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Reflecting device and application thereof in backlight unit for enhancing light directivity

US7938552B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 2008
Grant dateMay 10, 2011
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Expiry dateMar 17, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133604
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The present invention discloses a backlight unit having a reflecting device to enhance light directivity. The backlight unit comprises a light source module, comprising at least one light source, and a reflecting device. The reflecting device is provided to surround the light source or light source module and comprises a first surface. Besides, the first surface comprises at least two planes where every two planes are connected with an included angle more than 90 degrees and less than 180 degrees.

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