Light Emitting Chip Layout for Multi-Angle Brightness Control

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Solution Overview

Problem

Electronic devices require adaptable lighting effects to suit various applications, but existing designs are limited by single light emitting diodes with fixed light distribution curves, lacking flexibility to adjust brightness and beam angles according to usage requirements.

Innovation Solution

A light emitting chip comprising a first and second light emitting diode connected in series, each with distinct light distribution curves, integrated into a single chip with a protective layer, utilizing one-dimensional and two-dimensional photonic crystals to adjust light distribution, allowing for composite light effects and flexible brightness adjustment.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If a single light emitting diode is used, then the device structure is simple, but the lighting flexibility and adaptability are limited

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelighting flexibilityVSAvoiddevice structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The light emitting chip is divided into multiple light emitting diodes (first LED, second LED, third LED) with different light distribution characteristics. Each LED segment has a specific light distribution curve optimized for particular viewing angles, allowing the overall chip to provide adaptable lighting effects across different directions while maintaining a unified chip structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

Different regions of the light emitting chip are designed with different light emitting properties. The first, second, and third light emitting diodes are positioned at different locations and oriented at different angles, creating local variations in light distribution that collectively achieve versatile lighting performance throughout the chip.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

2Adaptability or versatility

If multiple light emitting diodes with different light distribution curves are integrated into a single chip, then lighting adaptability is improved, but the manufacturing complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvelight distribution controlVSAvoidchip integration
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSEase of manufacture

Solution Approach 1:

Multiple light emitting diodes with different light distribution curves are merged into a single light emitting chip. The first, second, and third LEDs are integrated on the same substrate with their respective anodes and cathodes connected to corresponding electrodes, enabling coordinated control while simplifying the overall device structure compared to using separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Solution Approach 2:

The light emitting chip is designed as a multi-functional component that can simultaneously provide different light distribution patterns. By integrating multiple LEDs with distinct light distribution characteristics into one chip, the device achieves universal applicability for various lighting scenarios without requiring multiple separate components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

3Illumination intensity

If light emitting diodes are arranged to provide different light distribution curves, then brightness control at different angles is improved, but the device complexity increases

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvebrightness controlVSAvoidchip structure
Core Design Contradiction:
Illumination intensityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The light emitting diodes are arranged asymmetrically on the chip substrate with different orientations and positions. The first LED is oriented at a first angle, the second LED at a second angle, and the third LED at a third angle, creating asymmetric light distribution patterns that enable precise brightness control at different viewing angles while maintaining a relatively simple chip structure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #4Asymmetry

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The solution enables electronic devices to provide tailored display brightness across different angles, enhancing application flexibility and lighting efficacy by combining the light distribution curves of the first and second light emitting diodes, resulting in a more versatile and effective lighting solution.

Implementation Method 1

The light emitting chip includes a first light emitting diode and a second light emitting diode connected to each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight emitting diode: Light Emitting Diode

Implementation Method 2

The first light emitting diode has a first light distribution curve, the second light emitting diode has a second light distribution curve

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectLight distribution:

Implementation Method 3

utilizing one-dimensional and two-dimensional photonic crystals to adjust light distribution

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectPhotonic crystal: Photonic Crystal

Data Source

PatentEP4343866A1Electronic device
Publication Date: 2024.03.27 INNOLUX CORP
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AI summary

An electronic device is provided and includes a circuit substrate and a light emitting chip. The light emitting chip is disposed on the circuit substrate, and the light emitting chip includes a first light emitting diode and a second light emitting diode electrically connected to each other. The first light emitting diode has a first light distribution curve, the second light emitting diode has a second light distribution curve, and the first light distribution curve is different from the second light distribution curve.