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20100155203 | MICRO-ELECTROMECHANICAL SYSTEM SWITCH - A micro electromechanical system switch having an electrical pathway is presented. The switch includes a first portion and a second portion. The second portion is offset to a zero overlap position with respect to the first portion when the switch is in open position (or in the closed position depending on the switch architecture). The switch further includes an actuator for moving the first portion and the second portion into contact. | 06-24-2010 |
20110067983 | SWITCH STRUCTURE AND METHOD - Provided is a device, such as a switch structure, that includes a contact and a conductive element that is configured to be deformable between a first position in which the conductive element is separated from the contact and a second position in which the conductive element contacts the contact. The conductive element can be formed substantially of metallic material configured to inhibit time-dependent deformation. For example, the metallic material may be configured to exhibit a maximum steady-state plastic strain rate of less than 10 | 03-24-2011 |
20120135458 | CLOSED LOOP MONITORING OF AUTOMATED MOLECULAR PATHOLOGY SYSTEM - A closed loop automated method for staining of a biological sample is provided. The method comprises providing a biological sample, staining at least a portion of the biological sample by flowing in a reagent, monitoring one or more optical characteristics of the biological sample, and calculating a figure of merit based on at least one of the optical characteristics. An automated device for iterative staining of a biological sample is also provided. | 05-31-2012 |
20130287645 | MICROFLUIDIC CHAMBER DEVICE AND FABRICATION - A microfluidic flow cell subassembly, which may be assembled into a flow cell having fluidic connections outside of the main substrate, is described for encapsulating a sample to allow for subsequent controlled delivery of reagents to the sample, such as multiplexed in situ biomarker staining and analysis. Methods for fabricating the subassembly and assembled flow cell are also provided. The method includes the steps of adhering a gasket layer to a substrate layer, wherein the gasket layer may contain enclosed features and adhering an adherent layer to the gasket layer. The subassembly may be sealed against a solid support to form a flow cell. | 10-31-2013 |
20140001337 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND IMAGING OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES | 01-02-2014 |
20140055853 | OPEN TOP MICROFLUIDIC DEVICE FOR MULTIPLEXING - An open top microfluidic device comprising a microfluidic slide carrier and one or more multiplexing stations is provided which allows sequential staining and imaging without the need for using or removing a coverslip on a mounted biological sample. | 02-27-2014 |
20150105283 | MULTIPLEXED DIAGNOSIS METHOD FOR CLASSICAL HODGKIN LYMPHOMA - A method for providing a composite image of a single biological sample from a patient suspected of having classical Hodgkin lymphoma, comprising the steps of generating a first image of the biological sample including the presence, absence and/or expression level of a first biomarker, generating a second image of the biological sample including the presence, absence and/or expression level of a second biomarker, and generating a composite image that provides the relative location or expression of both biomarkers. Also provided is a method of analyzing a biological sample, comprising providing a composite image of the biological sample according to the method for providing a composite image, and analyzing the expression of the biomarkers of interest from the composite image. Further provided are method for diagnosing classical Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as system and kit that comprise the means for executing the novel methods. | 04-16-2015 |
20150185453 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROCESSING AND IMAGING OF BIOLOGICAL SAMPLES - A method for processing and imaging a first and second plurality of samples, comprising processing at least one sample from the first plurality of samples, imaging the at least one sample from the first plurality of samples, while being capable of simultaneously processing at least one sample from the second plurality of samples; and imaging the at least one processed sample from the second plurality of samples. | 07-02-2015 |
20150226743 | MULTIPLEXED METHOD FOR DIAGNOSING CLASSICAL HODGKIN LYMPHOMA - A method of analyzing a biological sample suspected of having classic Hodgkin lymphoma, comprising (1) detecting, in a single sample, for the expression of at least two biomarkers selected from CD30, CD15, CD20, CD45, CD3, Pax-5, CD79A, BOB1 and OCT-2; and (b) analyzing the sample based on the presence, absence and/or expression level of the at least two biomarkers. Also provided is a method wherein all the nine biomarkers are analyzed on a single sample. Further provided are method for diagnosing classical Hodgkin lymphoma, as well as system and kit that comprise the means for executing the novel methods. | 08-13-2015 |
20160061654 | CALIBRATION OF MICROSCOPY SYSTEMS - Approaches are disclosed for calibrating a plurality of imaging devices, such as microscopes. In certain implementations, a calibration plate is employed that include a variety of calibration features. Imaging devices calibrated in accordance with the present approaches may be used to generate images having consistent attributes, such as brightness, regardless of which imaging device is employed. | 03-03-2016 |
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20100207404 | Release Handle Assembly Having Inertial Blocking Member with Blocking Member Retainer - An inertial blocking member subassembly is activated by an inertial force vector. A release handle assembly has a framework, a door handle grip, and a bell crank actuator. The subassembly has a blocking member and a biasing element. The blocking member is associated with the framework, and movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation. The biasing element is associated with the blocking member for biasing the blocking member to a first position. The blocking member center of gravity is offset from the axis of rotation. When the force vector acts on the center of gravity, the blocking member can rotate into a second position. When the center of gravity, axis of rotation, and force vector are aligned, the blocking member remains in the second position until the force vector has attenuated. The biasing element can rotate the blocking member to the first position. | 08-19-2010 |
20110120022 | VEHICLE DOOR HANDLE WITH INERTIA LOCK MECHANISM - A door handle assembly includes a door handle that engages a bell crank to actuate a door release latch. A locking member moves relative to the bell crank, and shifts to a locked position wherein the locking member engages an engagement member to prevent rotation of the bell crank when the door handle assembly experiences an inertial force due to an impact or the like. | 05-26-2011 |
20140167427 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER - An inertial blocking member subassembly for a vehicle-door release handle mechanism including a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly, the inertial blocking member subassembly comprising: an inertial blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, the blocking member having a center of gravity which is offset from an axis of rotation, and the blocking member being rotationally and translationally movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not prevent actuation of the release handle, and an engaged position, in which the blocking member prevents actuation of the release handle; a biasing element associated with the blocking member, the biasing element biasing the blocking member into the engaged position; and a blocking member retainer provided on at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. As a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is rotationally and translationally moved from the at-rest position to the engaged position, and in which engaged position the blocking member is retained by the blocking member retainer until disengagement of the blocking member retainer from the at least one of the release handle assembly framework and the blocking member. | 06-19-2014 |
20140246868 | VEHICLE DOOR LATCH ASSEMBLY AND LATCH THEREFOR - A vehicle door latch assembly includes a latch lever connectable to a latch mechanism, a latch rod coupled to the latch lever, and a door handle operative to effect movement of the latch rod to unlatch the latch mechanism via actuation of the latch lever. The latch rod is configured so as to attenuate vertical motion of the latch rod in response to a sufficient force associated with a side-impact event. In one embodiment, the latch rod has a first member operatively connected to the door handle, and a second member pivotally connected to the first member. The second member is coupled to the latch lever, and the-second member is pivotally movable with the latch lever laterally in a direction away from the first member in response to a sufficient force associated with a side-impact event. | 09-04-2014 |
20140306482 | BUMPER SYSTEM WITH PEDESTRIAN-FRIENDLY LOWER APRON - An apron for a vehicle front end comprises a unitary plastic component having a front structure and a rear structure joined by an offset portion. The front and rear structures extend at rearward downward angles and in generally parallel directions, and the offset portion extends at a rearward upward angle. The apron has a relatively constant vertical dimension, such that the angled structures define a wave-shaped envelope. Preferably, a horizontal plane extending from the tip of the front structure stays within the wave-shaped envelope, so that impact forces stay within the boundary in a manner providing improved impact strength and greater energy absorption during an impact. At the same time, the front structure provides a homogeneous structure that distributes local impact stresses uniformly and more widely into the rear structure, thus providing a more uniform impact resistance less sensitive to impact location. | 10-16-2014 |
20140312636 | BUMPER ENERGY ABSORBER WITH SENSOR AND CONFIGURED LOBES - A vehicle bumper system comprises a bumper reinforcement beam and an energy absorber with top and bottom rows of similarly-shaped spaced-apart crush lobes in alternating relation for uniform impact resistance across the bumper system. The illustrated top row of crush lobes provides a high first force-deflection curve for high impact forces, and the bottom row of crush lobes provides a lower second force-deflection curve, for pedestrian reduced injury. An elongated sensor is positioned under shear walls of the top and bottom crush lobes, and is retained by tabs on the energy absorber. This positively retains the sensor in position on the bumper system, with few (or zero) separate fasteners, while facilitating quick assembly and reliable operation of the sensor tube. | 10-23-2014 |
20150035299 | RELEASE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING INERTIAL BLOCKING MEMBER WITH BLOCKING MEMBER RETAINER - An inertial blocking member subassembly being part of a release handle assembly associated with a vehicle door, the inertial blocking member subassembly being activated by an acceleration force associated with an impact event, the release handle assembly having a release handle framework supporting a bell crank assembly and a manually actuatable door handle grip, the door handle grip operatively coupled to the bell crank assembly to unlatch the vehicle door upon manual actuation of the door handle grip. The inertial blocking member subassembly includes a blocking member associated with the release handle assembly framework, movable in at least one of rotation about an axis of rotation and translation along the axis of rotation. The blocking member has a center of gravity which is offset from the axis of rotation. The blocking member is movable between an at-rest position, in which the blocking member does not interfere with the bell crank assembly to prevent unlatching of the vehicle door by actuation of the door handle grip, and an engagement position, in which the blocking member interferes with the bell crank assembly to prevent unlatching of the vehicle door by manual actuation of the door handle grip. In the engagement position of the blocking member, the center of gravity is approximately aligned with a vector of the acceleration force and the axis of rotation; whereby, as a result of the acceleration force acting on the blocking member center of gravity, the blocking member is moved to the engagement position. | 02-05-2015 |
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20090097495 | FLEXIBLE VIRTUAL QUEUES - Flexible virtual queues of a switch are allocated to provide non-blocking virtual output queue (VOQ) support. A port ASIC has a set of VOQs, one VOQ per supported port of the switch. For each VOQ, a set of virtual input queues (VIQs) includes a VIQ for each input port of the port ASIC that forms a non-blocking flow with the corresponding output port (and potentially, with the specified level of service) in the switch. The port ASIC selects a VOQ for transmission and then arbitrates among the VIQs of the selected VOQ to select a VIQ from which to transmit the packet. Having identified an appropriate VIQ, the port ASIC transmits cells of the packet at the head of the VIQ to a port ASIC that includes the corresponding output port for reassemble and eventual transmission through the output port. | 04-16-2009 |
20090250236 | FLEXIBLE MECHANICAL PACKAGING FORM FACTOR FOR RACK MOUNTED COMPUTING DEVICES - The present invention comprises a dual-use form factor for rack mounting equipment. In particular, the form-factor is configured so that it can be both rack-mounted directly or installed within a chassis. In addition, the form-factor may comprise one or more blind-mate connector systems that are suitable for blunt-type connectors, such as PCIe connectors. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254516 | ACCESSING DATA IN A COLUMN STORE DATABASE BASED ON HARDWARE COMPATIBLE INDEXING AND REPLICATED REORDERED COLUMNS - Embodiments of the present invention provide hardware-friendly indexing of databases. In particular, forward and reverse indexing are utilized to allow for easy traversal of primary key to foreign key relationships. A novel structure known as a hit list also allows for easy scanning of various indexes in hardware. Group indexing is provided for flexible support of complex group key definition, such as for date range indexing and text indexing. A Replicated Reordered Column (RRC) may also be added to the group index to convert random I/O pattern into sequential I/O of only needed column elements. | 10-08-2009 |
20090254532 | ACCESSING DATA IN A COLUMN STORE DATABASE BASED ON HARDWARE COMPATIBLE DATA STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the present invention provide one or more hardware-friendly data structures that enable efficient hardware acceleration of database operations. In particular, the present invention employs a column-store format for the database. In the database, column-groups are stored with implicit row ids (RIDs) and a RID-to-primary key column having both column-store and row-store benefits via column hopping and a heap structure for adding new data. Fixed-width column compression allow for easy hardware database processing directly on the compressed data. A global database virtual address space is utilized that allows for arithmetic derivation of any physical address of the data regardless of its location. A word compression dictionary with token compare and sort index is also provided to allow for efficient hardware-based searching of text. A tuple reconstruction process is provided as well that allows hardware to reconstruct a row by stitching together data from multiple column groups. | 10-08-2009 |
20100005077 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR GENERATING QUERY PLANS THAT ARE COMPATIBLE FOR EXECUTION IN HARDWARE - Embodiments of the present invention generate and optimize query plans that are at least partially executable in hardware. Upon receiving a query, the query is rewritten and optimized with a bias for hardware execution of fragments of the query. A template-based algorithm may be employed for transforming a query into fragments and then into query tasks. The various query tasks can then be routed to either a hardware accelerator, a software module, or sent back to a database management system for execution. For those tasks routed to the hardware accelerator, the query tasks are compiled into machine code database instructions. In order to optimize query execution, query tasks may be broken into subtasks, rearranged based on available resources of the hardware, pipelined, or branched conditionally | 01-07-2010 |
20110167055 | HARDWARE ACCELERATED RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSOR FOR ACCELERATING DATABASE OPERATIONS AND QUERIES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a hardware accelerator that assists a host database system in processing its queries. The hardware accelerator comprises special purpose processing elements that are capable of receiving database query/operation tasks in the form of machine code database instructions, execute them in hardware without software, and return the query/operation result back to the host system. For example, table and column descriptors are embedded in the machine code database instructions. For ease of installation, the hardware accelerators employ a standard interconnect, such as a PCle or HT interconnect. The processing elements implement a novel dataflow design and Inter Macro-Op Communication (IMC) data structures to execute the machine code database instructions. The hardware accelerator may also comprise a relatively large memory to enhance the hardware execution of the query/operation tasks requested. The hardware accelerator utilizes hardware-friendly memory addressing, which allows for arithmetic derivation of a physical address from a global database virtual address simply based on a row identifier. The hardware accelerator minimizes memory reads/writes by keeping most intermediate results flowing through IMCs in pipelined and parallel fashion. Furthermore, the hardware accelerator may employ task pipelining and pre-fetch pipelining to enhance its performance. | 07-07-2011 |
20110167083 | HARDWARE ACCELERATED RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSOR FOR ACCELERATING DATABASE OPERATIONS AND QUERIES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a hardware accelerator that assists a host database system in processing its queries. The hardware accelerator comprises special purpose processing elements that are capable of receiving database query/operation tasks in the form of machine code database instructions, execute them in hardware without software, and return the query/operation result back to the host system. For example, table and column descriptors are embedded in the machine code database instructions. For ease of installation, the hardware accelerators employ a standard interconnect, such as a PCle or HT interconnect. The processing elements implement a novel dataflow design and Inter Macro-Op Communication (IMC) data structures to execute the machine code database instructions. The hardware accelerator may also comprise a relatively large memory to enhance the hardware execution of the query/operation tasks requested. The hardware accelerator utilizes hardware-friendly memory addressing, which allows for arithmetic derivation of a physical address from a global database virtual address simply based on a row identifier. The hardware accelerator minimizes memory reads/writes by keeping most intermediate results flowing through IMCs in pipelined and parallel fashion. Furthermore, the hardware accelerator may employ task pipelining and pre-fetch pipelining to enhance its performance. | 07-07-2011 |
20110218987 | HARDWARE ACCELERATED RECONFIGURABLE PROCESSOR FOR ACCELERATING DATABASE OPERATIONS AND QUERIES - Embodiments of the present invention provide a hardware accelerator that assists a host database system in processing its queries. The hardware accelerator comprises special purpose processing elements that are capable of receiving database query/operation tasks in the form of machine code database instructions, execute them in hardware without software, and return the query/operation result back to the host system. For example, table and column descriptors are embedded in the machine code database instructions. For ease of installation, the hardware accelerators employ a standard interconnect, such as a PCle or HT interconnect. The processing elements implement a novel dataflow design and Inter Macro-Op Communication (IMC) data structures to execute the machine code database instructions. The hardware accelerator may also comprise a relatively large memory to enhance the hardware execution of the query/operation tasks requested. The hardware accelerator utilizes hardware-friendly memory addressing, which allows for arithmetic derivation of a physical address from a global database virtual address simply based on a row identifier. The hardware accelerator minimizes memory reads/writes by keeping most intermediate results flowing through IMCs in pipelined and parallel fashion. Furthermore, the hardware accelerator may employ task pipelining and pre-fetch pipelining to enhance its performance. | 09-08-2011 |
20110246432 | ACCESSING DATA IN COLUMN STORE DATABASE BASED ON HARDWARE COMPATIBLE DATA STRUCTURES - Embodiments of the present invention provide one or more hardware-friendly data structures that enable efficient hardware acceleration of database operations. In particular, the present invention employs a column-store format for the database. In the database, column-groups are stored with implicit row ids (RIDs) and a RID-to-primary key column having both column-store and row-store benefits via column hopping and a heap structure for adding new data. Fixed-width column compression allow for easy hardware database processing directly on the compressed data. A global database virtual address space is utilized that allows for arithmetic derivation of any physical address of the data regardless of its location. A word compression dictionary with token compare and sort index is also provided to allow for efficient hardware-based searching of text. A tuple reconstruction process is provided as well that allows hardware to reconstruct a row by stitching together data from multiple column groups. | 10-06-2011 |
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20120047126 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HARDWARE ACCELERATION OF STREAMED DATABASE OPERATIONS AND QUERIES BASED ON MULTIPLE HARDWARE ACCELERATORS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a hardware accelerator that assists a host database system in processing its queries. The hardware accelerator comprises special purpose processing elements that are capable of receiving database query/operation tasks in the form of machine code database instructions, execute them in hardware without software, and return the query/operation result back to the host system. | 02-23-2012 |
20120117027 | METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR HARDWARE ACCELERATION OF DATABASE OPERATIONS AND QUERIES FOR A VERSIONED DATABASE BASED ON MULTIPLE HARDWARE ACCELERATORS - Embodiments of the present invention provide a hardware accelerator that assists a host database system in processing its queries. The hardware accelerator comprises special purpose processing elements that are capable of receiving database query/operation tasks in the form of machine code database instructions, execute them in hardware without software, and return the query/operation result back to the host system. | 05-10-2012 |
20140324821 | ACCESSING DATA IN A COLUMN STORE DATABASE BASED ON HARDWARE COMPATIBLE INDEXING AND REPLICATED REORDERED COLUMNS - Embodiments of the present invention provide hardware-friendly indexing of databases. In particular, forward and reverse indexing are utilized to allow for easy traversal of primary key to foreign key relationships. A novel structure known as a hit list also allows for easy scanning of various indexes in hardware. Group indexing is provided for flexible support of complex group key definition, such as for date range indexing and text indexing. A Replicated Reordered Column (RRC) may also be added to the group index to convert random I/O pattern into sequential I/O of only needed column elements. | 10-30-2014 |
20150055391 | DESIGNATED MEMORY SUB-CHANNELS FOR COMPUTING SYSTEMS AND ENVIRONMENTS - A memory channel can be divided into two or more memory sub-channels, wherein each one of the memory sub-channels includes two or more memory components configured to store data made accessible on that memory sub-channel, and wherein the two or more memory components in each one of the memory sub-channels are respectively connected via at least one transmission line and can be individually accessed (addressed) on their associated sub-channel. | 02-26-2015 |
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20120028933 | Cell Culture Media Supplement and Method of Molecular Stress Control - A novel class of agents has been identified to serve as cell-guard agents and/or target-specific supplements to increase cell quality and yield, as well as select for target cell populations. Laboratory experiments have demonstrated the use of cell-guard agents and/or target-specific supplements in the bioprocessing of cells as well as in selecting out a desired cell population. Several potential additive agents (both natural and synthetic) have been identified during these studies, including Vitamin D | 02-02-2012 |
20140273063 | TISSUE ENGINEERED MODEL - A tissue engineered model (TEM) structure, an apparatus and method for making a TEM structure, and methods of using a TEM structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the TEM structure includes at least one TEM segment. Each TEM segment includes a frame defining a bounded area, the frame having a height, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge, each of the first edge and the second edge defining a perimeter of the bounded area, and the height defining a distance between the first edge and the second edge; a membrane affixed to the first edge about a perimeter of the frame; and a solidified gel and cell matrix disposed within the bounded area within the frame, wherein the solidified gel and cell matrix substantially fills a volume defined by the bounded area and the height of the frame. | 09-18-2014 |
20160060592 | TISSUE ENGINEERED MODEL - A tissue engineered model (TEM) structure, an apparatus and method for making a TEM structure, and methods of using a TEM structure are disclosed. In an embodiment, the TEM structure includes at least one TEM segment. Each TEM segment includes a frame defining a bounded area, the frame having a height, a first edge, and a second edge opposite the first edge, each of the first edge and the second edge defining a perimeter of the bounded area, and the height defining a distance between the first edge and the second edge; a membrane affixed to the first edge about a perimeter of the frame; and a solidified gel and cell matrix disposed within the bounded area within the frame, wherein the solidified gel and cell matrix substantially fills a volume defined by the bounded area and the height of the frame. | 03-03-2016 |
20160068804 | CELL SELECTION METHOD - A novel class of agents has been identified to serve as cell-guard agents and/or target-specific supplements to increase cell quality and yield, as well as select for target cell populations. Laboratory experiments have demonstrated the use of cell-guard agents and/or target-specific supplements in the bioprocessing of cells as well as in selecting out a desired cell population. Several potential additive agents (both natural and synthetic) have been identified during these studies, including Vitamin D | 03-10-2016 |
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20150028376 | FLEXIBLE LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING UNOBTRUSIVE CONDUCTIVE LAYERS - A flexible lighting element is provided, comprising: a first substrate; first and second conductive elements over the first substrate; a light-emitting element having first and second contacts that are both on a first surface of the light-emitting element, the first and second contacts being electrically connected to the first and second conductive elements, respectively, and the light-emitting element emitting light from a second surface opposite the first surface; a transparent layer located adjacent to the second surface; and a transparent affixing layer located between the first substrate and the transparent layer, wherein the transparent layer and the transparent affixing layer are both sufficiently transparent to visible light that they will not decrease light transmittance below 70%, and the first and second conductive layers are at least partially transparent to visible light, or are 300 μm or smaller in width, or are concealed by a design feature from a viewing direction. | 01-29-2015 |
20150241045 | DUAL POLARITY LED LIGHTING DEVICE - A lighting device is described that includes a voltage source, a substrate, a wiring, a first light emitting diode (LED) and a second LED, a first electrical conductive element (ECE) and a second ECE, and a transparent, conductive sheet material. The wiring is formed on the substrate, and is connected to the voltage source. The first LED and the second LED are formed on the wiring. The first ECE and the second ECE are formed on the wiring. The sheet material is laminated onto the first and second LEDs and the first and second ECEs. The first and second LEDs are electrically connected in parallel and have opposite polarities. A sheet resistance exists between the first ECE and the first LED and between the second ECE and the second LED. | 08-27-2015 |
20150327337 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A MULTIPLE-COLOR LIGHTING DEVICE - A light-emitting structure, comprising: a ground path; a first current path receiving a control current; a first light-emitting element receiving the control current from the first current path and generating light within a first wavelength range based on the control current; a first conductive substrate portion formed over the first light-emitting element, and receiving the control current from the first light-emitting element; a first connection element receiving the first control current from the first conductive substrate; a second current path receiving the control current from the first connection element; a second light-emitting element receiving the first control current from the second current path, and generating light within the first wavelength range based on the control current; a second conductive substrate portion receiving the first control current; and a grounding element receiving the control current from the second substrate portion, and passing the control current to the ground path. | 11-12-2015 |
20150371972 | FLEXIBLE LIGHTING DEVICE HAVING BOTH VISIBLE AND INFRARED LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES - A flexible lighting array, comprising: a flexible substrate; a pair of first electrical connectors formed on the flexible substrate; a pair of second electrical connectors formed on the flexible substrate; an isolation element formed on the flexible substrate between the pair of first electrical connectors and the pair of second electrical connectors; a plurality of first light-emitting elements formed over the pair of first electrical connectors; one or more second light-emitting elements formed over the pair of second electrical connectors; and a transparent covering layer formed over the plurality of first light-emitting elements and the one or more second light-emitting elements, wherein, the plurality of first light-emitting elements are configured to emit visible light in a wavelength range of 200 nm to 800 nm, and the one or more second light-emitting elements are configured to emit infrared light in a wavelength range of 800 nm to 1200 nm. | 12-24-2015 |