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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 12, 2010
Filed:
Jan. 24, 2008
Yuta Ogashiwa, Yamagata, JP;
Yuta Ogashiwa, Yamagata, JP;
Yamagata Promotional Organization for Industrial Technology, Yamagata-shi, Yamagata, JP;
Abstract
An illumination device is provided that has a superior decorative effect achieving a favorable dramatic effect and atmosphere. Sub-panels () having the same shape as a main panel () are mounted pivotally to each side of the rectangular main panel () via hinges (). Surface-emitting parts () formed of organic EL elements are mounted on the main panel () and each of the sub-panels (). By changing a set angle between the main panel () and each of the sub-panels () and by independently controlling the lighting of each surface-emitting part (to), a favorable dramatic effect and atmosphere can be created.