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Brightness enhancement method and apparatus of light emitting diodes

US8008694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 22, 2007
Grant dateAug 30, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10H20/841

Abstract

A light source with enhanced brightness includes an angle-selective optical filter and a light emitting diode (LED) having a high reflective layer. The angle-selective filter is located on the top surface of emitting diode to pass lights at specified angles. According to one embodiment, the angle-selective filter includes index-alternating layers. With a reflective polarizer, the light source can produce polarized light with enhanced brightness.

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