Japanese Patent Office Issues Patent for O 2 Micro's Power Management Invention. GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, February 26, 2014. O 2 Micro ® International Limited (NASDAQ Global Select Market: OIIM), a global leader in the design, development and marketing of high-performance integrated circuits and solutions, announced that its Selector Circuit for Power Management in Multiple Battery Systems. O 2 Micro's innovative technology is used in a variety of end market products, including, but not limited to, LCD and LED monitors, LCD and LED televisions, notebook computers, tablet computers, low/zero emission vehicles, mobile phones, energy efficient batteries, LED lighting applications, and portable media players. This product family provides next generation, safe battery management for mobile applications such as smart phones, notebooks, tablets, power tools, electric bikes, electric vehicles, Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, Energy. Applications include notebook computers, PDAs, cell phones and other mobile electronic devices powered by battery. About O 2 Micro Founded in April 1995, O 2 Micro develops and markets innovative power management, and security components and systems for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. O2Micro International Limited sells its products through direct sales force, independent sales representatives, and distributors to OEMs, ODMs, and module makers in Asia, Europe, and North America. It also licenses its proprietary intellectual property to third parties; and provides design and engineering support services.
Patent Issued for O2Micro's Light Source Control
April 10, 2012. O2Micro® International Limited (NASDAQ: OIIM) was issued 16 claims under United States patent number 8,049,438 for its Light Source Driving Circuit methodology.
O2Micro's patented methodology drives light sources that enable LCD backlighting, needed to illuminate many display applications. Display applications comprise TVs, LCD monitors, notebooks, video cameras, mobile phones, PDAs, game machines, medical instruments, GPS navigation systems, and industrial machines.
'This methodology reduces component count in, and therefore cost of, display panel power control for multi-lamp systems such as TV applications,' said Dr. Yung Lin, executive vice president, O2Micro.
About O2Micro
Founded in April 1995, O2Micro develops and markets innovative power management and e-commerce components for the Computer, Consumer, Industrial, and Communications markets. Products include Intelligent Lighting, Battery Management, and Power Management.
O2Micro International maintains an extensive portfolio of intellectual property with 18,727 patent claims granted, and over 20,000 more pending. The company maintains offices worldwide. Additional company and product information can be found on the company website at www.o2micro.com.
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