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Method and apparatus for providing back-lighting in a display device

  • US 7,933,475 B2
  • Filed: 08/19/2009
  • Issued: 04/26/2011
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/17/2006
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A display comprising:

  • a plurality of display elements supported by a transparent substrate, the plurality of display elements having a viewing side;

    a backlight positioned on a side of the plurality of display elements opposite the viewing side;

    one or more waveguides positioned between the display elements, the one or more waveguides configured to provide a path for light emitted by the backlight to illuminate the display elements, wherein the one or more waveguides comprise one or more posts configured to support at least a portion of the display elements; and

    a plurality of light scatterers or reflectors disposed between the transparent substrate and the plurality of display elements.

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