Display backlight with improved light coupling and mixing

Details Display backlight with improved light coupling and mixing Display backlight with improved light coupling and mixing

2006-06-23

2011-12-20

May, Robert (Department: 2885)

Illumination

Edge lighted panel

Light modifier for edge lit light source

C362S609000, C362S610000, C362S621000, C362S612000, C362S555000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08079743

ABSTRACT:
A display backlight assembly providing improved optical coupling between a solid state light source and a display optical light guide. The assembly includes an optical coupler to couple the solid state light source and display optical light guide together. In addition, the optical coupler may include a light mixing element for improved mixing of the multi-colored or mono-chromatic light produced by the solid state light source.

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