Keypad illuminating system for a data processing device
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1. A keypad illuminating system for a data processing device, comprising:
- a keypad;
a light source adapted to be mounted on the data processing device for illuminating said keypad; and
a photoluminescent substance associated with said keypad for emitting visible light in response to the light emitted from said light source.
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Abstract
A keypad illuminating system for a data processing device includes a keypad, a light source, and a photoluminescent substance. The light source is adapted to be mounted on the data processing device for illuminating the keypad. The photoluminescent substance is associated with the keypad for emitting visible light in response to the light emitted from the light source.
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19 Claims
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1. A keypad illuminating system for a data processing device, comprising:
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a keypad;
a light source adapted to be mounted on the data processing device for illuminating said keypad; and
a photoluminescent substance associated with said keypad for emitting visible light in response to the light emitted from said light source. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A keyboard for a data processing device, the data processing device including a light source emitting light within a predetermined range of wavelength, said keyboard comprising:
a plurality of keypads, each of which is provided with a photoluminescent substance thereon for emitting visible light in response to the light emitted from the light source. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12)
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13. A data processing device, comprising:
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a display unit including a light source emitting light within a predeterminated range of wavelength; and
a body connecting to said display unit, and including a keyboard, said keyboard including a plurality of keypads, each of which is provided with a photoluminescent substance thereon for emitting visible light in response to the light emitted from said light source. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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