Patent Granted to O2Micro for System and Method for Driving Light Source

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O2Micro International Limited (NASDAQ: OIIM) announced the grant of a significant patent for a system and method to drive a light source, issued under Taiwan Patent No. I732536 on July 1, 2021. This patent includes 11 claims related to a power converter and control circuitry that ensures effective system power management by generating control signals based on voltage feedback. Dr. Yung Lin highlighted the invention's cost-effectiveness in managing power where both regulated DC output and LED drivers are used.

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• Patent grant enhances O2Micro's intellectual property portfolio.
• Invention offers a cost-effective solution for power management.

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GEORGE TOWN, Grand Cayman, Jan. 20, 2022 (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 11 claims under Taiwan Patent No. I732536 on Jul 1st, 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.

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.

O2Micro, the O2Micro logo, and combinations thereof are registered trademarks of O2Micro. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

FAQ

What patent did O2Micro receive?

O2Micro received a patent for a system and method for driving a light source under Taiwan Patent No. I732536.

When was the patent granted to O2Micro?

The patent was granted on July 1, 2021.

What is the significance of the new patent for O2Micro?

The new patent enhances O2Micro's intellectual property portfolio and provides a cost-effective solution for system power management.

What are the key features of the patented technology?

The technology includes a power converter and control circuitry that generates control signals based on voltage feedback for efficient power management.