Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes a first member: a light-emitting element that is formed on the first member; a second member that has a second region bonded to the first region of the first member, and forms a sealing space for sealing the light-emitting element between the first member and the second member. Each of the first and second regions has a flat surface that is provided so as to connect an end portion located at the side of the sealing space to an end portion located at the side of an external space outside of the sealing space, and a wall surface that is provided near the flat surface, and the wall surface has a first surface that is provided so as to be parallel to a first direction, and a second surface that is provided so as to be parallel to a second direction different from the first direction.

Abstract: The invention provides for an automotive interior component and method of making the same. The automotive interior component comprises a dock for receiving an object, a holder for receiving the dock and configured to movably store the dock, and a light source operatively connected to the dock. The light source provides continuous illumination of the dock as the dock moves from the holder to a deployed position, allowing ease of visible location and augmenting visual appeal of an automotive interior.

Abstract: A luminaire includes a base, a lighting module disposed on the base, the lighting module including a mounting plate, and a plurality of light emitting diodes provided on the mounting plate, and a cover surrounding the lighting module and secured in the base, the cover optimally directing light emitted by the plurality of light emitting diodes.

Abstract: A high-pressure discharge lamp has an outer envelope (1) in which a discharge vessel (11) is arranged. The discharge vessel encloses a discharge space (13) with an ionizable filling. The discharge vessel has two mutually opposed neck-shaped portions (2,3) through which current supply conductors (4,5) extend to a pair of electrodes (6,7) in the discharge space. A lamp base (8) of electrically insulating material supports the discharge vessel. The lamp base also supports the outer envelope (1). The outer envelope encloses the current supply conductors and is connected to the lamp base in a gas-tight manner. By controlling the atmosphere in the outer envelope, a simplified and compact high-pressure discharge lamp is provided with an accurate positioning of the discharge vessel with respect to the optical axis of the lighting system. The high-pressure discharge lamp can be suitably applied in an assembly with a reflector.

Abstract: An electric connection part between a bulb and a terminal is masked without using a special masking material when a lamp unit is produced through a primary injection step of molding a lamp main body and a lens part while using a movable mold and a fixed mold, a film forming step of covering the lamp main body with a film, and a secondary injection step of uniting the lamp main body and the lens part together with a resinous material. The bulb is incorporated through a step set between the primary injection step and the film forming step. In the state in which the bulb is incorporated in the lamp main body, the surface of the top of the bulb is covered with a film, and a part hidden by the shadow of the film is masked, and hence electric insulation properties are secured.

Abstract: A photomultiplier tube 1 is an electron tube comprising an envelope 5 including a frame 3b having at least one end part formed with an opening and an upper substrate 2 airtightly joined to the opening, and a photocathode 6 contained within the envelope 5, the photocathode 6 emitting a photoelectron into the envelope 5 in response to light incident thereon from the outside; wherein multilayer metal films 10b, 10a each constituted by a metal film made of titanium, a metal film made of platinum, and a metal film made of gold laminated in this order are formed at the opening and the joint part between the upper substrate 2 and opening; and wherein the frame 3b and upper side substrate 2 are joined to each other by holding a joint layer 14 containing indium between the respective multilayer metal films 10b, 10a.

Abstract: A backlight module, a base used therein, and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The backlight module includes a base and a slice-shaped circuit. The base has a back plate including a plate portion and a mezzanine portion. The mezzanine portion is parallelly offset from the plate portion, and the initial position of the mezzanine portion becomes an opening on the plate portion. Because the mezzanine portion is parallelly offset from the plate portion, a containing space is formed between an inner side of the mezzanine portion and the plane of the plate portion. A side of the mezzanine portion and a side of the plate portion corresponding to the opening together form a first slit. The slice-shaped circuit is inserted into the containing space through the first slit and stays between the plate portion and the mezzanine portion.

Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein comprise a display device comprising a plurality of spatial light modulators and an illumination apparatus. The illumination apparatus comprising a light bar that guides light along a length thereof and turning microstructure disposed on top or bottom of the light bar. The turning microstructure directs the light out a side of the light bar. The illumination apparatus further comprises a light guide panel disposed with respect to the side of the light bar such that the light from the light bar is coupled to the light guide panel. The light guide panel is configured to direct the light coupled therein out of the light guide panel. The plurality of light modulators disposed with respect to the light guide panel to receive the light directed out of the light guide panel.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a liquid crystal display panel and a method for fabricating the same, wherein the liquid crystal display panel of the present invention comprises a first substrate, a second substrate, and a sealant having a plurality of modifying patterns. In addition, the method of the present invention comprises steps of providing a liquid crystal display panel having a first substrate, a second substrate and a sealant having a plurality of modifying patterns, and then cutting off a part of the modifying patterns. Thereby, the present invention can eliminate the gravity flow and reduce the gravity mura, so that a liquid crystal display panel having few mura defects is provided.

Abstract: An LED chip package structure in order to prevent the light-emitting efficiency of fluorescent powder from decreasing due to high temperature includes a substrate unit, a light-emitting unit, a transparent colloid body unit, a fluorescent colloid body unit and a frame unit. The light-emitting unit has a plurality of LED chips electrically arranged on the substrate unit. The transparent colloid body unit has a plurality of transparent colloid bodies respectively covering the LED chips. The fluorescent colloid body unit has a plurality of fluorescent colloid bodies respectively covering the transparent colloid bodies. The frame unit is covering the peripheries of each transparent colloid body and each fluorescent colloid body in order to expose the top surfaces of the fluorescent colloid body.

Abstract: An LED lamp system includes a light emitting diode (LED) lamp, a printed circuit board on which the LED lamp is mounted, a connection terminal including a soldering part inserted and soldered to the printed circuit board, a body part extending parallel to the printed circuit board, and a branch part extending from the body part in a predetermined direction, a case to which the printed circuit board is fixed, the case including a holding portion for holding the branch part of the connection terminal, and a cover for enclosing the LED lamp and the printed circuit board in association with the case.

Abstract: There is provided a method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescence device including a plurality of light-emitting elements, The method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescence device according to Claim 1, wherein the partition wall layer includes a first partition wall layer having openings corresponding to the light-emitting elements and a second partition wall layer which is disposed on the first partition wall layer, and extending so as to follow the gap of the light-emitting elements, and has the groove on the top thereof; the forming the partition wall layer includes forming the first partition wall layer and forming the second partition wall layer on the first partition wall layer such that the first partition wall layer is exposed at the bottom of the groove; and the first partition wall layer is composed of an inorganic material, and the second partition wall layer is composed of an organic material.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a light-emitting device includes a first step of forming at least one light-emitting element on a first substrate; a second step of applying a resin adhesive to a first application area that includes an area where the at least one light-emitting element is formed, so as to cover the at least one light-emitting element; a third step of applying a glass frit paste on a surface of the first substrate where the at least one light-emitting element is formed or on a second substrate and also to a second application area that surrounds the area where the at least one light-emitting element is formed; a fourth step of laminating the first substrate and the second substrate; a resin curing step of curing the resin adhesive to bond the first substrate and the second substrate in the first application area and to seal the at least one light-emitting element from an outside; and a glass frit melting step of melting the glass frit paste to bond the first substrate and the second substrate in the

Abstract: A lamp apparatus for a liquid crystal display that is capable of preventing a wire breakage of the lamp apparatus. In the apparatus, a lamp causes a discharge by a voltage applied from a power terminal to generate light. A wire is supplied with the voltage. A connector electrically connects the power terminal of the lamp to the wire using a pressing. The power terminal of the lamp and the wire electrically connected to each other and the connector are integrated.

Abstract: A lamp including a plurality of light emitting devices and heat sinks can be configured to dissipate heat generated by the plurality of light emitting devices. The heat sinks can be branched into a generally Y-shaped configuration as viewed in a section that includes a primary optical axis of the vehicle lamp. One of the light emitting devices is connected to one of the branched parts of the heat sinks. Another light emitting device is connected to the other branched part of the heat sinks.

Abstract: A lighting fixture for use with a vehicle can switch a plurality of functions (for example, a fog lamp function and a cornering lamp function) without depending on a mechanical action. The lighting fixture can be mounted on a vehicle and can include a first light source, a second light source, and a first reflecting surface which can reflect light emitted by the first light source to form a first light distribution pattern when the first light source is turned on and can reflect light emitted by the second light source to form a second light distribution pattern different from the first light distribution pattern when the second light source is turned on.

Abstract: An electron emission device is provided having a first substrate and a first electrode on the first substrate. A second electrode is electrically insulated from the first electrode. An electron emission source is electrically connected to the first electrode. A blocking layer is between the first electrode and the second electrode.

Abstract: In a lamp including a lamp housing and a lamp cover, the lamp cover is laser-beam welded to an opening edge portion of the lamp housing. There exists no trace of fusion on the opening edge portion of the lamp housing in any other areas than a surfaces abutment portion where the lamp cover is brought into abutment. A method for fabricating a lamp includes bringing a lamp cover into abutment with an opening edge portion of a lamp housing; and emitting a laser beam to a surfaces abutment portion of the lamp housing with the lamp cover so as to laser-beam weld the lamp housing and the lamp cover together. The emission of the laser beam is implemented while blocking the laser beam so that the laser beam is not emitted to at least any other areas of the opening edge portion than the surfaces abutment portion.

Abstract: This invention relates to a process for fabricating ZnO nanowires with high aspect ratio at low temperature, which is associated with semiconductor manufacturing process and a gate controlled field emission triode is obtained. The process comprises providing a semiconductor substrate, depositing a dielectric layer and a conducting layer, respectively, on the semiconductor substrate, defining the positions of emitter arrays on the dielectric layer and conducting layer, depositing an ultra thin ZnO film as a seeding layer on the substrate, growing the ZnO nanowires as the emitter arrays by using hydrothermal process, and etching the areas excluding the emitter arrays, then obtaining the gate controlled field emission triode.

Abstract: In a backlight module, when relay connectors exposed to a back side of a chassis are engaged with the connector portions of a lighting jig, the power from the power supply source of the lighting jig is supplied to discharge tubes via the connector portions and the relay connectors. Thereby, the discharge tubes can be lighted, even if a power board is not connected to the relay connectors. At the time, the lighting jig is arranged to face the back surface of the chassis, and therefore optical sheets can be mounted to the chassis from the front side.

Abstract: The present application discloses high intensity discharge (“HID”) lamps, arc tubes, and methods of manufacture. The application relates to HID lamps, arc tubes, and methods of manufacture wherein a precise amount of fill gas may be contained in the light-emitting chamber of the arc tube so that the pressure of the fill gas contained in the arc tube at substantially room temperature may be precisely controlled at pressures greater than about one-half atmosphere.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a lighting module and manufacturing Method for the Same, and more particularly, to a lighting module with a flat wavelength converting structure for reducing mura. The lighting module provided by the present invention includes a frame, one or more light sources disposed on the frame, and a flat wavelength converting structure shared by the light sources for emitting light with aimed wavelength; the present invention provides a lighting module emitting light with mura that insensible to eye or with lower mura at elevated diffusion angle compared to that provided by the traditional one; therefore, the present invention also provides a lighting module occupying smaller volume; or a lighting module with fewer light sources and sharing the similar thickness of the traditional one, which emits light with similar or lower mura compared to the traditional one.

Abstract: A backlight assembly having an improved heat releasing structure and a display device having the backlight assembly are provided. The backlight assembly includes a plurality of lamps emitting light and a fixing member receiving the plurality of lamps. A separating member protruding from an edge of the fixing member defines an inner space that contains the light-lamp portions in the fixing member, and the separating member separates electrodes of the lamps from the inner space. The separating member has openings that are positioned to direct the heat generated by the lamp electrodes away from the inner space where the excess heat can cause display quality deterioration.

Abstract: An organic light emitting device that has improved lifespan properties by improving the characteristics of an interface between at least one of a red emissive layer, a green emissive layer or a blue emissive layer, and an electron transport layer, and a method of manufacturing the organic light emitting device.

Abstract: A license plate lamp for radiating light to a surface of a license plate attached to a rear end of a vehicle body includes: a lamp body disposed above the license plate; a light emitting diode disposed within the lamp body, the light emitting diode having an optical axis extending in a vertical direction for emitting light toward a license plate located under the light emitting diode; and a control lens provided between the light emitting diode and the license plate for controlling the light emitted by the light emitting diode so that the light is radiated toward a surface of the license plate. The control lens includes a first control portion for radiating the light emitted by the light emitting diode toward an upper end part of the surface of the license plate, and a second control portion located rearward of the first control portion for radiating the light emitted by the light emitting diode toward substantially a whole region of the surface of the license plate.

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a power-up device including a conductive material and supplying power to a lamp electrode, and a housing receiving the power transmitting member. The power transmitting member includes an inverter connector, a first lamp electrode supporter, and an terminal unit. The first lamp electrode supporter is connected to the inverter connector and formed with a lamp electrode receiving section into which the lamp electrode is inserted. The terminal unit has a fixed terminal connected to the first lamp electrode supporter, a free-end terminal supporting the lamp electrode such that the lamp electrode adheres to the lamp electrode receiving section, and a connection terminal that connects the fixed terminal to the free-end terminal in the housing.

Abstract: An organic electroluminescent device includes, on a substrate, a pixel having a luminescent functional layer which is sandwiched by a first electrode and a second electrode, and a unit pixel group composed of a plurality of the pixels. A scattering portion which scatters luminescent light of the luminescent functional layer is provided in a pixel selected from the unit pixel group.

Abstract: A cap lamp features a housing. A control module is positioned within the housing and includes a multi-function switch, a circuit board and contacts adapted to receive power from a battery. An optic module is also positioned within the housing and in engagement with the control module. The optic module includes a light emitting diode (LED) module and an integrated reflector and heat sink as well as an insulator. A bezel is fastened to the housing so as to secure the control module and optic module within the cap lamp housing. A pushbutton is positioned on the housing and is connected to the multi-function switch. A backup LED is in communication with the multi-function switch so that the main LED light or the backup LED may alternatively be selected.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a large area LED array, comprising providing two stacks (21) of electrodes (26), each electrode arranged in a meander pattern (4) on a substrate (3), at least two U-turns (7) on one side of the meander each being connected to a LED mounting surface (8) to form a row (9) of mounting surfaces, arranging the stacks so that rows and columns of mounting surfaces intersect each other at a plurality of intersection points (24), and mounting LEDs (22) at these intersection points. The substrate material is then removed, and the stacks are stretched in two directions thereby separating said intersection points (24) from each other. According to the invention, the LEDs can be mounted to the LED mounting surfaces when these are still located close to each other, preferably adjacent to each other enabling a simple and cost efficient mounting process. Further, the size of the substrates on which the conducting layer is formed can be limited.

Abstract: A laminated light-emitting diode display device and a manufacturing method thereof are described. The laminated light-emitting diode display device has an insulator, a circuitry device placed on the insulator and having of a plurality of circuits interconnected with each other, and a plurality of SMT-type light-emitting diodes electrically connected to the circuits of the circuitry unit.

Abstract: A method for producing a radiation-emitting device comprising a plurality of radiation-emitting components (3) may comprise in particular the following steps: A) providing a carrier body (1) with a surface (10) having different partial surface regions (11, 12), wherein the normal vectors (110, 120) of the different partial surface regions (11, 12) point in different spatial directions, B) arranging at least two radiation-emitting components (3) on two different partial surface regions (11, 12), and C) producing electrical contact-connections to the radiation-emitting components (3).

Abstract: A traffic signal housing includes a bottom housing element that has a radius and a power circuit that is connected to an external source via one or more pluggable connectors through the bottom housing element. Three distinct arrays of LEDs provide a tri-color signal, wherein each array is powered by the power circuit. A distribution cover is coupled to the bottom housing element to enclose the power circuit and the LED arrays.

Abstract: A lamp that can be used in a refrigerated or cold environment where an overall light output measured on a target plane is not significantly reduced due to condensation or fog includes a housing including a translucent cover, an LED disposed in the housing, and an anti-fog film. The LED is disposed in the housing with relation to the translucent cover such that light from the LED passes through the cover. The anti-fog film is disposed on at least one of the surfaces of the translucent cover.

Abstract: An LED socket string with multiple LED sockets and corresponding LED lamps that are spaced on the string unevenly or according to a user specification. Each of the LED sockets includes a socket base with grooves for coupling wires, and a socket cover for mating with the socket base. A lamp holder is integrally mounted onto the socket base for detachably retaining the LED lamp. A lamp spacer can be added to the lamp holder to accommodate the LED lamp.

Abstract: In one aspect, a light-emitting surface includes a plurality of discrete, substantially flat light-emitting illumination devices arranged in a tiled configuration. Each device has a light-emitting area and an unilluminated area, the light-emitting area of a first device occluding at least a portion of the unilluminated area of a second, adjacent device.

Abstract: A method of forming an organic light emitting device on a substrate is provided, wherein the method includes forming an active device structure on the substrate, adhering a mask to the substrate, wherein the mask covers an electrical contact portion of the substrate while exposing the active device structure, forming an encapsulant layer over the active device structure and the mask, forming a separation between a portion of the encapsulant layer that covers the active device structure and a portion of the encapsulant layer that covers the mask, and removing the mask from the substrate.

Abstract: A light source module includes a light source and an thermoelectric cooler. The thermoelectric cooler includes a first base board, a second base board and a number of thermoelectric cooling units. The first base board includes a first surface and an opposing second surface. The second base board includes a top surface and a bottom surface. The light source is defined on the first surface of the first base board. The thermoelectric cooling units are disposed between the first surface of the first base board and the top surface of the second base board, and are configured for transferring heat generated from the light source from the first base board to the second base board.

Abstract: Methods of forming transparent conducting oxides and devices formed by these methods are shown. Monolayers that contain zinc and monolayers that contain magnesium are deposited onto a substrate and subsequently processed to form magnesium-doped zinc oxide. The resulting transparent conducing oxide includes properties such as an amorphous or nanocrystalline microstructure. Devices that include transparent conducing oxides formed with these methods have better step coverage over substrate topography and more robust film mechanical properties.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) and the method for manufacturing the same. A method for manufacturing a plasma display panel includes forming electrodes along one direction on a substrate, applying the dielectric paste along the other direction perpendicular to the one direction of the electrodes on the substrate, drying the dielectric paste and firing the dried dielectric paste to form a dielectric layer. Only one swath is needed for the entire dielectric layer, saving time and production costs, while providing a superior quality layer. Accordingly, since the dielectric paste is applied along the direction perpendicular to the longitudinal direction of the display electrodes, it is advantage that tack time and the number of cleaning the nozzle is reduced.

Abstract: A flat panel display and a method of manufacturing the same are disclosed. In one embodiment, the manufacturing method includes: i) preparing a substrate, ii) forming a plurality of subpixels on the substrate and iii) forming a light resonating layer including two or more layers on the subpixels, wherein the light resonating layer varies in thickness depending on the subpixels. According to at least one embodiment, it is possible to improve the brightness and the external light coupling efficiency. Further, it is possible to easily manufacture the light resonating layer with the structure in which the low refractive layers alternate with the high refractive layers.

Abstract: The LED system has a set consisting of multiple LED lamps and an integrally formed electrical connecting member common to the LED lamps, wherein the electrical connecting member has multiple connection points for contacting a respective LED lamp.

Abstract: A light-emitting element of the present invention, includes: a porous light-emitting body including an insulator having a void and an inorganic phosphor particle; and at least two electrodes provided so as to contact with a surface of the light-emitting body. A voltage is applied to the at least two electrodes so as to generate discharge, and the light-emitting body is pumped by the discharge so as to emit light. Thereby, a light-emitting element that is reduced in a deterioration of brightness and a degradation of reliability of phosphors and does not require the vacuum encapsulation and the application of a high voltage, which are required for glow discharge, and still-higher level of thin-film technology can be provided. By arranging these light-emitting elements two-dimensionally in a matrix form, a flat display device with a simple configuration can be provided at a low cost.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a backlight assembly, in which a lamp starting performance can be improved and an assembly process can be simplified, a liquid crystal display having the backlight assembly, and a method of manufacturing the backlight assembly. A backlight assembly according to the present invention includes a body, a phosphor film formed on an inside of the body, and an afterglowing material film formed on the outside of the body. Accordingly, a dark starting time can be shortened by improving a lamp starting performance of a light source.

Abstract: A modular lighting fixture may include a housing having opposite ends, an endplate for fastening to one end of the housing, the endplate having a lens receiving face on a first side and an additional-structure-connecting face on a second side. The second side has an outer perimeter portion and a first peripheral surface, the first peripheral surface being inward of the outer perimeter portion. An additional structure is provided having a second peripheral surface with substantially similar contour as the first peripheral surface on the second side of the endplate. The additional structure is connected to the endplate with the second peripheral surface being proximate to the first peripheral surface of the second side of the endplate.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) includes a backlight module, a cell module installed in front of the backlight module, and a front frame which includes a frame body with holes and buffer material. The buffer material has a first part disposed in the holes and fixed to the cell module and backlight module through the front frame, and a second part sandwiched between the frame body and cell module. A method for manufacturing a LCD device is also provided, including forming a buffer material on a frame body by injection molding, firmly connecting the frame body, a cell module, and a backlight module, and locating the buffer material between the frame body and cell module.

Abstract: A structural configuration of a failsafe OLED chain with multiple OLED lighting components in series connection is described. During the manufacture of the lighting component a weak spot is specifically installed at an appropriate location of the structure in the form of a break-through layer, which in the event of a failure of the lighting component breaks down and bypasses the component with a bypass layer.

Abstract: A field emission device has an improved structure in which electron emission from a cathode is enhanced through external light radiation. The field emission device includes: a light transmitting substrate; a cathode unit arranged on the light transmitting substrate and adapted to emit electrons, the cathode unit including: a first electrode layer of a transparent conductive material arranged on the substrate; a first electron emission layer of a semiconductive polymer organic material arranged on the first electrode layer; a second electron emission layer of a composite of a carbon-based inorganic material and a semiconductive polymer organic material arranged on the first electron emission layer; and a second electrode layer of a conductive material arranged on the second electron emission layer. The field emission device further includes an anode arranged to face the cathode unit.

Abstract: A backlight unit includes planar light source and light source socket. The planar light source includes upper and lower plates combined with each other and forming a light emitting space therebetween, and external electrodes disposed on surface of one of the upper and lower plates. The light source socket is disposed on a portion of the external electrodes. The light source socket includes a body, a power applying member and a fixing member. The body covers the portion of the external electrode. The power applying member is disposed inside of the body and contacts the external electrode in order to apply electric power to the planar light source. The fixing member fastens the power applying member to the external electrode such that the power applying member makes contact with the external electrode.

Abstract: An OLED structure includes a substantially flexible substrate, and at least one barrier layer disposed between the substrate and the OLED structure. The barrier layer substantially prevents contaminants from permeating a layer of organic material or the OLED structure. The barrier layer includes a glass layer that has certain components added or removed to improve its flexibility. The OLED structure may also include a substantially flexible substrate and at least one barrier layer disposed between the substrate and the OLED structure. The barrier layer includes a strain relief material. The strain relief material advantageously has at least one axis of orientation. Photonic or electronic components, or both could be substituted for the OLED.

Abstract: A sub-assembly for use in an electro-optic display comprises, in this order: a release sheet (500 or 510); a backplane (508) or a layer of an electro-optic medium (502); and a layer of lamination adhesive (504 or 512).