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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 06, 2000
Filed:
Jan. 13, 1997
Tomasz P Jannson, Torrance, CA (US);
Joanna L Jannson, Torrance, CA (US);
Stephen A Kupiec, Torrance, CA (US);
Jack L Latchinian, Torrance, CA (US);
Physical Optics Corporation, Torrance, CA (US);
Abstract
Systems and methods for providing an LCD backlight are described. An LCD backlight system includes: a beam bending and viewing film including a first side including a surface diffuser and a second side including a plurality of substantially parallel optical elements, each of the plurality of substantially parallel optical elements including a first facet that includes a refractive surface and a second facet that includes a total internal reflection surface. The systems and methods provide advantages in that light from the LCD backlight is bright and homogenous.