Methods and apparatus for ultra-violet stimulated displays
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1. A display element for use in a display device, wherein the element comprises:
- a first light source that emits ultraviolet light;
a liquid crystal device having a plurality of independently controllable shutters;
a plurality of luminescent elements optically aligned with the plurality of shutters, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements absorbs at least some of the ultraviolet light and converts it to visible light, wherein the luminescent elements are disposed on the liquid crystal device, wherein the luminescent elements luminesce at different colors, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements comprises a material selected from a group consisting of a semiconductor, a phosphor, a gas, a plasma, an organic pigment, an inorganic pigment, and any combination thereof; and
a regulation circuit for regulating a power supply that supplies power to the light source, wherein the circuit is coupled to the power supply and the first light source, and wherein the regulation circuit comprises;
a photodetector that detects a portion of the ultraviolet light emitted from the light source and generates a first signal that is indicative of an intensity of the portion of light, wherein the photodetector is positioned such that the portion of the light is a reflected portion of the ultraviolet light,a comparator circuit having an input for receiving the first signal, wherein the comparator circuit compares the first signal with a baseline signal and generates a second signal that is proportional to the difference between the first signal and the baseline signal, anda controller circuit having an input for receiving the second signal and an output for supplying a regulated power signal to the light source.
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Abstract
A display element for use in a display device that exhibits extended illumination longevity and uniformity, as well as a wide viewing angle, is provided. The element can include a light source that emits ultraviolet light, a liquid crystal device having a plurality of independently controllable (i.e., addressable) shutters, a screening element between the light source and the liquid crystal device, a plurality of luminescent elements optically aligned with the shutters, and a regulated power supply. Display devices, calibration techniques, and power management methods are also provided.
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1. A display element for use in a display device, wherein the element comprises:
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a first light source that emits ultraviolet light; a liquid crystal device having a plurality of independently controllable shutters; a plurality of luminescent elements optically aligned with the plurality of shutters, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements absorbs at least some of the ultraviolet light and converts it to visible light, wherein the luminescent elements are disposed on the liquid crystal device, wherein the luminescent elements luminesce at different colors, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements comprises a material selected from a group consisting of a semiconductor, a phosphor, a gas, a plasma, an organic pigment, an inorganic pigment, and any combination thereof; and a regulation circuit for regulating a power supply that supplies power to the light source, wherein the circuit is coupled to the power supply and the first light source, and wherein the regulation circuit comprises; a photodetector that detects a portion of the ultraviolet light emitted from the light source and generates a first signal that is indicative of an intensity of the portion of light, wherein the photodetector is positioned such that the portion of the light is a reflected portion of the ultraviolet light, a comparator circuit having an input for receiving the first signal, wherein the comparator circuit compares the first signal with a baseline signal and generates a second signal that is proportional to the difference between the first signal and the baseline signal, and a controller circuit having an input for receiving the second signal and an output for supplying a regulated power signal to the light source. - 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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22. A display device comprising:
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a plurality of light sources that emits ultraviolet light; a plurality of independently controllable shutters; a plurality of luminescent elements optically aligned with each of the shutters, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements absorbs at least some of the ultraviolet light and converts it to visible light; and a regulated power supply for supplying power to the light source, wherein the regulated power supply comprises; a power source, and a regulation circuit coupled to the power source and the plurality of light sources, wherein the regulation circuit comprises; a plurality of photodetectors that detects portions of light emitted from at least one of the plurality of light sources or and generates first signals that are indicative of intensities of the portions of light, wherein the plurality of photodetectors is positioned such that the portions of the ultraviolet light are portions reflected, at least in part, by a screen located between the light source and the liquid crystal device, a comparator circuit having at least one input for receiving the first signals, wherein the comparator circuit compares the first signals with at least one baseline signal and generates second signals that are proportional to the difference between the first signals and the at least one baseline signal, and a controller circuit having at least one input for receiving the second signals and at least one output for supplying regulated power signals to the plurality of light sources. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43)
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44. A display element for use in a display device, wherein the element comprises:
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a first light source that emits ultraviolet light; a liquid crystal device having a plurality of independently controllable shutters; a plurality of luminescent elements optically aligned with the plurality of shutters, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements absorbs at least some of the ultraviolet light and converts it to visible light, wherein the luminescent elements are disposed on the liquid crystal device, wherein the luminescent elements luminesce at different colors, wherein at least one of the luminescent elements comprises a material selected from a group consisting of a semiconductor, a phosphor, a gas, a plasma, an organic pigment, an inorganic pigment. And any combination thereof and a regulation circuit for regulating a power supply that supplies power to the light source, wherein the circuit is coupled to the power supply and the first light source, and wherein the regulation circuit comprises; a photodetector that detects a portion of the ultraviolet light emitted from the light source and generates a first signal that is indicative of an intensity of the portion of light, wherein the photodetector is positioned such that the portion of the light is a reflected portion of the ultraviolet light, wherein the reflected portion is reflected at least in part by a screening element located between the first light source and the plurality of luminescent elements, a comparator circuit having an input for receiving the first signal, wherein the comparator circuit compares the first signal with a baseline signal and generates a second signal that is proportional to the difference between the first signal and the baseline signal, and a controller circuit having an input for receiving the second signal and an output for supplying a regulated power signal to the light source.
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