ASSEMBLIES AND METHODS FOR ILLUMINATING A DISPLAY
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1. An assembly for illuminating and protecting a liquid crystal display (LCD), the assembly comprising:
- a housing coupled to a liquid crystal display (LCD), the housing configured to protect and at least partially enclose the back surface and edges of the LCD, the housing further comprising a light transmissive material;
a light source at least partially embedded within the light transmissive material within the housing, wherein the housing is further configured to function as a light pipe for conducting light from the light source to the LCD; and
a reflective coating on at least a portion of a surface of the housing, wherein at least a portion of light from the 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 and protecting a liquid crystal display (LCD), the assembly comprising:
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a housing coupled to a liquid crystal display (LCD), the housing configured to protect and at least partially enclose the back surface and edges of the LCD, the housing further comprising a light transmissive material; a light source at least partially embedded within the light transmissive material within the housing, wherein the housing is further configured to function as a light pipe for conducting light from the light source to the LCD; and a reflective coating on at least a portion of a surface of the housing, wherein at least a portion of light from the light source is reflected by the reflective coating. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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11. A method for illuminating a display, the method comprising:
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generating light from at least one light source at least partially embedded within a translucent material of a display housing, wherein the display housing comprises a partially coated surface with a reflective material; and conducting the generated light through the display housing to a display, wherein the translucent material is configured to function as a light pipe for illuminating the display, and wherein the display housing is further configured to protect the display.
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