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Display device and control method thereof

US7446481B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 14, 2006
Grant dateNov 4, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 24, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02B20/30
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display device and method for supplying stable electric power for a light source are provided. A display device comprises a plurality of light sources, a variable electrical power supply which supplies electric power for the light sources, a switching unit which is connected in series with the light sources, and a controller which controls the variable electrical power supply so that voltage across both ends of the switching unit is consistently held in relation to voltage across both ends of the light sources.

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