Patent ID: 11873682

Abstract:
A light absorbing and light emitting device, comprising a first structure supported by a holder. A first portion of the first structure (which can be flexible, sheet-like and/or at least partially opaque) comprises phosphorescent material and/or phase change material on a first side. The first structure is movable relative to the holder between a first position, in which the first side faces a first direction, and a second position, in which the first side faces a second direction. Also, a light admitting, light absorbing and light emitting assembly that comprises a light absorbing and light emitting device and a first light-transmitting structure. Also, a light absorbing and light emitting device that comprises a holder assembly and a plurality of first structures, with phosphorescent and/or phase change material, and each movable between first and second positions. Also, methods of absorbing light and emitting light with such structures.