Rambus buys Global Display Lighting patents

Rambus on Monday announced that it had acquired technology and a portfolio of advanced lighting and optoelectronics patents from Global Lighting Technologies. patents, which include MicroLens light distribution technology, broaden Rambus' solutions for electronics and will allow Rambus to offer technologies that power various displays. Besides, the acquisition of optoelectronic technologies may mean that Rambus’ next-generation memory and interconnects are based on optoelectronics.

"Adding these breakthrough innovations to our portfolio advances our mission of enriching the consumer experience of electronic systems. Through the work of Jeff Parker and his team, we will continue to enhance the display of games, movies and images on computers and consumer electronic products,” said Harold Hughes, president and chief executive officer of Rambus.