G02B19/0028

Light-emitting device assembly with emitter array, micro- or nano-structured lens, and angular filter
11204153 · 2021-12-21 · ·

A light-emitting device assembly includes a concave optical collector with a cavity, an emitter array of light-emitting elements, a transparent substrate across an open end of the collector, a structured lens, and an angular filter. The emitter array is positioned within the package cavity and emits from its emission surface output light that exits the cavity from the open its end through the substrate, and enables selective activation of and emission from individual elements of the array. The structured lens is formed on or in the substrate, and comprises micro- or nano-structured elements resulting in an effective focal length less than an effective distance between the structured lens and the emission surface. The angular filter is positioned on or in the substrate or on the emission surface and exhibits decreasing transmission or a cutoff angle with increasing angle of incidence.

APPARATUS AND METHODOLOGY FOR RESHAPING A LASER BEAM
20210389598 · 2021-12-16 · ·

A laser system may include a laser resonator configured to emit an input laser beam having an elliptical cross-sectional shape. The laser system also may include first reflective device configured to reflect the input laser beam to produce a first reflected laser beam. The first reflective device may include a spherical surface for reflecting the input laser beam. The laser system also may include a second reflective device configured to reflect the first reflected laser beam to produce a second reflected laser beam. The laser system also may include a coupling device configured to focus the second reflected laser beam to produce an output laser beam. The coupling device may include a spherical surface for receiving the second reflected laser beam. The laser system also may include an optic fiber configured to transmit the output laser beam for emission of the output laser beam onto a target area.

LIGHT FLUX CONTROLLING MEMBER, LIGHT-EMITTING DEVICE, SURFACE LIGHT SOURCE DEVICE, AND DISPLAY DEVICE
20210389518 · 2021-12-16 ·

The light flux controlling member according to the present invention comprises: an incident surface which is disposed on the back side so as to intersect with a central axis of a light flux controlling member, and on which a part of the light emitted from a light-emitting element falls; a reflection portion arranged on the back side so as to surround the incident surface; a total reflection surface that is disposed on the front side so as to intersect with the central axis, and reflects sidewise the light incident on the incident surface; and an emission surface that is disposed so as to surround the central axis and the total reflection surface and emits light reflected by the total reflection surface. The reflection portion has a plurality of ridges for reflecting light that has reached the reflection portion after Fresnel reflection on the emission surface.

Lighting Assembly with LEDs and Optical Elements
20210381674 · 2021-12-09 ·

A lighting apparatus includes a circuit board and light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the circuit board. The LEDs are arranged in an array of row and columns and are attached to the circuit board are arranged in a single plane. A support substrate supports the circuit board. Optical elements are configured to redirect light from the plurality of LEDs. Each optical element is substantially the same as all other optical elements. Each LED is associated with a single optical element and each optical element is associated with a single LED. The lighting apparatus is configured to direct light away from the circuit board so that the light is directed so as to illuminate a substantially rectangular area that is off-center relative to the light assembly. The substantially rectangular area has an edge that is at least 14 feet in length.

Lighting assembly with high irradiance
11197375 · 2021-12-07 · ·

A lighting module and a lighting assembly provide high irradiance at long working distances. The lighting module includes at least two rows of multiple LEDs separated from each other by an intermediate area between the rows and one integral optical element on top of the at least two rows of multiple LEDs. The one integral optical element includes one collimator lens portion per row of LEDs extending along the row of LEDs. The collimator lens portions of different rows are merged together above the intermediate area. The collimator lens portions, seen in a direction perpendicular to the at least two rows, provide an off-axis focus for the one collimator lens portion, and focus light emitted from the at least two rows of multiple LEDs in a focus line extending parallel to the rows of LEDs at a focus distance above the optical element.

Component with an Optoelectronic Part
20210376206 · 2021-12-02 ·

In an embodiment a component includes a carrier, at least one optoelectronic part arranged on the carrier, the optoelectronic part configured to emit electromagnetic radiation, a frame arranged on the carrier and enclosing a part space, wherein the optoelectronic part is arranged in the part space, and wherein the frame comprises a reflector, and a lens arranged on the frame and at least partially covering an opening of the part space, wherein the reflector is configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation onto the lens, wherein the lens is configured to direct the electromagnetic radiation of the optoelectronic part, and wherein the lens comprises at least a partial pyramidal-shaped section on a first side face facing toward the optoelectronic part.

Colour micro-LED display apparatus

A colour micro-LED display apparatus comprises an array of reflective optical elements and an array of micro-LED pixels with a uniform emission colour across the array arranged between the array of reflective optical elements and an output substrate. Light from the micro-LEDs is directed into the reflective optical elements and is incident on scattering regions in the apparatus. Colour converted scattered light is transmitted by the output substrate. A thin and efficient display apparatus may be provided with high spatial and angular colour uniformity and long lifetime.

Illumination apparatus
20220205615 · 2022-06-30 ·

An illumination apparatus comprises a plurality of LEDs aligned to an array of directional optical elements wherein the LEDs are substantially at the input aperture of respective optical elements. An electrode array is formed on the array of optical elements to provide at least a first electrical connection to the array of LED elements. Advantageously such an arrangement provides low cost and high efficiency from the directional LED array.

PHOSPHOR ELEMENT AND LIGHTING DEVICE

A phosphor element includes: a phosphor part having an incident face for excitation light, an opposing face opposing the incident face, and a side face, the phosphor part converting at least a part of the excitation light incident onto the incident face into a fluorescence and emitting the fluorescence from the incident face; an integral low refractive index layer on the side face and opposing face of the phosphor part and having a refractive index lower than that of the phosphor part; and an integral reflection film covering a surface of the low refractive index layer. The area of the incident face of the phosphor part is larger than the area of the opposing face.

UNDER-SCREEN OPTICAL FINGERPRINT MODULE, DISPLAY SCREEN ASSEMBLY, AND ELECTRONIC DEVICE
20220198822 · 2022-06-23 ·

An under-screen optical fingerprint module, a display screen assembly, and an electronic device are provided. The under-screen optical fingerprint module includes an image sensor and a light transmission layer. The image sensor has multiple photosensitive units. The light transmission layer is located below a display screen body and covers the image sensor. The light transmission layer is provided with optical transmission paths each corresponding to one photosensitive unit. Each optical transmission path is provided with a collimating element and a light outlet. Light transmitted through the display screen body enters the optical transmission paths through the collimating elements, travels to the light outlets along the optical transmission paths, and is incident on the corresponding photosensitive units from the light outlets.