Light engine and rear projection television

US8964129B2 · US · B2

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Publication numberUS-8964129-B2
Application numberUS-201313927393-A
CountryUS
Kind codeB2
Filing dateJun 26, 2013
Priority dateJan 22, 2013
Publication dateFeb 24, 2015
Grant dateFeb 24, 2015

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A light engine includes a light source module, an optical assembly, a collimating lens, and a reflecting lens. The optical assembly includes a light inlet and a light outlet communicating with the light inlet. The light source module is connected to the light inlet. The collimating lens is connected to the light outlet. The reflecting lens includes a concave surface, and the concave surface faces the collimating lens.

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What is claimed is: 1. A light engine, comprising: a light source module; an optical assembly comprising a light inlet and a light outlet communicating with the light inlet, the light source module connected to the light inlet; a collimating lens connected to the light outlet; and a reflecting lens comprising a concave surface, the concave surface facing the collimating lens; wherein the light source module comprises: three light emitting diodes (LEDs) and an X-prism, the…

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What does patent US8964129B2 cover?
A light engine includes a light source module, an optical assembly, a collimating lens, and a reflecting lens. The optical assembly includes a light inlet and a light outlet communicating with the light inlet. The light source module is connected to the light inlet. The collimating lens is connected to the light outlet. The reflecting lens includes a concave surface, and the concave surface fac…
Who is the assignee on this patent?
Hon Hai Prec Ind Co Ltd
What technology area does this patent fall under?
Primary CPC classification H04N9/31. Mapped technology areas include Electricity.
When was this patent published?
Publication date Tue Feb 24 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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