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Backlight unit and display apparatus using the same having a reflector that includes a diffuse reflection area

US8596807B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2011
Grant dateDec 3, 2013
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02B6/0055
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A backlight unit and a display apparatus using the same are disclosed. The backlight unit includes a first reflector, a second reflector and at least one light source disposed between the first reflector and the second reflector. The second reflector includes a specular reflection area and a diffuse reflection area. The specular reflection area occupies about 5 to 50% of an entire area of the second reflector.

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