2021-12-20

Precise Distance Measurement – ams OSRAM Launches World’s Smallest Multi-zone dToF Modules

ams OSRAM’s new direct Time-of-Flight (dToF) modules combine light source, detector and optics into one component TMF8820, TMF8821 and TMF8828 enable detection of the target area in multiple zones and ensure extremely precise measurement results Multiple objects can be detected per zone, and up to a distance of five meters Target applications include Laser Detect Autofocus (LDAF) in smartphones, user presence detection in PC’s, Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) sensing in Industrial and Home/Business Automation systems P...
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2021-12-20

Genesis photonics inc. files Patent Lawsuit Against Apple for infringement of 9 patents, involving iPad Pro11", 12.9", iPad Pro mini LED 12.9" and related products

The world's leading innovator of flip-chip LED products and technology, Genesis photonics Inc. (gpiled), In response to Apple’s infringement of the company’s patent rights, the company has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Apple in Taiwan, requesting Apple to stop the infringement and compensate NT$210 million (indicating the minimum amount of all requests and will be submitted to the court Supplement the requested amount after investigating the quantity of infringing products) Genesis photonics Inc. (gpiled) Statement "We firmly believe ...
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2021-12-20

OPPO Announces Micro LED Smart Glasses Air Glass, Mass Production Set in Next Year

On December 14, OPPO held the OPPO Inno Day 2021 event in Shenzhen, China and announced its next-gen smart glasses, the Air Glass (hereinafter “OPPO Air Glass”). As the third smart glass product of OPPO, OPPO Air Glass signifies the transition from being simply a toy to a tool thanks to its excellent design and useful features. OPPO Air Glass Is Powered by “Assisted Reality” Rather than “Augmented Reality” OPPO Air Glass is arguably an “atypical” AR glass product; to be specific, it...
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2021-12-20

Oxford Instruments’ Atomfab ALD system production-qualified at GaN power electronics device maker

The UK’s Oxford Instruments Plasma Technology, a supplier of plasma etch and deposition high-volume manufacturing (HVM) solutions, has had its remote-plasma atomic layer deposition (ALD) nitride passivation solution qualified for full production by a US-based power electronics manufacturer of gallium nitride (GaN) devices, supporting the first phase of its ramp. GaN-based devices are now well established in the consumer market, with a wide range of rapid chargers available commercially to support mobile devices. Fast charging and a smaller footprint are among the...
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2021-12-20

CES 2022: Seoul Viosys' WICOP mc, a Metaverse VR Display Technology, to Make Its Debut

ANSAN, South KoreaSeoul Viosys Co., Ltd. (KOSDAQ: 092190), a company specializing in optical semiconductors, will debut its WICOP mc (WICOP Micro Pixel) products at CES 2022 in Las Vegas on January 5th, which adopt the world’s first No-Wire & No-Package WICOP technology. Seoul Viosys announced on the 16th that the WICOP mc, made in the form of a micro-display for metaverse (three-dimensional virtual world) VR, will be specially unveiled at the exhibition hall. [Picture 1] WICOP mc (WICOP Micro Pixel) by Seoul Vio...
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2021-12-17

Cranking Up The Growth Temperature Of Red InGaN LEDs

Intentional decomposition of an InGaN layer provides a foundation for high-temperature growth of red-emitting quantum wells Researchers at the University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), claim to have broken new ground by increasing the temperature employed for the growth of red-emitting InGaN LEDs. This breakthrough comes from introducing a relaxed InGaN buffer. The approach by the West-coast team differs from the norm, which is to grow re-emitting InGaN-based LEDs at a considerably lower temperatures than their green and blue siblings. While growt...
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2021-12-17

Nitride Semis Verifies Effect Of UVC Light On Coronovirus

275nm UVC light has an inactivating effect equal to or greater than 245nm light sources Japanese UV-LED company Nitride Semiconductors has verified the inactivating effect on OC43 coronavirus (pseudo SARS-CoV-2) using three different wavelengths in the deep ultraviolet region, wavelengths 222nm, 254nm, and 275nm in collaboration with the National Hospital Organisation Sendai Medical Center Clinical Research Department Virus Center (Director Shuichi Nishimura). The Nitride team confirmed that the deep ultraviolet wavelength (UVC) with a wavelength...
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2021-12-16

OPPO Introduces Air Glass, Featuring Creative Cicada Wing Design and Self-designed Spark Micro Projector

December 14, 2021, SHENZHEN — Today, OPPO officially unveiled the OPPO Air Glass at INNO Day 2021. The groundbreaking aR (assisted Reality) device - which is equipped with OPPO self-developed Spark Micro Projector, cutting-edge Micro LED, and a bespoke diffraction optical waveguide display - supports four different user interactions through touch, voice, head movement, and hand motion, allowing users to have faster and easier access to the information they need. OPPO officially unveiled the groundbreaking aR device - OPPO Air Glass ...
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2021-12-16

HYC’s Micro OLED Tester Verified by Sony and End Customers

On December 14, HYC Technology, on its investor interaction platform, revealed that its Micro OLED testing device has been verified by the downstream client Sony and other end clients. Currently, the company is engaging in initial trial production as requested by downstream customers for subsequent mass production. HYC specifies that Micro OLED has extremely high resolution that is optimal for AR/VR devices engineered with near-eye display technology, which is likely to be widely applied to relevant products. HYC, whose full name is “Suzhou HYC Te...
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2021-12-15

Monoprice Working on 27-inch Mini-LED Gaming Monitor That Undercuts Competition

(Image credit: Monoprice) Tom's Guide can confirm that electronics retailer and distributor, Monoprice, is working on a mini-LED Dark Matter-branded gaming monitor set to release in the first half of 2022. According to Chris Gallizzi, a product manager at Monoprice, the display will run 27-inches diagonally at a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160. It will also boast a 144Hz refresh rate, HDMI 2.1 certification and USB-C support with a 90w power delivery. In terms of mini-LEDs, Gallizzi says designers are aiming for a 576-zone count, but that the number coul...
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2021-12-14

Automotive LED Market Value Forecast to Reach US$3.51 Billion in 2021, ams-OSRAM Leads in Revenue, Says TrendForce

Dec. 14, 2021 ---- TrendForce’s 2020-2021 Global Automotive LED Product Trend and Regional Market Analysis research indicates, the global penetration rate of LED headlights exceeds 60% in 2021 with penetration in new energy vehicles (NEV) exceeding 90%, according to TrendForce’s latest investigations. Influenced by growth momentum from increasing automotive market shipments and the rising penetration rate of LED lighting, global automotive LED market value is estimated to be valued at US$3.51 billion in 2021, a 31.8% YoY growth rate. This demonstr...
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2021-12-14

JOIN VUZIX AT CES 2022

We have an exciting new reveal in store for CES! Vuzix Shield™, our long-awaited safety smart glasses technology, will be available for you to experience first hand. For other product updates and an exclusive sneak peek at what's in store for 2022, visit Vuzix at booth #17075 in the Central Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center. MEET VUZIX SHIELD™ SMART SAFETY GLASSES It's the power and performance Vuzix is known for, combined with a sleek, comfortable and totally wearable form factor. Trust Vuzix to keep you sa...
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2021-12-13

Toray Develop MicroLED Display Materials -Contributing to Total Mass Production Solution by Offering Materials and Equipment-

Tokyo, Japan, December 7, 2021 – Toray Industries, Inc., announced today that it has de-veloped a laser transfer release material to swiftly arrange light-emitting diode (LED) chips, a material that simplifies bonding between LEDs and wiring, and a substrate side wire material that helps enlarge displays, in collaboration with its subsidiary Toray Engi-neering Co., Ltd. The new materials are vital for creating microLED displays and enhanc-ing their performance. The Toray Group looks to contribute to microLED display progress and mass production by offering ...
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2021-12-10

Ming-Chi Kuo's Releases his latest Predictions on Apple's 2nd-Gen MR Headset, iPhone SE, Apple Watch and AirPods

Rumors from Ming-Chi Kuo   This morning Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a major report to clients covering Apple's second generation mixed reality headset, Apple Watch and AirPods and more.   On Apple's Mixed Reality Headset   On the topic of mixed reality headsets, Kuo states that Apple has already begun planning for their second-generation AR/MR headset, and the shipment schedule will likely be in 2H24. Improvements for the second generation include the lighter weight, form factor design, battery system, and ...
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2021-12-10

Bridgelux Expands its F90 Series into Residential Applications Providing High Quality Light and Leading Efficacy for Common Lamp Types

A licensing agreement with GE Lighting, a Savant company, for its potassium fluorosilicate technology, will allow Bridgelux to bring its F90 technology to a wide range of consumer lighting solutions. FREMONT, Ca – December 9, 2021 –Bridgelux (www.bridgelux.com), the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative LED solutions, announces its expansion from commercial to residential applications for F90, its popular CRI 90 product. A licensing agreement with GE Lighting, a Savant Company, for its Potassium Fluorosilicate (PFS) technology will...
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2021-12-08

New All-Strain Covid Killer to be Tested by a Division of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine

JUPITER, Fla., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- WorldIPI.com, a company that represents major intellectual property portfolios and some of the newer technologies of Donald Spector, one of the world's most prolific inventors, has signed an agreement with D.K. Zabolotny Institute of Microbiology and Virology of the National Academy of Science of Ukraine to clinically test a new protective mask that may offer significant benefit in the fight against all airborne viruses and bacterial particles, including Covid-19. &nbs...
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2021-12-08

LG SIGNATURE Debuts Immersive NFT Experience During Art Basel Miami

MIAMI, Dec. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- LG SIGNATURE, the ultra-premium brand from LG Electronics known for world-class design and cutting-edge innovations, showcased the world's first rollable TV, the LG SIGNATURE OLED R, at The Gateway, an exclusive exhibition of NFT-based art and collectibles at Art Basel Miami. Presented by nft now, the leading NFT media company and Christie's, the one-of-a-kind sensory experience in downtown Miami featured music and art in celebration of the new era of NFT innovation....
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2021-12-07

Faraday Future Announces HSL as Exterior Lighting Supplier

Faraday Future Announces HSL as Exterior Lighting Supplier (Photo: Business Wire) FF’s partnership with HSL for premium, innovative exterior lighting brings the FF 91 one step closer to market. LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (“FF”) (NASDAQ: FFIE), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, today announced HSL as the lead exterior lighting supplier for its flagship, ultimate intelligent techluxury FF 91 EV. “The futu...
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2021-12-07

Toyoda Gosei Develops Full Color LED Vehicle Interior Lamps

Interior lighting accentuates the attractiveness of interior form and materials KIYOSU, Japan--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Toyoda Gosei Co., Ltd. (TOKYO:7282) has developed full color LED lamps that infuse vehicle interiors with colored light. The hue can be changed freely from among 64 colors to suit the user’s mood and respond in various other ways to individual preferences. Previous LED vehicle interior lamps produced slight differences in color in different locations, but the new light achieves full color with red, green, and blue LEDs (the thre...
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2021-12-07

Sony Technology Day Introducing eight technologies under the theme "Technology that inspires emotion"

Today, Sony Group Corporation ("Sony" or "the company") held "Sony Technology Day," an online event to exhibit various Sony Group technologies. Sony introduced eight technologies, under the theme of "Technology that inspires emotion," that connect the various businesses of the Sony Group and support the evolution of the company.   Sony's identity is "a creative entertainment company with a solid foundation of technology," and its Purpose is to "fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and ...
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2021-12-07

Apple will Allegedly Announce AR headset with Sony’s Micro OLED Display Next Year

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, the tech giant plans to announce its first AR headset with Sony’s 4K Micro OLED display in 4Q22. The AR headset will allegedly have computing power comparable to the Mac products, and can be directly operated without smartphone binding. Sony’s ECX339A Micro OLED Display As revealed by previous news and patent announcements, Apple has long focused on the research and development of AR technologies, while rumors about the company’s AR strategies and devices have never stopped spreading. Last...
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2021-12-07

Artilux, The World Leader of GeSi Photonic Technology

Artilux, renowned for being the world leader of GeSi photonic technology, has been at the forefront of wide-spectrum 3D sensing and consumer optical connectivity since 2014. Established on fundamental technology breakthroughs, Artilux has been making multidisciplinary innovations covering integrated optics, system architecture to computing algorithm, and emerged as an innovation enabler for smartphone, autonomous driving, augmented reality and beyond. Our vision is to keep pioneering the frontier of photonic technologies and transform them into enrichment for real life experience. We...
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2021-12-07

What It Takes to Make High-quality LEDs: A Visit to WELLMAX

The competitive dynamics of the LED lighting industry has drastically changed in the past decade, bringing both opportunity and challenge to buyers and sellers. Behind the rise and fall of many lighting companies, quality management, or in its essence: process management, is a key factor for one to stand out and foster long-term business relationships. So, what does it take to make high-quality LED products? What does a reliable quality management process look like? Last month, we paid a special visit to the top lighting exporter, Shanghai WELLMAX Lighting Industry (WE...
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2021-12-03

Edison Opto UVA + White & UVC Series Customize Design Solution

Edison Opto offers customized UVA + White and UVC solutions for continuous disinfection to reduce bacteria and airborne viruses. In the wake of the global outbreak of COVID-19, the people’s need for anti-epidemic, sterilization, and anti-virus products has escalated, ranging from portable sterilization equipment, home appliances sterilization, and public health sterilization.     With the rise of environmental awareness and in response to the Minamata Convention, UV lamps containing mercury will need to be replaced by clean and more efficient LE...
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2021-12-03

GWM Unveils Newly Branded High-End EV with Mini LED Taillights

On November 19, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled the first model “Mecha Dragon (JiJiaLong)” under its electric sub-brand Saloon at an automotive trade show in Guangzhou. With a design based on advanced mechanical esthetics, the new model features a sharp 160-degree angle that leads to the headlights, angular lines on both sides and Mini LED taillights with display content that can be customized. The Mecha Dragon is the first in the world that adopts four LiDAR units (Huawei’s 96-channel hybrid solid-state LiDAR); the car can detect objec...
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2021-12-03

BOE Develops VR, AR and MR Technologies with Focus on the Metaverse

The concept of metaverse signifies a revolution in market economies. As the term goes viral, LEDinside—the optoelectronic research division of research company TrendForce—estimates that social media, gaming, content creation, virtual economy and industrial applications will be the focus of development in the coming years. In addition to enhanced semiconductor performance and expanded coverage of low-latency high-speed networks, AR/VR device penetration will be a key factor for metaverse development. As a leading multinational firm providing innovative IoT soluti...
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2021-12-02

Truck-Lite Parent Clarience Technologies Acquires Australian-based LED Autolamps

SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Clarience Technologies™, parent company to Truck-Lite®, Road Ready™ advanced telematics and ECCO safety systems, has acquired LED Autolamps, an Australian-based provider of commercial truck, trailer and off-highway LED lighting solutions sold in Australia, New Zealand and Europe. The purchase strengthens Clarience Technologies' presence outside of North America just as electric and autonomous technologies begin to transform the global com...
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2021-12-02

nsign.tv Integrates Digital Signage Platform Into Alfalite’s LED Screens

November 29, 2021 | Home / Press Releases / nsign.tv Integrates Digital Signage Platform Into Alfalite’s LED Screens By Max Englert Last Modified on November 29th, 2021 09:26 am by Max Englert in Press Releases, RTA nsign.tv, a leading communication platform for digital signage channels in retail and hospitality, and Alfalite, the only European manufacturer of LED screens, have developed an integration to offer a comprehensive communication solution under a turnkey system that includes omnichannel content management system, video server, LED ...
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2021-12-02

Kodiak Robotics Raises $125 Million in Oversubscribed Series B Round

The funds will be used for the hyper-growth of autonomous trucking operations and to double employee headcount MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Nov. 10, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Kodiak Robotics, Inc., a leading self-driving trucking company, announced today that it has raised $125 million in an oversubscribed Series B fundraising round for a total of $165 million raised to date. The round includes investments from SIP Global Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners, Battery Ventures, CRV, Muirwoods Ventures,&...
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2021-12-02

Bridgelux Research Study Reveals Top Lighting Specifiers’ Preference for Thrive Nature Light

FREMONT, Ca – December 1, 2021 –Bridgelux (www.bridgelux.com), the leading developer and manufacturer of innovative LED solutions, announces the results of a study the firm commissioned for its innovative full spectrum product family, Thrive.  The goal of the study was to ascertain whether top designers would recognize a difference between Thrive and 90 CRI products and find out which light source looked more natural based on their expert opinion.   The study utilized a complement of Thrive and 90+ CRI LEDs at three popular color temp...
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Display devices have been used for many years as a means of HMI (Human Machine Interface) to connect humans and machines interactively, and their usage are still expanding. Automotive interiors are no exception to this trend, with an increasing ... READ MORE
About LiDAR Automotive industry trends In recent years, many vehicles have been launched with ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) as standard equipment. As the future evolves towards more automated driving, sensing around the vehicle i... READ MORE