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20110048640 | METHOD FOR PRODUCING CIRCUIT CARRIERS - A method for the automated production of circuit carriers, comprising providing a substrate for accommodating electronic components, applying an electrically conductive, metal-containing base structure on the substrate. Electronic components are also provided on the substrate and are connected to each other by the structure. Electrically conductive, metal-containing conductive adhesive structures are applied onto the substrate, and the electronic components are connected to the base structure in an electrically conductive way by the structures. The conductive adhesive structures are optically differentiated from the base structure by a colored electrically conductive, metal-containing conductive adhesive applied onto the substrate in order to produce the conductive adhesive structure. A contrast, which is necessary for the automated optical monitoring of the conductive adhesive structures and the base structure, is established between the conductive adhesive structures and the base structure. | 03-03-2011 |
20140111947 | Control Device With a Getter Layer For Use in a Motor Vehicle - A control device for a motor vehicle includes a housing having a housing cover and a housing base, a sealing device between the housing cover and the housing base, at least one circuit carrier having electrically conductive tracks, and at least one electronic component disposed on the circuit carrier. The control device further includes at least one conductor structure extending out of the interior of the housing, and at least one electrically conductive connecting line which connects the electronic component to the conductor structure. A getter layer is thermally sprayed on the inner face of the housing to protect the metal parts, which transmit current or data in the interior of the control device, against corrosive gases. The getter layer has a high specific surface area. | 04-24-2014 |
20150289422 | POTENTIAL EQUALIZATION IN A CONTROL DEVICE FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE - An arrangement for potential equalization in a control device for a motor vehicle includes at least one electrical component on a circuit carrier, a carrier structure on which the circuit carrier is arranged, and at least one contacting element that electroconductively connects the circuit carrier to the carrier structure by way of a connecting element that forms a potential equalization. The contacting element has a bondable surface coating. | 10-08-2015 |
20150359107 | ELECTRONIC MODULE WITH A PLASTIC-COATED ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT AND METHOD FOR THE PRODUCTION THEREOF - An electronic module for use as a control device in a motor vehicle, includes a plastic-coated electronic circuit with at least one organic HDI circuit carrier. The electronic circuit is disposed on a heat sink and electrically-conductive conductor structures are provided for electrically connecting the electronic circuit to electrical devices or components outside the electronic module. The circuit carrier is thermally and conductively connected to the heat sink, and the electronic circuit and the heat sink are coated in plastic in such a manner that only the rear side of the heat sink lying opposite the circuit carrier is at least partially free of plastic, and at least contact ends of the conductor structures, which make the electrical connection to the electrical devices or components outside the electronic module are free of plastic. A method for the production of the electronic module is also provided. | 12-10-2015 |
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20090289580 | BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A preferred embodiment relates to controlling the amount of backlight in an electronic display to account for the temperature in the backlight cavity. Another embodiment relates to a system for controlling the amount of backlight based on both the temperature in the backlight cavity and the amount of ambient light. The embodiments are especially useful in electronic displays which are subjected to cold or warm temperatures and displays which are placed in very bright environments. Exemplary embodiments allow the display to remain visible, while avoiding possible damage due to high levels of heat or cold. | 11-26-2009 |
20090310066 | LED tile Luminance control circuitry and display containing the same - Exemplary embodiments include a backlight assembly for a display wherein the backlight assembly is comprised of a plurality of tiles. Each tile has a plurality of lights attached to it, such that when a single light or group of lights fail, the tile may be replaced without having to replace the entire backlight assembly. The current draw and/or illumination of each tile is calibrated and maintained throughout the life of the display to ensure a uniform distribution of light across the backlight assembly. | 12-17-2009 |
20100237697 | SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING THE OPERATION PARAMETERS OF A DISPLAY IN RESPONSE TO CURRENT DRAW - A system and method for controlling the power consumption of an electronic display. A maximum current value may be selected where above this value the risk to damage to the display or local circuitry may be jeopardized. Ramp-wise and/or gradual controls of the display parameters such as fan speed and backlight levels may reduce the current draw during extreme situations and line voltage fluctuations. Embodiments allow the display to continue operation without risking an overload of the local circuit or damage to the display. Further embodiments may be used to limit the power consumption of a display in order to minimize energy usage. Several parameters can be measured and controlled simultaneously to provide a minimal amount of energy usage while minimizing any noticeable difference in images. | 09-23-2010 |
20100253613 | LED BACKLIGHT AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL - Embodiments comprise a backlight device and a method for controlling the chromaticity and/or luminance of the backlight device. More particularly, embodiments relate to a backlight device for a display which utilizes an array of LED pairs to create a desired chromaticity and luminance of light, whereby the chromaticity and luminance can be closely monitored and maintained throughout the life of the display. A pair of LEDs are used in an exemplary embodiment where the pair contains two blue LEDs with the first LED coated in a red phosphor and the second LED coated in a green phosphor. | 10-07-2010 |
20110096246 | Visual Identifier for Images on an Electronic Display - A system and method for displaying images or video on an electronic display. A unique identifier may be embedded within the frames of images or video and detected by a light sensor. The data from the light sensor is analyzed to determine if the proper image or video was actually shown at the display. Some embodiments analyze the data from the light sensor in real time and may stop displaying the image or video if the data is not in the format of a unique identifier. Using this embodiment, the system can prevent unintended images or video from being shown on the display. | 04-28-2011 |
20110127026 | System and Method for Reducing the Thermal Inertia of an Electronic Display - A system and method for controlling the cooling fan within an electronic display based on the amount of ambient light present. An ambient light sensor is used to measure the amount of ambient light which is contacting the display. To anticipate a temperature rise and lower the thermal inertia of the display, the fan speed is increased when high ambient light levels are measured at the exterior of the display. The ambient light sensor data may be used to apply a temperature correction factor to a temperature sensor within the display. Alternatively, the ambient light sensor data may be used to apply a fan speed correction factor to a desired fan speed (calculated based on a temperature sensor within the display). Multiple systems or methods can be used simultaneously within the display to cool several components which may heat and cool at different rates relative to one another. The various systems can have similar or different logic depending on the amount of cooling needed and the manner in which the cooled-components produce/absorb heat. | 06-02-2011 |
20110283199 | System and Method for Remotely Monitoring the Operating Life of Electronic Displays - A system for remotely monitoring and controlling one or more electronic displays containing several hardware components. The components may electronically communicate with a network connection which can be used to establish communication with a local area network and/or the internet. A personal computing device can be used to run a user interface which allows the user to access a wealth of information from the electronic display as well as change controlling software, operating parameters, and check for downtime incidents or failures. Various sensors and measurement devices can be installed within the display to provide the information which may be stored locally or stored remotely for real-time access or on-demand access. | 11-17-2011 |
20120086344 | System and Method for Calibrating Backlight Devices - A system and method for controlling the backlight of a liquid crystal display (LCD) to account for ambient light penetration through the LCD stack and into the backlight cavity. A first light sensing device may be placed to measure the ambient light while a second light sensing device may be placed within the backlight cavity to measure the backlight luminance. A desired display luminance (based on the ambient light) can be converted to a desired backlight luminance. A software driver or microprocessor may drive the LCD backlight to meet the desired backlight luminance. A calibration can be performed to create and store correction factors for the second light sensing device when high ambient light levels create disruptions in the data for the second light sensing device. The correction factors may be used to accurately control the backlight levels and may be based upon incoming data from the first light sensing device. | 04-12-2012 |
20130016080 | BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A preferred embodiment relates to controlling the amount of backlight in an electronic display to account for the temperature in the backlight cavity. Another embodiment relates to a system for controlling the amount of backlight based on both the temperature in the backlight cavity and the amount of ambient light. The embodiments are especially useful in electronic displays which are subjected to cold or warm temperatures and displays which are placed in very bright environments. Exemplary embodiments allow the display to remain visible, while avoiding possible damage due to high levels of heat or cold. | 01-17-2013 |
20140316606 | System for Reducing the Thermal Inertia of an Electronic Display - A system for controlling the cooling fan within an electronic display based on the amount of ambient light present. An ambient light sensor is used to measure the amount of ambient light which is contacting the display. To anticipate a temperature rise and lower the thermal inertia of the display, the fan speed is increased when high ambient light levels are measured at the exterior of the display. The ambient light sensor data may be used to apply a temperature correction factor to a temperature sensor within the display. Alternatively, the ambient light sensor data may be used to apply a fan speed correction factor to a desired fan speed (calculated based on a temperature sensor within the display). Multiple systems or methods can be used simultaneously within the display to cool several components which may heat and cool at different rates relative to one another. The various systems can have similar or different logic depending on the amount of cooling needed and the manner in which the cooled-components produce/absorb heat. | 10-23-2014 |
20140340375 | BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A preferred embodiment relates to controlling the amount of backlight power in an electronic display to account for the temperature in the backlight cavity. Another embodiment relates to a system for controlling the amount of backlight based on both the temperature of the backlight and the amount of ambient light. | 11-20-2014 |
20150245443 | BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A preferred embodiment relates to controlling the amount of backlight power in an electronic display to account for the temperature in the backlight cavity. Another embodiment relates to a system for controlling the amount of backlight based on both the temperature of the backlight and the amount of ambient light. | 08-27-2015 |
20160037606 | BACKLIGHT ADJUSTMENT SYSTEM - A preferred embodiment relates to controlling the amount of backlight power in an electronic display to account for the temperature in the backlight cavity. Another embodiment relates to a system for controlling the amount of backlight based on both the temperature of the backlight and the amount of ambient light. | 02-04-2016 |
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20130302306 | BACTERIOPHAGE LYSIN AND ANTIBIOTIC COMBINATIONS AGAINST GRAM POSITIVE BACTERIA - The present invention provides compositions and methods for prevention, amelioration and treatment of gram positive bacteria, particularly Staphylococcal bacteria, with combinations of lysin, particularly Streptococcal lysin, particularly the lysin PlySs2, and one or more antibiotic, including daptomycin, vancomycin, oxacillin, linezolid, or related antibiotic(s). | 11-14-2013 |
20150111813 | BIOFILM PREVENTION, DISRUPTION AND TREATMENT WITH BACTERIOPHAGE LYSIN - The present invention provides methods for the prevention, control, disruption and treatment of bacterial biofilms with lysin, particularly lysin having capability to kill Staphlococcal bacteria, including drug resistant | 04-23-2015 |
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