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Integrated front light diffuser for reflective displays

US8300304B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2009
Grant dateOct 30, 2012
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0051
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A reflective electronic display includes a front light assembly with a diffuser for enlarging the viewing cone of the display. The front light may include a substrate, a plurality of optical turning features, and a diffuser formed therebetween. The haze of the diffuser may be spatially non-uniform and switchable between two or more levels.

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