Taiwan optical disc maker Prodisc debuts patented LED lamp technology

Prodisc Technology, a second-tier maker of optical discs in Taiwan, on May 28 announced it has successfully developed Tri-optical layer (TRIO), an optical-film manufacturing technology for applying LEDs (light-emitting diodes) to table lamps, and has secured patents in Taiwan, Japan, Europe and China, with application of the technology to begin in July 2007. Prodisc’s technologies in optical engine components, rear-projection screens and optical lenses was practically helpful for its development of TRIO, according to Jason Cheng, president of storage media division, Prodisc at a press conference on May 28.

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