Patent Granted to O2Micro for System and Method for Driving Light Source
O2Micro International Limited (OIIM) has announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 10,893,591 for a system and method designed to drive a light source.
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O2Micro International Limited (OIIM) has announced the issuance of U.S. Patent No. 10,893,591 for a system and method designed to drive a light source. The patent includes 37 claims related to a power converter and control circuitry that optimizes power management for systems utilizing both regulated DC output and LED drivers. The patent was granted on January 12, 2021, with additional claims pending in the UK. Dr. Yung Lin, Executive Vice President, highlighted that this invention offers a cost-effective solution for power management in various applications.
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- Patent granted for a system and method to drive a light source, enhancing O2Micro's intellectual property portfolio.
- 37 claims under U.S. Patent No. 10,893,591 signify innovative advancements in power management technology.
- Potential for increased market competitiveness in power management for diverse sectors, including automotive and consumer electronics.
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GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Feb. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select Market: OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, today announced the patent grant of a key system and method for driving a light source.
O2Micro was issued 37 claims under U.S. Patent No. 10,893,591 on Jan. 12, 2021. for the invention of a system for driving a light source including a power converter and control circuitry. The control circuitry generates a control signal based on the voltage feedback signal indicative of a combination of the output voltage, current and the light source and controls the power converter. UK claims are patent pending.
Dr. Yung Lin, Executive Vice President, O2Micro, commented, "This invention provides a cost-effective solution to the system power management where both regulated DC output and LED driver are present.”
About O2Micro:
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial and Automotive markets. Products include Backlighting and Battery Management.
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