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Optical microstructures for light extraction and control

  • US 7,486,854 B2
  • Filed: 01/24/2006
  • Issued: 02/03/2009
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/24/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A pixel, comprising:

  • a light guide containing total internal reflected light waves; and

    an active layer having a first set of collector-coupler features on an internal surface of said active layer, wherein the active layer is configured to move said first set of collector-coupler features into close proximity to a surface of said light guide so as to cause light waves to exit the light guide and enter the first set of collector-coupler features, wherein a material is disposed interstitially between the collector-coupler features of said first set of collector-coupler features, and wherein said material is color absorbing or reflective.

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