Circuit for driving light source
US8035310B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 2008 |
| Grant date | Oct 11, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 27, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05B45/58
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light source driving circuit including a driving module, a plurality of first switches, a detecting unit, and a control unit is provided. The plurality of first switches is respectively coupled to corresponding light sources and these light sources are driven by the driving module. The detecting unit is coupled to the driving module to detect a working parameter of each light source and transmit the working parameter to the control unit. When the detecting unit detects some of these light sources are broken down, the control unit sequentially turns on the first switches to find out the failed light source. Moreover, the first switch coupled to the failed light source is remained on, and the driving signal is regulated according to the number of the failed light source, such that the brightness of the panel does not decrease.
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