Light Adjusting Layer Layout for Uniform LED Emission
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Solution Overview
Problem
The edge region of light emitting units in electronic devices is often damaged during manufacturing, leading to non-uniform light emission and reduced light output due to excessive centralized light, especially when the size of the units is reduced for enhanced resolution or smaller devices.
Innovation Solution
A light adjusting layer with a first and second portion is disposed on the light emitting unit, where the first portion covers part of the light output surface, and the second portion does not cover it, designed to scatter light and improve uniformity, with an irregular edge shape enhancing the scattering effect.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Measurement precision
If the size of the light emitting unit is reduced for enhanced resolution or smaller device, then the resolution or device size is improved, but the damaged region ratio increases causing more severe light centralization and non-uniform light emission
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies local quality by introducing a light adjusting layer with spatially varying properties. The layer has different thicknesses in different regions: a first thickness in the damaged edge region and a second thickness in the non-damaged central region. This local variation in thickness allows the layer to compensate for the damaged regions specifically, adjusting the light emission locally to achieve uniform overall light distribution while maintaining the reduced size of the light emitting unit for high resolution.
2Measurement precision
If the size of the light emitting unit is reduced for enhanced resolution or smaller device, then the resolution or device size is improved, but the light output decreases due to excessive centralized light
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies parameter changes by modifying the thickness parameter of the light adjusting layer to control light emission. The layer has a first thickness in the damaged region and a second thickness in the non-damaged region, with the first thickness being greater than the second thickness. This parameter variation in thickness allows the layer to reduce the excessive light from damaged regions while maintaining sufficient light output from healthy regions, thereby increasing overall light output while preserving high resolution.
3Manufacturing precision
If a light adjusting layer is added to make the emitting light uniform, then the light uniformity is improved, but the device complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The light adjusting layer serves multiple functions simultaneously: it acts as an optical compensation layer to correct damaged regions, functions as an encapsulation layer to protect the light emitting unit, and can also serve as part of the packaging structure. This multi-functionality allows the device to achieve uniform light emission without adding significant structural complexity, as the same layer performs multiple roles rather than requiring separate components for each function.
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 light adjusting layer effectively disperses light, resulting in more uniform emission and increased light output by adjusting the optical path and dissipating heat from the light emitting unit.
Implementation Method 1
the light adjusting layer is disposed on the second semiconductor layer... the light adjusting layer effectively disperses light, resulting in more uniform emission
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AI summary
A lighting device (100) of includes a substrate (110), a light emitting unit (130) and a light adjusting layer (140). The light emitting unit (130) is disposed on the substrate (110), and the light emitting unit (130) includes a light output surface (130s). The light adjusting layer (140) is disposed on the light emitting unit (130), and the light adjusting layer (140) includes a first portion (142) and a second portion (144) connected to the first portion (142). The first portion (142) only partially covers the light output surface (130s), and the second portion (144) does not cover the light output surface (130s).