Patent ID: 7024765
Filing Date: 2006-04-11
Classification: G02B,H01L,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A method of manufacturing a surface-emitting backlight, comprising the steps of: molding a contact member for contact with emissive means integrally with a molded case made of a resin and provided with a hollow space having at least one inner surface serving as a reflective surface, such that conductive contacts of said contact member are exposed to an interior of said hollow space; arranging said emissive means on at least one of said conductive contacts; covering said interior of said hollow space with light guide means substantially evenly; and roughening said at least one inner surface of said hollow space of said molded case for diffusion of light during or after said step of molding said contact member for contact with emissive means integrally with said molded case.