公开(公告)号：US20160218373A1

公开(公告)日：2016-07-28

申请号：US14994030

申请日：2016-01-12

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： Richard Austin Blanchard ,  William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Thomas Frederick Soules ,  Vera Lockett

IPC: H01M6/50 ,  H01M6/40 ,  A61B5/00 ,  H02J7/00

CPC classification number: H01M6/5011 ,  A61B5/6833 ,  H01M6/40 ,  H01M10/425 ,  H01M10/48 ,  H01M2010/4271 ,  H01M2220/30 ,  H02J7/0024 ,  H02J7/0063 ,  H02J2007/0067

Abstract: A plurality of batteries is printed on a flexible substrate, where each battery may output the same voltage, such as about 1.5 volts. Batteries in a first subset are connectable in parallel by controllable switches to control the maximum current that can be delivered to a load. Batteries in a second subset are also connectable in parallel by additional controllable switches to control the maximum current that can be delivered to the load. Another group of switches can either connect the two subsets of batteries in series, to generate 3 volts, or connect the subsets in parallel to increase the maximum current. Additional subsets of batteries and their associated switches may be further connected to increase the voltage and current. The power supply may be standardized and configured by the user for a particular load, such as a sensor for a medical skin patch.

Abstract translation: 多个电池印刷在柔性基板上，其中每个电池可以输出相同的电压，例如约1.5伏特。 第一个子集中的电池可通过可控开关并联连接，以控制可传送给负载的最大电流。 第二子集中的电池也可以通过附加的可控开关并联连接，以控制可以传送到负载的最大电流。 另一组开关可以串联连接两个电池子集，以产生3伏特，或并联连接子集以增加最大电流。 可以进一步连接电池及其相关开关的附加子集，以增加电压和电流。 电源可以由用户对特定负载进行标准化和配置，例如用于医疗皮肤贴片的传感器。

公开(公告)号：US09343593B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14322237

申请日：2014-07-02

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: H01L33/00 ,  H01L31/0203 ,  H01L25/04 ,  H01L27/32 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L23/00 ,  H01L51/00 ,  H01L33/56 ,  H01L51/44 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/105 ,  H01L31/18 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/38

CPC classification number: H01L31/0203 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/3281 ,  H01L31/035236 ,  H01L31/105 ,  H01L31/1852 ,  H01L31/1856 ,  H01L33/0079 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/56 ,  H01L51/0004 ,  H01L51/0007 ,  H01L51/448 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/5237 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  Y02E10/544 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  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. In other exemplary embodiments a second solvent is also included, and the composition has a viscosity substantially between about 100 cps and about 25,000 cps at about 25° C. In an exemplary embodiment, a composition comprises: a plurality of diodes or other two-terminal integrated circuits; one or more solvents comprising about 15% to 99.9% of any of N-propanol, isopropanol, dipropylene glycol, diethylene glycol, propylene glycol, 1-methoxy-2-propanol, N-octanol, ethanol, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol, cyclohexanol, and mixtures thereof; a viscosity modifier comprising about 0.10% to 2.5% methoxy propyl methylcellulose resin or hydroxy propyl methylcellulose resin or mixtures thereof; and about 0.01% to 2.5% of a plurality of substantially optically transparent and 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。 在其它示例性实施方案中，还包括第二溶剂，并且组合物在约25℃下的粘度基本上在约100cps至约25,000cps之间。在示例性实施方案中，组合物包含：多个二极管或其它两端 集成电路; 一种或多种包含约15％至99.9％的任何N-丙醇，异丙醇，二丙二醇，二甘醇，丙二醇，1-甲氧基-2-丙醇，N-辛醇，乙醇，四氢糠醇，环己醇和其混合物 的; 包含约0.10％至2.5％甲氧基丙基甲基纤维素树脂或羟基丙基甲基纤维素树脂或其混合物的粘度调节剂; 和约0.01％至2.5％的多个基本上光学透明和化学惰性的颗粒，其尺寸范围在约10至约50微米之间。

公开(公告)号：US09316362B2

公开(公告)日：2016-04-19

申请号：US14691936

申请日：2015-04-21

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: H01J1/62 ,  H01L25/04 ,  F21K99/00 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L23/00 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V23/06 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/48 ,  F21V3/04 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V9/16 ,  F21V19/00 ,  F21V23/00 ,  F21V23/04 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/62 ,  F21Y101/02 ,  F21Y113/00 ,  F21Y103/00 ,  F21Y111/00 ,  H01L33/20

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  F21K9/232 ,  F21K9/27 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V3/06 ,  F21V5/048 ,  F21V7/0066 ,  F21V9/30 ,  F21V19/0005 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2107/20 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/153 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/22 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/483 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

Abstract: An exemplary printable composition of a liquid or gel suspension of diodes generally includes a plurality of diodes, a first solvent and/or a viscosity modifier. An exemplary apparatus may include a plurality of diodes; at least a trace amount of a first solvent; and a polymeric or resin film at least partially surrounding each diode 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通常包括多个二极管，第一溶剂和/或粘度调节剂。 示例性装置可以包括多个二极管; 至少微量的第一溶剂; 以及至少部分地围绕所述多个二极管的每个二极管的聚合物或树脂膜。 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：US09281298B2

公开(公告)日：2016-03-08

申请号：US14616347

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Lixin Zheng

IPC: H01L29/00 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/40 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/62

CPC classification number: H01L33/56 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/405 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2933/0016 ,  H01L2933/0066 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/0001

Abstract: A flexible light sheet includes a bottom conductor layer overlying a flexible substrate. An array of vertical light emitting diodes (VLEDs) is printed as an ink over the bottom conductor layer so that bottom electrodes of the VLEDs electrically contact the bottom conductor layer. A top electrode of the VLEDs is formed of a first transparent conductor layer, and a temporary hydrophobic layer is formed over the first transparent conductor layer. A dielectric material is deposited between the VLEDs but is automatically de-wetted off the hydrophobic layer. The hydrophobic layer is then removed, and a second transparent conductor layer is deposited to electrically contact the top electrode of the VLEDs. The VLEDs can be made less than 10 microns in diameter since no top metal bump electrode is used. The VLEDs are illuminated by a voltage differential between the bottom conductor layer and the second transparent conductor layer.

公开(公告)号：US20150349206A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-03

申请号：US14821452

申请日：2015-08-07

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/30 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L33/34 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/0352 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L51/44

CPC classification number: H01L33/38 ,  H01L31/022408 ,  H01L31/028 ,  H01L31/0304 ,  H01L31/035281 ,  H01L31/048 ,  H01L31/18 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L51/0035 ,  H01L51/0038 ,  H01L51/0039 ,  H01L51/004 ,  H01L51/0041 ,  H01L51/0043 ,  H01L51/44 ,  H01L51/441 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5206 ,  H01L51/5221 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2251/558 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y02E10/549

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：US20150300575A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-22

申请号：US14725752

申请日：2015-05-29

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: F21K99/00 ,  F21V7/00 ,  F21V5/04 ,  F21V23/06

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  F21K9/232 ,  F21K9/27 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V3/06 ,  F21V5/048 ,  F21V7/0066 ,  F21V9/30 ,  F21V19/0005 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2107/20 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/153 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/22 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/483 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

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 apparatus comprises: a plurality of diodes; at least a trace amount of a first solvent; and a polymeric or resin film at least partially surrounding each diode 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。 示例性装置包括：多个二极管; 至少微量的第一溶剂; 以及至少部分地围绕所述多个二极管的每个二极管的聚合物或树脂膜。 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：US20150228631A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14616347

申请日：2015-02-06

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Lixin Zheng

IPC: H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/40

CPC classification number: H01L33/56 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/405 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2933/0016 ,  H01L2933/0066 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/0001

Abstract: A flexible light sheet includes a bottom conductor layer overlying a flexible substrate. An array of vertical light emitting diodes (VLEDs) is printed as an ink over the bottom conductor layer so that bottom electrodes of the VLEDs electrically contact the bottom conductor layer. A top electrode of the VLEDs is formed of a first transparent conductor layer, and a temporary hydrophobic layer is formed over the first transparent conductor layer. A dielectric material is deposited between the VLEDs but is automatically de-wetted off the hydrophobic layer. The hydrophobic layer is then removed, and a second transparent conductor layer is deposited to electrically contact the top electrode of the VLEDs. The VLEDs can be made less than 10 microns in diameter since no top metal bump electrode is used. The VLEDs are illuminated by a voltage differential between the bottom conductor layer and the second transparent conductor layer.

Abstract translation: 柔性光板包括覆盖柔性基板的底部导体层。 垂直发光二极管阵列（VLED）作为墨水印在底部导体层上，使得VLED的底部电极与底部导体层电接触。 VLED的顶部电极由第一透明导体层形成，并且在第一透明导体层上形成临时疏水层。 电介质材料沉积在VLED之间，但自动从疏水层脱湿。 然后去除疏水层，并且沉积第二透明导体层以与VLED的顶部电极电接触。 VLED的直径可以小于10微米，因为不使用顶部金属凸块电极。 VLED由底部导体层和第二透明导体层之间的电压差照明。

公开(公告)号：US20150219284A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-06

申请号：US14686444

申请日：2015-04-14

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: F21K99/00 ,  H01L25/075 ,  H01L33/48 ,  H01L33/38

CPC classification number: F21V23/06 ,  F21K9/232 ,  F21K9/27 ,  F21V3/049 ,  F21V3/06 ,  F21V5/048 ,  F21V7/0066 ,  F21V9/30 ,  F21V19/0005 ,  F21V23/003 ,  F21V23/04 ,  F21Y2101/00 ,  F21Y2107/20 ,  F21Y2115/10 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/95 ,  H01L25/048 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L27/153 ,  H01L33/06 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L33/22 ,  H01L33/24 ,  H01L33/32 ,  H01L33/38 ,  H01L33/382 ,  H01L33/42 ,  H01L33/483 ,  H01L33/486 ,  H01L33/50 ,  H01L33/58 ,  H01L33/62 ,  H01L51/52 ,  H01L51/5203 ,  H01L51/56 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/09701 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/12042 ,  H01L2924/13033 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/1306 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2924/00014

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 apparatus comprises: a plurality of diodes; at least a trace amount of a first solvent; and a polymeric or resin film at least partially surrounding each diode 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。 示例性装置包括：多个二极管; 至少微量的第一溶剂; 以及至少部分地围绕所述多个二极管的每个二极管的聚合物或树脂膜。 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：US20140268591A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-18

申请号：US14204800

申请日：2014-03-11

Applicant: Nthdegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

Inventor： William Johnstone Ray ,  Richard Austin Blanchard ,  Mark David Lowenthal ,  Bradley Steven Oraw

IPC: H05K1/02 ,  H01L25/00

CPC classification number: H01L24/95 ,  H01L21/563 ,  H01L23/3121 ,  H01L24/06 ,  H01L24/24 ,  H01L24/25 ,  H01L24/32 ,  H01L24/73 ,  H01L24/82 ,  H01L24/92 ,  H01L25/0655 ,  H01L25/072 ,  H01L25/0753 ,  H01L25/18 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L33/20 ,  H01L2221/68381 ,  H01L2224/06181 ,  H01L2224/24137 ,  H01L2224/25105 ,  H01L2224/25174 ,  H01L2224/32225 ,  H01L2224/73267 ,  H01L2224/82101 ,  H01L2224/82104 ,  H01L2224/82143 ,  H01L2224/92244 ,  H01L2224/95085 ,  H01L2224/95101 ,  H01L2224/95102 ,  H01L2224/95115 ,  H01L2224/95143 ,  H01L2224/95146 ,  H01L2924/10253 ,  H01L2924/12 ,  H01L2924/1203 ,  H01L2924/12041 ,  H01L2924/13 ,  H01L2924/1301 ,  H01L2924/13034 ,  H01L2924/1305 ,  H01L2924/13062 ,  H01L2924/13091 ,  H05K1/029 ,  H05K1/0296 ,  H05K3/12

Abstract: A programmable circuit includes an array of printed groups of microscopic transistors or diodes. The devices are pre-formed and printed as an ink and cured. The devices in each group are connected in parallel so that each group acts as a single device. In one embodiment, about 10 devices are contained in each group so the redundancy makes each group very reliable. Each group has at least one electrical lead that terminates in a patch area on the substrate. An interconnection conductor pattern interconnects at least some of the leads of the groups in the patch area to create logic circuits for a customized application of the generic circuit. The groups may also be interconnected to be logic gates, and the gate leads terminate in the patch area. The interconnection conductor pattern then interconnects the gates for form complex logic circuits.

Abstract translation: 可编程电路包括微阵列晶体管或二极管的印刷组阵列。 这些装置被预先形成并印刷成油墨并固化。 每个组中的设备并联连接，以使每个组充当单个设备。 在一个实施例中，每个组中包含约10个设备，因此冗余使得每个组非常可靠。 每个组具有终止于衬底上的贴片区域中的至少一个电引线。 互连导体图案将贴片区域中的组的至少一些引线互连以产生用于通用电路的定制应用的逻辑电路。 这些组也可以互连成逻辑门，并且栅极引线终止于贴片区域。 然后，互连导体图案将形成复合逻辑电路的栅极互连。

公开(公告)号：US08739440B2

公开(公告)日：2014-06-03

申请号：US13787066

申请日：2013-03-06

Applicant: NthDegree Technologies Worldwide Inc.

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

IPC: G09F9/37

CPC classification number: G09F9/37 ,  A47F3/001 ,  G09F13/00 ,  G09G3/14 ,  G09G2330/028 ,  H01F38/14 ,  H02J5/005 ,  H02J7/025 ,  H02J50/12 ,  H05B33/0815 ,  H05B37/0209 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B41/245

Abstract: An exemplary system comprises a power regulator and an emitting apparatus. The emitting apparatus is typically attached to or integrated with a display object, such as a merchandise package or container. 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 first primary inductor voltage. The emitting apparatus comprises an illumination source and a secondary inductor coupled to the illumination source. The illumination source is adapted to emit 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. In exemplary embodiments, the first and second inductors are substantially planar.

Abstract translation: 示例性系统包括功率调节器和发射设备。 发光装置通常附接到显示对象，例如商品包装或容器上或与显示对象集成。 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第一初级电感器电压。 发光装置包括照明源和耦合到照明源的次级电感器。 当功率调节器处于导通状态并且次级电感器在初级电感器的预定距离内时，照明源适于发射可见光。 在示例性实施例中，第一和第二电感器基本上是平面的。