TW200706993A - Polarization sensitive illumination element and system using same - Google Patents

Polarization sensitive illumination element and system using same

Info

Publication number
TW200706993A
TW200706993A TW095122808A TW95122808A TW200706993A TW 200706993 A TW200706993 A TW 200706993A TW 095122808 A TW095122808 A TW 095122808A TW 95122808 A TW95122808 A TW 95122808A TW 200706993 A TW200706993 A TW 200706993A
Authority
TW
Taiwan
Prior art keywords
light
controlled transmission
transmission mirror
output coupling
input
Prior art date
Application number
TW095122808A
Other languages
English (en)
Inventor
Timothy John Hebrink
Michael Francis Weber
Andrew John Ouderkirk
Original Assignee
3M Innovative Properties Co
Priority date (The priority date is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the date listed.)
Filing date
Publication date
Application filed by 3M Innovative Properties Co filed Critical 3M Innovative Properties Co
Publication of TW200706993A publication Critical patent/TW200706993A/zh

Links

Classifications

    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02F—OPTICAL DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF LIGHT BY MODIFICATION OF THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIA OF THE ELEMENTS INVOLVED THEREIN; NON-LINEAR OPTICS; FREQUENCY-CHANGING OF LIGHT; OPTICAL LOGIC ELEMENTS; OPTICAL ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTERS
    • G02F1/00—Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics
    • G02F1/01—Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour 
    • G02F1/13—Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour  based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
    • G02F1/133—Constructional arrangements; Operation of liquid crystal cells; Circuit arrangements
    • G02F1/1333—Constructional arrangements; Manufacturing methods
    • G02F1/1335—Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors
    • G02F1/1336—Illuminating devices
    • G02F1/13362—Illuminating devices providing polarized light, e.g. by converting a polarisation component into another one
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B27/00—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00
    • G02B27/28—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00 for polarising
    • G02B27/286—Optical systems or apparatus not provided for by any of the groups G02B1/00 - G02B26/00, G02B30/00 for polarising for controlling or changing the state of polarisation, e.g. transforming one polarisation state into another
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B5/00—Optical elements other than lenses
    • G02B5/02—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements
    • G02B5/0205—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements characterised by the diffusing properties
    • G02B5/0236—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements characterised by the diffusing properties the diffusion taking place within the volume of the element
    • G02B5/0242—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements characterised by the diffusing properties the diffusion taking place within the volume of the element by means of dispersed particles
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02B—OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS
    • G02B5/00—Optical elements other than lenses
    • G02B5/02—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements
    • G02B5/0205—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements characterised by the diffusing properties
    • G02B5/0236—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements characterised by the diffusing properties the diffusion taking place within the volume of the element
    • G02B5/0247—Diffusing elements; Afocal elements characterised by the diffusing properties the diffusion taking place within the volume of the element by means of voids or pores
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G02—OPTICS
    • G02F—OPTICAL DEVICES OR ARRANGEMENTS FOR THE CONTROL OF LIGHT BY MODIFICATION OF THE OPTICAL PROPERTIES OF THE MEDIA OF THE ELEMENTS INVOLVED THEREIN; NON-LINEAR OPTICS; FREQUENCY-CHANGING OF LIGHT; OPTICAL LOGIC ELEMENTS; OPTICAL ANALOGUE/DIGITAL CONVERTERS
    • G02F1/00—Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics
    • G02F1/01—Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour 
    • G02F1/13—Devices or arrangements for the control of the intensity, colour, phase, polarisation or direction of light arriving from an independent light source, e.g. switching, gating or modulating; Non-linear optics for the control of the intensity, phase, polarisation or colour  based on liquid crystals, e.g. single liquid crystal display cells
    • G02F1/133—Constructional arrangements; Operation of liquid crystal cells; Circuit arrangements
    • G02F1/1333—Constructional arrangements; Manufacturing methods
    • G02F1/1335—Structural association of cells with optical devices, e.g. polarisers or reflectors

Landscapes

  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Optics & Photonics (AREA)
  • Nonlinear Science (AREA)
  • Chemical & Material Sciences (AREA)
  • Mathematical Physics (AREA)
  • Crystallography & Structural Chemistry (AREA)
  • Dispersion Chemistry (AREA)
  • Planar Illumination Modules (AREA)
  • Polarising Elements (AREA)
  • Surface Treatment Of Optical Elements (AREA)
  • Devices For Indicating Variable Information By Combining Individual Elements (AREA)
TW095122808A 2005-06-24 2006-06-23 Polarization sensitive illumination element and system using same TW200706993A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US11/167,019 US20060290845A1 (en) 2005-06-24 2005-06-24 Polarization sensitive illumination element and system using same

Publications (1)

Publication Number Publication Date
TW200706993A true TW200706993A (en) 2007-02-16

Family

ID=37067639

Family Applications (1)

Application Number Title Priority Date Filing Date
TW095122808A TW200706993A (en) 2005-06-24 2006-06-23 Polarization sensitive illumination element and system using same

Country Status (6)

Country Link
US (1) US20060290845A1 (zh)
JP (1) JP2008547059A (zh)
KR (1) KR20080023698A (zh)
CN (1) CN101203798A (zh)
TW (1) TW200706993A (zh)
WO (1) WO2007002101A1 (zh)

Families Citing this family (14)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US8023065B2 (en) * 2005-06-24 2011-09-20 3M Innovative Properties Company Optical element for lateral light spreading in edge-lit displays and system using same
US7322731B2 (en) * 2005-06-24 2008-01-29 3M Innovative Properties Company Color mixing illumination light unit and system using same
US7903194B2 (en) * 2005-06-24 2011-03-08 3M Innovative Properties Company Optical element for lateral light spreading in back-lit displays and system using same
KR100714016B1 (ko) * 2005-12-13 2007-05-04 삼성에스디아이 주식회사 유기 발광 표시장치
KR20080079550A (ko) * 2007-02-27 2008-09-01 삼성전자주식회사 2차원/3차원 영상 호환용 고효율 디스플레이 장치
US20100214762A1 (en) * 2007-05-20 2010-08-26 Nevitt Timothy J Lamp-hiding assembly for a direct lit backlight
KR101563156B1 (ko) * 2009-01-13 2015-10-27 삼성전자주식회사 반사 구조체, 이를 포함하는 표시장치 및 이들의 제조방법
WO2011123795A1 (en) 2010-04-02 2011-10-06 Battelle Memorial Institute Methods for associating or dissociating guest materials with a metal organic framework, systems for associating or dissociating guest materials within a series of metal organic frameworks, and gas separation assemblies
TWI464463B (zh) * 2010-06-11 2014-12-11 Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd 導光板及背光模組
WO2012054318A1 (en) 2010-10-20 2012-04-26 3M Innovative Properties Company Wide band semi-specular mirror film incorporating nanovoided polymeric layer
US11242963B2 (en) * 2016-03-31 2022-02-08 Sony Corporation Light source device and electronic apparatus
US11513339B2 (en) 2017-03-14 2022-11-29 Hamamatsu Photonics K.K. Optical module
EP3428975A1 (en) * 2017-07-14 2019-01-16 AGC Glass Europe Light-emitting devices having an antireflective silicon carbide or sapphire substrate and methods of forming the same
KR20210076293A (ko) * 2019-12-13 2021-06-24 삼성디스플레이 주식회사 디스플레이 장치

Family Cites Families (27)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
TW594115B (en) * 1992-10-09 2004-06-21 Asahi Glass Co Ltd A liquid crystal display device and an illumination device for a direct viewing type display element
US5828488A (en) * 1993-12-21 1998-10-27 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Co. Reflective polarizer display
GB2296808A (en) * 1994-12-29 1996-07-10 Sharp Kk Illumination system for display device
US5686979A (en) * 1995-06-26 1997-11-11 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Optical panel capable of switching between reflective and transmissive states
DE69626124T2 (de) * 1995-06-26 2003-10-09 Minnesota Mining & Mfg Diffus reflektierende mehrschicht-polarisatoren und spiegel
JP3821849B2 (ja) * 1995-08-23 2006-09-13 コーニンクレッカ フィリップス エレクトロニクス エヌ ヴィ フラットパネル画像表示装置用照明装置
US6011602A (en) * 1995-11-06 2000-01-04 Seiko Epson Corporation Lighting apparatus with a light guiding body having projections in the shape of a trapezoid
US6104454A (en) * 1995-11-22 2000-08-15 Hitachi, Ltd Liquid crystal display
EP0835476B1 (en) * 1996-04-26 2004-11-03 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Optical system
US5995690A (en) * 1996-11-21 1999-11-30 Minnesota Mining And Manufacturing Company Front light extraction film for light guiding systems and method of manufacture
JPH10260403A (ja) * 1997-01-20 1998-09-29 Seiko Epson Corp 液晶装置及び電子機器
US6099758A (en) * 1997-09-17 2000-08-08 Merck Patent Gesellschaft Mit Beschrankter Haftung Broadband reflective polarizer
US5976686A (en) * 1997-10-24 1999-11-02 3M Innovative Properties Company Diffuse reflective articles
US6024455A (en) * 1998-01-13 2000-02-15 3M Innovative Properties Company Reflective article with concealed retroreflective pattern
US6208466B1 (en) * 1998-11-25 2001-03-27 3M Innovative Properties Company Multilayer reflector with selective transmission
US6515785B1 (en) * 1999-04-22 2003-02-04 3M Innovative Properties Company Optical devices using reflecting polarizing materials
WO2001022129A1 (en) * 1999-09-20 2001-03-29 3M Innovative Properties Company Optical films having at least one particle-containing layer
US7072544B2 (en) * 2000-05-19 2006-07-04 Koninklijke Philips Electronics N.V. Polarized light-emitting waveguide plate
CN1253747C (zh) * 2000-09-11 2006-04-26 皇家菲利浦电子有限公司 显示装置
JP4210425B2 (ja) * 2000-12-08 2009-01-21 富士フイルム株式会社 光学素子
CN1701262A (zh) * 2002-09-20 2005-11-23 霍尼韦尔国际公司 高效率视屏
TW547668U (en) * 2002-11-29 2003-08-11 Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd Liquid crystal display and backlit module used therein
US7088405B2 (en) * 2003-05-05 2006-08-08 3M Innovative Properties Company Structured transflectors for enhanced ambient and backlight operation of transmissive liquid crystal displays
US6846089B2 (en) * 2003-05-16 2005-01-25 3M Innovative Properties Company Method for stacking surface structured optical films
US20040234724A1 (en) * 2003-05-22 2004-11-25 Eastman Kodak Company Immisible polymer filled optical elements
US7052172B2 (en) * 2003-09-15 2006-05-30 Omni International, Inc. Combination low-shear mixer and high-shear homogenizer
US7710511B2 (en) * 2004-10-15 2010-05-04 3M Innovative Properties Company Liquid crystal displays with laminated diffuser plates

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
WO2007002101A1 (en) 2007-01-04
CN101203798A (zh) 2008-06-18
KR20080023698A (ko) 2008-03-14
JP2008547059A (ja) 2008-12-25
US20060290845A1 (en) 2006-12-28

Similar Documents

Publication Publication Date Title
TW200706993A (en) Polarization sensitive illumination element and system using same
TW200706994A (en) Optical element for lateral light spreading in back-lit displays and system using same
TW200707019A (en) Optical element for lateral light spreading in edge-lit displays and system using same
TW200730960A (en) Illumination system using phosphor remote from light source
TW200707018A (en) Color mixing illumination light unit and system using same
TW200702822A (en) Display device
TW200745678A (en) Fluted optical plate with internal light sources and systems using same
TW200615873A (en) Design approach and panel and electronic device utilizing the same
EP1955107A4 (en) LIGHT COLLECTORS FOR PROJECTION SYSTEMS
TW200708840A (en) Illumination element and system using same
DE602004020784D1 (de) Spiegel mit eingebauter anzeige
TW200627024A (en) Liquid crystal display
TW200613857A (en) White light generating unit, backlight assembly having the same and liquid crystal display device having the same
TW200705053A (en) Backlight unit and liquid crystal display comprising the same
TW200628726A (en) Optical lens system, backlight assembly and display device
TW200504424A (en) Back light module and liquid crystal display using the same
TW200720793A (en) Light recycling film and display
WO2008069155A3 (en) Off-axis projection system
TW200719038A (en) Dual panel display and method for improving display performance thereof
TW200730898A (en) Lighting device including customized retarder and display device including same
WO2008027773A3 (en) White light unit, backlight unit and liquid crystal display device using the same
TW200736749A (en) Diffuser plate and backlight module using the same
TW200710435A (en) Illumination path shifting
TW200732769A (en) Lighting device and liquid crystal display device
TW200722859A (en) Direct type backlight module and liquid crystal display device having the same