Organic Light Emitting Diode Products

Abstract

A plurality of organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices can be spatially distributed to form various lighting systems and luminaires. The lighting systems can be configured to readily replace conventional light bulbs or tubular fluorescent lamps. A networked lighting system including a plurality of OLED devices can have a variable light field based on a feedback.

1 .- 16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . A lighting system comprising a plurality of organic light emitting diode (OLED) devices, wherein the plurality of OLED devices form visually-discernible patterns. 
     
     
         18 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , wherein the patterns comprise at least one of a logo, a character, or a dynamic pattern. 
     
     
         19 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , wherein a mixed light output of the lighting system is substantially uniform and has a substantially white color. 
     
     
         20 .- 44 . (canceled) 
     
     
         45 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a mount,   wherein the plurality of OLED devices are disposed on the mount, and   wherein the mount is configured to be removably coupled to a receptor.   
     
     
         46 . The lighting system of  claim 45 , wherein the mount is configured to be removably coupled to the receptor both mechanically and electrically. 
     
     
         47 . The lighting system of  claim 45 , wherein at least some of the plurality of OLED devices disposed on the mount are configured to be coupled to the mount both mechanically and electrically. 
     
     
         48 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , wherein at least some of the plurality of OLED devices emit light of different spectra, and wherein a mixed light output of the lighting system is substantially white. 
     
     
         49 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , wherein at least some of the plurality of OLED devices are configured to be individually controlled by a controller to tune a color, an intensity, or a spatial distribution of light emitted by the lighting system. 
     
     
         50 . The lighting system of  claim 45 , further comprising a power supply, wherein the plurality of OLED devices is configured to be electrically coupled to the power supply through the mount. 
     
     
         51 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a controller configured to control activation levels of one or more of the plurality of OLED devices; and   a sensor configured to provide a feedback to the controller.   
     
     
         52 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , wherein at least some of the OLED devices are modular, replaceable devices. 
     
     
         53 . The lighting system of  claim 17 , further comprising:
 a mount,   wherein the mount comprises a frame configured to receive at least one of the plurality of OLED devices, and   wherein the frame is configured to provide an electrical connection between the mount and at least one of the plurality of OLED devices.   
     
     
         54 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein the frame is configured to be free-standing, mounted on a wall, or mounted on a ceiling. 
     
     
         55 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein the frame further comprises a backing. 
     
     
         56 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein the at least some of the plurality of OLED devices are configured to be removably received by the frame. 
     
     
         57 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein at least one of the plurality of OLED devices comprises an active region with a plurality of light emitters. 
     
     
         58 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein the electrical connection between the mount and the at least one of the plurality of OLED devices is made by indentations or protrusions in the mount coupled to complementary indentations or protrusions in the OLED device. 
     
     
         59 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein the frame comprises a plurality of conductive paths, and wherein the conductive paths are configured to supply drive conditions to the OLED devices received by the frame. 
     
     
         60 . The lighting system of  claim 59 , further comprising a controller configured to control the drive conditions supplied by the plurality of conductive paths. 
     
     
         61 . The lighting system of  claim 53 , wherein the frame is flexible.