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Backlight unit and display apparatus including the same

US8506106B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 16, 2010
Grant dateAug 13, 2013
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Expiry dateJan 12, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133603
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A back-light unit including a plurality of substrates, a plurality of light sources respectively disposed on the plurality of substrates and configured to emit light, and N (N≧2) light guide panels respectively disposed adjacent to the plurality of light sources, a corresponding light guide panel including a light incidence part having a light incidence surface for receiving light emitted from a corresponding light source, and a light emission part for emitting the received incident light. Further, the corresponding light guide panel includes protruding surface patterns protruding from an upper surface the light emission part.

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