Thin, Flat LEDs

An anonymous reader writes "Here's a story about how a company called OMRON has developed a totally flat light source which might give traditional LED's a run for their money." And reader ekarjala points to an article in the EE Times about thin, organic LEDs.

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Imagine the impact...

[TechnoLust]

This will have serious effect on all facets of life. Imagine less intrusive instruments for orthroscopic surguery, saftey lighting on floors that isn't a trip hazard, thinner gadgets, etc. And of course the most important impact... NEW CASE MODS!!!! ;-)

Re:Slashdotted already

[Matey-O]

Alrighty, what would you propose such a light switch would look like? Keeping in mind the usability of a lightswitch. (at most, you've got a touchpad that brightens or dims based on time spent on the pad, a slider or an on/off switch)

So now you've got, what, three sliders? a switch and three knobs? A switch and three holes you've gotta put a screwdriver in to adjust intensity?

But that's just one plate, what if you want do adjust the ones in the kitchen as well as the ones in the living room?

Being able to set an 8-bit value for R, G, B and what-the-hell Alpha transparency would be a non-starter.

Of course, your lightswitch could have an Adobe colorwheel and an intensity slider, but then your _lights_ might cost you $20, but your light SWITCH will cost ya $250.

Ritalin? Nope, I'm not on Ritalin. I DID neglect to take my Zyrtec 'tho.