EP1474720A1 - Integration of semiconductor components in eyeglasses - Google Patents

Integration of semiconductor components in eyeglasses

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EP1474720A1
EP1474720A1 EP03708021A EP03708021A EP1474720A1 EP 1474720 A1 EP1474720 A1 EP 1474720A1 EP 03708021 A EP03708021 A EP 03708021A EP 03708021 A EP03708021 A EP 03708021A EP 1474720 A1 EP1474720 A1 EP 1474720A1
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solar cell
integrated
spectacles according
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glasses
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Christoph Brabec
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Konarka Technologies Inc
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Siemens AG
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C11/00—Non-optical adjuncts; Attachment thereof
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02C—SPECTACLES; SUNGLASSES OR GOGGLES INSOFAR AS THEY HAVE THE SAME FEATURES AS SPECTACLES; CONTACT LENSES
    • G02C7/00—Optical parts
    • G02C7/10—Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the dark; Sunglasses
    • G02C7/101—Filters, e.g. for facilitating adaptation of the eyes to the dark; Sunglasses having an electro-optical light valve

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  • the invention relates to the integration of semiconductor components, in particular (organic) solar cells in glasses.
  • Photoelectronics which are made up entirely or at least partially of organic polymers, have made it possible to make them particularly small, thin and flexible. This results in a multitude of possible uses that were previously not possible and were therefore not known.
  • the subject of the present invention is glasses with an integrated energy converter based on at least one semiconductor element.
  • glasses Since glasses, especially eye glasses, are practically always worn by their user, they are an ideal object for providing an "invisible" energy supply as provided by the present invention.
  • the energy supply whether coupled with or without a battery, battery or capacitor, is efficiently ensured by a semiconductor component. Adequate performance is guaranteed for a wide variety of connections, in particular if the semiconductor component is a so-called solar cell, since they convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.
  • the solar cell is preferably semitransparent, since its integration into the glasses does not in any way interfere or in any way changes the aesthetic impression of the glasses.
  • the semi-transparent solar cell can be integrated in the glasses frame or parts thereof. However, it will be preferred to insert this solar cell or solar cells into the spectacle lens itself or to integrate it into parts of it, as this ensures better sunlight.
  • the solar cell or the semiconductor component, which according to the invention can also be connected as a photodetector, is particularly preferably composed entirely of organic semiconductors and, in particular, of conjugated polymers, since these are originally transparent and enable a particularly thin-layered, small and flexible configuration of the photoelectronic element.
  • the application is not limited to polymeric organic semiconductors, but can also include the use of other organic or other semiconductors, in particular so-called “s all molecules”.
  • the transparency of the solar cell or the photodetector and thus also the spectacle lens is matched to the performance requirement.
  • the energy converter integrated in this way should be usable in the form of a solar cell or a photodetector as an energy supply for any devices.
  • the energy converter can thus serve as a power supply for transponders, hearing aids, cameras and the like.
  • a semitransparent solar cell that is integrated in the glasses can control a shading system that is also integrated in the glasses, for example on the basis of switchable polarization filters made of liquid-crystalline plastics or on the basis of electrochromic effects.
  • the exposure measurement which regulates the degree of darkening of the glasses, can also be carried out via the solar cell if this is used as a photodetector.
  • the combination of measuring and regulating the exposure level gives you a lens that adapts quickly and flexibly to the respective lighting conditions. Glasses with an integrated photodetector area can also be used for image recognition.
  • a semiconductor component in the form of a solar cell or a photodetector could also be integrated into other objects, which a user may be carrying around with him or herself, and used for power supply.

Abstract

The invention relates to the integration of semiconductor components, particularly (organic) solar cells and/or power converters, in eyeglasses.

Description

Beschreibungdescription
Integration von Halbleiterbauelementen in BrillenIntegration of semiconductor components in glasses
Die Erfindung betrifft die Integration von Halbleiterbauelementen, insbesondere (organischen) Solarzellen in Brillen.The invention relates to the integration of semiconductor components, in particular (organic) solar cells in glasses.
Durch die Entwicklung organischer Photoelektronik, d.h. von Photoelektronik, die ganz oder zumindest teilweise aus organischen Polymeren aufgebaut ist, wurde es möglich, diese besonders klein, dünn und flexibel zu gestalten. Damit ergeben sich eine Vielzahl von Einsatzmöglichkeiten, die bisher nicht möglich und damit auch nicht bekannt waren.Through the development of organic photoelectronics, i.e. Photoelectronics, which are made up entirely or at least partially of organic polymers, have made it possible to make them particularly small, thin and flexible. This results in a multitude of possible uses that were previously not possible and were therefore not known.
In diesem Zusammenhang ist Gegenstand der vorliegenden Erfindung eine Brille mit integriertem Energiewandler auf Basis wenigstens eines Halbleiterelementes.In this context, the subject of the present invention is glasses with an integrated energy converter based on at least one semiconductor element.
Da Brillen, insbesondere Sehbrillen, praktisch ständig von ihrem Benutzer getragen werden, sind sie ein ideales Objekt zum Vorsehen einer "unsichtbaren" Energieversorgung wie diese mit der vorliegenden Erfindung zur Verfügung gestellt wird. Dabei wird die Energieversorgung, ob mit oder ohne Akku gekoppelt, Batterie oder Kondensator, effizient durch ein Halbleiterbauelement sichergestellt. Eine ausreichende Leistung ist für die verschiedensten Anschlüsse gewährleistet, insbesondere wenn es sich bei dem Halbleiterbauelement um sogenannte' Solarzellen handelt, da sie Sonnenlicht direkt in e- lektrische Energie umwandeln.Since glasses, especially eye glasses, are practically always worn by their user, they are an ideal object for providing an "invisible" energy supply as provided by the present invention. The energy supply, whether coupled with or without a battery, battery or capacitor, is efficiently ensured by a semiconductor component. Adequate performance is guaranteed for a wide variety of connections, in particular if the semiconductor component is a so-called solar cell, since they convert sunlight directly into electrical energy.
Vorzugsweise ist die Solarzelle semitransparent, da ihre Integration in die Brille dann in keiner Weise stört bzw. in keiner Weise den ästhetischen Eindruck der Brille verändert.The solar cell is preferably semitransparent, since its integration into the glasses does not in any way interfere or in any way changes the aesthetic impression of the glasses.
Die semitransparente Solarzelle kann im Brillengestell oder Teilen davon integriert sein. Man wird jedoch bevorzugen, diese Solarzelle bzw. Solarzellen in das Brillenglas selbst oder in Teile davon zu integrieren, da hier eine bessere Sonnenlichteinstrahlung gewährleistet ist. Die Solarzelle bzw. das Halbleiterbauelement, das erfindungsgemäß auch als Photodetektor geschaltet sein kann, ist besonders bevorzugt vollständig aus organischen Halbleitern und insbesondere aus konjugierten Polymeren aufgebaut, da diese bereits ursprünglich transparent sind und eine besonders dünnschichtige, kleine und flexible Ausgestaltung des photoelektronischen Elementes ermöglichen. Die Anwendung ist jedoch nicht auf polymere organische Halbleiter beschränkt, sondern kann auch den Einsatz anderer organischer oder sonstiger Halbleiter, insbesondere von sog. "s all molecules" mitumfassen.The semi-transparent solar cell can be integrated in the glasses frame or parts thereof. However, it will be preferred to insert this solar cell or solar cells into the spectacle lens itself or to integrate it into parts of it, as this ensures better sunlight. The solar cell or the semiconductor component, which according to the invention can also be connected as a photodetector, is particularly preferably composed entirely of organic semiconductors and, in particular, of conjugated polymers, since these are originally transparent and enable a particularly thin-layered, small and flexible configuration of the photoelectronic element. However, the application is not limited to polymeric organic semiconductors, but can also include the use of other organic or other semiconductors, in particular so-called “s all molecules”.
Je nach angestrebter Leistung und Funktion wird die Transparenz der Solarzelle bzw. des Fotodetektors und damit auch des Brillenglases auf die Leistungsanforderung abgestimmt.Depending on the desired performance and function, the transparency of the solar cell or the photodetector and thus also the spectacle lens is matched to the performance requirement.
Erfindungsgemäß soll der so integrierte Energiewandler in Form einer Solarzelle bzw. eines Photodetektors als Energieversorgung für beliebige Geräte verwendbar sein. So kann der Energiewandler als Energieversorgung für Transponder, Hörgeräte, Kameras und dergleichen dienen. Eine semitransparente Solarzelle, die in das Brillenglas integriert ist, kann ein ebenfalls in die Brille integriertes Abschattungssystem steuern, zum Beispiel auf Basis von schaltbaren Polarisationsfiltern aus flüssigkristallinen Kunststoffen oder auf Basis von elektrochromen Effekten. Die Belichtungsmessung, die den Grad der Abdunkelung der Brille regelt, kann dabei ebenfalls über die Solarzelle, wenn diese als Photodetektor verwendet wird, durchgeführt werden. Durch die Kombination von Messen und Regeln der Belichtungsstärke erhält man ein Brillenglas, das sich schnell und flexibel an die jeweiligen Lichtverhältnisse anpasst. Eine Brille mit integriertem Photodetektorbereich kann auch zur Bilderkennung verwendet werden.According to the invention, the energy converter integrated in this way should be usable in the form of a solar cell or a photodetector as an energy supply for any devices. The energy converter can thus serve as a power supply for transponders, hearing aids, cameras and the like. A semitransparent solar cell that is integrated in the glasses can control a shading system that is also integrated in the glasses, for example on the basis of switchable polarization filters made of liquid-crystalline plastics or on the basis of electrochromic effects. The exposure measurement, which regulates the degree of darkening of the glasses, can also be carried out via the solar cell if this is used as a photodetector. The combination of measuring and regulating the exposure level gives you a lens that adapts quickly and flexibly to the respective lighting conditions. Glasses with an integrated photodetector area can also be used for image recognition.
Für einen Fachmann auf dem einschlägigen Gebiet ist es klar, dass es vielerlei Anwendungsgebiete gibt, und die vorangehen- de Aufzählung darf nicht als abschließend betrachtet werden. Auch könnte ein Halbleiterbauelement in Form einer Solarzelle oder eines Photodetektors in andere Gegenstände, welche ein Benutzer möglicherweise ständig bei oder an sich trägt, integriert sein und zur Stromversorgung dienen. It is clear to a person skilled in the relevant field that there are many areas of application and the preceding en The list should not be considered exhaustive. A semiconductor component in the form of a solar cell or a photodetector could also be integrated into other objects, which a user may be carrying around with him or herself, and used for power supply.

Claims

Patentansprüche claims
1. Brille mit integriertem Energiewandler auf Basis wenigstens eines Halbleiterbauelementes.1. Spectacles with an integrated energy converter based on at least one semiconductor component.
2. Brille nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das wenigstens ein Halbleiterbauelement eine Solarzelle ist.2. Spectacles according to claim 1, characterized in that the at least one semiconductor component is a solar cell.
3. Brille nach Anspruch 2, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Solarzelle semitransparent ist.3. Spectacles according to claim 2, characterized in that the solar cell is semi-transparent.
4. Brille nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Solarzelle in das Brillenglas oder Teile davon integriert ist.4. Spectacles according to claim 3, characterized in that the solar cell is integrated in the spectacle lens or parts thereof.
5. Brille nach Anspruch 3, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Solarzelle im Brillengestell oder in Teile davon integriert ist.5. Spectacles according to claim 3, characterized in that the solar cell is integrated in the spectacle frame or in parts thereof.
6. Brille nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 5, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Solarzelle aus organischen Polymeren aufgebaut ist.6. Spectacles according to one of claims 2 to 5, characterized in that the solar cell is made up of organic polymers.
7. Brille nach einem der Ansprüche 2 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Solarzelle als Photodetektor geschaltet ist.7. Spectacles according to one of claims 2 to 6, characterized in that the solar cell is connected as a photodetector.
8. Brille nach einem der Ansprüche 1 bis 6, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass der Energiewandler (Solarzelle (n) ) als8. Spectacles according to one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that the energy converter (solar cell (s)) as
Energieversorgung für beliebige Geräte verwendbar ist.Power supply can be used for any device.
9. Brille nach Anspruch 7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Solarzelle ein ebenfalls in die Brille integriertes Abschattungssystem steuert. 9. Spectacles according to claim 7, characterized in that the solar cell controls a shading system which is also integrated in the spectacles.
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