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Backlight unit and display device

US8556444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 20, 2010
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133613
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A backlight unit and display device are discussed. According to an embodiment, a light generating device includes an array of light source devices disposed on a substrate and including first and second light source devices forming a first line, the first and second light source devices spaced apart from each other with a first distance and configured to emit light in a first direction; another array of light source devices disposed on the substrate and including third and fourth light source devices forming a second line, the third and fourth light source devices spaced apart from each other with a third distance and configured to emit light in a second direction which is different from the first direction, the second line being spaced apart from the first line so that the first light source device is spaced apart from the third light source device with a second distance therebetween.

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