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Slim waveguide coupling apparatus and method

US8851712B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

OREE, INC. · IL

Inventors

Yosi Shani · Raanana, IL
Tania Kosburd · Lod, IL
Dafna B. Arbiv · Jerusalem, IL

Key dates

Filing date	Sep 7, 2012
Grant date	Oct 7, 2014
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Apr 26, 2033

Classification

Technology area (CPC G)Physics
CPC primaryG02B6/0076
WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In various embodiments, an illumination structure includes a discrete light source disposed proximate a bottom surface of a waveguide and below a depression in a top surface thereof. A top mirror may be disposed above the discrete light source to convert modes of light emitted from the discrete light source into trapped modes, thereby increasing the coupling efficiency of the illumination structure.

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