Abstract: A light-output system (1), for forming a controllable pattern (10) of illuminated spots (11a-b) in a distant projection plane (3). The light-output system (1) comprises a plurality of individually controllable light-output devices (6a-c) arranged in an array (5) of light-output devices with a light-output device pitch (PLS), and an optical system (7) arranged between the array (5) of light-output devices and the projection plane (3). The optical system (1) is configured to project light emitted by the array (5) of light-output devices in the projection plane (5) as a projected array of illuminated spots (11a-c) having a projection pitch (Pspot) that is larger than the light-output device pitch (PLS). Using this light-output system, practically all of the luminous power output by the light-output devices is used for projecting the light patterns.

Abstract: An autostereoscopic display device comprises a display panel (3) having an array of display pixel elements (5) for producing a display, the display pixel elements being arranged in rows and columns. An imaging arrangement (9) directs the output from different pixel elements to different spatial positions to enable a stereoscopic image to be viewed. The imaging arrangement comprises first and second polarization-sensitive lenticular arrays (50,52), wherein the light incident on the imaging arrangement is controllable to have one of two possible polarizations, and wherein each of the two possible polarizations gives a different 3D mode. These multiple modes can be used to increase the resolution, or increasing the number of views, or provide additional functionality to the display device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an array of light generators where each light generator comprises reflecting collimation optics in the form of curved mirrors for collimating light emitted by light sources such as surface mounted Light Emitting Diodes. The collimation optics is formed to collimate light in a direction parallel with a plane, e.g. a printed circuit board, onto which the light sources are mounted. The light sources may emit light parallel with the direction of collimation or non-parallel, e.g. perpendicular, with the direction of collimation in which case the collimation optics redirects the light rays from the light source. The array of light generators can be used in combination with a television display for creating a pixelated image appearing to the viewer as an image peripherally surrounding the display.

Abstract: A device for guiding and mixing light comprising of a light guide, at least a first set of light emitting elements in a first layer and at least a second set of light emitting elements in a second layer. Each of the light emitting elements being arranged to emit light of at least a first predetermined frequency. The second layer extending in a second geometrical plane different from a first geometrical plane of the first layer for producing a uniform light output from the aggregate of the constituting frequencies.

Abstract: A light guide (102) for bending guided light from a first direction (12) into a second direction (13) using a set of curved slits (9, 10, 11) formed in the light guiding core. The set of curved slits delimits separate bent light guide channels (14, 15, 16, 17) which guide the light through the bent light guide channels by total internal reflection.

Abstract: There is disclosed a multi-view autostereoscopic display device comprising an image forming means arranged over and in registration with a view forming module. The image forming means has a planar array of light emissive display pixels arranged in rows and columns for producing a display, the display pixels being spatially defined by an opaque matrix. The image forming means may, for example, be a LCD display panel. The view forming module is configurable to function as a plurality of view forming elements arranged in the width direction of the display device, each view forming element focusing the light output from an adjacent group of the display pixels into a plurality of views for projection towards a user in respective different directions. The view forming module may, for example, be an array of lenticular lenses.

Abstract: A light source, includes a component (6) for emitting light, arranged to emit a major part of light generated within the component through a face (8) of the component (6), and at least one structure (7;18) for coupling out light, having a base (11;19) in contact with the face (8) of the component (6) and arranged to emit light through an aperture (12;20) opposite the base (11;19). An interface between the component (6) and an environment surrounding the base (7;18) is arranged to keep at least part of the light generated in the component confined to at least a layer of the component (6) adjoining the base (11;19). The base (11; 19) is in contact with the face (8) over an area (A2) smaller than the area (A0) of the face (8).

Abstract: A system for providing illumination includes a color mixing rod integrator for receiving and homogenizing laser light or output to a spatial light modulator. The rod integrator recombines the light of the primary colors, thus obviating dichroic recombination optics. Entrance and exit faces of the integrator have reflective layers where the length of the integrator is decreased and/or the f-number in the system is increased.

Abstract: A lighting device (1600, 1700, 1800, 1900) is disclosed, comprising a plurality of light sources (102, 111, 119, 120, 1403,1408, 1410, 1410, 1508, 1510, 1512) providing light in different wavelengths, a first collimating means (104, 1400, 1500) having a receiving end (103, 1402) and an output end (114, 1404) wherein said light sources are arranged at said receiving end, and said collimating means comprising a set of dichroic filters (109, 110, 115, 116, 117, 118, 1409, 1411, 1413, 1509, 1511, 1513) arranged as sub-collimators (106, 107, 108) to each of said plurality of light sources such that, for each light source, said sub-collimator collimates the light from its light source, and said dichroic filter of said each light source is translucent for light from adjacent light sources of different wavelength such that mixed and collimated light is outputtable at said output end; and a mixing rod (1604, 1704, 1804, 1904) having a receiving end (1805) and an output end (1806), wherein said first collimating means

Abstract: A device (100) for diffusing light comprising a light guide (101), light input means (102), and light output means (103). The light input (102) and light output (103) means are connected to the light guide (101), and the device (100) is arranged to allow light of at least two separate frequencies from a light source (108, 109, 110) to enter the light guide (101) through the light input means (102), propagate through said light guide (101) and exit at the light output means (103). The light guide (101) is circumferential, such that light is allowed to propagate for a distance greater than the external dimensions of said light guide (101) before reaching the output means (103), and hence, producing a mix of the light from said at least two frequencies. A display apparatus in which the invention is implemented is also disclosed.

Abstract: A lighting assembly has a light source emitting light, an angular filter having a main surface, and a light guide having a main surface. The main surface of the filter is parallel to the main surface of the light guide. The filter may be configured to reflect light rays originating from the light source that are incident at small angles with respect to a direction normal to the main surface of the filter, and to transmit light rays originating from the light source that are incident at larger angles with respect to the direction normal to the main surface of the filter.

Abstract: A multi-view autostereoscopic display device (101) comprises: an image forming means (103); a view forming means (109,117); and a driving means (119). The driving means is arranged to: in a first portion of a driving cycle, drive a first group of display pixels (105) with display data for a first plurality of views and in a second portion of the driving cycle, drive the first group of display pixels with display data for a second plurality of views The second plurality of views are projected in different directions to the first plurality of views, thereby broadening a viewing angle of the device.

Abstract: An autostereoscopic display device comprising a view forming module in registration with an image forming means. The image forming means has an orthogonal array of display pixels spatially defined by an opaque matrix. The view forming module provides at least two optical functions, namely a view forming function and a brightness non-uniformity reducing function. The view forming function modifies the direction of outputs of the display pixels such that the outputs of groups of the display pixels are projected in respective different directions as a plurality of views. The view forming function is provided by an array of parallel lenticular lenses arranged across the view forming module and having a first pitch. The brightness non-uniformity reducing function spreads the outputs of the display pixels such that brightness non-uniformities caused by imaging of the opaque matrix are reduced.

Abstract: The invention relates to a laser-based light source comprising a laser device (1) adapted for generating laser light of a predetermined laser wavelength and emitting this laser light as a laser beam; a light-conversion device (2) for converting at least part of the laser light into converted light; a laser-output sensor (7) for determining a laser-output signal proportional to the output of laser light emitted by the laser device (1); a converted-light sensor (6) for determining a converted-light signal proportional to the output of converted light emitted by the light-conversion device (7); and a controller (9) which is adapted for receiving the laser-output signal and the converted-light signal, for determining a safe-to-operate parameter, based on the laser-output signal and the converted-light signal, and for controlling the operation of the laser-based light source, based on a comparison of the safe-to-operate parameter with a at least one predefined threshold.

Abstract: A brightness enhancing means (5), comprising a collimating means (6) having a receiving area (61), an output area (62) being larger than said receiving area (61), and sidewalls (63) at least partially extending between said receiving and output areas, is provided. At least a portion of the sidewalls (63) of said collimating means (6) comprises a first filter being arranged to reflect light of a first light property, which light is received via said receiving area (61) of said first collimating means (6), towards said output area (62) of said first collimating means (6), wherein said first filter is a dichroic filter or a polarization filter.

Abstract: A display arrangement comprises a plurality of pixel elements (FLCD) that have controllable light-transfer characteristics. A display driver controls the plurality of pixel elements in accordance with a color component (R) during a control interval (TO) that is assigned to the color component. The display driver causes a color-light source (RL1, RL2) to apply a color light, which corresponds to the color component, to the plurality of pixel elements during a main interval (RMO). The main interval is comprised in the control interval that is assigned to color component. The light-source controller also causes the color-light source to apply the color light during a spillover interval (RS1, RS2). The spillover interval is comprised in another control interval (T1) that is assigned to another color component (G).

Abstract: An autostereoscopic display lens arrangement comprises an array (9) of parallel lenticular lenses (11), wherein the lens array comprises first and second materials of different refractive indices (60,62) sandwiched between planar substrates, with the interface between the first and second materials defining the lens surfaces. The first material has a refractive index n1, the lens array has a lens pitch p and the lenticular lenses have a radius of curvature at their centre of R, and the lenses satisfy n1 (p/2R)>0.6. This arrangement gives reduced banding and loss of intensity at steep angles when used in an autostereoscopic display.

Abstract: It is provided a luminaire kit of parts (100) for assembling a luminaire. The luminaire kit of parts (100) comprises light sources (107a-b) and light out-coupling devices (105a-b), The luminaire kit of parts (100) further comprises a light guiding element (101), the light guiding element (101) being configured to receive at least a subset of the light sources (107a-b) and at least a subset of the light out-coupling devices (105a-b) into a first type of 5 openings (103a-c) and a second type of openings (104a-b) respectively. It is also provided a method for assembling a luminaire.

Abstract: A window assembly (100,110,120,130) for irradiating infrared light (L) comprises a light guide (5) for infrared light (L), which is formed by a gap between a first transparent substrate (2), having an exterior surface and an interior surface, which faces the light guide (5), and a second transparent substrate (3) substantially parallel to the first transparent substrate (2) and having an exterior surface and an interior surface, which faces the light guide (5) and the interior surface of the first transparent substrate (3). A first and a second reflective layer (12,13), that are both substantially reflective for infrared light (L), extend over the interior surfaces of respectively the first and the second transparent substrate (2,3). The second reflective layer (13) is provided with an opening (21) through which at least part of the infrared light (L) exits the light guide (5).

Abstract: The present invention relates to a luminous device (1), comprising a light source (2) for emitting source light of a source wavelength, wherein the intensity of the source light is controllable by a signal. The device further comprises a first phosphor material (3, 4) capable of converting at least part of the source light to light of at least a first wavelength, and a second phosphor material (3, 4) capable of converting at least part of the source light to light of at least a second wavelength. The first and second phosphor materials (3, 4) are arranged to have a first and second conversion efficiency, respectively, that are controllable by the signal. The ratio of intensities of light of the first and second wavelength, respectively, is dependent on the signal. Furthermore, the present invention relates to an LED bulb, an LED package and a lighting system comprising a luminous device according to embodiments of the present invention.