DIRECT-LIT BACKLIGHT HAVING LIGHT SOURCES WITH BIFUNCTIONAL DIVERTERS
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1. A direct-lit backlight having an output area, comprising:
- a first and second light source disposed behind the output area, the first and second light sources being spaced apart from each other and each emitting at least a first light component towards the output area; and
a first diverter disposed between the light sources and the output area and having a first and second reflective surface;
wherein the first reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some of the first light component away from the output area, and the second reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some of a second light component propagating laterally relative to the output area towards the output area.
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Abstract
Direct-lit light backlights and associated methods and components are disclosed. The backlight has an output area such as a front diffuser behind which a plurality of light sources are disposed. A diverter having a first and second reflective surface is disposed between at least two light sources and the front diffuser. The first reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some of the light emitted by the light source towards the front diffuser away from the front diffuser. The second reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some light propagating laterally relative to the front diffuser towards the front diffuser.
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1. A direct-lit backlight having an output area, comprising:
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a first and second light source disposed behind the output area, the first and second light sources being spaced apart from each other and each emitting at least a first light component towards the output area; and
a first diverter disposed between the light sources and the output area and having a first and second reflective surface;
wherein the first reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some of the first light component away from the output area, and the second reflective surface is obliquely disposed to redirect at least some of a second light component propagating laterally relative to the output area towards the output area. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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