LCD backlight using two-dimensional array LEDs
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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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Abstract
One embodiment of the invention provides a backlight for an LCD display. The backlight uses a two-dimensional array of single color or white LEDs and a diffusing or phosphor coated cover plate. Various electrical connections of the LEDs and various phosphor color-conversion techniques are described.
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32 Claims
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1. A display device comprising:
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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. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30)
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31. A method for constructing a display comprising:
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providing a housing comprising reflective surfaces and a top opening through which light is emitted for backlighting a liquid crystal display (LCD) panel;
providing 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
providing a diffuser above the LEDs for providing diffused light to an LCD panel. - View Dependent Claims (32)
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