The present invention relates to a transmitter for transmitting data and for emitting electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectral range, wherein the transmitter comprises a) a radiation source for generating and emitting first electromagnetic radiation, b) a modulator being adapted to modulate the first electromagnetic radiation depending on the data to be transmitted generating modulated first electromagnetic radiation, and c) a frequency converter for converting at least a part of the modulated first electromagnetic radiation into modulated second electromagnetic radiation, said modulated second electromagnetic radiation being different from the modulated first electromagnetic radiation, wherein the frequency converter comprises a polymeric matrix material comprising at least one organic fluorescent colorant. Furthermore, the invention relates to an illumination device comprising such transmitter. Moreover, the invention relates to a data transmission system comprising such a transmitter as well as a receiver and a data analyzer.

LCDs (liquid crystal displays) with improved efficiency and performance, as well as corresponding methods are disclosed. Color conversion films and elements with rhodamine-based fluorescent compounds and/or assistant dyes are used to modify the spectrum of the illumination provided by the backlight unit in either or both the backlight unit itself and the LCD panel, in various configurations. Color conversion may be performed above the LC module, possibly by a patterned layer incorporating the color filters, and/or within the backlight unit within a fluorescence-intensifying section in which radiation is recycled to enhance color conversion. Film configuration, positions and optionally supportive structures are provided, to extend the lifetime of the fluorescent compounds. Collimation of backlight illumination may further enhance the optical performance of disclosed LCDs.

The present invention relates to a transmitter for transmitting data and for emitting electromagnetic radiation in the visible spectral range, wherein the transmitter comprises a) a radiation source for generating and emitting first electromagnetic radiation, b) a modulator being adapted to modulate the first electromagnetic radiation depending on the data to be transmitted generating modulated first electromagnetic radiation, and c) a frequency converter for converting at least a part of the modulated first electromagnetic radiation into modulated second electromagnetic radiation, said modulated second electromagnetic radiation being different from the modulated first electromagnetic radiation, wherein the frequency converter comprises a polymeric matrix material comprising at least one organic fluorescent colorant. Furthermore, the invention relates to an illumination device comprising such transmitter. Moreover, the invention relates to a data transmission system comprising such a transmitter as well as a receiver and a data analyzer.