WO2000055743A1 - Affichage de conditionnement interactif electroluminescent sonore - Google Patents

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WO2000055743A1
WO2000055743A1 PCT/US2000/006870 US0006870W WO0055743A1 WO 2000055743 A1 WO2000055743 A1 WO 2000055743A1 US 0006870 W US0006870 W US 0006870W WO 0055743 A1 WO0055743 A1 WO 0055743A1
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electroluminescent
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Bryan D. Haynes
Edward Reid
Gerald Scripter
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Add-Vision, Inc.
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    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D51/00—Closures not otherwise provided for
    • B65D51/24—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes
    • B65D51/248—Closures not otherwise provided for combined or co-operating with auxiliary devices for non-closing purposes the closure being provided with transient audible or visual signaling means, e.g. for indicating dispensing, or other illuminating or acoustic devices, e.g. whistles
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D25/00—Details of other kinds or types of rigid or semi-rigid containers
    • B65D25/54—Inspection openings or windows
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D5/00—Rigid or semi-rigid containers of polygonal cross-section, e.g. boxes, cartons or trays, formed by folding or erecting one or more blanks made of paper
    • B65D5/42—Details of containers or of foldable or erectable container blanks
    • B65D5/4204—Inspection openings or windows
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D81/00—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • B65D81/36—Containers, packaging elements, or packages, for contents presenting particular transport or storage problems, or adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents adapted to be used for non-packaging purposes after removal of contents
    • H—ELECTRICITY
    • H05—ELECTRIC TECHNIQUES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR
    • H05B—ELECTRIC HEATING; ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES NOT OTHERWISE PROVIDED FOR; CIRCUIT ARRANGEMENTS FOR ELECTRIC LIGHT SOURCES, IN GENERAL
    • H05B33/00—Electroluminescent light sources
    • B—PERFORMING OPERATIONS; TRANSPORTING
    • B65—CONVEYING; PACKING; STORING; HANDLING THIN OR FILAMENTARY MATERIAL
    • B65D—CONTAINERS FOR STORAGE OR TRANSPORT OF ARTICLES OR MATERIALS, e.g. BAGS, BARRELS, BOTTLES, BOXES, CANS, CARTONS, CRATES, DRUMS, JARS, TANKS, HOPPERS, FORWARDING CONTAINERS; ACCESSORIES, CLOSURES, OR FITTINGS THEREFOR; PACKAGING ELEMENTS; PACKAGES
    • B65D2203/00—Decoration means, markings, information elements, contents indicators
    • B65D2203/12—Audible, olfactory or visual signalling means

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  • the invention relates to packaging with a transparent viewing window which includes electroluminescent lighting and sound along with a touch switch to control the lighting and sound.
  • electroluminescent construction would require either application of an overlay or added artwork to provide color.
  • electroluminescent lighting would either need to be die-cut to fit within the graphic design of the additional color overlay or the product would have to be viewed through two layers of plastic: one being the transparent upper electrode of the electroluminescent lamp portion, the other being the polyester window of the graphic portion.
  • the present invention is directed to an electroluminescent assembly used in packaging. It comprises a sequencing electroluminescent display accompanied by sound and activated by touch which is incorporated into packaging displays to provide additional interest in the product contained in the packaging.
  • the interactive packaging display utilizes a unique printing process, incorporating colored inks, both within the display, as well as on its surface (to allow touch activation).
  • Figure 1 shows a cross-section of view of screen-printed layers.
  • Figure 2 shows the electronics that operate the integrated electroluminescent lamp, touch switch and sound.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a touch switch printed in conductive ink.
  • Figure 4 shows a first color layer in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 5 shows a second layer of colored ink in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 6 shows a third layer of colored ink in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 7 shows an opaque backing layer in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 8 shows the phosphor layer in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 9 shows a white dielectric layer in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 10 shows the rear electrode in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 11 shows a uv dielectric layer in an embodiment of the invention
  • Figure 12 shows the circuitry incorporated in an embodiment of the invention
  • the electroluminescent assembly broadly comprises packaging which incorporates a translucent or transparent window and an electroluminescent lamp assembly which includes an interactive touch switch.
  • a transparent or translucent substrate is associated with the packaging.
  • This substrate would most advantageously be composed of a clear polymer although glass could be used alternately.
  • the transparent or translucent substrate can be incorporated into the packaging as one section of the packaging to create a window through the packaging allowing a viewer to see inside the packaging. Alternately the entire packaging could be composed of the transparent or translucent substrate.
  • the electroluminescent lamp assembly is printed onto the transparent or translucent substrate.
  • the electroluminescent lamp comprises multiple layers.
  • the layers include the transparent or translucent substrate of the packaging as the base of the lamp.
  • the transparent or translucent substrate has a top side and a bottom side.
  • the substrate could be composed of a transparent polyester or other suitable material.
  • a touch switch is printed on the top side.
  • the touch switch is generally composed of a colored silver.
  • the graphical and color layers are printed either above or below the substrate.
  • the electroluminescent lamp assembly is printed on the lower side of the substrate.
  • a conductive transparent electrode is printed on the lower side of the substrate, a phosphor layer is printed on the transparent electrode.
  • a dielectric layer is printed below the phosphor layer and a rear electrode is printed below the dielectric layer.
  • the circuitry for the electroluminescent lamp is printed below the rear electrode.
  • the rear electrode is made of a silver ink or other conductive material such as Dupont #5025.
  • the dielectric layer is made of a dielectric material such as DuPont product #71500003 (a mixture of diethylene glycol monethyl ether acetate, barium titanate, and titanium dioxide, and other materials).
  • the phosphor layer is made of an electroluminescent phosphor such as Osram Sylvania Electroluminescent Phosphor Type 30 (product #729170) or other electroluminescent materials.
  • the front electrode is made of a printable ITO conductor available from DuPont (product #7160) or Acheson (product #SS-24823) or another preferably transparent or translucent conductive material.
  • ITO acts as the transparent substrate.
  • the electroluminescent lamp assembly is printed below the substrate.
  • the ITO substrate acts as the transparent front electrode.
  • Phosphor is printed below the electrode.
  • a dielectric layer is printed below the phosphor layer.
  • a rear electrode is printed below the dielectric layer.
  • Circuitry is printed below the rear electrode.
  • a touch switch is printed above the substrate.
  • a sheet of ITO has a tint to it so in order to allow for transparency of the substrate the ITO layer can be etched away from the transparent substrate in all areas except where the electroluminescent lamp assembly is printed.
  • the touch switch can be incorporated into the graphics of the packaging and is generally composed of a colored silver. Touching the touch switch results in the electroluminescent lamp or lamps being illuminated in a sequence, attracting attention to the product enclosed in the packaging.
  • One or more independently addressable electroluminescent lamps or one or more independently addressable picture elements can be utilized in the packaging. If more than one electroluminescent lamp or electroluminescent picture element is used the sequence of illuminating the lamp can be more complicated.
  • the illumination of the one or more electroluminescent lamps is directed by an electroluminescent controller.
  • This controller can be microprocessor based control unit, a digital circuit or other suitable controlling means.
  • the sequence of illumination is predetermined and differs according to the graphics and packaging. While the controller can be incorporated into the packaging, other options are available. For example, the controller could be incorporated into the shelving used for storing the packaging. Conductors or coils on the shelf and corresponding printed conductors or coils on the packaging could connect the packaging with the controller by induction.
  • This method of controlling or powering the display is described in U.S. Application No. 60/151,046, which is commonly owned by the assignee of this application and is incorporated herein by reference. As a result costs for the packaging would be less prohibitive.
  • Sound circuitry can be connected to the electroluminescent lamp assembly.
  • the sound circuitry is attached to a sound maker which provides music or another appropriate noise.
  • the unit operates as follows. The lighting and sound associated with the unit are normally off until the integrated touch switch incorporated into the packaging is touched. This touch triggers the touch switch detection circuit.
  • the touch-switch detection circuit When the touch-switch detection circuit is triggered, it sends a signal through the opto-isolation circuit to the microprocessor based control unit or other electroluminescent controller. Once the signal is received by the microprocessor or other controller, a sequence is sent from the controller to the electroluminescent inverter switching circuit. The sequence sent by the controller switches the electroluminescent inverter's output to corresponding cells on the integrated electroluminescent display. As a result the one or more electroluminescent cells light in a particular sequence, determined by the controller. One or more sequences can be available.
  • a signal is also sent to the music circuitry.
  • the signal to the music circuitry initiates the associated sound for the duration of the sequence.
  • the touch switch and the one or more electroluminescent lamps are powered by two independent power sources.
  • touch switch is electrically isolated from the high- voltage which is present in the electroluminescent lamp inverter switching circuit.
  • the power could be supplied by a battery or through an electric plug, by induction or by another power source, dependent upon the type of packaging display. Battery power can be included in the display itself, making the display self contained.
  • the electroluminescent lamp and touch switch obtain electrical power from a secondary, self-contained wire or other coil. The self-contained coil is energized through mutual induction with a physically separated primary coil.
  • the secondary coil behaves like the secondary windings of a transformer.
  • the primary coil may be mounted into or onto the shelving for the container.
  • the electroluminescent lamp with integral secondary coil
  • AC alternating current
  • DC pulsed direct current

Abstract

L'invention concerne un contenant à affichage électroluminescent interactif, qui comporte une fenêtre transparente ou translucide permettant de voir le contenu du contenant. Une lampe électroluminescente séquentielle comportant une électrode et des couches fluorescentes est placée sur une partie de la fenêtre. La lampe électroluminescente est activée par un interrupteur à effleurement. Dans une forme de réalisation, la lampe électroluminescente est imprimée sur la face intérieure de la fenêtre, de sorte que l'électrode antérieure transparente de la lampe électroluminescente comporte au moins une partie de la fenêtre. Dans cette forme de réalisation, l'interrupteur à effleurement est une encre conductrice à base d'argent imprimée sur la face extérieure de la fenêtre. L'invention concerne également un procédé de production de cet affichage interactif électroluminescent. Le procédé comporte les étapes consistant à imprimer un interrupteur à effleurement sur une partie d'une face d'un substrat transparent ou translucide, imprimer une lampe électroluminescente sur une partie de la face du substrat transparent ou translucide opposée à l'interrupteur à effleurement, incorporer le substrat transparent ou translucide dans un contenant de façon que le contenu du contenant puisse être vu par une partie du substrat transparent ou translucide.
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