Backlight unit and display device
US8643804B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 18, 2012 |
| Grant date | Feb 4, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/133603
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A light generating device which may be used as a backlight unit and a display device including the light generating device are discussed. According to an embodiment, the light generating device can include a base layer; light source devices disposed on the base layer and configured to emit light, the light source devices being spaced apart from each other, at least one of the light source devices including a light emitting diode for generating the light; and a light shielding layer covering the light source devices and configured to control an amount of the light being transmitted through the light shielding layer, wherein the light shielding layer includes slits disposed spaced apart from each other.
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