Electronic device with reflective panel
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1. An electronic device comprising:
- a casing;
a display element provided in the casing; and
a panel attached to the casing to cover the display element, the panel is formed in a uniform color;
wherein the display element is visible through the panel only when the display element is emitted.
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Abstract
An electronic device such as a portable phone has a casing, a display element provided in the casing, and a panel attached to the casing to cover the display element. A half mirror layer and a shading layer are formed on the panel. An opening of the shading layer is above the display element. The surface of the panel is seen in a substantially continuously uniform color when no electricity is supplied to the display element, and a display produced by the display element can be seen through the panel when electricity is supplied to the display element.
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1. An electronic device comprising:
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a casing;
a display element provided in the casing; and
a panel attached to the casing to cover the display element, the panel is formed in a uniform color;
wherein the display element is visible through the panel only when the display element is emitted.
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2. An electronic device comprising:
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a casing;
a display element provided in the casing; and
a panel attached to the casing to cover the display element, the panel comprising a transparent panel and a coating layer formed on the transparent panel, wherein the coating layer is capable of transmitting light having a predetermined wavelength. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4)
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5. A portable phone comprising:
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a first casing;
a second casing pivotally coupled to the first casing, the second casing is foldable against the first casing;
a display element provided in a portion of the second casing facing outer side when the second casing is in a folded position; and
a panel attached to the second casing to cover the display element, wherein the panel is formed so as to transmit light emitted from the display element, but absorb externally emitted light passed through the panel.
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6. An electronic device comprising:
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a casing;
a display element provided in the casing; and
a panel attached to the casing to cover at least a portion where the display element is disposed, wherein the panel only transmits light having a predetermined wavelength.
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