OLED-based lighting

Philips Electronics has shown what it claims is the world's first OLED (organic light-emitting diodes)-based interactive lighting concepts, created for both consumer as well as professional use.

The concepts are intuitive and interactive in use, and boast ultra flat shapes, soft light effects and design possibilities never before seen in lighting products.

The result is claimed to be lighting that goes beyond mere illumination — it becomes an experience in itself.

"We are now unlocking the great potential of flat, energy-efficient OLEDs," says Rudy Provoost, CEO of Philips Lighting. "Our concepts demonstrate a new light ambiance, novel design possibilities and unique interactivity of light and human gesture."

For homes, the company is presenting four different concepts: standing, wall-mounted, desk-top and ceiling luminaires. All incorporate glowingly radiant flat OLED light panels, supplemented with Luxeon Power LEDs for the functional lighting element.

Each model has different intuitive interactive capabilities. The ceiling concept features a balance of up-light and down-light that can be changed or dimmed to alter the ambience in a room with a gesture of the hand.

The company has also unveiled an OLED installation for professional segments in large spaces, such as reception areas.

It features a luminescent wall that reacts directly to passers-by, creating mirrored reflections of their 'shadows' amid the light.