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Patent application number | Title | Published |
20160046089 | Method of Manufacturing of Sheets with Varying Concentrations of Particles from Corrugated Sheets - An apparatus and method of manufacturing sheets with varying concentrations of particles are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method comprises manufacturing an apparatus comprising a first sheet and a light source disposed near an edge of the first sheet. A second corrugated sheet having a first concentration of particles is provided. A third corrugated sheet having a second concentration of particles is provided. A fourth sheet is manufactured by merging the second sheet and the third sheet in a continuous process, and the fourth sheet is cut into many pieces to give many first sheets | 02-18-2016 |
20140291895 | Method of Manufacturing a Body with Oriented Aspherical Particles - A method of manufacturing a body with oriented aspherical particles is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method comprises introducing aspherical particles with an orientation property in a liquid base material and solidifying the base material under the influence of an orienting force field. | 10-02-2014 |
20140091703 | ENERGY EFFICIENT LIGHT SOURCE COMPRISING PHOTOLUMINESCENT MATERIAL AND A SELECTIVE MIRROR - An energy efficient light source comprising photoluminescent material and a selective mirror is disclosed. In an embodiment, a first light source emanates light of a particular spectrum, a layer of photoluminescent material surrounding the first light source absorbs light of the spectrum emanated by the first light source and emanates light of a different spectrum, and a selective mirror surrounding the layer of photoluminescent material reflects light emanated by the first light source and transmits light emanated by the photoluminescent material. | 04-03-2014 |
20130279176 | Color Insensitive Scattering Pigment - A color insensitive scattering pigment is disclosed. In an embodiment, the scattering pigment is composed of particles of a range of sizes. In at least one subrange of the range of sizes, the particles are present in such relative proportions that the v/v concentration (volumetric concentration) of a particular size of particles is proportional to the size itself. In an embodiment, such a scattering pigment is included in light guides to scatter light from a primary light source. | 10-24-2013 |
20130214456 | Apparatus and Method of Manufacturing Objects with Varying Concentration of Particles - An apparatus and method for manufacturing an object with a varying concentration of particles, with a defined concentration profile are disclosed. In an embodiment, the object with varying concentration of particles is manufactured by mixing liquids comprising different particle concentrations, the proportion in which such liquids are mixed being varied over time. The resultant liquid is cast or extruded into the required shape to form the object with a varying concentration of particles. | 08-22-2013 |
20130135268 | METHOD OF OPERATING A DISPLAY WITH GAPS, A BACKLIGHT AND A CAMERA - A method of operating a display with gaps in between the pixels, a primarily transparent backlight and a camera is disclosed. In an embodiment, the method comprises capturing an image in the camera through the primarily transparent backlight and gaps in between the pixels of the transmissive display during a capture period, not capturing an image in the camera during the display period and making the gaps in between the pixels of the transmissive display opaque during the display period. | 05-30-2013 |
20130088630 | COMBINED VIDEO DISPLAY AND CAMERA SYSTEM - A combined video display and camera system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a video display, and a camera placed behind the video display such that the camera is able to view through the video display. The video display has a first mode, where the video display displays an image, and a second mode, where it does not display an image. In the second mode, the video display provides a clear view through itself to the camera. The camera also has a first mode where the camera is not capturing an image, and a second mode, where the camera is capturing an image. The modes are configured in such a manner that the first and second modes of the video display and the camera are substantially coincidental. Also, the first and second modes of the video display and the camera alternate continuously at a rate faster than what an observer can perceive. | 04-11-2013 |
20130077340 | MULTI-COLORED ILLUMINATOR WITH A VARYING CONCENTRATION OF PARTICLES - An apparatus for providing a multicolored illuminator for displays is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first sheet comprising a plurality of columnar illuminators stacked side by side, and a plurality of colored light sources placed along an edge of the first sheet. The plurality of columnar illuminators diffuse light generated by the plurality of colored light sources. Each columnar illuminator has a light diffuser included within it at a concentration that is different at different locations. | 03-28-2013 |
20130069519 | MULTICOLORED LINEAR LIGHT SOURCE - A multicolored linear light source is disclosed. In an embodiment, the multicolored linear light source comprises a linear light source emanating light of a first spectrum, and regions of photoluminescent material. The light of the first spectrum interacts with regions of photoluminescent material to give light of a different spectrum. The composition of different regions of photoluminescent material is different, providing light of different spectra in different regions. Coupled to each region of photoluminescent material is a columnar light guide such that light produced by the regions traverses respective columnar light guides and gets extracted. | 03-21-2013 |
20120327681 | ENERGY EFFICIENT CONCENTRIC ILLUMINATORS FOR ILLUMINATING A SHEET - An apparatus and method for coupling light from concentric illuminators into a light source in the form of a surface are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a plurality of concentric tubes, each tube including a light diffuser. The apparatus also has a sheet having a first edge with the plurality of concentric tubes placed along the first edge. Each tube of the plurality of concentric tubes diffuses light such that the light emanates in a predetermined pattern along the first edge of the sheet. | 12-27-2012 |
20120234486 | METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MULTICOLORED ILLUMINATOR - A method of manufacturing a multicolored illuminator is disclosed. In an embodiment, a first transparent sheet ( | 09-20-2012 |
20120212972 | MULTI-COLORED ILLUMINATOR WITH A VARYING CONCENTRATION OF PARTICLES - An apparatus for providing a multicolored illuminator for displays is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first sheet comprising a plurality of columnar illuminators stacked side by side, and a plurality of colored light sources placed along an edge of the first sheet. The plurality of columnar illuminators diffuse light generated by the plurality of colored light sources. Each columnar illuminator has a light diffuser included within it at a concentration that is different at different locations. | 08-23-2012 |
20120207458 | CAMERA BEHIND A PHOTOLUMINESCENT LIGHT SOURCE - An apparatus for providing a photoluminescent light source is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a light source that emanates light of a particular spectrum, a camera, and a selective mirror placed between the light source and camera. The selective mirror transmits light of a spectrum detected by the camera and reflects light of a spectrum generated by the light source. The light source is transparent to light incident on its face. | 08-16-2012 |
20120155118 | Extraction of Light from a Light Conducting Medium in a Preferred Emanation Pattern - An apparatus and method for extraction of light from a light conducting medium in a preferred emanation pattern are described. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a first light conducting sheet including aspherical particles, and a light source placed along the edge of the first sheet. The first sheet diffuses light generated by the light source such that light emanates in a predetermined light emanation pattern. | 06-21-2012 |
20120069271 | ENERGY EFFICIENT TRANSFLECTIVE DISPLAY - An energy efficient transflective display system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a reflector sheet and a multicolored illuminator sheet placed in front of the reflector sheet. A display panel is placed in front of the multicolored illuminator sheet where the display panel has a light valve. | 03-22-2012 |
20120014127 | Linear Light Source with Enhanced Light Extraction - Linear light sources with features that enhance light extraction are disclosed. In an embodiment, a linear light guide with one or more reflective faces is oriented in such a manner that deflected light undergoes reduced reflections. In another embodiment, a linear light guide with non-parallel side faces is combined with a particularly shaped reflector. The particular features result in efficient light extraction from linear light guides. | 01-19-2012 |
20110316410 | PHOTOLUMINESCENT LIGHT SOURCE WITH LENSES - An apparatus for providing a photoluminescent light source is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a light source that emanates light of a particular spectrum, photoluminescent material which converts light from the light source to light of another spectrum, and a selective mirror which reflects light generated by the light source and transmits light generated by the photoluminescent material. The photoluminescent material may be arranged so as to provide a plurality of light sources that emanate light of various colors. In an embodiment, the photoluminescent material is situated in small regions within a transparent material and lenses are used to collimate light emitted from the small regions. | 12-29-2011 |
20110292255 | CAMERA PLACED BEHIND A DISPLAY WITH A TRANSPARENT BACKLIGHT - A method and combined video display and camera system are disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a first sheet and a second sheet oriented parallel to the first sheet, the second sheet including a light diffuser. A light source is placed along an edge of the second sheet, wherein the second sheet diffuses light generated by the light source. One or more cameras are placed behind the second sheet to capture an image through the second sheet and the first sheet. | 12-01-2011 |
20110286236 | Light Source with Light Recovery Mechanism - A light source with a light recovery mechanism is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a light source placed within a mirrored enclosure. The light source is used to illuminate a light guide. All of the light entering the light N guide might not be utilized. Some of the light might get reflected back in the direction of the light source, or may travel to the other end of the light guide. The mirrored enclosure of the light source reflects this light back into the light guide. Thus the light source placed within a mirrored enclosure acts as a light source emitting light into a light guide and also redirects light coming out of the light guide back into the light guide. | 11-24-2011 |
20110267808 | SUBSTANTIALLY TRANSPARENT LINEAR LIGHT SOURCE - An apparatus and method for coupling light into a light source in the form of a surface are disclosed. According to one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a linear light source including a light diffuser. The apparatus also has a sheet having a first edge with the linear light source placed along the first edge. The linear light source diffuses light emitted from a primary light source such that the light emanates along the first edge of the sheet. The linear light source is also substantially transparent to light exiting from the first edge of the sheet. | 11-03-2011 |
20110182055 | Photoluminescent Light Source - A photo luminescent light source is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a light conducting medium. This light conducting medium includes particles of photoluminescent material, and a light source placed along an edge of it. The photoluminescent material absorbs light generated by the light source, and emanates light of the wavelength characterized by the photoluminescence properties of particles. The distribution of light emitting photoluminescent particles is varied throughout the medium to emanate a predetermined light pattern. In another embodiment, the light source emits light of multiple colors. In yet another embodiment, the light source emits polarized light. | 07-28-2011 |
20110182050 | Polarized Linear Light Source - An energy efficient polarized linear light source system is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises a reflector and a reflecting polarizer. A transparent linear light source and a quarter wave retarder are placed in between the reflector and reflecting polarizer. The polarized linear light source may be used as an illuminator for an efficient polarized surface light source. | 07-28-2011 |
20110013418 | Apparatus for Efficiently Coupling Light from a Light Source into a Thin Object - An apparatus for efficiently coupling light from a light source into a thin object such as a rod or a sheet is disclosed. In an embodiment, the apparatus comprises a sheet and a linear light source placed along the edge of the sheet. The light from linear light source is coupled into the sheet using one or more concentrator blocks. In another embodiment, the apparatus comprises a rod and a point light source placed near one end of the rod. The light from point light source is coupled into the rod using one or more concentrator blocks. | 01-20-2011 |
20110013387 | Directional Linear Light Source - An apparatus and method for providing a linear light source emitting light in a narrow cone of directions is disclosed. In one embodiment, the apparatus comprises a linear light source and a sheet designed in such a way that light is emanated out in a narrow set of directions. Also disclosed is a directional surface light source using a directional linear light source. | 01-20-2011 |
20110007512 | Directional Light Source Using Refractive and Reflective Optics - A directional light source comprising refractive and reflective optics is disclosed. In one embodiment, the system comprises refracting apparatus which refracts light into a narrow cone, and reflecting apparatus which recycles light into a direction such that light will emanate from the refracting apparatus in the desired narrow cone. | 01-13-2011 |
20100283376 | Multicolored Linear Light Source - A multicolored linear light source is disclosed. In an embodiment the multicolored linear light source ( | 11-11-2010 |
20100195349 | Light Source of Varying Thickness - An apparatus and method for a light source are disclosed. The apparatus comprises a light guide including light extracting features and at least one light source placed near an end of the light guide. Light from the light source gets deflected by the light extracting features and emanates in a predetermined pattern along a surface of the light guide. The light guide has different thicknesses in different parts. | 08-05-2010 |
20100170075 | Method of Manufacturing Multicolored Illuminator - A method of manufacturing a multicolored illuminator is disclosed. In an embodiment, a first transparent sheet ( | 07-08-2010 |
20090195645 | SYSTEM OF DISPLAYING AND CAPTURING IMAGES USING NON-PLANAR MIRRORS - A system of displaying and capturing images using non-planar mirrors is disclosed. An embodiment of the invention comprises a display ( | 08-06-2009 |
20090141116 | DISPLAY WITH GAPS FOR CAPTURING IMAGES - A combined video display and camera system is disclosed. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the system comprises a video display with gaps in between the pixels. Light goes through these gaps and enters a camera, which captures an image. The system is arranged such that the display and the gaps are optically out of focus with respect to the camera. | 06-04-2009 |