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Novel green phosphors are disclosed having the comprise silicate-based compounds having the formula (Sr,A₁)_x(Si,A₂)(O,A₃)_2+x:Eu²⁺, where A₁ is at least one divalent cation (a 2+ ion) including Mg, Ca, Ba, or Zn, or a combination of 1+ and 3+ cations; A₂ is a 3+, 4+, or 5+ cation, including at least one of B, Al, Ga, C, Ge, N, and P; A₃ is a 1−, 2−, or 3− anion, including F, Cl, Br, and S; and x is any value between 1.5 and 2.5, both inclusive. The formula is written to indicate that the A₁ cation replaces Sr; the A₂ cation replaces Si, and the A₃ anion replaces O. These green phosphors are configured to emit visible light having a peak emission wavelength greater than about 480 nm. They have applications in green illumination systems, red-green-blue backlighting systems, white LEDs, and plasma display panels (PDPs).

The plasma display device including a plasma display panel, a chassis base disposed substantially parallel to the plasma display panel, and a thermally conductive medium which is disposed between the plasma display panel and the chassis base, and closely adhered to both the plasma display panel and the chassis base. The thermally conductive medium is formed out of gel-like adhesive materials.

Provided herein are novel phosphors useful in the manufacture of white light emitting diodes. The phosphors provided by the invention are described by the formula: SrxBayCazSiO4:Eu in which x, y, and z are each independently variable to be any value between about 0 and about 2, including without limitation 0.001 and 2, and every thousandth therebetween, subject to the proviso that the sum of x, y, or z is equal to at least 1, and in which Eu is present in any amount between about 0.0001% and about 5% by weight based upon the phosphor's total weight, wherein substantially all of the europium present is present in the divalent state. A phosphor according to the invention may optionally further comprise an element selected from the group consisting of: Ce, Mn, Ti, Pb, and Sn and is present in any amount between about 0.0001% and about 5% by weight based on the phosphor's total weight. The silicate phosphor materials provided by the present invention do not require the addition of dissimilar blue and red phosphor compounds, and do not contain zinc and/or magnesium. In addition, the present invention provides materials which emit a broad yellowish color containing both green and red emissions. Standard techniques used in phosphor deposition for the manufacture of light emitting diodes which comprise phosphors may be employed to produce LED's having a white light output when the phosphors of the invention are utilized.

An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components at least partially disposed in a socket and sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes.

An electromagnetie-wave shielding and light transmitting plate suitable for an electromagnetic-wave shielding filter for a PDP, which has good electromagnetic-wave sheilding efficiency and light transparency, can provide distinct pictures, and can yet be easily made, is provided. The electromagnetic-wave shielding and light transmitting plate is formed of two transparent base plates and an adhesive layer made of EVA in which conductive particles are dispersed and mixed. The base plates are integrally bonded together by the adhesive layer. Adjusting the particle size and the dispersed amount of the conductive particles enables the manufacture of plates having desired electromagnetic-wave shielding efficiency, in addition, good light transparency, without moire phenomenon. Using an adhesive sheet formed by mixing the conductive particles into the EVA facilitates the manufacture of the aforementioned plate.

The present invention relates to a front filter having a touch screen, and a plasma display apparatus having the same. The front filter installed on a front surface of a panel of a plasma display apparatus, the front filter including: a touch screen for generating a coordinate signal with respect to a touch point.

An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes. Several improved methods of forming micro-components are also disclosed.

Aligned and open-ended nanotube structures, methods for making the same, and devices including open-ended nanotubes. An aligned and open-ended nanotube structure which is free of catalyst particles at top ends, the aligned and open-ended nanotube structure having an uneven open-end height with local protruding portions. A method of opening an end of a nanotube including a catalyst particle including sputter etching the nanotube to remove an amorphous layer, bend the nanotube to one side, open a hole in the nanotube, and cause detachment of the catalyst particle.

The plasma display of the present invention is a plasma display in which a dielectric layer and stripe-shaped barrier ribs are formed on a substrate, and it is characterized in that there are inclined regions at the lengthwise direction ends of said barrier ribs and, furthermore, the height (Y) of the inclined regions and the length (X) of the base of the inclined regions are within the range 0.5<=X/Y<=100. Moreover, the method of the present invention for manufacturing a plasma display is characterized in that the aforesaid stripe-shaped barrier ribs are formed via a process in which a pattern of stripe-shaped barrier ribs having inclined regions at the ends is formed on a substrate using a barrier rib paste comprising inorganic material and organic component, and a process in which said barrier rib pattern is fired.

A touch panel includes a first conductive layer, a second conductive layer and a capacitive sensing member. The first conductive layer includes a plurality of first conductive lines. The second conductive layer separated from the first conductive layer includes a plurality of second conductive lines. One of the plurality of conductive lines is located above the other plurality of conductive lines. The capacitive sensing member is connected to the first conductive lines. At least one of the first and second pluralities of conductive lines includes carbon nanotube wires. The carbon nanotube wires each include a plurality of carbon nanotubes. Further, a display device using the above-described touch panel is also included.

A display capable of suppressing breakage of a display panel against an impact resulting from a fall or the like is obtained. This display comprises a display panel, an upper frame having a first opening for exposing a display surface of the display panel, a first flexible printed wiring board for the display panel having a first end connected to the display panel and a second end curvedly arranged on the lower side of the display panel, a reinforcing sheet arranged between the lower side of the display panel and the curvedly arranged first flexible printed wiring board and a lower frame engaging with the upper frame.

An improved light-emitting panel having a plurality of micro-components sandwiched between two substrates is disclosed. Each micro-component contains a gas or gas-mixture capable of ionization when a sufficiently large voltage is supplied across the micro-component via at least two electrodes. A method of testing a light-emitting panel and the component parts therein is also disclosed, which uses a web fabrication process to manufacturing light-emitting panels combined with inline testing after the various process steps of the manufacturing process to produce result which are used to adjust the various process steps and component parts.

A color filter (200) comprises pixels (13) separated from each other by partitions (14) formed on a substrate (12) so as to have a plurality of color elements of ink. Dummy pixels (13′) are formed outside the area in which the pixels (13) are formed. The amount of ink applied to each of said pixels and the amount of ink applied to each of said dummy pixels are substantially equal. A protective film (21) covering said pixels (13) is formed so as to also cover said dummy pixels (13′).