Jan 27 2011
Technology licensing company, Rambus has acquired a set of display and lighting technology and patents from Imagine Designs, a privately held firm.
The patented developments include technology for microelectromechanical system (MEMS) displays, LCD backlighting, and general lighting, which expand the product line in these applications.
Brian Richardson, the Principal Inventor and Founder of Imagine Designs, will serve as Rambus’ Technical Director for the Lighting and Display Technology. Rambus will continue to develop advanced products for displays and general lighting. In addition, the company plans to improve the growth and customer relationships that Imagine Designs achieved in the general lighting, street light, architecture and entertainment markets.
Rambus’ President of Lighting and Display Technology, Jeff Parker stated that the acquisition enables the company to offer various products for advanced LED lighting and display solutions. He added that the company is delighted to welcome Brian to its team of scientists and engineers.