38th week of 2012 patent applcation highlights part 29 |
Patent application number | Title | Published |
20120236534 | ADJUSTABLE LIGHT SOURCE - A light source includes a light emitting device that emits light, and a spectrum adjuster that is positionable relative a light path of the light emitted by the light emitting device. The spectrum adjuster includes a region of continuously-variable spectrum adjusting material, usable for adjusting the spectrum of light passing through the spectrum adjuster. The variable spectrum adjusting material may be color-attenuating material, such as a filtering material, or may be wavelength-shifting material, such as a phosphor. The light source has adjustable spectrum of its output light depending upon the relative positioning of the light emitting device and the spectrum adjuster. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236535 | LIGHT BULB WITH ADJUSTABLE LIGHT SOURCE - A light bulb includes a base for mechanically mounting the light bulb and for receiving electrical power, a light guide, and a light source that directs output light into the light guide. The light source includes a light emitting device that emits light, and a variable spectrum adjuster that is variably positionable relative the light path of light emitted by the light emitting device. The spectrum adjuster includes a region of continuously-variable spectrum-adjusting material, usable for adjusting the spectrum of light passing through the spectrum adjuster. In some embodiments, the spectrum adjusting material is a color-attenuating material, such as a filtering material. In other embodiments, the spectrum-adjusting material is a wavelength-shifting material, such as a phosphor, or another suitable type of material that shifts the wavelength of light incident. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236536 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE - A light-emitting device can include a fluorescent plate having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface and configured to emit fluorescent light by laser irradiation. A first laser light source can be disposed such that the first surface of the fluorescent plate is irradiated with first laser light. A second laser light source can be disposed such that the second surface of the fluorescent plate is irradiated with second laser light. A reflector can include a light passing hole through which the second laser light can pass and can include a concave reflecting surface configured to cover an irradiation region with the second laser light at least on the fluorescent plate. A lens can be disposed in a space closer to the first surface of the fluorescent plate. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236537 | LIGHTING DEVICE WITH LOW GLARE AND HIGH LIGHT LEVEL UNIFORMITY - A lighting device, comprising at least a first light control element, at least a first light source positioned so that at least a portion of light emitted by the first light source passes through at least a portion of the first light control element and at least a first luminescent material, at least a portion of the first luminescent material being spaced from the first light source, the first luminescent material being positioned so that at least a portion of light emitted by the first light source excites at least a portion of the first luminescent material. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236538 | BACKLIGHT MODULE AND DISPLAY APPARATUS - The present invention provides a backlight module and a display apparatus. The display apparatus comprises the backlight module and a display panel. The backlight module comprises a back bezel, a light guide plate, at least one light source and a plurality of velcro tapes. The light source is disposed in the back bezel. The light guide plate is disposed in the back bezel and at one side of the light source. The velcro tapes are arranged on at least one side surface of the light guide plate and at least one corresponding inner surface of the back bezel. The invention can utilize the velcro tapes to simplify the assembling structure and process of the display apparatus. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236539 | LIGHT GUIDE PLATE, LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE - A light guide plate comprising a flat-plate member provided with a first surface including a flat surface portion and a recessed portion in a conic-like solid shape and a second surface opposed to the first surface, the flat-plate member configured to receive light from the recessed portion, to propagate the light inside the flat-plate member while diffusing the light, and to radiate the diffused light from the second surface, wherein an angle between an inclined surface of the recessed portion and a normal line to the flat surface portion is smaller than a value obtained by calculation in which twice a critical angle where the light is totally reflected by the second surface inside the flat-plate member is subtracted from 90°. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236540 | Display Device with Integrated Photovoltaic Cells, with Improved Luminosity - A display device, in particular digital display screen, with integrated photovoltaic cells, including (a) an array of image zones emitting light or backlit by a light source placed behind the array of image zones, (b) an array formed by a plurality of photovoltaic cells and a plurality of orifices, in which array two neighboring photovoltaic cells form an orifice, and (c) a lenticular array making it possible to focus the light emitted by the image zones into the orifice between two neighboring photovoltaic cells. The lenticular array of the display device is positioned between the array of image zones and the array of photovoltaic cells. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236541 | FRAME ASSEMBLY AND DISPLAY - A frame assembly including a back cover, a plastic frame, and a front frame and a display having the frame assembly are provided. The back cover has a first sidewall portion including a flat wall and a fastener connected with the flat wall. The fastener has a first contacting surface. The plastic frame has a second sidewall portion having a stopping structure to construct an opening in the second sidewall portion. The stopping structure has a second contacting surface facing the fastener and partially contacting with the first contacting surface. The front frame has a third sidewall portion having an aperture so that the fastener is located in the aperture. The aperture exposes a third contacting surface of the third sidewall portion. The third contacting surface partially contacts with the first contacting surface. The second sidewall portion is located between the first sidewall portion and the third sidewall portion. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236542 | FLEXIBLE LINE ASSEMBLY - A flexible line assembly is formed, in particular, as a strap or a leash of an animal guide device, a strap of a purse or a strap of an item of clothing. The line carries an electric consumer that is connectible to a voltage source which, in turn, is fastenable to the line. The line further carries a flashlight holder for releasably holding a flashlight with an integrated voltage source. The flashlight holder has electric contacts which are couplable to the voltage source of the flashlight, and the contacts are connected to the electric consumer. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236543 | Flashclip - A device for holding an independently introduced flashlight to the visor of a common baseball cap or its facsimile. The purpose is to provide a convenient and simple means for carrying on one's person, a hands-free and directed light source by interfacing a cap and flashlight. It is more for use on a soft cap with a stiff visor or brim than a hard hat. Said flashlights normally contain light emitting diodes (LEDs) or incandescent bulbs. The device is comprised of two clips that are permanently fastened together. One clip holds the flashlight which is snapped into position, the other attaches to the cap. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236544 | HELMET ATTACHMENT BAND - The current invention is directed to an attachment band for secure interconnection with a conventional safety helmet that allows the helmet to be accessorized to a user's taste and need, including the inclusion of functional features, such as, lighting accessories. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236545 | POWER TOOL GUARD - A power tool including a power tool body, a rotatable driven member operable for releasably gripping a working element and having a front end and a rear end, the driven member extending from the rear end, located proximally and connected to the power tool body, and terminating at the front end. The power tool has a drive mode in which rotation of the driven member drives the working element and an adjustment mode in which rotation of the driven member causes the driven member to either grip the working element or release the working element or both. The power tool also includes a guard extending over the driven member from the power tool body and terminating adjacent to the front end of the driven member, wherein at least in the power tool drive mode the front end of driven member does not extend beyond the guard. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236546 | MODULAR LIGHTED TREE - A lighted artificial tree includes a first tree portion including a first trunk portion, first branches joined to the first trunk portion, and a first light string. The first trunk portion has a trunk connector and a first trunk wiring assembly, the first trunk wiring assembly is electrically connectable to the first light string and the trunk connector, and at least a portion of the first wiring assembly is located inside the first portion. The second tree portion includes a second trunk portion, second branches, and a second light string. The second trunk portion has a trunk connector and a second trunk wiring assembly, the second trunk wiring assembly electrically connectable to the second lighting string and the trunk connector. The second tree portion may be mechanically coupled and electrically connected to the first tree portion by coaxially coupling the first trunk portion to the second trunk portion. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236547 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY AND ILLUMINATED DECKING - A lighting assembly for illuminating a deck area having a longitudinally extending base plate having a front side and a back side, a lamp having at least one LED and a circuit board, and a heat sink connected to said circuit board. The lighting assembly and the electrical wire can be hidden from view, providing a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. Furthermore, the lighting system can be installed simultaneously with the deck itself, or afterwards. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236548 | LED Flare and System - A LED flare and system for use to provide greater visibility in any light conditions, particularly in low light. The flare comprises an elongated housing that is generally cylindrical with a flat side. It has a handle at one end and a plurality of LEDs positioned along the outer periphery. A switch located on the elongated housing operates the flare. The flare also includes a re-chargeable battery encased in the housing for powering the flare and a circuit for delivering power and operational control from the battery to the LEDs upon activation by the switch. A set of contacts positioned on the outside of the housing deliver a charge to the battery. The flare includes an attachment device for holding an external charger in place against the contacts during charging operation. An individual flare may be part of a system that also includes other flares and a carrying case with an integrated charger, one or more flare stands and charger accessories. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236549 | Low Glow - A pace setting device having a cylinder, top circular slab, a circular wall, an enclosed region; a piece of material connected at the top circular slab and a cuff at the cylinder base. The device has multiple springs connected between the cylinder and the piece of material holding the piece of material and the cylinder together. The piece of material serves as a large touching zone for athletic pace setting. A row of LEDs arranged within cavities that perforate the circular cylindrical wall are lighted by a battery having a snap terminal connected to a first jumper connection and a push button device operable to activate a lighting circuit made of the row. The first jumper connection is connected to two resistors that are respectively connected to two sets of differently colored LEDs and a second jumper connection having connections to both sets of LEDs and the push button device. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236550 | Remote controlled beacon light/flashlight AKA: the tree beacon - The disclosed subject matter relates to an apparatus that when properly used can aid and assist in location of a preferred spot to be returned to at a later time or day. This device can be left hanging in a tree, from an elevated stand or any location desirable to the owner. Upon returning to said location a FOB remote unit can turn on the Tree Beacon from 300 meters. Just follow the flashing light. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236551 | LIGHT HAVING A COMPARTMENT ACCOMMODATING BATTERIES OF DIFFERENT TYPES, SIZES AND/OR SHAPES - A portable light or device may comprise: a light source or operative element; a switch for controlling energization of the light source or operative element; and a housing supporting the light or operative element and the switch. The housing has a compartment having a relatively larger transverse dimension in one region for receiving a battery having a corresponding larger transverse dimension and has a relatively smaller transverse dimension at least at one end thereof for receiving a battery having a corresponding smaller transverse dimension. At least one electrical contact in the compartment is movable for making electrical connection to batteries having a relatively shorter length and a relatively longer length. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236552 | Linear Lamp - A linear lamp having a longitudinal bulb, in particular a glass bulb, wherein at least one socket is provided for electrical contacting and mounting of the linear lamp, and wherein at least one light-emitting diode is disposed in the bulb as a luminous element. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236553 | METHODS FOR COMBINING LIGHT EMITTING DEVICES IN A WHITE LIGHT EMITTING APPARATUS THAT MIMICS INCANDESCENT DIMMING CHARACTERISTICS AND SOLID STATE LIGHTING APPARATUS OFR GENERAL ILLUMINATION THAT MIMIC INCANDESCENT DIMMING CHARACTERISTICS - A light emitting apparatus includes a first light emitting device configured to emit light having a first chromaticity point that falls within a region on a 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram defined by points having coordinates (0.32, 0.40), (0.36, 0.48), (0.43, 0.45), (0.42, 0.42), (0.36, 0.38), and at least two second light emitting devices, each of the at least two second light emitting devices emits light having a respective second chromaticity points that that have ccx values greater than 0.4077 and ccy values less than 0.3944 on the 1931 CIE Chromaticity Diagram. A combined light emitted by the first light emitting device and the at least two second light emitting devices has a third chromaticity point that falls within a 7-step MacAdam ellipse around a point on the black body locus having a correlated color temperature between 2700K and 6500K. The third chromaticity may shift to a more reddish chromaticity when power supplied to the light emitting devices is decreased. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236554 | LIGHTING SYSTEMS - An LED light unit is provided with terminal pins at each end for fitting the light unit in place of a fluorescent tube of a fluorescent lighting fixture connected to a power source. The light unit has a circuit board with a plurality of diodes configured to provide at least one string of visible light producing LEDs and at least one string of zener diodes. The strings are driven by drive means whereby a constant input operating voltage to the light unit is provided when the light unit is used with a ballast and the power derived is dissipated in any one or more of the strings. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236555 | LED BAR - An LED device in which LED groups are located on a pixel board has calibration data for each LED stored both electrically and mechanically close to the actual LED. Preferably, each LED group has a number of LEDs of different colors on the pixel board, being electrically connected to a color controller. The color controller is connected to a power supply, and the pixel board has a memory circuit having the LED calibration data related to the LEDs stored therein. The color controller controls LEDs for generating light based on the LED calibration data stored in the memory circuit on said pixel board. Preferably, at least one of the LEDs is formed on a chip that contains the memory circuit for storing the calibration data. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236556 | Surface Light Source Device - No other light emission center is included on four edges and within an area surrounded by the four edges of a quadrangle of which light emission centers of four predetermined light sources serve as apexes. A light diffusing member having a first surface that opposes the light sources and a second surface | 2012-09-20 |
20120236557 | ILLUMINATION SYSTEM WITH ILLUMINATION SHIELD - An apparatus for an illumination system including a concentric light source providing a quantity of light; a diffusion shield to diffuse the light and produce a diffused illumination where the diffused illumination is provided to a component positioned in an interior portion of the diffusion shield; a support structure where the diffusion shield is mechanically coupled with the support structure at a first base portion of the diffusion shield and where the concentric light sources are mechanically coupled with the support structure and positioned radially outward from the first base portion of the diffusion shield; and a harvesting shield where the harvesting shield is mechanically coupled with the support structure and positioned radially outward from the concentric light sources and where the harvesting shield redirects at least a portion of the quantity of light from the concentric light sources towards the diffusion shield. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236558 | Lighting System - A lighting system having a reflector with a plurality of reflecting surfaces. The plurality of reflecting surfaces have at least one optical axis, and the reflecting surfaces further include a linearly projected cross-section along a respective linear axis. A plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) are positioned in a line generally parallel to the linearly projected cross-section of the plurality of reflecting surfaces. The LEDs are oriented relative to an associated reflecting surface such that a central light-emitting axis of the plurality of LEDs is angled relative to the at least one optical axis of the associated reflecting surface at about 45°. The reflecting surfaces redirect and collimate a light output of the plurality of LEDs at an angle of about 45° with respect to the central light emitting axis of the plurality of LEDs. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236559 | Lighting Module - A lighting module ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120236560 | Street Lighting Device - An illumination device comprising a housing positionable at a distance from an area to be illuminated and having at least one lighting module, on a support in the housing, that has lighting units having the same light distribution characteristics. Each of the lighting units contains lighting elements and associated lenses arranged in front of the same in the light-emitting direction. Different lighting modules may include lighting units having different light distribution characteristics, while the lighting units have optical axes running parallel to each other. At least one lighting unit is configured such that its light distribution characteristics have at least one asymmetrical section relative to a central plane of the lighting unit. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236561 | LIGHTING UNIT - A projector type lighting unit can include a projection lens having an optical axis, a rear-side focal point positioned on the optical axis, an incident surface, and an exiting surface. A light source can be disposed on or near the focal position of the projection lens, and an image of the light source can be projected through the projection lens. A light path adjusting unit can be configured to diffuse part of the image of the light source in an upward direction when the lighting unit is installed in a vehicle light. The light path adjusting unit can be disposed in between the projection lens and the rear-side focal point of the projection lens, and can be a reflector having a planar mirror inclined with respect to a plane perpendicular to the optical axis of the projection lens toward the projection lens by about 45 degrees. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236562 | LED Daylight Lamp Tube - The invention discloses an LED daylight lamp tube, comprising a tube body and caps fixedly connected to two ends of the tube body, wherein the tube body comprises: an axial bar-shaped radiator, a radiating face of which is fan-shaped and a heat conducting face of which is provided with at least two axial bar-shaped slots forming included angle; an illuminant, which comprises PCB aluminum substrates corresponding in amount to the bar-shaped slots of the radiator, wherein the front face of each of the PCB aluminum substrates is equipped with a plurality of LED illuminants and the PCB aluminum substrates are clamped in the bar-shaped slots of the radiator; a bar-shaped heat conducting gasket, which is adhered to the back face of the PCB aluminum substrate in a fitting manner and clamped between the PCB aluminum substrate and a heat conducting face of the bar-shaped slot; and a circular arc lampshade, which is in clamped connection with two sides of the radiator and forms the cylindrical tube body with the radiator together. According to the LED daylight lamp tube of the invention, the PCB aluminum substrates of the LED illuminants are installed on the fan-shaped radiator at an included angle of 210 degrees, and wide-angle illumination of the LED daylight lamp tube is realized through the two movable caps arranged at two ends of the tube, in addition, the LED daylight lamp tube has better radiating effect and longer service life. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236563 | Lighting Device and Attachment Element for Fixing to the Lighting Device - A lighting device, having at least one light outlet opening and at least two different fixing interfaces for the optional fixing of a respective attachment element optically upstream of the at least one light outlet opening. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236564 | LENS ARRANGEMENT FOR TELESCOPIC ILLUMINATOR - A lens arrangement for telescopic illuminator includes a reflector. The reflector has a cavity defined therein. An inner periphery of the cavity is annularly formed with a conical surface. The conical surface is inwardly inclined. A convex lens is disposed in the cavity and positioned in a middle part of the reflector. A tapered portion is annularly disposed on an outer periphery of the reflector and inclined toward the inner end of the reflector. A flat surface is formed on the inner end of the reflector. The flat surface has a receiving hole centrally defined therein and passing therethrough. A lamp movably is disposed adjacent to the reflector. The lamp is borne by an aluminum board. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236565 | Lighting device - A lighting device includes a base, an optic lens assembly, and a light emission module. The base has an end forming an opening. The optic lens assembly is received in the opening and has a central portion forming a first light projection section and a circumferential portion that forms a second light projection section surrounding the first light projection section. The light emission module is received in the base and includes at least one first light emission element corresponding to the first light projection section and a plurality of second light emission elements which is arranged around the first light emission element and corresponds to the second light projection section. As such, the first light emission element emits light that is projected through the first light projection section and the second light emission elements emit light that is projected through the second light projection section to form a dual illumination zone arrangement that includes an inner illumination zone and an outer illumination zone so as to improve illuminance, reduce shaded surface area of a target object illuminated, and enhance visual effect. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236566 | LAMP - A lamp includes a heat conducting member, a light-emitting module, a housing and a cooling fan. The heat conducting member has a first face and a second face opposite to the first face. The light-emitting module is coupled with the first face. The housing is coupled with the heat conducting member and has a terminal opening, wherein first and second air-guiding openings are formed between the terminal opening and the heat conducting member. The housing has an inner circumferential wall. An air-flowing room is formed between the inner circumferential wall and the second face. The air-flowing room communicates with the first air-guiding opening and the second air-guiding opening. The cooling fan is disposed at the first or second air-guiding opening and has first and second air-driving openings, wherein the first air-driving opening faces the air-flowing room and the second air-driving opening faces the first or second air-guiding opening. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236567 | LED LAMP - An LED lamp includes a heat sink, a reflecting cup, a heat pipe and an LED. The heat sink includes fins cooperatively defining a receiving space therein. Each of the fins includes a plate-shaped main body and a flange extending rearward from a periphery side of the main body. The flanges are connected to each other to cooperatively form an annular supporting surface. The reflecting cup is received in the receiving space of the heat sink. The heat pipe includes an evaporating section located above the reflecting cup and a condensing section thermally connecting with the annular supporting surface of the heat sink. The LED is directly mounted on the evaporating section with a light emitting surface facing downwardly towards the reflecting cup. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236568 | LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE PACKAGE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A light emitting device (LED) package and a manufacturing method thereof are provided. The LED package includes a circuit board comprising at least one device region, a plurality of electrode regions, at least one first thermal via exposed through upper and lower surfaces of the at least one device region, and a plurality of second thermal vias exposed through upper and lower surfaces of the plurality of electrode regions; at least one first thermal pad bonded to the upper surface of the at least one device region and connected to the first thermal via; at least one LED mounted on the at least one first thermal pad; a plurality of first electrode pads bonded to the upper surface of the electrode region and connected to the second thermal vias; and a plurality of wires to connect the at least one LED with the plurality of first electrode pads. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236569 | LIGHT-EMITTING-DIODE (LED) LIGHT BULB - An LED light bulb, mainly comprising: an LED module, provided with a first connection portion; a circuit driving module, provided with a second connection portion, said first connection portion is connected to said second connection portion; and a lamp hood covered over said LED module. As such, said LED module or said circuit driving module can be replaced readily when they are found broken down, without the need to discard entire set of LED light bulb, hereby eliminating unnecessary waste, in achieving both cost effectiveness and environment protection. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236570 | ELECTRONIC APPARATUS - Display effect is improved. In an electronic apparatus of the present disclosure, an operation body placed in an operation panel of a body case has an operation part inserted into a through hole provided in the operation panel from the rear to the front side, a light reflecting part placed between the outer peripheral surface of a knob forming the operation part and the inner peripheral surface of the through hole and a light emitting part placed behind the light reflecting part. A light guide space is formed between the outer peripheral surface of the knob and the inner peripheral surface of the light reflecting part, and the front side of the light reflecting part is placed behind the operation panel of the body case. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236571 | DISPLAY APPARATUS - A display apparatus includes a housing formed with a front opening, a display unit disposed in the housing, and a lighting unit disposed in the housing for illuminating the display unit. The display unit includes a light-transmissive front display screen exposed through the front opening, and a light-transmissive rear screen disposed spacedly parallel to the front display screen. The rear screen is operable to have a first light transmittance, and a second light transmittance higher than the first light transmittance. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236572 | COMPOSITE LENS WITH DIFFUSION - The present disclosure relates to an enhanced composite lens, which is formed from a material, such as thermoplastic material. The thermoplastic material may be polycarbonate, acrylic glass, and the like. To form the composite lens, a resin of the desired thermoplastic material is formed in the desired shape of a lens. To facilitate light diffusion within the body of the resultant lens, diffusive additives are added to the thermoplastic resin when forming the composite lens. As such, the diffusive additives are dispersed throughout the body of the composite lens and light diffusion occurs volumetrically within and throughout the body of the composite lens. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236573 | LIGHTING APPARATUS - A lighting apparatus includes LEDs and a light-permeable cover passing the light emitted from the LEDs and an anti-scattering film is arranged on the cover for preventing the scattering of fragments when the cover fractures. The anti-scattering film contains a dispersing agent for dispersing light. Since the anti-scattering film containing a dispersing agent is arranged on the cover, when the lighting apparatus is damaged by falling, the scattering of fragments of the cover is preventable, and the glare can be reduced because the light emitted from the LEDs are dispersed through the dispersing agent contained in the anti-scattering film. Since the anti-scattering film containing the dispersing agent is arranged on the cover, the deterioration of luminance flux is preventable as compared to a case of arranging on the cover a member for anti-scattering and a member for reducing glare separately. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236574 | LGF Plate-to-plate Manufacturing Method and Structure Thereof - A LGP plate-to-plate manufacturing includes the steps of: preparing an optical substrate with a first surface and a second surface; mechanically extruding a first integrated microstructure on the first surface of the optical substrate; coating an optical layer on the first or second surface of the optical substrate; and curing the optical layer to directly form a second microstructure on the first or second surface of the optical substrate; wherein the first integrated microstructure and the second microstructure are separately formed at a time to provide a light guide plate structure. In an embodiment, an additional optical layer is provided on the optical substrate. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236575 | HEAT-DISSIPATING DOWNLIGHT LAMP HOLDER - A heat-dissipating downlight lamp holder has a lamp holding unit, multiple fins and a bottom board. The fins are mounted on a periphery of the lamp holding unit to effectively dissipate heat of a light bulb mounted in the lamp holding unit out of the lamp holder. The bottom board located underneath the lamp holding unit has multiple air inlets formed through the bottom board to let cold air under the lamp holder enter the lamp holding unit through the air inlets. By convection, heat dissipated from the fins is carried away from the downlight, thereby effectively reducing heat accumulated by the light bulb and preventing the light bulb from being damaged by high heat. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236576 | LAMP - A lamp includes a housing, a heat sink, a cooling fan and a light-emitting module. The housing has an assembling opening and an electrical connection member on two ends thereof, wherein the housing further comprises an inner wall and a portion of the inner wall adjacent to the assembling opening is an air-guiding wall. The heat sink has a base plate disposed at the assembling opening of the housing, wherein the base plate has at least one partitioning board defining an air channel of the heat sink. A first air-guiding opening is formed between the air-guiding wall and the at least one partitioning board, and a second air-guiding opening is formed between the air channel and the air-guiding wall. The cooling fan is coupled with the heat sink and has an impeller. The light-emitting module is coupled with the base plate of the heat sink. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236577 | ILLUMINANT ASSEMBLY STRUCTURE - An illuminant assembly structure comprises a hollow cover and an luminous device: the cover is concavely provided with an accommodating groove at the bottom for at least a conductive part accommodated inside and has several raised rims extending from the cover's inner edge; the luminous device comprises a circuit substrate and a shield and has at least a rotary vane extended from its outer surface wherein the circuit substrate is provided with a plurality of illuminants and rotary vanes including resilient electrodes and the shield allows a plurality of opening units to be opened on each rotary vane. The resilient electrodes are exposed via the shield's all opening units and are tightly coupled with the conductive parts for the illuminants growing with the luminous device installed on the cover's center and turned to a specific angle. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236578 | SECURE LIGHTING FIXTURE FOR LIGHT SOURCE AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A housing for a light source, the housing including a base having a plurality of sidewalls which define an opening of a cavity for containing the light source; a flange having a z-shaped cross section attached within the cavity to a sidewall of the sidewalls; a hinge having first and second portions which are rotatably coupled to each other, the first portion attached to the flange; and a cover having a frame and a lens attached to the frame, the frame having an opening and being attached to the second portion of the hinge such that the cover and the base rotate relative to each other about a fixed axis of rotation. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236579 | FLEXIBLE WIRING MODULE AND FLEXIBLE WIRING DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a flexible wiring module includes a flexible wiring board including a plurality of electrical wirings, a through slit configured to divide the wiring board into a plurality of fins, and a bundling region configured to bundle the plurality of wiring fins. The through slit divides a wiring region of the wiring board into a plurality of wiring fins including a first wiring fin and a second wiring fin having electrical wiring width larger than that of the first wiring fin. The bundling region bundles a laminated portion having at least a portion of the wiring fins laminated in a thickness direction and bundles the fins to cause the second wiring fin to be arranged on at least one of the upper and lower layers of the first wiring fin. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236580 | LUMINAIRE - A luminaire includes a first body module, a light module, a second body module, a wire-receiving unit, and a wire. The light module is disposed on said first body module. The second body module is movable telescopically relative to the first body module. The wire has two ends respectively and electrically connected to the first and second body modules, and a portion that is received within the wire-receiving unit and that is movable at least partially into or out of the wire-receiving unit as a result of adjusting the length of the luminaire, thereby preventing entanglement of the wire. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236581 | VEHICLE ILLUMINATION SYSTEM AND METHOD THEREOF - A vehicle illumination system (and method) that facilitates remote adjustment is provided. The system includes an illumination system and an adjustment system. The adjustment system facilitates remote adjustment of an illumination direction and/or at least one illumination characteristic of the illumination system. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236582 | SEMICONDUCTOR LIGHT EMITTING DEVICE AND MANUFACTURING METHOD - A semiconductor light-emitting device and a method for manufacturing the same can include a wavelength converting layer in order to emit various colored lights including white light. The device can include a board, a frame located on the board, at least one light-emitting chip mounted on the board, the wavelength converting layer located between an optical plate and an outside surface of the chips so that a density of a peripheral region is lower than that of a middle region, and a reflective material layer disposed at least between the frame and a side surface of the wavelength-converting layer. The device can have the reflective material layer form each reflector and can use a wavelength converting layer having different densities, and therefore can emit a wavelength-converted light having a high light-emitting efficiency and a uniform color tone from various small light-emitting surfaces. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236583 | HEADLAMP DEVICE - A headlamp device can include a headlight bulb and position light bulbs. In addition, the headlamp device can have an intermediate member between the lens and a reflector by which light from the headlight bulb is reflected. The intermediate member is provided with cutouts through which a gas present on the lens side relative to the intermediate member can flow to the base member side relative to the intermediate member. Thus convection of the gas takes place easily, whereby release of heat from within the internal space is accelerated. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236584 | LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE MODULE, AND VEHICLE LIGHTING UNIT - A light-emitting device module can include a plurality of light-emitting devices arranged in line so as to form a luminance distribution for preventing horizontal stripes from being generated in a light distribution pattern. The light-emitting device can include a rectangular light-transmitting substrate, an underlayer semiconductor layer formed on the rectangular light-transmitting substrate, a plurality of first electrodes formed on the underlayer semiconductor layer in an island shape, a light-emitting semiconductor layer including a light-emitting layer formed on the underlayer semiconductor layer, the light-emitting semiconductor layer configured to surround and separate the respective first electrodes, and a second electrode formed on the light-emitting semiconductor layer. The first electrodes can be arranged to form a plurality of electrode rows parallel with one side of the rectangular light-transmitting substrate. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236585 | LIGHTING DESIGN OF HIGH QUALITY BIOMEDICAL DEVICES - The invention relates to a plurality of light sources to power a variety of applications including microarray readers, microplate scanners, microfluidic analyzers, sensors, sequencers, Q-PCR and a host of other bioanalytical tools that drive today's commercial, academic and clinical biotech labs. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236586 | LED LIGHT GUIDE STRUCTURE - A light guide structure using an LED as a light source includes a refracting base, an LED light source module, and an optical fiber tube. The refracting base has a hollow chamber with a wall in a shape without any acute angle, and the LED light source module is fixed onto the refracting base, and the LED light source module includes an LED installed in the hollow chamber. One end of the optical fiber tube is disposed in the hollow chamber, and the other end of the optical fiber tube is extended out of the refracting base. Therefore, the invention can increase the number of reflections of the light inside the hollow chamber and reduce the loss of light occurred during the refraction process to provide a lamp with good illumination. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236587 | MOBILE TERMINAL AND MANUFACTURING METHOD THEREOF - A mobile terminal and manufacturing method thereof are disclosed, by which color reproducibility of a display and the expected life span of a display can be enhanced using quantum dots. The present invention may include a display panel, a plurality of light source units spaced apart from each other, and a quantum dot filter unit provided to a light emitting surface of the light source unit to enable a light provided by the light source unit to pass through. And, the quantum dot filter unit may include a light transmissive hollow pipe member having one end opening or both end openings, quantum dots provided within the light transmissive hollow pipe member, and a sealing member configured to seal the one end opening or the both end openings, the sealing member formed of a same material of the light transmissive hollow pipe member. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236588 | BACKLIGHT ASSEMBLY AND DISPLAY APPARATUS HAVING THE SAME - A backlight assembly includes a light guiding plate and a plurality of first light sources. The light guiding plate includes a light exiting surface through which light can exit, a light guiding surface positioned opposite to the light exiting surface, and a first surface extending between the light guiding surface and the light exiting surface and inclined with respect to the light guiding surface by a first angle. The first angle is an acute angle. The first light sources can generate light, and are disposed under the light guiding plate. These first light sources are disposed adjacent to a first edge connecting the first surface with the light guiding surface. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236589 | BACKLIGHT AND DISPLAY - A backlight is provided with a light guide plate, a light source having a plurality of light emitting elements which are arranged to face a side surface of the light guide plate, and an elastic guide part which extends in a direction along which the light emitting elements are arranged, which is joined to the light source and to a light entrance part of the light guide plate through which light from the light source enters the light guide plate, and which reflects light emitted from the light source to direct the light to a side surface of the light guide plate. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236590 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE LIGHT OUTPUT - A lighting assembly includes a light guide having opposed major surfaces between which light propagates by total internal reflection, a light input edge, and two light output regions of different optical characteristics and at least one of which is associated with a corresponding one of the major surfaces. The lighting assembly also includes a light source located adjacent the light input edge. The light source and the light guide variably positionable relative to one another to vary a location on the light input edge at which the light is input to the light guide such that the light is emitted from the light guide selectively apportioned between the light output regions so that a characteristic of the light output from the lighting assembly is modified based on the optical characteristics associated with the light output regions and the relative positioning of the light source and the light guide. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236591 | LIGHTING ASSEMBLY WITH ADJUSTABLE LIGHT OUTPUT - A lighting assembly includes a light guide and light source. The light guide includes light input regions, at least one of the light input regions associated with an optical modifying characteristic, and the light guide is configured to propagate light by total internal reflection. The light source is located adjacent the light input regions. The light source and light input regions are variably positionable relative to one another to vary a location at which light is incident on the light input regions such that light emitted from the light source is selectively apportioned between the light input regions. A characteristic of the light output from the lighting assembly is modified based on the optical modifying characteristic of the at least one of the light input regions and the relative positioning of the light source and the light input regions. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236592 | DISPLAY APPARATUS INCLUDING LIGHT GUIDE PLATE COUPLING MEMBER - Provided is a display apparatus, which includes a light source unit providing light, a light guide panel guiding the light to a display panel, the display panel receiving the light to display an image, and a bottom chassis accommodating the light guide panel, the light source unit, and the display panel. The light guide panel is adjacent to the light source unit, and includes a light incident surface to which the light is incident, a light output surface from which the light is emitted, and an opposite surface opposed to the light output surface. The display panel faces the light output surface and receives the light to display an image. The bottom chassis has a bottom facing the opposite surface. The light guide panel includes a coupling member protruding from the opposite surface and coupled to the bottom chassis. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236593 | LIGHT EMITTING DIODE LAMP - A light emitting diode (LED) lamp includes a heat dissipation module, a circular light guide plate (LGP), and LED light sources. The heat dissipation module includes a heat dissipation element and a heat-conducting base that has a containing concave. The heat dissipation element connecting and surrounding the heat-conducting base is distant from the circumference of the heat-conducting base. The circular LGP in the containing concave has a top surface, a bottom surface, and an annular side surface. The top surface faces the heat-conducting base and has concentric annular trenches. The LED light sources are configured in the containing concave and face the annular side surface. The LED light sources are suitable for emitting a light beam which is capable of passing through the annular side surface to enter the circular LGP and capable of being reflected by the annular trenches and emitted from the bottom surface. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236594 | LIGHT BULB WITH ADJUSTABLE LIGHT OUTPUT - A light bulb includes a base, a light source and a light guide having opposed major surfaces and a light input edge that receives light from the light source, the light propagating along the light guide by total internal reflection and the light guide including a light output region on one of the major surfaces. An optical adjuster has a first region having a light modifying characteristic and a second region. The optical adjuster and light output region are variably positionable relative to one another to selectively apportion light emitted from the light output region between the first region and the second region, the light apportioned to the first region being modified by the light modifying characteristic thereof so that light output from the light bulb is modified based on relative positioning of the optical adjuster and the light guide. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236595 | LIGHT BULB WITH ADJUSTABLE LIGHT OUTPUT - A light bulb includes a base; a light guide having opposed major surfaces between which light propagates by total internal reflection, a light input edge, and two light output regions of different optical characteristics at least one of which is associated with a corresponding one of the major surfaces; and a light source electrically coupled to the base and located adjacent the light input edge. The light source and the light guide are variably positionable relative to one another to vary a location on the light input edge at which light is input to the light guide such that light is emitted from the light guide selectively apportioned between the light output regions so that a characteristic of the light output from the light bulb is modified based on the optical characteristics associated with the light output regions and the relative positioning of the light source and the light guide. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236596 | LIGHT BULB WITH ADJUSTABLE LIGHT OUTPUT - A light bulb includes a base, light guide, and light source. The base is configured to mechanically mount the light bulb and receive electrical power. The light guide includes light input regions, at least one of the light input regions associated with an optical modifying characteristic, the light guide configured to propagate light by total internal reflection. The light source is located adjacent the light input regions. The light source and light input regions are variably positionable relative to one another to vary location at which light is incident on the light input regions such that light emitted from the light source is selectively apportioned between the light input regions. A characteristic of the light output from the light bulb is modified based on the optical modifying characteristic of the at least one of the light input regions and the relative positioning of the light source and light input regions. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236597 | LAMP AND FRAME MODULE THEREOF - A frame module includes a frame strip, a light emitting diode (LED) bar, and a fastener. The frame strip has a heat-dissipating portion, two elastic arms extended in one direction from the two edges of the heat-dissipating portion, and two pressing portions inwardly protruded form the two elastic arms. The heat-dissipating portion, the two elastic arms, and the two pressing portions define an accommodating trough. The LED bar has a printed circuit board (PCB) and a plurality of LEDs mounted on the PCB. The PCB is arranged in the accommodating trough of the frame strip and clamped between the heat-dissipating portion and the two pressing portions. The fastener is fixed on the two elastic arms. Thus, the heat generated form the LED bar is conducted by the LED bar directly contacting the frame strip. Besides, the instant disclosure also provides a lamp. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236598 | EDGE-ILLUMINATED FLAT PANEL AND LIGHT MODULE FOR SAME - An apparatus comprising a transparent or translucent panel and a light module comprising a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) devices. The light module is mechanically connected to an edge of the panel with the LED devices oriented to inject light into the edge of the panel. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236599 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - Provided is an electronic device including a small-area solar power generation system which is capable of efficiently generating power. A mobile device ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120236600 | LGF Roll-to-Roll Manufacturing Method and Structure Thereof - A LGF roll-to-roll manufacturing includes the steps of: preparing a first optical layer with a first surface and a second surface; mechanically extruding a first integrated microstructure on the first surface of the first optical layer; subsequently coating a second optical layer on the first or second surface of the first optical layer; and curing the second optical layer to directly form a second microstructure on the first or second surface of the first optical layer; wherein the first integrated microstructure and the second microstructure are separately formed at a time to provide a light guide film structure. In an embodiment, an additional optical layer is provided on the first optical layer. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236601 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - There is provided an electronic device which includes a case configured to include a light emitting portion, a light source configured to emit light in the case, a light guide member configured to include a light guide plate for guiding the light from the light source to the light emitting portion and to include a holder for fixing the light guide plate, and a substrate configured to fix the light guide member. The holder has a light blocking property. The light guided with the light guide plate is emitted outside the electronic device through the light emitting portion. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236602 | FLAT LED LAMP ASSEMBLY - An LED-based lamp assembly with a driver assembly having a base portion rotateably engageable with the socket of a light fixture to make a first electrical contact with the light fixture. The driver assembly has an electrically conductive, retractable tip portion coupled to the base portion and that makes a second electrical contact with the light fixture. The tip portion retracts relative to the base when in electrical contact with the light fixture's socket portion. A lamp housing assembly operably connected to the driver assembly has a lamp housing connected to the driver assembly. The lamp housing is coupled to at least one substrate having at least one LED light thereon. The substrate is connected to, or is an integral part of, a heat sink that carries heat away from the substrate and/or LED light. The lamp housing assembly is rotatable relative to the light fixture to adjust the angular position of the light source. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236603 | POWER CONVERTER HAVING HIGH EFFICIENCY AT LOW LOAD - A power converter includes a DC power source, a transformer having a first winding, a first MOSET and a PWM controller at the primary side and a second winding, a drive control unit, a current detection control unit, a comparator and a second MOSFET at the secondary side. The comparator has its input end electrically connected to the current detection control unit and its output end electrically connected to the drive control unit, which is electrically connected to the second MOSFET for synchronous rectification. The second MOSFET is electrically connected to one end of the second winding, having a body diode built therein. The second winding and the second MOSFET constitute a combination circuit electrically connected to a load that has a capacitor electrically connected thereto in a parallel manner. By means of the aforesaid arrangement, conduction loss at a low load is minimized, thereby improving the efficiency at a low load. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236604 | FLYBACK CONVERTER WITH LEADING EDGE BLANKING MECHANISM - A flyback converter having a leading edge blanking (LEB) element keeps detecting whether or not primary-side current of the flyback converter reaches a predetermined threshold, beyond which the flyback converter could be damaged, in a predetermined LEB time corresponding to a leading edge of primary-side current. The flyback converter is turned off when the primary-side current exceeds the predetermined threshold. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236605 | ULTRALOW NO-LOAD CONDUCTION LOSS DC POWER CONVERTER - An ultralow no-load conduction loss DC converter includes a DC power source, a transformer having a first winding, a first MOSET and a PWM controller at the primary side and a second winding, a third winding, a drive control unit, a rectifier unit and a second MOSFET at the secondary side. The second MOSFET, the drive control unit and the rectifier unit constitutes a combination circuit electrically coupled between one end of the second winding and one end of the third winding. The second MOSFET has set therein a body diode. The second winding and the second MOSFET forms a combination circuit electrically connected to a load. Thus, the decision to turn off the drive control unit is made at the secondary side so that non-load conduction loss can be minimized. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236606 | METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR APPLYING POWER HARMONICS TO SECONDARY LOADS - A system and method for harvesting and applying power harmonics (e.g., harmonic distortion) comprises a shunt filter that is harmonically tuned for one or more connected loads. The shunt filter generally comprises at least one inductor connected serially to at least one capacitor. Additionally, the output leg of the capacitor (i.e., not connected to the inductor) is connected to at least one load. Operatively, the shunt filter separates harmonic current and, in some instances, the fundamental current from the root mean square current originating from a power source delivering power to the one or more connected loads. Illustratively, the harmonic current is directed to the one or more connected loads. The neutral current originating from the one or more filter connected loads is then returned back to the power source. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236607 | Unified Control of Single and Three-Phase Power Converters - Provided herein are unified control methods and implementations for controlling single and three-phase power converters. In an exemplary embodiment, a unified controller is provided that can be used to control a three-phase three-wire Voltage Source Inverter (VSI), a three-phase four-wire VSI, a three-phase grid-connected power converter for current shaping, and a single-phase full bridge VSI. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236608 | Flux Converter with Power Factor Correction - A flux converter for converting an input-side alternating current into an output-side DC current, wherein a power factor correction is provided and the flux converter comprises a transformer having at least two serially arranged primary windings and a secondary winding wound in same direction. In addition, a first switch is used to switch a storage capacitor in series with a first primary winding to the alternating current in a clocked manner via rectification elements and a second primary winding can be switched to the storage capacitor in a clocked manner by a second switch. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236609 | APPARATUS FOR REDUCING STANDBY POWER - Disclosed is an apparatus for reducing standby power, which is capable of minimizing standby power losses by using an electric double layer capacitor (ELDC). The apparatus includes: an electric double layer capacitor for converting electrical energy supplied from the AC power source into DC power and storing the converted electrical energy; a charging circuit for charging the electrical energy in the electric double layer capacitor; a voltage conversion circuit for converting the electrical energy charged in the electrical double layer capacitor into a stable voltage; a voltage detection circuit for detecting a charged voltage of the electric double layer capacitor; and a power supply control circuit for turning on/off a power switch in response to a command from the voltage detection circuit, wherein the power supply control circuit uses the electrical energy charged in the electrical double layer capacitor to turn on/off the power switch. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236610 | RESONANT CONVERTER APPARATUS AND METHOD THEREOF - A resonant converter apparatus includes a plurality of resonant converters connected in parallel, and a control module outputting a pulse width modulation (PWM) control signal to the resonant converters. The control module includes a voltage control loop and a circuit control loop. The voltage control loop compares the sensed output voltage with a predetermined reference voltage, and outputs a PWM control signal to one of the resonant converters so the output voltage of the one converter is equal to the predetermined reference voltage. The current control loop uses the sensed output current of the one converter as a reference current, compares the reference current with the sensed output current from each of the other resonant converters, generates a frequency adjusting variable, and calculates the individual PWM control signal for each of the other converters so the output currents of the plurality of converters are the same. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236611 | POWER LINE CURRENT FED POWER SUPPLIES PRODUCING STABLE LOAD CURRENTS AND RELATED METHODS - Power line current fed power supplies producing stable load currents and related methods are described. The power supplies may include a current transformer coupled to an inductive network. In some embodiments, the current transformer operates in saturation mode. In some embodiments, a substantially constant DC current is generated having a magnitude that remains substantially constant despite variations of the magnitude of AC current in the power line. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236612 | SWITCHING POWER SUPPLY APPARATUS - In a switching power supply apparatus, an alternating-current input power supply is input to the input terminals of a power factor correction converter and a DC-DC converter is connected to output terminals. A load is connected to the output of the DC-DC converter. A digital signal processing circuit takes the product of an output voltage error and a detection value of the input voltage as a current reference amplitude value and controls the on period of a switching element in accordance with the difference between the current reference amplitude value and the current flowing through an inductor. The target value of the output voltage or the output voltage error is corrected using a value that is proportional to the current reference amplitude value such that the output voltage rises as the load goes from a light to a heavy load state. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236613 | ELECTRONIC DEVICE - An electronic device including a power switch, a switch unit, a power supply unit and a control unit is provided. Two power ends of the power switch are connected in parallel with two connecting terminals of the switch unit. The power supply unit generates a system voltage by a power come from the power switch or the switch unit. When the two power ends of the power switch are conducted for a predetermined time, the power is provided to the power supply unit and the electronic device starts up. Furthermore, the control unit controls the switch unit to conduct the two connecting terminals, so that the power is still provided to the power supply unit through the switch unit after the two power ends are disconnected. When the electronic device is shut down, the control unit controls the switch unit to disconnect the two connecting terminals. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236614 | HIGH VOLTAGE INVERTER DEVICE - A high voltage inverter device uses, as an input voltage (Vin), a DC voltage or a voltage composed of a DC component with a pulsating current superposed thereon, switches the input voltage by a switching element (Qsw) to apply an exciting current to an excitation winding (NP) of a resonant transformer ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120236615 | CONVERTER - A converter utilizing synchronous rectification comprises a first switch, a second switch connected in series to the first switch, and a gate drive circuit controlling each switch to switch to on/off-state using pulse-width modulation. Each switch includes a channel region that is conductive in both forward and reverse directions in on-state and is not conductive in the forward direction in off-state, and a unipolar diode region conductive only in the reverse direction. The gate drive circuit synchronizes output timing for signal with which the first switch switches to on-state with output timing for signal with which the second switch switches to off-state, and synchronizes output timing for signal with which the first switch switches to off-state with output timing for signal with which the second switch switches to on-state. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236616 | INVERTER CAPABLE OF PROVIDING REACTIVE POWER - In an inverter includes two input lines for connection to a DC voltage source, two half-bridges connecting the two input lines, and two output lines for connection to an alternating current load or an AC power grid. Each half-bridge includes two pulse-operated switches with reverse connected diodes, each output line is connected to a center point of one of the half-bridges via an inductance, and the two output lines are connected to the same one of the input lines via a further pulse-operated switch behind the inductance with respect to the associated half-bridge. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236617 | POWER CONVERTER - A motor control apparatus | 2012-09-20 |
20120236618 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE AND OPERATING METHOD THEREOF - A semiconductor memory device includes a memory array configured to include memory cells for storing input data and Code Address Memory (CAM) cells for storing setting data used to set an operation condition; an operation circuit configured to perform a CAM read operation by supplying a read voltage to the CAM cells, perform a test operation for detecting unstable CAM cells in each of which a difference between a threshold voltage and the read voltage is smaller than a permitted limit, from among the CAM cells, and perform an erase operation or a program operation for the unstable CAM cells; and a controller configured to control the operation circuit so that the program operation for storing the setting data in the unstable CAM cells is performed if the number of unstable CAM cells detected in the test operation is greater than a permitted value. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236619 | SEMICONDUCTOR MEMORY DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a semiconductor memory device includes a memory array and a peripheral circuit. The memory array has a plurality of memory cells, word lines, and bit lines, in which a first, second, and third blocks are set in the order along the bit line. The peripheral circuit has a transistor group. The transistor group includes a first transfer transistor belonging to the first block, a second transfer transistor belonging to the second block, and a third transfer transistor belonging to the third block. The first, second, and third transfer transistors share the other of a source and a drain of each. With regard to a direction in which either of the source and the drain is connected to the other in each of the first, second, and third transfer transistors, the directions of the adjacent transfer transistors are different from each other by 90° or 180°. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236620 | Nonvolatile Memory Device and Manufacturing Method Thereof - The present invention relates to a nonvolatile memory device and a manufacturing method thereof, the device comprising a plurality of word lines; a plurality of bit lines perpendicular to the word lines; and a plurality of memory cells including a transistor with a source connected to a source line, a gate, and a drain connected to a memory element, with the other end of the memory element connected to the bit lines. Between memory cells adjacent along a bit line, a gate terminal in a groove between the memory cells connects the gates in the memory cells to a word line. Memory cells adjacent along a word line are connected to one bit line contact point, and memory cells sharing a gate terminal are connected to different bit lines. Bit lines are disposed at the upper portion and source lines at the lower end of the memory cell. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236621 | Semiconductor Device - A semiconductor device including a memory cell is provided. The memory cell comprises a transistor and a capacitor, and one of a resistor and a diode. A gate of the transistor is electrically connected to a word line, and one of a source and a drain of the transistor is electrically connected to a bit line. One terminal of the capacitor is electrically connected to the other of the source and the drain of the transistor, and the other terminal of the capacitor is electrically connected to a wiring. One terminal of one of the resistor and the diode is electrically connected to the other of the source and the drain of the transistor, and the other terminal of one of the resistor and the diode is electrically connected to the wiring. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236622 | NON-VOLATILE GRAPHENE-DRUM MEMORY CHIP - The present invention relates to non-volatile memory chips having graphene drums. In some embodiments, the non-volatile memory chips have one or more layers that each includes a plurality of graphene-drum memory chip cells. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236623 | SENSING RESISTIVE STATES - A memory device capable of being sensed with an oscillating signal includes a first terminal of a memristive element connected to an oscillating signal supply, and a second terminal of the memristive element connected to sensing circuitry, the sensing circuitry to determine an attenuation of an oscillating signal from the oscillating signal supply. A crossbar array includes a first set of parallel lines selectively connected to an oscillating signal supply, a second set of parallel lines intersecting the first set of parallel lines, the second set of parallel lines selectively connected to sensing circuitry, memristive memory elements being disposed at crosspoints between the first set of parallel lines and the second set of parallel lines, in which a memory controller of the crossbar array is to determine a resistive state of one of the memory elements by determining, with the sensing circuitry, an attenuation of an oscillating signal produced by the oscillating signal supply. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236624 | Balanced Method for Programming Multi-Layer Cell Memories - Improved methods for programming multi-level metal oxide memory cells balance applied voltage and current to provide improved performance. Set programming, which transitions the memory cell to a lower resistance state, is accomplished by determining an appropriate programming voltage and current limit for the objective resistance state to be achieved in the programming and then applying a pulse having the determined set electrical characteristics. Reset programming, which transitions the memory cell to a higher resistance state, is accomplished by determining an appropriate programming voltage and optionally current limit for the state to be achieved in the programming and then applying a pulse having the determined electrical characteristics. The algorithm used to determine the appropriate set or reset programming voltage and current values provides for effective programming without stressing the memory element. The electrical characteristics for programming pulses may be stored in a data table used in a table look up algorithm. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236625 | MEMORY ELEMENT AND MEMORY DEVICE - There are provided a memory element and a memory device with improved writing and erasing characteristics during operations at a low voltage and a low current. The memory element includes a first electrode, a memory layer, and a second electrode in this order. The memory layer includes a resistance change layer provided on the first electrode side, an ion source layer provided on the second electrode side, an intermediate layer provided between the resistance change layer and the ion source layer, and a barrier layer provided at least either between the ion source layer and the intermediate layer, or between the intermediate layer and the resistance change layer, and the barrier layer containing a transition metal or a nitride thereof. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236626 | MEMORY CELL - The object of the present invention is a non-volatile memory cell ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120236627 | MULTI-LEVEL MEMORY DEVICES AND METHODS OF OPERATING THE SAME - The present invention provides a multi-level memory device and method of operating the same. The device comprises a memory structure in which a distribution density of resistance levels around its minimum value is higher than that around its maximum value. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236628 | VARIABLE RESISTANCE NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - In a nonvolatile memory device, basic array planes ( | 2012-09-20 |
20120236629 | MULTI-LEVEL DRAM CELL USING CHC TECHNOLOGY - A DRAM memory cell includes: a first finFET structure; and a second finFET structure adjacent to the first finFET structure. The second finFET structure includes: a source follower transistor in a first fin of the second finFET structure; an access transistor in a second fin of the second fin FET structure; a write word line; and a read word line stacked above the write word line. When the read word line is fired high, the source follower transistor enables data to be read from the first finFET structure. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236630 | BYPASS CAPACITOR CIRCUIT AND METHOD OF PROVIDING A BYPASS CAPACITANCE FOR AN INTEGRATED CIRCUIT DIE - A bypass capacitor circuit for an integrated circuit (IC) comprises one or more capacitive devices, each arranged in a segment of a seal ring area of a die, which comprises the IC. A method of providing a bypass capacitance for an IC comprises providing a semiconductor wafer device comprising a plurality of dies, each comprising an IC; arranging one or more capacitive devices in a seal ring area of at least one of the IC; dicing the semiconductor wafer device; in a test mode, for each of the one or more capacitive devices, enabling the capacitive device, determining an operability parameter value indicative of an operability of the capacitive device, and storing the operability parameter in a memory device; and in a normal operation mode, providing a bypass capacitance to the IC depending on a capacitance of one or more of the capacitive devices having an associated operability parameter value indicative of a non-defectiveness of the corresponding capacitive device. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236631 | MAGNETIC TUNNELING JUNCTION DEVICES, MEMORIES, ELECTRONIC SYSTEMS, AND MEMORY SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF FABRICATING THE SAME - Provided is a magnetic tunneling junction device including a fixed magnetic structure; a free magnetic structure; and a tunnel barrier between the fixed magnetic structure and the free magnetic structure, at least one of the fixed magnetic structure and the free magnetic structure including a perpendicular magnetization preserving layer, a magnetic layer between the perpendicular magnetization preserving layer and the tunnel barrier, and a perpendicular magnetization inducing layer between the perpendicular magnetization preserving layer and the magnetic layer. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236632 | DATA STORAGE METHODS AND DEVICES - A data storage method includes writing data to a ferromagnetic shape-memory material in its ferromagnetic state, the material exhibiting more than two stable states. A data storage device includes a non-volatile memory element containing a ferromagnetic shape-memory alloy in a martensite state, the shape-memory alloy being ferromagnetic in a plurality of stable states of the memory element. | 2012-09-20 |
20120236633 | MAGNETIC RECORDING ELEMENT AND NONVOLATILE MEMORY DEVICE - According to one embodiment, a magnetic recording element includes a stacked body. The stacked body includes a first and a second stacked unit. The first stacked unit includes first and second ferromagnetic layers and a first nonmagnetic layer. The first nonmagnetic layer is provided between the first and second ferromagnetic layers. The second stacked unit is stacked with the first stacked unit and includes third and fourth ferromagnetic layers and a second nonmagnetic layer. The fourth ferromagnetic layer is stacked with the third ferromagnetic layer. The second nonmagnetic layer is provided between the third and fourth ferromagnetic layers. An outer edge of the fourth ferromagnetic layer includes a portion outside an outer edge of the first stacked unit in a plane. A magnetization direction of the second ferromagnetic layer is determined by causing a spin-polarized electron and a rotating magnetic field to act on the second ferromagnetic layer. | 2012-09-20 |