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Light-pipe array system

  • US 20090059356A1
  • Filed: 08/28/2007
  • Published: 03/05/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/28/2007
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A light-pipe array system, the system comprising:

  • a light projector that projects light; and

    a light-pipe array, wherein the light-pipe array comprises a plurality of light-pipes, and wherein each light-pipe comprises;

    a dielectric transparent to the light;

    an electrically conductive light barrier layer surrounding the dielectric, wherein the barrier layer guides the light from an entrance of the dielectric surrounded by the barrier layer to an exit of the dielectric surrounded by the barrier layer; and

    a light-receiving element that increases throughput of the guided light transmitted within the barrier layer via the dielectric.

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