Diffuse illumination systems and methods

Details Diffuse illumination systems and methods Diffuse illumination systems and methods

2008-04-01

2008-04-01

Tran, Henry N (Department: 2629)

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Physically movable array

C345S032000, C345S083000, C345S102000, C345S211000, C345S215000, C340S815680, C349S061000, C349S062000, C349S064000, C349S112000, C359S599000, C359S613000, C362S612000, C362S615000, C362S623000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07352339

ABSTRACT:
The systems and methods disclosed herein relate to sources of diffuse illumination for providing substantially uniform illumination to a surface. The diffuse illumination arises from varying the diffusion angle of light generated by an LED system. To vary the diffusion angle, a translucent member is placed between the LED system and the surface. Light emitted from the LED system across the translucent member can subsequently can uniformly cover the surface.

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