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Slim waveguide coupling apparatus and method

US9164218B2 · 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 5, 2014
Grant date	Oct 20, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Sep 5, 2034

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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