18241589. LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE ARRAY INCLUDING THE SAME simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

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LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE ARRAY INCLUDING THE SAME

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Yongmin Kwon of Suwon-si (KR)

Donggun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Punjae Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

Youngjin Choi of Suwon-si (KR)

LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE ARRAY INCLUDING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18241589 titled 'LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE AND LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE ARRAY INCLUDING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a light-emitting device that emits white light by combining blue and yellow light emissions through specific semiconductor layers.

  • The emission layer emits white light by combining blue light emitted by the first active layer and yellow light emitted by the second active layer.
  • The reflective layer surrounds the emission layer to enhance light output efficiency.

Potential Applications

The technology can be applied in:

  • Display screens
  • Lighting fixtures
  • Automotive lighting

Problems Solved

The technology addresses:

  • Efficient white light emission
  • Color mixing in light-emitting devices

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include:

  • Energy efficiency
  • High-quality white light output
  • Versatile applications in various industries

Potential Commercial Applications

The technology can be commercially applied in:

  • Consumer electronics
  • Automotive industry
  • General lighting market

Possible Prior Art

Prior art may include:

  • LED devices with color mixing capabilities
  • Semiconductor structures for light emission

Unanswered Questions

How does the reflective layer enhance light output efficiency in the device?

The reflective layer helps to redirect light that would otherwise be lost, increasing overall brightness and efficiency.

What are the specific semiconductor materials used in the emission layer of the device?

The specific semiconductor materials used in the emission layer are not detailed in the abstract, but they play a crucial role in determining the light emission properties of the device.


Original Abstract Submitted

A light-emitting device include an emission layer configured to emit white light, and a reflective layer at least partially surrounding side surfaces of the emission layer, where the emission layer includes a first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, a second conductivity-type semiconductor layer on the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer, a first active layer between the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, the first active layer configured to emit blue light, and a second active layer between the first conductivity-type semiconductor layer and the second conductivity-type semiconductor layer, the second active layer configured to emit yellow light.