公开(公告)号：US20140291644A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-02

申请号：US14223758

申请日：2014-03-24

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw

IPC: H01L33/36 ,  H01L51/42 ,  H01L51/50 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L33/00

CPC classification number: H01J1/62 ,  H01L21/561 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/042 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/1852 ,  H01L31/1856 ,  H01L33/002 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L33/36 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L51/42 ,  H01L51/50 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/04105 ,  H01L2224/24051 ,  H01L2224/24101 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82138 ,  H01L2224/83851 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2224/97 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/83 ,  H01L2224/82 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary diode comprises: a light emitting or absorbing region having a diameter between about 20 and 30 microns and a height between 2.5 to 7 microns; a plurality of first terminals spaced apart and coupled to the light emitting region peripherally on a first side, each first terminal of the plurality of first terminals having a height between about 0.5 to 2 microns; and one second terminal coupled centrally to a mesa region of the light emitting region on the first side, the second terminal having a height between 1 to 8 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性二极管包括：发光或吸收区域，其直径在约20和30微米之间，高度在2.5至7微米之间; 多个第一端子间隔开并且在第一侧周边耦合到发光区域，多个第一端子中的每个第一端子具有约0.5至2微米的高度; 以及一个第二端子，其中心地耦合到第一侧上的发光区域的台面区域，第二端子具有在1至8微米之间的高度。

公开(公告)号：US20140226329A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-14

申请号：US14162257

申请日：2014-01-23

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Bradley Steven Oraw ,  Marc Oliver Meier

IPC: F21V23/06 ,  F21K99/00

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  F21K9/20 ,  F21K9/64 ,  F21V21/005 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A system of interlocking LED panel tiles includes a first tile having at least one layer of light emitting diodes (LEDs) provided on a substrate, where the substrate is mounted on a substantially rectangular supporting plate having interlocking features. The substrate overlaps the interlocking features. The first tile has a set of positive and negative voltage conductors running between the two sets of opposite edges of the tile as busses. Multiple identical tiles are provided. Each tile has the interlocking features along their edges that firmly physically connect to abutting tiles to create a lamp having any pattern of tiles selected by the user. By interlocking the tiles, the positive and negative conductors are automatically connected to electrically connect the LEDs in the tiles in parallel, and the interlocking features are hidden by the overlying substrate. Additional conductors may be used to provide greater interconnection flexibility.

Abstract translation: 互锁LED面板瓦的系统包括具有设置在基板上的至少一层发光二极管（LED）的第一瓦片，其中基板安装在具有互锁特征的大致矩形的支撑板上。 基板与互锁特征重叠。 第一瓦片具有一组在瓦片的两组相对边缘之间运行的正和负电压导体作为总线。 提供多个相同的瓷砖。 每个瓦片沿其边缘具有互锁特征，其牢固地物理地连接到邻接的瓦片，以产生具有由用户选择的瓦片的任何图案的灯。 通过互锁瓦片，正和负导体自动连接以平行地电连接瓦片中的LED，并且互锁特征被上覆基板隐藏。 可以使用附加导体来提供更大的互连灵活性。

公开(公告)号：US20140138846A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-22

申请号：US14075089

申请日：2013-11-08

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Richard A. Blanchard ,  William J. Ray ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Xiaorong Cai

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/288

CPC classification number: H01L23/481 ,  H01L21/288 ,  H01L21/486 ,  H01L21/76879 ,  H01L21/76882 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/49827 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/5328 ,  H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/06 ,  H01L24/08 ,  H01L24/19 ,  H01L24/80 ,  H01L24/94 ,  H01L25/0657 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L2224/03002 ,  H01L2224/0332 ,  H01L2224/05568 ,  H01L2224/0557 ,  H01L2224/06181 ,  H01L2224/08146 ,  H01L2224/08165 ,  H01L2224/73265 ,  H01L2224/76155 ,  H01L2224/83191 ,  H01L2224/94 ,  H01L2225/06513 ,  H01L2225/06517 ,  H01L2225/06572 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2224/03 ,  H01L2224/80 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Vias (holes) are formed in a wafer or a dielectric layer. A low viscosity conductive ink, containing microscopic metal particles, is deposited over the top surface of the wafer to cover the vias. An external force is applied to urge the ink into the vias, including an electrical force, a magnetic force, a centrifugal force, a vacuum, or a suction force for outgassing the air in the vias. Any remaining ink on the surface is removed by a squeegee, spinning, an air knife, or removal of an underlying photoresist layer. The ink in the vias is heated to evaporate the liquid and sinter the remaining metal particles to form a conductive path in the vias. The resulting wafer may be bonded to one or more other wafers and singulated to form a 3-D module.

Abstract translation: 通孔（孔）形成在晶片或电介质层中。 包含微观金属颗粒的低粘度导电油墨沉积在晶片的顶表面上以覆盖通孔。 施加外力以将油墨推入通孔中，包括用于使过孔中的空气排气的电力，磁力，离心力，真空或吸力。 表面上的任何剩余的油墨都被刮刀，纺丝，气刀或下面的光致抗蚀剂层除去。 将通孔中的油墨加热以蒸发液体并烧结剩余的金属颗粒，以在通孔中形成导电路径。 所得到的晶片可以结合到一个或多个其它晶片并且被单个化以形成3-D模块。

公开(公告)号：US08674593B2

公开(公告)日：2014-03-18

申请号：US13223294

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Mark D. Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw

Inventor： Mark D. Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Brad Oraw

IPC: H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/36

CPC classification number: H01L33/48 ,  H01L21/561 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/83 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L24/97 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/1852 ,  H01L31/1856 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L51/442 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5209 ,  H01L51/5225 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24051 ,  H01L2224/24101 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/24226 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82138 ,  H01L2224/83138 ,  H01L2224/83851 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2224/97 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2224/82 ,  H01L2224/83

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary diode comprises: a light emitting or absorbing region having a diameter between about 20 and 30 microns and a height between about 2.5 to 7 microns; a first terminal coupled to the light emitting region on a first side, the first terminal having a height between about 1 to 6 microns; and a second terminal coupled to the light emitting region on a second side opposite the first side, the second terminal having a height between about 1 to 6 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性二极管包括：具有约20至30微米直径和约2.5至7微米之间的高度的发光或吸收区域; 第一端子，其耦合到第一侧上的发光区域，所述第一端子具有在约1至6微米之间的高度; 以及第二端子，其在与所述第一侧相对的第二侧耦合到所述发光区域，所述第二端子具有在约1至6微米之间的高度。

公开(公告)号：US20140017571A1

公开(公告)日：2014-01-16

申请号：US13571272

申请日：2012-08-09

Applicant: Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Theodore I. Kamins

Inventor： Vera Nicholaevna Lockett ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Theodore I. Kamins

IPC: H01M2/16 ,  H01G11/52

CPC classification number: H01G11/52 ,  H01G11/60 ,  H01G11/62 ,  H01G11/84 ,  H01M2/145 ,  H01M2/16 ,  H01M2/164 ,  H01M2/1646 ,  H01M2/1653 ,  H01M2/166 ,  H01M2/1686 ,  H01M10/0525 ,  H01M10/056 ,  H01M10/0565 ,  H01M10/0568 ,  H01M10/0569 ,  H01M2300/0025 ,  H01M2300/0028 ,  H01M2300/0085 ,  Y02E60/13

Abstract: Representative embodiments provide a liquid or gel separator utilized to separate and space apart first and second conductors or electrodes of an energy storage device, such as a battery or a supercapacitor. A representative liquid or gel separator comprises a plurality of particles, typically having a size (in any dimension) between about 0.5 to about 50 microns; a first, ionic liquid electrolyte; and a polymer. In another representative embodiment, the plurality of particles comprise diatoms, diatomaceous frustules, and/or diatomaceous fragments or remains. Another representative embodiment further comprises a second electrolyte different from the first electrolyte; the plurality of particles are comprised of silicate glass; the first and second electrolytes comprise zinc tetrafluoroborate salt in 1-ethyl-3-methylimidalzolium tetrafluoroborate ionic liquid; and the polymer comprises polyvinyl alcohol (“PVA”) or polyvinylidene fluoride (“PVFD”). Additional components, such as additional electrolytes and solvents, may also be included.

Abstract translation: 代表性的实施例提供了用于分离和分开能量存储装置（例如电池或超级电容器）的第一和第二导体或电极的液体或凝胶分离器。 代表性的液体或凝胶分离器包括多个颗粒，通常具有在约0.5至约50微米之间的尺寸（任何尺寸）; 第一种离子液体电解质; 和聚合物。 在另一个代表性的实施方案中，多个颗粒包括硅藻，硅藻土锥形体和/或硅藻质碎片或残留物。 另一个代表性实施例还包括不同于第一电解质的第二电解质; 多个颗粒由硅酸盐玻璃组成; 第一和第二电解质包括在1-乙基-3-甲基咪唑鎓四氟硼酸盐离子液体中的四氟硼酸锌盐; 聚合物包括聚乙烯醇（“PVA”）或聚偏二氟乙烯（“PVFD”）。 还可以包括另外的组分，例如附加的电解质和溶剂。

公开(公告)号：US20130146905A1

公开(公告)日：2013-06-13

申请号：US13763642

申请日：2013-02-09

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc. ,  U.S. Government as represented by the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark D. Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

IPC: H01L33/20 ,  H01L31/0352

CPC classification number: H01L33/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L21/30 ,  H01L27/142 ,  H01L27/156 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/0328 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/447 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5265 ,  H01L51/5271 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device comprised of light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating apparatus comprising photovoltaic diodes, which may be created through a printing process, using a semiconductor or other substrate particle ink or suspension and using a lens particle ink or suspension. An exemplary apparatus comprises a base; at least one first conductor; a plurality of substantially spherical or optically resonant diodes coupled to the at least one first conductor; at least one second conductor coupled to the plurality of diodes; and a plurality of substantially spherical lenses suspended in a polymer attached or deposited over the diodes. The lenses and the suspending polymer have different indices of refraction. In some embodiments, the lenses and diodes have a ratio of mean diameters or lengths between about 10:1 and 2:1. The diodes may be LEDs or photovoltaic diodes, and in some embodiments, have a junction formed at least partially as a hemispherical shell or cap.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电子设备，例如包括发光二极管（LED）的发光装置或包括可通过印刷工艺产生的光伏二极管的发电装置，其使用半导体或其它基板颗粒墨水或悬浮液， 使用透镜颗粒墨水或悬浮液。 示例性装置包括基座; 至少一个第一导体; 耦合到所述至少一个第一导体的多个基本球形或光学谐振二极管; 耦合到所述多个二极管的至少一个第二导体; 以及悬挂在连接或沉积在二极管上的聚合物中的多个基本上球形的透镜。 透镜和悬浮聚合物具有不同的折射率。 在一些实施例中，透镜和二极管具有在大约10:1和2:1之间的平均直径或长度的比率。 二极管可以是LED或光伏二极管，并且在一些实施例中，具有至少部分地形成为半球形壳或盖的结。

公开(公告)号：US20120178194A1

公开(公告)日：2012-07-12

申请号：US13366279

申请日：2012-02-04

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazier

IPC: H01L33/58 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L21/20 ,  G09G3/32 ,  G09G2300/0426 ,  G09G2300/0439 ,  G09G2330/028 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/5012 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  Y02E10/547

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of manufacturing an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device having light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating device having photovoltaic diodes. The exemplary method includes depositing a first conductive medium within a plurality of channels of a base to form a plurality of first conductors; depositing within the plurality of channels a plurality of semiconductor substrate particles suspended in a carrier medium; forming an ohmic contact between each semiconductor substrate particle and a first conductor; converting the semiconductor substrate particles into a plurality of semiconductor diodes; depositing a second conductive medium to form a plurality of second conductors coupled to the plurality of semiconductor diodes; and depositing or attaching a plurality of lenses suspended in a first polymer over the plurality of diodes. In various embodiments, the depositing, forming, coupling and converting steps are performed by or through a printing process.

公开(公告)号：US20120164796A1

公开(公告)日：2012-06-28

申请号：US13223286

申请日：2011-08-31

Applicant: Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Brad Oraw ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Eric Anthony Perozziello

Inventor： Mark David Lowenthal ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Brad Oraw ,  Jeffrey Baldridge ,  Eric Anthony Perozziello

IPC: H01L21/56 ,  H01B1/14 ,  H01B1/20 ,  H01B1/24 ,  H01B1/22 ,  H01B1/12 ,  H01B1/00 ,  H01B1/06

CPC classification number: H01L33/56 ,  H01L21/6836 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/02363 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/184 ,  H01L31/1844 ,  H01L31/1848 ,  H01L33/0095 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary method of making a liquid or gel suspension of diodes comprises: adding a viscosity modifier to a plurality of diodes in a first solvent; and mixing the plurality of diodes, the first solvent and the viscosity modifier to form the liquid or gel suspension of the plurality of diodes. Various exemplary diodes have a lateral dimension between about 10 to 50 microns and about 5 to 25 microns in height. Other embodiments may also include a plurality of substantially chemically inert particles having a range of sizes between about 10 to about 50 microns.

Abstract translation: 二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性可印刷组合物包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 制备二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液的示例性方法包括：在第一溶剂中向多个二极管添加粘度调节剂; 以及混合多个二极管，第一溶剂和粘度调节剂以形成多个二极管的液体或凝胶悬浮液。 各种示例性二极管的高度为约10至50微米和约5至25微米之间的横向尺寸。 其它实施方案还可以包括多个基本上化学惰性的颗粒，其尺寸范围在约10至约50微米之间。

公开(公告)号：US07992332B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-09

申请号：US12119500

申请日：2008-05-13

Applicant: Mark D. Lowenthal ,  David R. Bowden ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Peter Michael Bray

Inventor： Mark D. Lowenthal ,  David R. Bowden ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Peter Michael Bray

IPC: G09F9/00

CPC classification number: G09F9/00 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B33/0845 ,  H05B41/245

Abstract: An exemplary power regulator apparatus provides power for illumination of a display object, such as a merchandise package or container, which has a light emitting apparatus comprising a secondary inductor and an illumination source. A support structure, such as a point of purchase display, typically contains or supports one or more power regulators and display objects. The power regulator comprises a controller and a primary inductor, and the controller is adapted to provide a voltage or current to the primary inductor to generate a primary inductor voltage. The controller may also comprise a plurality of switches and a memory adapted to store values for switching frequency or switch on-time durations or pulse widths. The illumination source emits visible light when the power regulator is in an on state and when the secondary inductor is within a predetermined distance of the primary inductor.

Abstract translation: 示例性的功率调节装置提供用于照明具有包括次级电感器和照明源的发光装置的显示对象（例如商品包装或容器）的电力。 支持结构，例如购买点显示，通常包含或支持一个或多个功率调节器和显示对象。 功率调节器包括控制器和初级电感器，并且控制器适于向初级电感器提供电压或电流以产生初级电感器电压。 控制器还可以包括多个开关和适于存储开关频率或开关导通时间持续时间或脉冲宽度的值的存储器。 当功率调节器处于导通状态时，以及当次级电感器在初级电感器的预定距离内时，照明源发出可见光。

公开(公告)号：US20100065862A1

公开(公告)日：2010-03-18

申请号：US12560334

申请日：2009-09-15

Applicant: William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazler

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Neil O. Shotton ,  Richard A. Blanchard ,  Mark Allan Lewandowski ,  Kirk A. Fuller ,  Donald Odell Frazler

IPC: H01L33/00 ,  H01L31/0232

CPC classification number: H01L33/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  B82Y30/00 ,  H01L21/30 ,  H01L27/142 ,  H01L27/156 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/0232 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/03044 ,  H01L31/0328 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/0475 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0504 ,  H01L31/0508 ,  H01L31/0512 ,  H01L31/0543 ,  H01L31/0547 ,  H01L31/068 ,  H01L33/08 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/60 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/447 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5265 ,  H01L51/5271 ,  H01L51/5275 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/5369 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  Y02E10/52 ,  Y02E10/547 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: The present invention provides an electronic apparatus, such as a lighting device comprised of light emitting diodes (LEDs) or a power generating apparatus comprising photovoltaic diodes, which may be created through a printing process, using a semiconductor or other substrate particle ink or suspension and using a lens particle ink or suspension. An exemplary apparatus comprises a base; at least one first conductor; a plurality of substantially spherical or optically resonant diodes coupled to the at least one first conductor; at least one second conductor coupled to the plurality of diodes; and a plurality of substantially spherical lenses suspended in a polymer attached or deposited over the diodes. The lenses and the suspending polymer have different indices of refraction. In some embodiments, the lenses and diodes have a ratio of mean diameters or lengths between about 10:1 and 2:1. The diodes may be LEDs or photovoltaic diodes, and in some embodiments, have a junction formed at least partially as a hemispherical shell or cap.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供了一种电子设备，例如包括发光二极管（LED）的发光装置或包括可通过印刷工艺产生的光伏二极管的发电装置，其使用半导体或其它基板颗粒墨水或悬浮液， 使用透镜颗粒墨水或悬浮液。 示例性装置包括基座; 至少一个第一导体; 耦合到所述至少一个第一导体的多个基本球形或光学谐振二极管; 耦合到所述多个二极管的至少一个第二导体; 以及悬挂在连接或沉积在二极管上的聚合物中的多个基本上球形的透镜。 透镜和悬浮聚合物具有不同的折射率。 在一些实施例中，透镜和二极管具有在大约10:1和2:1之间的平均直径或长度的比率。 二极管可以是LED或光伏二极管，并且在一些实施例中，具有至少部分地形成为半球形壳或盖的结。