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Backlight module

US8366308B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2010
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 18, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0061
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A backlight module includes a plurality of first light sources emitting first light and a light guide plate. The first light sources are arranged in a line and spaced from each other. Two adjacent first light sources define a first space therebetween. The light guide plate includes a first light incident surface and a light output surface. The first light incident surface has a plurality of bright areas respectively corresponding to the first light sources and a plurality of dark areas respectively corresponding to the first spaces. A plurality of first reflectors is disposed on the plurality of dark areas of the first incident surface. The light output surface is adjacent and perpendicular to the light incident surface.

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