Google llc (20240120446). LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS simplified abstract
Contents
- 1 LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS
- 1.1 Organization Name
- 1.2 Inventor(s)
- 1.3 LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
- 1.4 Simplified Explanation
- 1.5 Potential Applications
- 1.6 Problems Solved
- 1.7 Benefits
- 1.8 Potential Commercial Applications
- 1.9 Possible Prior Art
- 1.10 Unanswered Questions
- 1.11 Original Abstract Submitted
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Benjamin Leung of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Miao-Chan Tsai of Sunnyvale CA (US)
Sheila Hurtt of Palo Alto CA (US)
Richard Peter Schneider, Jr. of Sunnyvale CA (US)
LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240120446 titled 'LIGHT-EMITTING DIODES WITH INTEGRATED OPTICAL ELEMENTS
Simplified Explanation
The patent application describes the integration of optical elements with LED structures to collimate and steer light emitted by the LEDs.
- LED device includes LED structure with active region and optical element for collimating and steering light.
- Additional optical elements may be added to the LED structure.
- LED device may have multiple LED structures with a single optical element.
- LED structures and optical elements are made of material including GaN.
- LED structures have reflective contacts opposite the optical elements.
Potential Applications
The technology can be applied in:
- Automotive lighting
- Display technology
- Medical devices
Problems Solved
- Improved light collimation and steering
- Enhanced efficiency of LED devices
Benefits
- Higher performance LED devices
- Energy savings
- Better light control
Potential Commercial Applications
Optimized for:
- Automotive headlamps
- Indoor and outdoor lighting solutions
- Medical imaging devices
Possible Prior Art
No known prior art at this time.
Unanswered Questions
How does this technology impact the cost of LED devices?
The cost implications of integrating optical elements with LED structures are not discussed in the abstract. Further research is needed to determine the cost-effectiveness of this technology.
What are the environmental implications of using GaN in LED structures?
The environmental impact of using GaN in LED structures is not addressed in the abstract. Future studies could explore the sustainability aspects of this material in LED technology.
Original Abstract Submitted
the disclosure describes various aspects of using optical elements monolithically integrated with light-emitting diode (led) structures. in an aspect, a light emitting device includes a single led structure having an active region and a single optical element disposed on the led structure and configured to collimate and steer light emitted by the led structure. one or more additional optical elements may also be disposed on the led structure. in another aspect, a light emitting device may include multiple led structures and a single optical element disposed on the multiple led structures and configured to collimate and steer light emitted by the multiple led structures. for each of these aspects, the led structure(s) and the optical element(s) are made of a material that includes gan, the led structure(s) has a corresponding active region, and the led structure(s) has a corresponding reflective contact disposed opposite to the optical element(s).
