Color mixing illumination light unit and system using same

Details Color mixing illumination light unit and system using same Color mixing illumination light unit and system using same

2008-01-29

2008-01-29

O'Shea, Sandra (Department: 2875)

Illumination

Edge lighted panel

Light modifier for edge lit light source

C362S231000, C362S601000, C362S607000, C362S611000, C362S612000, C362S613000, C349S063000, C349S065000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07322731

ABSTRACT:
An illumination light unit includes at least two light sources that generate light at different wavelengths. The illumination light unit also includes a reflecting cavity having one or more reflectors and a controlled transmission mirror disposed at an output of the reflecting cavity. The controlled transmission mirror includes an input coupling element, an output coupling element and a first multilayer reflector disposed between the input and output coupling elements. At least some of the light from the light sources is reflected within the reflecting cavity by the one or more reflectors and is mixed. Light passes out of the reflecting cavity through the controlled transmission mirror. The illumination light unit may be used for illumination purposes, or as part of a backlight for illuminating a display.

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