All nitride-based LED patents are covered in a cross-licensing deal between Cree and Epistar although the companies will not directly transfer technology under the terms of the agreement.

Iconic fortress on Corsica ranges upwards from the Mediterranean with LEC Lyon SSL products highlighting elements of the façade and serving as a guide to the entrance of the Citadel.

In business news of the past week, Seoul Semiconductor won an LED-backlight centric suit against Craig Electronics, while Eaton faces reduced revenue expectations despite positive growth in the lighting sector; Philips Lighting sees continued growth in LED-based products; and Kii partners with Yankon on connected SSL.

GaN-on-Si specialist retrofits its Plymouth manufacturing facility with light engines based on its LEDs while also announcing new LED die products and filaments for retro-styled SSL lamps.

SSL modules were used to retrofit existing fixtures that had previously hosted halogen lamps at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center located at the University of Maryland.

West Richland retrofits 1097 street lights with Acuity luminaires and Roam controls with energy services company Ameresco leading the outdoor SSL project.

In the latest LED business report, Bluetooth Mesh should get a boost with Qualcomm acquiring CSR, while Zumtobel plans major US move, and GE Lighting loses SSL IP judgment.

SSL-centric utility pole integrates controls with audio, video, signage, and communication facilities designed to serve the public in outdoor lighting projects.

Lumen maintenance remains over 95% on average for the L Prize-winning Philips LED lamps and the testing reveals tiny chromaticity shifts as well.

The Brilliant Color addition to the Soleriq S 19 COB LED family is targeted at high-end retail applications where shop owners prefer fully saturated colors in product displays.