circuit is connected to a data line, configured to provide a data signal; a gate end of each pixel circuit is connected to a gate line, configured to provide a gate signal; and a power supply end of each pixel circuit is connected to a same power supply common line. The multiple pixel circuits are divided into at least one first pixel circuit and at least one second pixel circuit, and a luminous efficiency of the first pixel circuit is less than that of the second pixel circuit; a width-to-length ratio of a channel of a thin-film field-effect transistor in a driving module of the first pixel circuit is greater than that of the second pixel circuit.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2022Date of Patent: February 18, 2025Assignee: HKC CORPORATION LIMITEDInventors: Xiufeng Zhou, Xin Yuan, Haijiang Yuan
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Patent number: 12203622Abstract: A light distribution controller controls a light distribution variable lamp including a plurality of pixels arranged in an array. The processor executes the software program to generate at least one image defining the light distribution of the light distribution variable lamp, and writes the image in the volatile memory. A monitoring microcontroller detects an abnormality of the processor. A hardware logic circuit (i) generates a light distribution image data to be output to the light distribution variable lamp on the basis of at least one image written in the volatile memory in a normal state of the processor, and (ii) generates a light distribution image data on the basis of the generated auxiliary image without depending on the processor in an abnormal state of the processor.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2022Date of Patent: January 21, 2025Assignee: KOITO MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Mitsuharu Mano, Hirotaka Sawada, Naoki Kawabata, Keisuke Inagaki
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Patent number: 12135487Abstract: A display device includes a first display area including a plurality of first pixel areas and a second display area including a plurality of second pixel areas and a plurality of light transmitting areas. Each of the plurality of first pixel areas includes at least one first pixel to display an image. Each of the plurality of second pixel areas includes at least one second pixel to display the image. The light transmitting area does not include a pixel capable of displaying the image and has higher light transmittance than the second pixel area. In the second display area, at least one of the plurality of light transmitting areas is between two second pixel areas adjacent in a first direction, and at least one of the plurality of light transmitting areas is between two second pixel areas adjacent in a second direction different from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2023Date of Patent: November 5, 2024Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun-Chol Bang, Won Kyu Kwak, Dong Wook Kim, Jin Woo Park, Sun-Ja Kwon
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Patent number: 12089313Abstract: The invention provides a multi-function intelligent lighting device control system and the method thereof. The system includes several lighting devices and an intelligent lighting device controller. The controller includes a detecting module having a detecting circuit, main power source module, intelligent control module and intelligent dimming module. The first electrode connectors of the main power source module are connected to the detecting circuit and connected to the first electrodes of the lighting devices via the detecting circuit. The common second electrode connector of the main power source module is connected to the second electrodes of the lighting devices and outputs an electricity signal to drive the lighting devices, such that the detecting circuit generates several detecting signals. The intelligent control module generates a feedback signal to perform the adaptive adjustment function accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Xiamen PVTECH Co., Ltd.Inventors: Fuxing Lu, Rongtu Liu, Chun Ming Liu, Hao Ye
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Patent number: 11955064Abstract: A system may include a set of light-emitting diode (LED) circuits, wherein each LED circuit of the set of LED circuits comprises: a first electrode; a set of second electrodes; and a set of pixels, wherein each pixel of the set of pixels corresponds to a combination of the first electrode and a respective second electrode of the set of second electrodes. A plurality of pixels may include the set of pixels corresponding to each LED circuit of the set of LED circuits. The first electrode may be located within a center portion of the respective LED circuit, and each second electrode of the set of second electrodes may be located within an outer portion the respective LED circuit. The system also includes a controller circuit configured to control whether each pixel of the plurality of pixels is activated or deactivated.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Infineon Technologies AGInventor: Dietrich Bonart
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Patent number: 11903299Abstract: A TEG near the perimeter of a frame region is away from a TFT, which is disposed in a display region and is actually used for screen display. Hence, the characteristics of the TEG can change in a manner different from that in the characteristics of the TFT within the display region. Accordingly, provided is a display device that includes a TEG pattern disposed between the display region and a trench, and includes a dummy pixel circuit disposed between the display region and a barrier wall. The TEG pattern is outside the display region and is adjacent to at least the dummy pixel circuit.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2018Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: SHARP KABUSHIKI KAISHAInventors: Takao Saitoh, Masahiko Miwa, Masaki Yamanaka, Yi Sun, Yohsuke Kanzaki, Seiji Kaneko
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Patent number: 11825719Abstract: A light emitting display device comprises a subpixel having a light emitting element disposed in a light emission area on a substrate and a circuit area in which a circuit for driving the light emitting element is disposed, a gate line disposed in the circuit area in a first direction, and at least one power line disposed in a second direction crossing the first direction, the at least one power line including a first power bridge line and a second power bridge line which are spaced apart from each other in the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: November 21, 2023Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hun Jang, Daeyoung Seo, Soyoung Lee
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Patent number: 11693283Abstract: The present disclosure provides an electrostatic protection circuit for display panels, a method, a display panel, and a display device. The display panel includes an array substrate, a chip on film (COF) substrate connected to the array substrate, and at least a remaining testing line. The electrostatic protection circuit includes at least a first electrostatic protection line configured to connect at least the remaining testing line to a grounding line of the COF substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: Shenzhen China Star Optoelectronics Semiconductor Display Technology Co., Ltd.Inventor: Yi Li
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Patent number: 11656518Abstract: A display device includes a first display area including a plurality of first pixel areas and a second display area including a plurality of second pixel areas and a plurality of light transmitting areas. Each of the plurality of first pixel areas includes at least one first pixel to display an image. Each of the plurality of second pixel areas includes at least one second pixel to display the image. The light transmitting area does not include a pixel capable of displaying the image and has higher light transmittance than the second pixel area. In the second display area, at least one of the plurality of light transmitting areas is between two second pixel areas adjacent in a first direction, and at least one of the plurality of light transmitting areas is between two second pixel areas adjacent in a second direction different from the first direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2021Date of Patent: May 23, 2023Assignee: SAMSUNG DISPLAY CO., LTD.Inventors: Hyun-Chol Bang, Won Kyu Kwak, Dong Wook Kim, Jin Woo Park, Sun-Ja Kwon
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Patent number: 11315494Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a pixel circuit and a display device using the same. The pixel circuit includes a first switch element configured to connect a first node to a third node in a sampling step, a second switch element configured to supply a data voltage to a second node in the sampling step, a third switch element configured to supply a pixel driving voltage to the second node in a emission step after the sampling step, a fourth switch element configured to connect the third node to an anode of a light-emitting element in the emission step, a first capacitor connected to the first node, a second capacitor connected between the third node and the anode of the light-emitting element, and a third capacitor connected between the anode and the cathode of the light-emitting element.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2021Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Min Ha Kang, Ho Young Lee, Jae Sung Kim
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Patent number: 11281420Abstract: An electronic device including a housing, a display panel with a flexible substrate, and a flexible printed circuit, in which the housing comprises a flat surface and a side surface comprising a curved region, the display panel comprises a first region that overlaps with the flat surface and a second region that overlaps with the side surface, the display panel comprises a convex portion that comprises a region overlapping with a flexible printed circuit, and the display panel comprises a display portion in the first region and the second region.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: SEMICONDUCTOR ENERGY LABORATORY CO., LTD.Inventors: Yoshiharu Hirakata, Shunpei Yamazaki
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Patent number: 11263937Abstract: A pixel circuit includes a data written-in sub-circuit, a driving sub-circuit, a threshold compensation sub-circuit, a light-emitting element, a sensing sub-circuit and a first light-emission control sub-circuit. The driving sub-circuit is configured to control a driving current for driving the light-emitting element to emit light. The data written-in sub-circuit writes threshold compensation information into a second terminal of the driving sub-circuit at a compensation stage. The threshold compensation sub-circuit stores a data signal and adjusts a voltage at the second terminal of the driving sub-circuit in a coupled manner. The sensing sub-circuit writes a sensing voltage into a first terminal and the second terminal of the driving sub-circuit at a display process, senses aging information of the light-emitting element during an aging detection process and transmits the aging information to the aging detection device.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignees: HEFEI BOE OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO.. LTD.Inventors: Ying Wang, Hongmin Li, Di Wu
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Patent number: 11152181Abstract: A method includes performing by a processor: estimating a total cathode space current for a thermionic vacuum tube having at least one grid and a plate, such that at least one amplification factor associated with the at least one grid is determined by a polynomial based on a variable that represents at plurality of voltages associated with the at least one grid and the plate, the variable being heuristically determine. Transitions between positive and negative grid operation may experience a step change in estimated current value caused by the inclusion or elimination of grid current. A part of the grid current may be added back into the plate current during transition. This small contribution to plate current may gradually diminish as tube operation moves farther away from the transition boundary.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Panayotis TsambosInventor: Panayotis Tsambos
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Patent number: 10948813Abstract: A projection system, a beam generating apparatus, and a beam generating method are provided. The beam generating apparatus includes a plurality of light emitting devices, a plurality of drivers, and a first auxiliary driver. The light emitting devices respectively generate a plurality of color lights with different wavelengths. The drivers respectively drive the light emitting devices according to a plurality of control signals. The first auxiliary driver drives a first light emitting device according to a first auxiliary control signal, and adjusts brightness of the first light emitting device according to a first regulating signal. When the first auxiliary control signal is enabled, the control signal corresponding the first light emitting device is disabled.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 16, 2021Assignee: Coretronic CorporationInventors: Chi-Wen Ke, Chi-Hung Chung
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Patent number: 10928663Abstract: The present disclosure provides a backlight module and a display device, and relates to the field of display technology. The backlight module includes a light guide plate, a light source, a frame portion adjacent to a light incident surface of the light guide plate, and one or more positioning members for defining a position of the light source. The at least one positioning member includes a first positioning portion and a second positioning portion. The first positioning portion is located on a surface of the frame portion adjacent to the light incident surface. The second positioning portion is located on the light incident surface. The second positioning portion and the first positioning portion are mutually constrained to restrict relative movement of the light guide plate and the frame portion in a length direction of the light incident surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2018Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yongda Ma, Yong Qiao, Jianbo Xian
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Patent number: 10861389Abstract: A display may include an array of organic light-emitting diode display pixels having transistors characterized by threshold voltages subject to transistor variations. Compensation circuitry may be used to sense a current from selected display pixels. A display pixel may include a drive transistor, a gate setting transistor for driving a reference voltage onto the gate terminal of the drive transistor, a data loading and current sensing transistor for connecting the drive transistor to a data/current-sensing line, a light-emitting diode, an emission control transistor coupled between the drive transistor and the diode, and an anode resetting transistor for selectively resetting the anode terminal of the diode. During pixel conditioning and current sensing operations, the anode resetting transistor may be constantly turned on to ensure that there is no voltage perturbation at the source terminal of the drive transistor, which can help prevent hysteresis-induced current sensing error.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Apple Inc.Inventors: Chin-Wei Lin, Shinya Ono, Zino Lee
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Patent number: 10750601Abstract: An intelligent lighting system may be installed using pre-existing electrical wiring, such as in a construction or retrofit environment. An intelligent lighting controller and an intelligent lighting fixture may be connected via electrical wiring that is configured for transmitting AC power signals. A commissioning signal may be transmitted to the intelligent lighting fixtures via the electrical wiring. In some cases, the intelligent lighting controller modifies portions of the AC power signal to indicate the commissioning signal. The intelligent lighting fixtures may receive the commissioning signal via the electrical wiring. In some cases, each intelligent lighting fixture that is connected to the electrical wiring, such as each intelligent lighting fixture on a lighting circuit in a room, receives the commissioning signal.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: ABL IP Holding LLCInventors: Richard Lee Westrick, Jr., Dalibor Zulim, Marc Saes
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Patent number: 10651648Abstract: An energy storage system is presented. The energy storage system includes a primary energy storage device operatively couplable to a main bus, where the main bus is operatively coupled to a power generation device. Further, the energy storage system includes an auxiliary bus operatively couplable to the main bus and a grid bus. Furthermore, the energy storage system includes a plurality of auxiliary loads operatively coupled to the auxiliary bus and a housing configured to encompass the primary energy storage device, the auxiliary bus, and the plurality of auxiliary loads, where the auxiliary bus is configured to supply power to the plurality of auxiliary loads from the primary energy storage device, the power generation device, a grid, or combinations thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: General Electric CompanyInventors: Ralph Teichmann, Honggang Wang
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Patent number: 10565956Abstract: A method and apparatus filter light spectrum. Ambient light conditions of light that is ambient to a user device can be sensed. Ambient light color conditions can be determined based on the sensed ambient light conditions. User device charging times when the user device is being charged can be monitored. User device motion including movement of the user device can be monitored. User device activity can be monitored. Color-modified image display times can be ascertained from at least one selected from the user device motion, the user device activity, and the user device charging times. A color-modified image can be generated based on at least the ambient light color conditions and the color-modified image display times. The color-modified image can be displayed.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Motorola Mobility LLCInventors: Maziyar Khorasani, Kevin McDunn, Seang Chau, Kevin Foy, Lauren Schwendimann, Xiaodong Xun, Joseph Swantek, Mir Farooq Ali, Jun Ki Min
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Patent number: 10565912Abstract: An electrical characteristics inspection method is provided. A pixel compensation circuit of a display panel comprises a plurality of thin film transistors. The method comprises steps of: removing a film layer above a drain electrode of the thin film transistor; cutting the connection between the thin film transistor and the other thin film transistors in the pixel compensation circuit using a first laser, cutting the connection between the thin film transistor and the other pixel circuits using the first laser; inserting a probe into a probing location, and supplying a predetermined voltage to the probe for measuring the electrical characteristics of the thin film transistor. This method allows the probe to more precisely touch the metal layer in the display area. It can test and analyze the electrical characteristics in the dense display area more easily. And further can avoid the electrical effects from other thin film transistors.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventor: Linhong Lv
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Patent number: 10535305Abstract: An AMOLED display panel includes data lines, scanning lines, a plurality of pixel units surrounded by the data lines and the scanning lines, a plurality of first driving circuits correspondingly arranged in pixel units arranged on predetermined positions, a plurality of second driving circuits arranged in the pixel units on another positions, and a temperature adjustment circuit. An input terminal of the temperature adjustment circuit is connected to the first pixel driving circuits, and an output terminal of the temperature adjustment circuit is connected to the data lines.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2017Date of Patent: January 14, 2020Assignee: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Zhenling Wang, Tai-Jiun Hwang
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Patent number: 10497316Abstract: The present application provides an AMOLED pixel driving circuit and a driving method thereof. The AMOLED pixel driving circuit employs a 6T1C pixel driving circuit with a specific driving timing to effectively compensate the threshold voltage to drive the thin film transistors and stabilize the current flowing through the OLED, to ensure uniform luminance of organic light emitting diodes and improve the display effect of the image. Meanwhile, the combination of the N-type thin film transistor and the P-type thin film transistor to reduce the number of the thin film transistors and the scan control signals to simplify the structure of the pixel driving circuit and increase the luminous area.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2017Date of Patent: December 3, 2019Assignee: SHENZHEN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS SEMICONDUCTOR DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD.Inventors: Shan Wang, Yichien Wen
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Patent number: 10388218Abstract: A pixel circuit, a display panel and a driving method are described. The pixel circuit includes: a light-emitting circuit configured for emitting light during a working period; a driving circuit configured for driving the light-emitting circuit; a compensating circuit configured for compensating the driving circuit; a data writing circuit configured for writing data to the driving circuit; a reset circuit configured for resetting the compensating circuit and the driving circuit; a first light-emitting control circuit configured for controlling ON and OFF of the light-emitting circuit.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2017Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: BOE Technology Group Co., Ltd.Inventor: Tian Dong
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Patent number: 10141381Abstract: The present invention provides an organic light emitting diode (OLED) display array substrate, a manufacturing method of the same OLED structure and a display apparatus. The OLED array substrate includes a plurality of pixels arranged in an array on a base substrate. Further, each pixel comprises a first sub-pixel and a second sub-pixel displaying different colors. Each sub-pixel comprises a light emitting unit and a control circuit. In addition, an orthogonal projection of the light emitting unit of the first sub-pixel on the base substrate overlaps with an orthogonal projection of the control circuit of the second sub-pixel on the base substrate. According to the OLED display structure of the present disclosure, the region occupied by the control circuit of a second sub-pixel is used to set up the light emitting unit of the first sub-pixel. This can increase the display surface area occupied by the light emitting units in each pixel, thus improve the resolution of the display.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: November 27, 2018Assignee: BOE TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.Inventors: Lung Pao Hsin, Chang Yen Wu
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Patent number: 10102800Abstract: An organic light emitting display device includes pixel driving circuits to control pixels which include organic light emitting diodes. The pixel driving circuits include a first pixel driving circuit and a second pixel driving circuit, and the organic light emitting diodes include a first organic light emitting diode. The first organic light emitting diode emits light at a first brightness based on a driving current from the first pixel driving circuit in a first frame, and emits light at a second brightness based on a driving current from the second pixel driving circuit in a second frame.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Samsung Display Co., Ltd.Inventor: Jin-Tae Jeong
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Patent number: 9815403Abstract: An LED driver chip for a car reading light and a state control method thereof are provided. The LED driver chip includes a state machine control circuit module, a state machine output logic module, a current on/off control logic circuit module, and a current source module. An OUT pin of the LED driver chip is connected with an LED. The LED driver chip determines the next state of LED current according to a driver chip PWM input signal, an EN pin low lever pulse input signal, and a present LED state, enabling the LED to switch among nine different states.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2016Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: SI-EN TECHNOLOGY (XIAMEN) LIMITEDInventors: Dongshi Zhao, Aaron Reynoso
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Patent number: 9807844Abstract: An LED module includes, on a circuit board, first to fourth electrodes, a first circuit including a first LED group, and a second circuit including second and third LED groups, a switch element and a detection element. The second circuit includes a first path leading from the second LED group to one end of the detection element, and a second path leading from the third LED group via the switch element to one end of the detection element. The first and second electrodes are connected to the first circuit, the third electrode is connected to the second and third LED groups, and the fourth electrode is connected to the other end of the detection element. The threshold voltage for light emission of the second LED group is larger than that of the third LED group. The switch element controls a current flowing through the second path in accordance with a current flowing via the detection element.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2017Date of Patent: October 31, 2017Assignees: CITIZEN WATCH CO., LTD., CITIZEN ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.Inventor: Takahiro Hori
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Patent number: 9721505Abstract: A system for driving a display that includes a plurality of pixel circuits arranged in an array, each of the pixel circuits including a light emitting device and a driving transistor for conveying a driving current through the light emitting device. Methods of measuring characteristics of circuit elements of pixels sharing a monitor line include the control of biasing to selectively turn off circuit elements or render their response known while measuring other circuit elements of interest.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2016Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Ignis Innovation Inc.Inventors: Gholamreza Chaji, Yaser Azizi
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Patent number: 9644835Abstract: A twinkling door hanger mainly includes a main decoration, secondary decoration, illumination device and hanging portion. The secondary decoration is configured on the top of the main decoration, being different from the main decoration in material; the illumination device has at least one illumination element configured inside the main decoration; the hanging portion is configured above the main decoration, capable of being hung on a door knob, allowing the present invention to achieve a decoration profiting effect through the configuration of the illumination element.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Inventor: Chin-Sheng Yang
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Patent number: 9543371Abstract: A transparent organic light-emitting display device is described herein. The transparent substrate includes a display area and non-display area adjacent to the display area. An organic light-emitting element is disposed on the display area of the transparent substrate. A first power line is disposed on the display area of the transparent substrate. The first power line supplies power to the organic light-emitting element. A first circuit board comprises a first power supply provided on a first side of the transparent substrate and a second circuit board comprises a second power supply provided on a second side of the transparent substrate. The first power supply is configured to receive power from the second power supply via the first power line. An additional interconnection film to supply power to the first power supply is not required, and thus the width of the bezel can be reduced.Type: GrantFiled: November 26, 2014Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: LG Display Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hyoung-Su Kim, BuYeol Lee
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Patent number: 9237619Abstract: Controllers (360, 360?), lighting circuits and methods are disclosed, for a dimmable LED lighting circuit having a series arrangement of two types of LED, the controller comprising a control circuit (330), a bypass circuit (340) and optionally a further bypass circuit and being operable for controlling a current, the current (Idriver) being separable into first and second parts (IW, IB), and into further first and second parts, wherein the controller is configured to direct the (further) first part through the LED or LEDs of the second (first) type and direct the (further) second part through the (further) bypass circuit (respectively), and wherein the control circuit is configured to adjust the ratio between the first, or further first, part and the second, or further second respectively, part in dependence on a dimming level of the LED lighting circuit.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2014Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: NXP B.V.Inventor: Leendert Van Den Broeke
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Patent number: 9165977Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting device including a light emitting structure including a plurality of light emitting regions comprising a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer, a first distributed bragg reflective layer disposed on the light emitting regions, a first electrode unit disposed on the first semiconductor layer in one of the light emitting regions, a second electrode unit disposed on the second semiconductor layer in another of the light emitting regions, an intermediate pad disposed on the first semiconductor layer or the second semiconductor layer in at least still another of the light emitting regions, and at least one connection electrode disposed on the first distributed bragg reflective layer such that the connection electrode sequentially connects the light emitting regions in series.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 20, 2015Assignee: LG INNOTEK CO., LTD.Inventors: Sung Kyoon Kim, Hyun Seoung Ju, Gi Seok Hong
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Patent number: 9153622Abstract: Disclosed is a light emitting device including a light emitting structure including a plurality of light emitting regions including a first semiconductor layer, an active layer and a second semiconductor layer, and a plurality of boundary regions disposed between the light emitting regions, a first electrode unit disposed on the first semiconductor layer in one of the light emitting regions, a second electrode unit disposed on the second semiconductor layer in another of the light emitting regions, at least one connection electrode to electrically connect the first semiconductor layer of one of adjacent light emitting regions to the second semiconductor layer of the other thereof, and an intermediate pad disposed on the first semiconductor layer or the second semiconductor layer in at least one of the light emitting regions, wherein the light emitting regions are connected in series through the connection electrode.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2012Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: LG Innotek Co., Ltd.Inventors: Sung Kyoon Kim, Yun Kyung Oh, Sung Ho Choo
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Publication number: 20150145422Abstract: A lighting device includes: a plurality of DC power supply circuits. A plurality of light sources and switching units are connected to each of the DC power supply circuits, the switching units being configured to respectively switch electrical connection between the light sources and said each of the DC power supply circuits. A difference in rated voltage between any two light sources connected to one of the plurality of DC power supply circuits in common is smaller than a difference in rated voltage between two light sources respectively connected to different DC power supply circuits of the plurality of DC power supply circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Akinori HIRAMATU, Hiroshi KIDO, Junichi HASEGAWA, Shigeru IDO, Daisuke UEDA
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Publication number: 20150145423Abstract: An organic light emitting display device includes a pixel unit, a first voltage supply unit, a second voltage supply unit, and a selection unit. The pixel unit includes a plurality of pixels coupled to power lines. The first voltage supply unit is configured to output a first voltage. The second voltage supply unit is configured to output a second voltage. The selection unit is configured to supply any one of the first and second voltages to the pixels through the power lines.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: May 28, 2015Inventors: Seung-Jun Lee, Dong-Won Moon
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Patent number: 9030125Abstract: The present invention discloses a power circuit having multiple stages of charge pumps. The power circuit comprises a first charge pump, a second charge pump, a voltage stabilizing capacitor, and an output capacitor. The first charge pump adjusts an input voltage and produces a first output voltage. The second charge pump adjusts the first output voltage, produces a second output voltage, and outputs the second output voltage for driving a loading. The voltage stabilizing capacitor is coupled between the first and second charge pumps and connected externally to the output of the first charge pump. The output capacitor is coupled to the second charge pump for providing the second output voltage. According to the present invention, the effect of supplying large transient currents to the loading can be achieved by connecting externally the voltage stabilizing capacitor to the output of the first charge pump.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Sitronix Technology Corp.Inventors: Kuan-Chao Liao, Kai-Yi Wu
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Patent number: 9024531Abstract: There is provided an apparatus for driving a light emitting diode (LED), capable of distributing current stress applied to the LED. The apparatus includes an LED part including a plurality of LED units respectively including at least one LED, the plurality of LED units being connected in parallel to a power input terminal to which rectified power in sine wave form is supplied, and, among the plurality of LED units connected in parallel, a termination end of the LED unit in a front end being connected to a middle of an adjacent LED unit; and a current source unit including a plurality of current sources respectively connected to termination ends of the plurality of LED units and allowing corresponding current to flow through the plurality of LED units.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: May 5, 2015Assignee: Samsung Electro-Mechanics Co., Ltd.Inventors: Jong Tae Hwang, Deuk Hee Park, Jae Shin Lee, Yun Joong Lee, Sang Hyun Cha
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Publication number: 20150115808Abstract: In various embodiments, lighting systems include an electrically insulating carrier having a plurality of conductive elements disposed thereon, a light-emitting array, and at least one power source. The light-emitting array is disposed over the carrier and includes a plurality of light-emitting strings, each light-emitting string comprising a plurality of electrically connected light-emitting diodes (LEDs). Each LED has at least two electrical contacts, and each electrical contact is electrically connected to a conductive element by a conductive adhesive and/or a solder. The power source provides power to the light-emitting strings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Michael A. Tischler, Vladimir Odnoblyudov, David Keogh
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Publication number: 20150102735Abstract: The present invention relates to a gate driving circuit, and a array substrate and a display using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2014Publication date: April 16, 2015Inventor: Ping-Sheng Kuo
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Publication number: 20150091452Abstract: A converter circuit arrangement is provided, including a converter switch controller, a converter switch, a load circuit interface and an inductor. The converter switch controller may include a control input. The converter switch may be coupled between a first power supply potential and the control input. The inductor may be coupled between a second power supply potential and the load circuit interface. The load circuit interface may be coupled between the control input and the inductor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2013Publication date: April 2, 2015Applicant: Infineon Technologies Austria AGInventors: Andreas Hofmann, Pierrick Ausseresse
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Patent number: 8994274Abstract: A dual-pixel circuit includes first and second OLEDs, and a driving circuit that includes first and second driving transistors, a capacitor, and a switching module operable between first and second modes based on a data voltage, first and second scan voltages, and first and second bias signals. When the switching module is operated in the first mode, the first OLED is forward-biased to emit light, and the second OLED is reverse-biased. When the switching module is operated in the second mode, the first OLED is reverse-biased, and the second OLED is forward-biased to emit light.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: National Chiao Tung UniversityInventors: Kuei-Yu Lee, Paul C. P. Chao
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Publication number: 20150076997Abstract: A DC-DC converter includes a voltage conversion circuit unit, a control unit, and a capacitor check unit. The voltage conversion circuit unit converts an input voltage to a first voltage. The control unit controls the voltage conversion circuit unit based on a feedback voltage and a reference voltage. The capacitor check unit determines whether a capacitor is coupled to a capacitor coupling terminal based on sensing a voltage of the capacitor coupling terminal, which is selectively coupled to the first control unit.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Inventor: Sung-Cheon PARK
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Publication number: 20150048743Abstract: The present invention discloses a power circuit having multiple stages of charge pumps. The power circuit comprises a first charge pump, a second charge pump, a voltage stabilizing capacitor, and an output capacitor. The first charge pump adjusts an input voltage and produces a first output voltage. The second charge pump adjusts the first output voltage, produces a second output voltage, and outputs the second output voltage for driving a loading. The voltage stabilizing capacitor is coupled between the first and second charge pumps and connected externally to the output of the first charge pump. The output capacitor is coupled to the second charge pump for providing the second output voltage. According to the present invention, the effect of supplying large transient currents to the loading can be achieved by connecting externally the voltage stabilizing capacitor to the output of the first charge pump.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 19, 2015Applicant: SITRONIX TECHNOLOGY CORP.Inventors: KUAN-CHAO LIAO, KAI-YI WU
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Patent number: 8946992Abstract: A suppressor grid is configured proximate to an anode to produce a suppressor electric field selected to provide a force on an electron in a direction pointing away from the anode, wherein the suppressor electric field is further selected to pass electrons from the suppressor grid to the anode.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2012Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, William Gates, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Robert C. Petroski, Clarence T. Tegreene, David B. Tuckerman, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
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Publication number: 20150022098Abstract: Illumination devices and related systems and methods are disclosed that can be used for LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) backlights, LED lamps, or other applications. The illumination devices can include a photo detector, such as a photodiode or an LED or other light detecting device, and one or more LEDs of different colors. A related method can be implemented using these illumination devices to maintain precise color produced by the blended emissions from such LEDs. One application for the illumination devices is backlighting for FSC (Field Sequential Color) LCDs (Liquid Crystal Displays). FSC LCDs temporally mix the colors in an image by sequentially loading the red, green, and blue pixel data of an image in the panel and flashing the different colors of an RGB backlight. Precise and uniform color temperature across such a display can be advantageously maintained by continually monitoring ratios of photodiode currents induced by the different colored LEDs in each illumination device as each color is flashed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventor: David J. Knapp
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Publication number: 20150022099Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention are directed to a touch or close proximity activated low energy illumination apparatus. The illumination apparatus are configured to be positioned within personal portable carrying units such as purses, handbags, backpack, shoulder bags, computer bags, bags for communication devices or other container. The illumination apparatus is configured to illuminate inner compartments of such personal portable carrying units. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus is removably attachable to a personal portable carrying unit and can be oriented for the illumination of external objects such as a door lock of a car or building, or the immediate vicinity of a dark space. Certain embodiments may be affixed to or integrated into a personal portable carrying unit. Embodiments of the present invention may comprise a circuit assembly, a power source, at least one semiconductor illuminating device such as a light emitting diode and a plain or decorative pocket.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2014Publication date: January 22, 2015Inventors: Joseph Duncanan Farley, Chinyere Karen Ngozi Ugoji
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Publication number: 20150008832Abstract: A LED lighting apparatus for growing plants includes a remote controlling device for sending wireless signals; and at least one lighting device each including a receiver and transmitter for receiving the wireless signals sent from the remote controlling device, a first power source electrically connected to the receiver and transmitter and being capable of supplying electricity to four downstream first LED groups connected in series, and a second power source electrically connected to the first power source via the first LED groups and being capable of supplying electricity to four downstream second LED groups connected in series.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2013Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Paul Chou
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Publication number: 20150008833Abstract: A lighting control module provides an enclosure for a circuit board, with the circuit board being mounted to and grounded to the enclosure. A primary power system is provided to receive and transmit voltage to lighting circuits, utilizing a terminal bus bar, a main switch, a voltage selection switch, and a transformer. An auxiliary power system draws energy from portable power sources in the event of a main power source failure. The auxiliary power system includes an associated terminal bus bar and an auxiliary switch. The primary and auxiliary power systems are connected to the lighting circuits through a circuit protection unit, e.g. fuse. The lighting circuits have both positive and negative terminals, LED indicators, switches, and individual fuses. The lighting circuits can be turned on and off individually by virtue of the switches for each lighting circuit. Status indicators and ground terminals are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventor: Corey D. RAY
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Patent number: 8928228Abstract: In one embodiment, the trajectory of one or more electrons is controlled in a field emission device. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured analogously to a klystron. In another embodiment, the field emission device is configured with electrical circuitry selected to control the input and output of the device.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Inventors: Jesse R. Cheatham, III, Philip Andrew Eckhoff, William Gates, Roderick A. Hyde, Muriel Y. Ishikawa, Jordin T. Kare, Nathan P. Myhrvold, Tony S. Pan, Robert C. Petroski, Clarence T. Tegreene, David B. Tuckerman, Charles Whitmer, Lowell L. Wood, Jr., Victoria Y. H. Wood
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Publication number: 20150002305Abstract: It would be beneficial for engineers when renewing municipal infrastructure to have the option of centralizing multiple services into one physical element of infrastructure. It would also be beneficial where one specific element of infrastructure may be replaced to address replacement or operating costs, e.g. when replacing high pressure sodium, xenon, metal-halide, or mercury lighting with solid state lighting, that the new infrastructure supports migration to an overall reduction in physical infrastructure as other services/infrastructure elements are renewed. It would be further beneficial for the deployed physical element of infrastructure minimize physical footprint, offer low cost design solutions, improve reliability, support evolving requirements, offer new services and revenue-generating opportunities, enhance the payback and return on investment, as well the evolving needs of emergency services, security organizations, etc.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventor: Mark Wells