Mini-light-emitting diode (Mini-LED) backlight units (BLUs) in combination with high dynamic range technology can reduce energy and ensure high contrast and luminance. However, the number of LEDs used in mini-LED BLUs is considerably larger than the number of partitions in local dimming, resulting in low cost effectiveness. We proposed a design combining edge-light mini-LEDs and light-guiding microstructure lenses to reduce the number of light sources required in displays considerably.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThis report outlines a proposed method of packaging wide-angle (WA) mini-light-emitting diode (mini-LED) devices without optical lenses to create a highly efficient, ultrathin, flexible planar backlight for portable quantum dot light-emitting diode (QLED) displays. Since the luminous intensity curve for mini-LEDs generally recommends a beam angle of 120°, numerous LEDs are necessary to achieve a uniform surface light source for a QLED backlight. The light-guide layer and diffusion layer were packaged together on a chip surface to create WA mini-LEDs with a viewing angle of 180°.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe demand for extra-thin, large-area, and high-luminance flat-panel displays continues to grow, especially for portable displays such as gaming laptops and automotive displays. In this paper, we propose a design that includes a light guide layer with a microstructure above the mini-light-emitting diode light board. The light control microstructure of concave parabel-surface microlens arrays on a light-emitting surface increases the likelihood of total internal reflection occurring and improved the uniformity merit function.
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