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Abstract

The present invention provides a thin, low-power consumption, lightweight, and inexpensive surface light emitting apparatus using LEDs in conjunction with a light conducting member having a plurality of light conducting rods. More specifically, the surface light emitting apparatus of the invention comprises: a light conducting member constructed from a plurality of light conducting rods and having an end face and a light-emitting face; a light source for emitting light into the light conducting member through the end face; and light deflecting means for causing the light introduced through the end face of the light conducting member to emerge from the light-emitting face of the light conducting member.

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First Claim