Optical simulations for Ambilight TV systems

Filip Bruyneel; Lieve Lanoye

doi:10.1117/12.921295

4 May 2012 Optical simulations for Ambilight TV systems

Filip Bruyneel, Lieve Lanoye

Proceedings Volume 8429, Optical Modelling and Design II; 84290B (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921295
Event: SPIE Photonics Europe, 2012, Brussels, Belgium

Abstract

Ambilight is a unique Philips feature, where RGB LEDs are used to create a dynamic light halo around the television. This extends the screen and hence increases the viewing experience, as it draws the viewer more into the action on the screen. The feature receives very positive consumer feedback. However, implementing Ambilight in the increasingly stringent design boundary conditions of a slim and thin TV set is a challenging task. Optical simulations play a vital role in each step of the Ambilight development. Ranging from prototype to final product, we use simulations, next to prototyping, to aid the choice of LEDs, optical materials and optical systems during different phases of the design process. Each step the impact of the optical system on the mechanical design and TV set dimensions needs to be taken into account. Moreover, optical simulations are essential to guarantee the required optical performance given a big spread in LED performance, mechanical tolerances and material properties. Next to performance, optical efficiency is also an important parameter to evaluate an optical design, as it establishes the required number of LEDs and the total LED power. As such optical efficiency defines the thermal power which needs to be dissipated by the LED system. The innovation roadmap does not stop here. For future systems we see a miniaturization trend, where smaller LED packages and smaller dies are used. This evolution makes the impact of mechanical tolerances on the optical design more severe. Consequentially, this approach poses a whole new challenge to the way we use optical simulations in our design process.

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Filip Bruyneel and Lieve Lanoye "Optical simulations for Ambilight TV systems", Proc. SPIE 8429, Optical Modelling and Design II, 84290B (4 May 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.921295

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