Calibration of displays having spatially-variable backlight
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1. A method for calibrating a display backlit by an array of individually-controllable light sources, the method comprising:
- providing a waveguide disposed to collect a portion of light emitted by a plurality of the light sources; and
, calibrating one light source of the plurality of light sources by;
operating the one light source with current at a calibration level;
at one or more light detectors coupled to the waveguide, measuring a portion of light emitted by the one light source; and
, comparing a result of the measuring to a stored reference value.
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Abstract
A display has a screen which incorporates a light modulator. The screen may be a front projection screen or a rear-projection screen. The screen is illuminated with light from a light source comprising an array of controllable light-emitters. The controllable-emitters and elements of the light modulator may be controlled to adjust the intensity of light emanating from corresponding areas on the screen. The display may provide a high dynamic range.
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1. A method for calibrating a display backlit by an array of individually-controllable light sources, the method comprising:
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providing a waveguide disposed to collect a portion of light emitted by a plurality of the light sources; and
,calibrating one light source of the plurality of light sources by;
operating the one light source with current at a calibration level;
at one or more light detectors coupled to the waveguide, measuring a portion of light emitted by the one light source; and
,comparing a result of the measuring to a stored reference value. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. An electronic display comprising:
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a spatial light modulator;
a backlight comprising an array of individually-controllable light sources each disposed to illuminate a portion of the spatial light modulator;
a waveguide disposed to collect a portion of light emitted by a plurality of the light sources;
one or more light detectors coupled to the waveguide; and
,a controller configured to perform a calibration routine comprising;
turning on one of the light sources;
measuring an amount of light detected based at least in part on a signal from the one or more light detectors; and
,comparing the amount of light detected to a stored reference value. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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