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LED lighting device and LCD device using the same

US7932681B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 2009
Grant dateApr 26, 2011
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2029

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

Abstract

A lighting device includes at least two lines connected in parallel, a constant current source for applying a constant current to at least one of the at least two lines, an ON/OFF controller, and a voltage detector for measuring a value of voltage flowing in each line of the at least two lines. Each line of the at least two lines is formed by one or more light-emitting diodes and a switch for turning ON/OFF the current flowing in the light-emitting diodes connected in series, and according to the voltage value of each line of the at least two lines measured by the voltage detector, the ON/OFF controller controls the duty ratio of the one or more light-emitting diodes of each line in accordance with the voltage measured.

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