Rambus acquire GLT's patents on lighting and optoelectronics tech

Rambus has acquired the advanced lighting and optoelectronics patents from Global Lighting Technologies (GLT), which include MicroLens light distribution technology, and suitable for computing and consumer electronic applications.

Rambus says, these newly acquired innovations enable cost-effective and thin form factor LCD displays, and also suitable for advanced LED-based general lighting solutions.

"Adding these breakthrough innovations to our portfolio advances our mission of enriching the consumer experience of electronic systems," said Harold Hughes, president and chief executive officer of Rambus. "Through the work of Jeff Parker and his team, we will continue to enhance the display of games, movies and images on computers and consumer electronic products."

"Rambus' long history of creating and licensing leadership solutions makes it the ideal home for this advanced lighting and optoelectronics technology," said Jeff Parker, senior vice president Lighting Technology Division of Rambus. "There are tremendous business and technical synergies created by this acquisition. Rambus' extensive system and integration expertise greatly complements our new LED-based solutions for bright, thin and vibrant displays."

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