Assemblies and methods for illuminating a display
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1. An assembly for illuminating a display, the assembly comprising:
- a LCD;
a LCD housing made in a single piece from a single light transmissive material, wherein the LCD housing is coupled to the LCD and is configured to protect the LCD;
at least one light source substantially embedded in the LCD housing, wherein the LCD housing functions as a light pipe for conducting light from the at least one light source directly to the LCD; and
a reflective coating on at least a portion of a surface of the LCD housing, wherein light from the at least one light source is reflected by the reflective coating.
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Abstract
A computer display is disclosed. The computer display includes a LCD housing, a light source coupled to the LCD housing, and a LCD coupled to the LCD housing. The LCD housing conducts light from the light source to the LCD. A method for conducting light is also disclosed. The method includes generating light and conducting the generated light through a LCD housing.
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1. An assembly for illuminating a display, the assembly comprising:
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a LCD;
a LCD housing made in a single piece from a single light transmissive material, wherein the LCD housing is coupled to the LCD and is configured to protect the LCD;
at least one light source substantially embedded in the LCD housing, wherein the LCD housing functions as a light pipe for conducting light from the at least one light source directly to the LCD; and
a reflective coating on at least a portion of a surface of the LCD housing, wherein light from the at least one light source is reflected by the reflective coating. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for conducting light in a device having a LCD and a LCD housing, the method comprising:
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generating light from at least one light source substantially enclosed within a LCD housing at least partially coated with a reflective material; and
conducting the generated light through the LCD housing directly to a LCD, wherein the LCD housing is made by a unitary construction of a single translucent material configured to function as a light pipe for illuminating the LCD, and wherein the LCD housing is further configured to protect the LCD. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A display comprising:
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means for displaying data;
means for housing the display means, the housing means made in a single piece from a single light transmissive material and coupled to the display means;
means for generating light for the display means, wherein the generating means is substantially embedded in the housing means, the housing means structured to function as a light pipe to conduct light generated by the generating means directly to the display means; and
means for reflecting at least a portion of the light generated by the generating means, wherein the reflecting means coats at least a portion of a surface of the housing means. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20)
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