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LCD backlight using two-dimensional array LEDs

  • US 20050073495A1
  • Filed: 10/03/2003
  • Published: 04/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/03/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A display device comprising:

  • a housing comprising reflective surfaces and a top opening through which light is emitted for backlighting a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel;

    an array of substantially identical light emitting diodes (LEDs) supported on a reflective bottom surface in the housing, each LED emitting light through top and side portions of the LED, the LEDs being separated from one another by a distance greater that the width of a single LED; and

    a diffuser above the LEDs for providing diffused light to an LCD panel.

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