18536867. LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT simplified abstract (NICHIA CORPORATION)
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LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT
Organization Name
Inventor(s)
Yoshinori Fukui of Tokushima-shi (JP)
Shun Kitahama of Tokushima-shi (JP)
Yoshiki Inoue of Anan-shi (JP)
LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18536867 titled 'LIGHT EMITTING ELEMENT
The abstract describes a patent application for a light emitting element, which includes a first semiconductor layer with light emitting cells on top. These cells consist of an active layer and a second semiconductor layer. The arrangement includes a central first light emitting cell surrounded by multiple second light emitting cells.
Key Features and Innovation:
- Light emitting element with a unique arrangement of central and surrounding light emitting cells.
- Use of first insulation layer with openings above the first and second semiconductor layers.
- First electrode connected to the first semiconductor layer and multiple second electrodes connected to the second semiconductor layers.
Potential Applications: This technology could be used in various lighting applications, display technologies, and optoelectronic devices.
Problems Solved: This innovation provides a more efficient and organized way of emitting light, potentially improving the performance of light emitting devices.
Benefits:
- Enhanced light emission efficiency.
- Improved control over light emitting processes.
- Potential for increased brightness and clarity in lighting applications.
Commercial Applications: This technology could be valuable in the development of advanced LED lighting systems, high-resolution displays, and other optoelectronic products.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the unique arrangement of light emitting cells contribute to the overall performance of the element? 2. What are the potential challenges in scaling up this technology for commercial production?
Frequently Updated Research: Researchers are constantly exploring new materials and designs to further enhance the efficiency and performance of light emitting elements like the one described in this patent application.
Original Abstract Submitted
A light emitting element includes: a first semiconductor layer; light emitting cells disposed on the first semiconductor layer, each including: an active layer, and a second semiconductor layer disposed on the active layer, wherein the light emitting cells include a first light emitting cell positioned in a center, and a plurality of second light emitting cells positioned around the first light emitting cell; a first insulation layer having a first opening provided above the first semiconductor layer located outward from the second light emitting cells and a plurality of second openings located above each second semiconductor layer; a first electrode disposed on the first insulation layer and electrically connected to the first semiconductor layer at the first opening; and a plurality of second electrodes, each positioned on and electrically connected to a respective one of the second semiconductor layers at a respective one of the second openings.
