Intellectual Properties

IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Packages for semiconductor LEDs utilizing dispensed reflectors and methods of forming the same
Packages for semiconductor LEDs utilizing dispensed reflectors and methods of forming the same A packaged LED includes a substrate, an LED chip on the upper surface of the substrate, a first encapsulant material, including a reflective material, on the substrate and spaced apart from the LED chip, and a second encapsulant material on the LED chip. A method of forming a packaged LED includes forming a first meniscus control feature on a substrate and defining a first region of the substrate, forming a second meniscus control feature surrounding the first region and defining a second region of the substrate between the first meniscus control feature and the second meniscus control feature, mounting an LED chip within the first region, dispensing a first encapsulant material including a reflective material within the second region, curing the first encapsulant material, dispensing a second encapsulant material on the substrate within the first region, and curing the second encapsulant material. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Color sensor integrated light emitting diode for LED backlight
Color sensor integrated light emitting diode for LED backlight A color sensor integrated light emitting diode (LED) is packaged with LED and color sensor mounted side by side inside LED package comprising a heat sink for mounting LED and the color sensor, both the color sensor and LED being buried by a high refractive index polymer followed by a diffuser layer and light extraction layer, all of which are transparent. Posts electrically linked to LED and color sensor inside the package are provided for external connection to LED and color sensor. Plurality of color sensors and LEDs can be packaged inside a single package with proper orientation of desired color LEDs to receive desired color by color sensors. Color change at the very source of light emission can be controlled with color sensor integrated LED package more effectively than conventional methods. Plurality of these packages can be employed for LED backlight for LCD, consumer lighting, decorative lighting and signage displays. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Color LED driver
Color LED driver Disclosed herein is a color LED driver, which is capable of being implemented by a compact structure without a feedback structure and accompanying a small size and low cost, by directly connecting a negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor to a driving current path of a color LED applied to an LCD backlight to compensate a characteristic variation of the LED due to a variation in a temperature. The color LED driver includes a driving constant voltage source 100 which supplies a predetermined driving constant voltage VD; a driving circuit 200 which converts the driving constant voltage VD of the driving constant voltage source 100 into a plurality of driving currents, for driving color LEDs, the plurality of driving currents including red LED driving current Ird, green LED driving current Igd and blue LED driving current Ibd; a temperature compensation unit 300 which compensates variations in the red LED driving current Ird and the green LED driving current Igd due to a variation in a temperature, among the plurality of driving currents from the driving circuit 200; and an LED unit 400 including a plurality of color LEDs which are turned on by the driving currents from the temperature compensation circuit 300 and the driving current from the driving circuit 200. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Integrated led chip to emit multiple colors and method of manufacturing the same
Integrated led chip to emit multiple colors and method of manufacturing the same The present invention is a monolithic, multi-colored LED chip and a method for making the same. The LED chip is comprised of a substrate and a plurality of light emitting structures, each light emitting structure capable of emitting a wavelength of light unique compared to others and each structure layered on top of another structure and separated by a dielectric layer. The light emitting structures are then capable of independent or tandem activation, yielding the original colors of each section, blends of colors, and white light. The method starts with the base for such a chip and etches layers of the chip away, leaving exposed sections, to reach electrical contact layers for each light emitting structure. Electrically conductive material is then used to fill the exposed sections and is, in turn, etched away to leave contacts. An insulating material is then used to fill in the resultant areas. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Settlement of Patent Litigation with OSRAM
Citizen Electronics Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Fujiyoshida-city, Yamanashi, Japan and President, Takashi Masuzawa (“CITIZEN ELECTRONICS”), a totally-held subsidiary of Citizen Holdings Co., Ltd. with headquarters in Nishi-Tokyo city, Tokyo, Japan and President Makoto Umehara, reached a settlement with Osram GmbH Munich, Germany and its subsidiary OSRAM Opto Semiconductors GmbH Regensburg, Germany (collectively “OSRAM”) over patent lawsuit and litigation cases that have been running since 2005, and concluded a settlement agreement on July 13, 2007. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Nexxus Lighting Issued Two New LED Lighting Technology Patents
Nexxus Lighting, Inc. (NASDAQ Capital Market: NEXS) a world leader in advanced lighting technology, including solid-state LED and fiber optic lighting systems and controls used in commercial, architectural, signage, swimming pool and retail lighting today announced that it has been issued two new patents related to its LED lighting technology. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Philips Lumileds Initiates Notification of Epistar Infringement and ITC Exclusion Order to Chip Packagers and Users of Epistar`s OMA, MB, and GB LED Products
Philips Lumileds is notifying chip packagers, distributors and others using Epistar`s OMA, MB and GB LEDs that the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) has issued an order excluding importation of these products into the United States because they infringe Philips Lumileds` patent rights. The exclusion order prohibits importation of Epistar`s infringing LEDs as well as packaged LEDs containing the infringing LEDs and boards primarily consisting of arrays of such packaged LEDs. The Presidential Review period has ended and the ITC`s Exclusion Order is now final and in full force. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
LED drive circuit having temperature compensation
LED drive circuit having temperature compensation A LED driver circuit is provided for controlling the brightness of a LED. A control circuit is used for generating a LED current in accordance with a resistor. The control circuit is further coupled to detect a LED voltage for adjusting the LED current in reference to the LED voltage. The value of the LED voltage is correlated to the LED temperature. Therefore, the LED current is then programmed in accordance with the LED temperature. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Three wavelength led structure
Three wavelength led structure A three wavelength light emitting diode (LED) structure utilizes a blue light LED chip and a green light LED chip as light sources, and a red fluorescent layer is used as a light transition layer. By adjusting the number of the blue light LED chip and the green light LED chip and the dosage of the chemical substances in the red fluorescent layer, the present invention can produce a white light LED which is adjustable in color temperature, a neutral color LED whose color is changeable, or can produce a LED whose light color changes with time. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
LED Lighting Fixtures Receives First Patent
Morrisville, NC, May 11, 2007 - LED Lighting Fixtures, Inc. (LLF) today announced that the U.S. Patent Office has issued LLF’s first patent # 7,213,940. The ‘940 patent titled Lighting Device and Lighting Method, covers a unique approach for LEDs to create white light. The LED industry typically produces white light by either coating true blue LEDs with a YAG phosphor or combining red, green and blue LEDs. LLF uses a new and distinctive approach described in the ‘940 patent to deliver the high efficacy and excellent color quality found in all of LLF’s products. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Led with light transmissive heat sink
An more efficient or higher luminance LED assembly may be formed from a high power LED chip having a first surface, and a second surface, the first surface being mounted to a substrate; the second surface being in intimate thermal contact with a light transmissive heat sink having a thermal conductivity greater than 30 watts per meter-Kelvin. The LED chip is otherwise in electrical contact with at least a first electrical connection and a second electrical connection for powering the LED chip. Providing light transmissive heat sink can double the heat conduction from the LED dies thereby increasing life, or efficiency or luminance or a balance of the three. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Light Emitting Diode Package with Diffusor and method of manufacturing the same
Light Emitting Diode Package with Diffusor and method of manufacturing the same The invention relates to an LED package for facilitating color mixing using a diffuser and a manufacturing method of the same. The LED package includes a substrate with an electrode formed thereon, and an LED chip mounted on the substrate. The LED package also includes an encapsulant applied around the light emitting diode chip, containing a diffuser. The LED package further includes a lens part disposed on the light emitting diode chip and the encapsulant to radiate light in a wide angle. The LED package allows light from the light emitting diode chip to be emitted out of the package without distortion. The invention allows light to exit through the encapsulant containing the diffuser and the lens part, achieving uniform diffusion and emission of light from the LED chip, thereby increasing a radiating angle and obtaining a uniform light source. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
ITC adopts initial determination of infringement by Epistar’s MB LEDs and agrees to consider whether OMA and GB LEDs infringe as well
San Jose, CA — Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) Sydney Harris’ recommendation last month for the exclusion of Epistar’s metal bond (“MB”) products will stand according to a new, favorable ruling issued by the United States International Trade Commission (“ITC”) this week in Philips Lumileds’ patent infringement case against Epistar. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Light Emitting Diodes packaged for high temperature operation
Light Emitting Diodes packaged for high temperature operation In accordance with the invention, an LED packaged for high temperature operation comprises a metal base including an underlying thermal connection pad and a pair of electrical connection pads, an overlying ceramic layer, and a LED die mounted overlying the metal base. The LED is thermally coupled through the metal base to the thermal connection pad, and the electrodes are electrically connected to the underlying electrical connection pads. A low thermal resistance insulating layer can electrically insulate other areas of die from the base while permitting heat passage. Heat flow can be enhanced by thermal vias to the thermal connector pad. Ceramic layers formed overlying the base can add circuitry and assist in distributing emitted light. The novel package can operate at temperatures as high as 250°C. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Court decision has minimal impact: TIR to present strong evidence of invalidity and non-infringement
Vancouver, BC – TIR Systems Ltd. (TSX: TIR) - The United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts issued a decision that the evidence supporting inequitable conduct committed by Color Kinetics during prosecution of its patents before the United States Patent and Trademark Office was not sufficient to meet the high burden of proof required for this cause of action. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
U.S. international trade commission administrative law judge rejects Philips Lumileds’ request to prohibit importation into the U.S. of downstream products containing Epistar’s LED products
Hsinchu, Taiwan-- The Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) of the U.S. International Trade Commission (“USITC”) issued his Recommended Determination that sets forth the final order the ALJ believes should be issued by the USITC. In his Recommended Determination, the ALJ did not recommend that a cease and desist order be issued, and rejected Philips Lumileds’ request to extend a limited exclusion order to third-party finished products. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Color Kinetics and Lamina Ceramics Announce Licensing Agreement
Boston, MA and Westampton, NJ – Color Kinetics Incorporated (NASDAQ: CLRK) and Lamina Ceramics Inc. today announced the signing of a global licensing agreement. Lamina, a manufacturer of LED light engines, will have access to Color Kinetics’ complete patent portfolio to continue the development and sale of its products worldwide. Read more »
IP, Reports & Roadmaps | Apr 29, 2017
Nichia's actions against a US maker of Lighting Appliances
Nichia Corporation announced that it has recently reached resolution of an intellectual property dispute with a maker of Lighting Appliances in the U.S. Nichia has been actively pursuing its patent enforcement strategy and has been demanding that those who have sold products infringing Nichia's U.S. patents stop selling such products. Read more »
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