A Lighting Device
Patent No. EP3921574 (titled "A Lighting Device") was filed by Signify Holding on Feb 4, 2020. The application was issued on Oct 5, 2022.
Patent Summary
A lighting device comprises a light generating element and a micro-lens array having a focal plane. The light generating element consists of a first component with a light emitting surface providing a diffuse light output component and a second component comprising at least one array of light sources providing a directional light output component. The light generating element emits a combined light output, formed by the superposition of the diffuse and directional components, toward the micro-lens array. The array of light sources is positioned specifically within the focal plane of the micro-lens array. The device is configured to mimic natural light sources, such as a sun-like virtual image, while maintaining low weight, limited thickness, and a wide viewing range.
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EP3921574
- Application Number
- EP20702160A
- Filing Date
- Feb 4, 2020
- Status
- Granted And Under Opposition
- Sep 2, 2022
- Publication Date
- Oct 5, 2022
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