Abstract: An automobile headlamp includes a plurality of projection light source units disposed in a lamp chamber. Each of the plurality of projection light source units includes a projection lens; a cut-off line forming shade extending approximately horizontally and forward such that an extending tip section thereof is located in a vicinity of a rearward focal point of the projection lens; a light-emitting element as a light source provided on both upper and lower sides of the shade; and a reflector, which reflects light emitted from the light-emitting element to be guided to the projection lens, provided on both upper and lower sides of the shade. A low-beam distribution pattern having a predetermined cut-off line is formed by a light source unit section on an upper side formed of the projection lens, the shade, the light-emitting element on the upper side, and the reflector on the upper side.

Abstract: An LED flat light and a manufacturing method thereof including processes of preparing a substrate, mounting a support, dispensing an under-fill, mounting an LED chip, wire bonding, dispensing fluorescent powder, and LED packaging; and the finished product of LED flat light includes a substrate provided with multiple insertion holes, each hole being disposed to its peripheral a positive golden finger and a negative golden finger; multiple LED modules electrically connected to one another for each module corresponding to one insertion hole; the insertion hole includes a support comprised of a base and a base cup with the base cup placed in the insertion hole; an LED chip being fixed in the base cup; and both positive and negative electrodes of the LED chip being electrically connected to their corresponding golden fingers on the substrate; the LED chip being covered up with a fluorescent powder layer, where in turn being covered up with a sealing layer to allow firm combination among member of the LED flat ligh

Abstract: The present invention discloses a plurality of interdigitated pixels arranged in an array, having a very low series-resistances with improved current spreading and improved heat-sinking. Each pixel is a square with sides of dimension l. The series resistance is minimized by increasing the perimeter of an active region for the pixels. The series resistance is also minimized by shrinking the space between a mesa and n-contact for each pixel.

Abstract: A light-emitting microcavity diode device includes a reflective electrode and a semi-transparent electrode, formed over a substrate, with an unpatterned light-emitting layer formed between the reflective electrode and the semi-transparent electrode. The reflective electrode, semi-transparent electrode, and unpatterned light-emitting layer form an optical cavity. Either the reflective or semi-transparent electrode is patterned to form independently-controllable, light-emitting sub-pixels. At least one, and fewer than all, of the sub-pixels emit light through a color filter. A first sub-pixel emits light having a first primary color and a second sub-pixel emits a complementary colored light. The light emitted from the first and second sub-pixels changes at one or more different angles. The color of the combined light of the first and second sub-pixels changes less at the one or more different angles than the light from at least one of the first or second sub-pixels.

Abstract: A light-emitting chip includes a light-emitting part, a first color-converting part and a second color-converting part. The light-emitting part includes a first electrode and a second electrode, and generates first light of a first wavelength. The first color-converting part is formed on a light-emitting surface of the light-emitting part. The first color-converting part converts at least a portion of the first light into second light of a second wavelength. The second color-converting part is formed on the first color-converting part. The second color-converting part converts at least a portion of the first light into third light of a third wavelength that is shorter than the second wavelength. Thus, a fluorescent substance of a long wavelength and a fluorescent substance of a short wavelength are sequentially formed on a light-emitting surface of a light-emitting part, so that the color reproducibility of a light-emitting chip may be enhanced.

Abstract: An organic light emitting display and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The organic light emitting display includes a pixel electrode, an organic layer including at least an emission layer, and an opposite electrode. An electron injection layer interposed between the emission layer and the opposite layer may be formed of an optimal thickness of NaF layer to reduce the thickness of the electron injection layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing partial layers on lamp bulbs, in which method functional layers are provided in thin-film technology, and which method includes at least providing a temporary layer on that region of the lamp bulb which will have no functional layer in the operational state of the lamp, subsequently providing the functional layer on the entire surface of the lamp bulb, and detaching the temporary layer together with the functional layer present thereon.

Abstract: An electrophoretic medium consists of a plurality of discrete droplets (104) in a polymeric binder (106?): each droplet (104) itself has a plurality of electrophoretic particles dispersed in a suspending fluid. An encapsulated electrophoretic display is produced by laminating the electrophoretic medium to a backplane (110) having at least one electrode at a temperature such that the polymeric binder (106?) flows and secures the electrophoretic medium to the backplane (110).

Abstract: A thin-film, white-light-emitting diode device includes a reflective, conductive thin-film structure and a semi-transparent, conductive thin-film structure. One or more thin-film layers are formed between the reflective and semi-transparent conductive thin-film structures to form two or more commonly-controlled microcavity structures. The thin-film layers emit white light in response to current provided by the conductive thin-film structure. Each of the two or more commonly-controlled microcavity structures has a different resonant frequency within one or more optical cavities and emits light with a smaller spectral range than the spectral range of the white-light-emitting thin-film layer(s). A combination of light emitted from the two or more commonly-controlled microcavity structures is white.

Abstract: A lighting assembly comprises a light fixture. The light fixture includes a trim formed by a stamping or die casting process. The trim has thermally conductive properties and includes a flange around a perimeter of the trim. The light fixture includes a light source mounted to a central portion of a front surface of the trim, and a heatsink formed by an extrusion or die casting process. The heatsink has thermally conductive properties and is mounted to a back surface of the trim. The light fixture includes an attachment mechanism connected to the light fixture. A recessed can housing mounted to a surface may be provided. The light fixture may be mounted to the recessed can housing by inserting the heatsink into the recessed can housing and engaging the attachment mechanism to an interior portion of the recessed can housing to brace the flange against the surface.

Abstract: A method for making an OLED device, including: providing a plurality of subpixels of different colors, including at least three gamut-defining subpixels, each subpixel requiring an operating voltage which is based on the maximum current density required by that subpixel; selecting the display operating voltage to be equal to or greater than the maximum required subpixel operating voltage; and selecting the area of the subpixels to reduce the maximum required subpixel operating voltage, thereby reducing the display operating voltage so as to reduce power consumption in the device.

Abstract: A light emitting diode package assembly is provided including a lower housing element and an upper housing element creating an internal pcb storage chamber. A light emitting diode driver pcb is mounted within. A light emitting diode pcb is mounted within and includes a light emitting diode element and a touch switch antenna. A personality pcb mounted is within between the light emitting diode driver pcb and the light emitting diode pcb. The personality pcb comprises touch switch circuitry and theatre dimming circuitry. At least one pcb interconnect places the light emitting diode driver pcb, the light emitting diode pcb and the personality pcb in communication with each other.

Abstract: An automotive lamp, comprising a translucent bulb (3) containing a light source, and a cap (1) that surrounds a portion of the bulb (3) whereby it engages the bulb (3) by means of a click-connection (4,5). The lamp comprises a connection member (10) for connecting the lamp to a lamp holder, whereby the connection member (10) is non-detachably connected to the cap (1), for example by means of an ultrasonic welding operation, and locks said click-connection (4,5).

Abstract: A light emitting system (1) comprising a radiation source (2) capable of emitting a first light of at least a first wavelength spectrum; a first fluorescent material (4) capable of absorbing at least partially the first light and emitting second light having a second wavelength spectrum; a second fluorescent material (8) capable of absorbing at least partially the first light and emitting a third light having a third wavelength spectrum; wherein one, the first (4) or the second fluorescent material (8) is a polycrystalline ceramic with a density of more than 97 percent of the density of a monocrystalline material and the respective other fluorescent material is a phosphor powder with a median particle size 100 nm<d50%<50 ?m.

Abstract: Aluminum nitride arc discharge vessels having a high total transmittance may be made by annealing the as-sintered AlN vessel in a nitrogen atmosphere, preferably at a temperature of at least about 1850° C. and for a time of at least about 50 hours. The annealing increases the total transmittance of the vessel to greater than 92% in the wavelength region from about 400 nm to about 700 nm. The annealed AlN discharge vessels are useful for lamp applications, such as metal halide lamps, and offer an improved durability and life over polycrystalline alumina (PCA).

Abstract: A mother glass is disclosed. The mother glass includes a plurality of organic electro luminescence arrays having a scan pad and a data pad. The plurality of organic electro luminescence arrays are arranged in a matrix type. The mother glass also includes: a non-array area, arranged between the organic electro luminescence arrays and an edge area located at an exterior of the arrangement of the matrix; at least one positive shorting bar formed at the edge area; at least one negative shorting bar formed at the edge area; a first line formed at the non-array area to electrically connect the data pad to the positive shorting bar; and a second line formed at the non-array area to electrically connect the scan pad to the negative shorting bar.

Abstract: An organic light emitting diode (OLED) device includes an anode layer upon a DBR (Distributed Bragg Reflector) stack such that the anode layer is modified by creating lens-like features on its surface. The OLED device also includes a planarizing layer on said anode layer, said planarizing layer filling in said lens-like features, said planarizing layer providing a flat uniform surface for the deposition of other layers thereupon.

Abstract: An opaque zone in the polycrystalline (PCA) discharge vessel of a high intensity discharge lamp may be made by creating residual pores in predetermined regions of the final-sintered discharge vessel. The control over the placement of the opaque zone is achieved by forming a carbonaceous residue in a specific region of the discharge vessel prior to final sintering. During sintering, the carbonaceous material causes residual porosity in the sintered PCA. The higher emissivity of the opaque PCA provides localized cooling in order to provide more control over the condensate behavior in the discharge vessel.

Abstract: An improved metal mesh with lights and an arrangement of such a mesh on a building are proposed. A light carrier receptacle is integrated in a mesh and thereby allow a light carrier to be removed from the mesh and reinserted without disintegrating the light carrier receptacle. Alternatively, a light carrier receptacle is attached to a mesh or other hanging, to which the light carrier is then attached. Clips can be preferably used.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing plasma display panels (PDP) is disclosed. The method appropriately controls conditions in an evaporating room during the process of forming film on a substrate of the PDP, thereby obtaining quality film. The method includes a deposition step where film is formed on front substrate (3) held by substrate holder (30), which is repeatedly used in the deposition step. Substrate holder (30) attached with the film due to repeated use co-exist in evaporating room (21) with another substrate holder (30), from which the film attached is removed, so that the conditions such as a degree of vacuum changes only a little.

Abstract: A patterned substrate has a laminated pattern having laminating patterns formed by drying droplets containing a pattern formation material. A lower layer pattern contains a surfactant that is lyophilic with respect to droplets that form an upper layer pattern.

Abstract: Disclosed are materials for use in light-emitting devices, devices produced therefrom, and methods for making same. Also disclosed is a light-emitting device comprising: an at least partially electrically conductive oligomer, polymer, or a combination thereof comprising at least one of a lanthanide element, a platinum group metal, or a combination thereof.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a light emitting device assembly. Such a LED assembly comprises a plurality of lamp-type light emitting devices, each of said lamp-type light emitting devices having a light output side and side walls. The plurality of lamp-type light emitting devices are directly or indirectly connected to each other via said side walls. The latter allows to obtain a compact LED assembly with high brightness.

Abstract: In an electrodeless lamp, at least one core assembly is coupled to a tubular lamp envelope. The core assembly includes a lamp envelope protector disposed over an outer surface of the lamp envelope, and a core member surrounding the lamp envelope at a core mounting location such that lamp envelope protector is disposed between the core member and the lamp envelope. The core assembly further includes a coil bobbin coupled to the core member, and a coil wounded around the coil bobbin.

Abstract: A lighting panel capable of producing a “Starry Sky” lighting effect and which is easily retrofitted into existing aircraft includes a first substrate, a plurality of microminiature light sources, such as LEDs, mounted on an upper surface of the first substrate, a plurality of electrically conductive traces written on the upper surface of the first substrate so as to make electrical interconnections with respective leads of the light sources, a clear filler material surrounding each light source and tapering down to the upper surface of the first substrate so as to planarize it, and a flexible decorative film laminated over the upper surface of the first substrate and light sources, the decorative film containing a plurality of apertures therethrough, each corresponding in location to a respective light source.

Abstract: An light-emitting diode device, including a substrate; and a reflective electrode and a semi-transparent electrode formed over the substrate and an unpatterned white light-emitting layer formed between the reflective electrode and the semi-transparent electrode, the reflective electrode, semi-transparent electrode, and unpatterned white-light-emitting layer forming an optical microcavity, and wherein either the reflective or semi-transparent electrodes is patterned to form a plurality of independently controllable light-emitting elements with at least one light-emitting element having no color filter. Color filters are formed over a side of the semi-transparent electrodes opposite the unpatterned white light-emitting layer in correspondence with the light-emitting elements, the color filters having at least two different colors.

Abstract: A light-emitting diode device, including a substrate; and a reflective electrode and a semi-transparent electrode formed over the substrate and an unpatterned white light-emitting layer formed between the reflective electrode and the semi-transparent electrode, the reflective electrode, semi-transparent electrode, and unpatterned white-light-emitting layer forming an optical microcavity, and wherein either the reflective or semi-transparent electrodes is patterned to form a plurality of independently controllable light-emitting elements with at least one light-emitting element having no color filter. Color filters are formed over a side of the semi-transparent electrodes opposite the unpatterned white light-emitting layer in correspondence with the light-emitting elements, the color filters having at least two different colors. Additionally, a reflected-light absorbing layer is located over all of the light-emitting elements.

Abstract: A self emission device (644) that emits light (526). The self emission device can include at least one light emission layer (104) encompassing an area, and generating light over such area in a distributed fashion. The self emission device also can include a first electrode (113) interfacing with a first side (116) of the light emission layer and a second electrode (114) interfacing with a second side (117) of the light emission layer. The first electrode and the second electrode can provide energy used by the light emission layer to illuminate. The self emission device can be a component of a display (100) comprising a reflective display panel (102).

Abstract: A lamp socket includes a socket housing and a power supply member. The socket housing has a connecting hole. The power supply member includes a first lamp and a second lamp connecting terminal. The first lamp connecting terminal is inserted into the connecting hole, and includes a securing member for preventing a lamp from secession from the lamp socket. The second lamp connecting terminal is inserted into the connecting hole, and includes securing member opening inserted by the securing member. Therefore, the number of elements may be decreased and the stability of lamp socket may be increased.

Abstract: The invention relates to a lighting device for stimulating plant growth. The lighting device has a solid state light source, suitable for emitting light of at least one wavelength within a predetermined wavelength range. Furthermore, the solid state light source is adapted for connection to an electrical network. The solid state light source is in contact with a cooling medium. In an embodiment, this cooling medium has a temperature in a temperature range between ?50 and 0° C.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a display panel is described. A substrate is provided. A wall structure is formed on the substrate to define several microcups. A display medium is filled into the microcups. Thereafter, a sealing layer is formed over the microcups filled with the display medium, wherein the sealing layer includes a first material that is immiscible with the display medium and a second material that is miscible with the display medium. A treatment process is performed such that the first material is solidified to form a solidifying layer while the second material miscible in the display medium undergoes a polymerization induced phase separation reaction so as to precipitate in the display medium.

Abstract: Breath test methods and apparatus for increasing accuracy and reducing the time taken to achieve diagnostically useful results. In order to determine when an increase in isotopic ratio of the exhaled breath is clinically significant, methods are described for the use of a variable and multiple threshold level; for reducing the time taken to determine an accurate baseline level; and for avoiding the effects of oral activity when making measurements. To increase measurement accuracy, methods are described, using the results of the breath tests themselves, of continuous and automatic self-calibration to correct for drifts in the gas spectrometer absorption curves. A method for increasing the spectral stability of cold cathode discharge infra-red light sources for use in breath test instrumentation is described. Calibration checking devices and methods of mandating their use at regular time intervals are described, to ensure maintenance of the accuracy of breath tests.

Abstract: The phosphor having the composition xAE2SiO4:D.yREN, in which AE=(Sr, Ba, Ca, Mg) and D=Eu, and RE=La, Y, delivers a blue to yellow-orange emission and is distinguished by a high efficiency. It can be used for a very wide range of light sources.

Abstract: An omnidirectionally illuminated helmet emits light along a substantial portion of the helmet surface. An interior cushion is provided for comfort and safety of the wearer's head, while an outer shell is provided for protection from impacts. This outer shell includes a plurality of transparent displays intermingled with opaque sections or regions throughout the entire surface. An electroluminescent light source substantially covers the interior cushion. The outer shell is then placed upon the electroluminescent light source in a manner that aligns the plurality of transparent displays with the light source so that the transparent displays emit light therefrom. Transparent displays are located on the entire hemispherical constructs of the outer shell, including the sides, back, front, and top, so that light is emitted from virtually the entire helmet and can be seen from any vantage point.

Abstract: A light-emissive device comprising: a light-emissive region (12): a first electrode (10) located on a viewing side of the light-emissive region for injecting charge carriers of a first type: and a second-electrode (11) located on a non-viewing side of the light-emissive region for injecting charge carriers of a second type; and wherein there is a reflectivity-influencing structure (13) located on the non-viewing side of the light-emissive region and including a light absorbent layer comprising graphite and/or a fluoride or oxide of a low work function metal.

Abstract: A method of making an HID lamp and an HID lamp that includes a ceramic envelope with a ceramic capillary, wherein the capillary has an electrode feed-through therein that is sealed inside the capillary by a frit seal that extends inside the capillary a first distance from a distal end of the capillary, and a ceramic heat sink around at least half an external diameter of the capillary, wherein the heat sink is separated from the envelope and from the distal end of the capillary and the heat sink is in thermally conductive contact with the capillary and has an external diameter at least 1.5 times the external diameter of the capillary. In one preferred embodiment, the heat sink does not overlap the frit seal.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electric lamp (1) with a base at one end and with an outer bulb (3), mounted in a base (2), and at least one integral lamp (4), preferably a high-volt halogen lamp, which is arranged within the outer bulb (3), and at least two power supply wires (9, 9a, 9b) from the base (2) to the integral lamp (4). The invention likewise relates to a method for producing such a lamp. The at least two power supply wires (9, 9a, 9b) are surrounded by a preferably cylindrical bulb (6) made from nonconductive material, and the cylindrical bulb (6) is connected, preferably fused, to the outer bulb (3).

Abstract: A method of manufacturing an organic electroluminescent device is disclosed. The method includes forming a first electrode or a substrate; forming a partition wall adjacent to the first electrode; and forming an organic luminous layer on the first electrode by relief printing method.

Abstract: A process and apparatus for manufacturing a container (8) for accommodating an Hg source (9) for a discharge lamp. The process includes the following steps are carried out: a) production of a helical cutout (2) in a coil former (1); b) insertion of a flexible strip-like wire fabric (3) into the helical cutout (2); c) movement of the strip-shaped wire fabric (3) through the helical cutout (2) and production of a coiled hollow-cylindrical container (8).

Abstract: A method for making a field emission cathode structure includes forming a ballast layer over a column metal layer, forming a dielectric layer over the ballast layer, forming a line metal layer over the dielectric layer, forming a trench in the line metal layer and the dielectric layer, the trench extending to the ballast layer, and forming a sidewall spacer and a sidewall blade adjacent a sidewall of the trench, where the sidewall spacer is between the dielectric layer and the sidewall blade, and where the conformal spacer is recessed as compared to the sidewall blade such that a gap is present between the sidewall blade and the line metal layer.

Abstract: A lamp and methods of forming are shown. In one example, a dielectric layer is formed over a gap between conductors in a plasma lamp. Electric arcing is reduced or eliminated, thus allowing tighter gaps and/or higher voltages. In one example a glass frit method is used to apply the dielectric layer. A lamp is shown with a barrier layer that prevents tarnish such as tarnish from sulfur exposure. The barrier layer reduces or prevents degradation of the lamp due to conversion of a conductor material to non-conductive tarnish material.

Abstract: The present invention generally relates to an improved structure for an LED lamp and a method for forming the improved structure, more particularly to an improved LED lamp structure having a special figure so as to replace a traditional incandescent light bulb. The improved structure for the LED lamp is disclosed and comprises: a flexible PCB, which is shaped to form a three-dimensional structure and has at least one tier of LEDs mounted thereon, the LED being electrically connected to the printed circuits of the flexible PCB; and a rectifier, which is disposed on the end of the three-dimensional member and electrically connected to the three-dimensional member.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods of manufacturing a bollard light assembly that provides a choice of light output by being size-adaptable depending on the choice of light output. The methods comprise, in pertinent part, selecting an elongated light and interposing a number of lens rings and light deflectors which correspond to the length of the selected elongated light. Also provided is a lighting bollard assembly manufactured according to the methods of the present invention.

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: Disclosed herein is a recessed lighting fixture, comprising a housing having a back wall, one or more side walls extending from the back wall and at least one lower lip extending outwardly from one of said side walls, one or more of said side walls including at least one elongate slot formation, the slot formation including aligned upper and lower slot portions, the upper and/or lower slot portions having a pair of oppositely extending slot boundary regions, at least one slot boundary region having a lateral slot extension therei the slot extension having a first elongate dimension, a retaining clip for mounting in the slot formation for movement therealong, the retaining clip having a head portion, a neck portion and a body portion, the neck portion being dimensioned to extend through the upper slot portion and the head portion arranged to travel along an inner surface of the corresponding side wall on opposite sides of the upper slot portion, the neck portion including a collar portion, the collar portion i

Abstract: A light fixture includes a raceway, a lampholder, and a power pack. The raceway includes an aperture and a locking aperture. The lampholder is electrically connected to a lampholder connector. The power pack includes a power pack cover and a ballast and a deployable sensor. The deployable sensor includes a sensor head, a conduit and pivotable coupling that permits movement of the sensor between a deployed position and a stowed position. The power pack cover includes a latching end. The ballast includes a power input connector adapted to electrically connect to a power cord and a ballast output connector adapted to electrically connect to the lampholder connector. The latching end includes a flange adapted to mate with the aperture of the raceway and a locking protrusion adapted to mate with the locking aperture of the raceway such that the power pack is detachably mountable to the raceway.

Abstract: A light emitting display and a method of manufacturing the same, wherein the light emitting display includes a first substrate on which a plurality of light emitting devices is formed, a second substrate provided to face the first substrate, a dam member provided between the first substrate and the second substrate to surround the plurality of light emitting devices, an inorganic sealing material provided between the first substrate and the second substrate on an outer circumference of the dam member to attach the first substrate and the second substrate to each other, and a filling material provided on an internal side of the dam member to cover the plurality of light emitting devices. The inorganic sealing material effectively shields moisture or oxygen and/or increases the life of the light emitting display. The filling material fills the space between the substrates to improve mechanical reliability.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a carbon nanotube field emission display includes the steps of: (a) dispersing a plurality of carbon nanotubes on an array of cathode electrodes formed on an insulative substrate; (b) forming an array of insulation beams on the array of cathode electrodes, the insulation beams being perpendicular to a lengthways direction of the cathode electrodes; (c) forming a plurality of gate electrodes on tops of the insulation beams; (d) making the carbon nanotubes located near opposite sides of each gate electrode stand vertically on the cathode electrodes; and (e) packing and sealing a phosphor screen and side walls. The gate electrodes have the dual functions of driving electron emission and focusing emitted electrons. Thereby the carbon nanotube field emission display has high resolution and good display quality.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming a ZnO Si N—I—N EL device. The method comprises: forming an n-doped Si layer; forming a Si oxide (SiO2) layer overlying the n-doped Si layer; forming an n-type ZnO layer overlying the SiO2 layer; and, forming an electrode overlying the ZnO layer. The electrode can be a transparent material such as indium tin oxide, zinc oxyfluoride, or a conductive plastic. The n-doped Si layer can be polycrystalline or single-crystal Si. In some aspects, the Si oxide layer has a thickness in the range of 1 to 20 nm. More preferably, the thickness is 2 to 5 nm. The ZnO layer thickness is in the range of 10 to 200 nm.

Abstract: An organic EL display and fabricating method thereof are disclosed. The present invention includes a transparent substrate having a plurality of pixel areas wherein each of a plurality of the pixel areas is divided into a first area and a second area, a first organic EL device on the first area of the transparent substrate to emit light to a bottom of the transparent substrate, and a second organic EL device on the second area of the transparent substrate to emit light to a top of the transparent substrate.