Display element including microperforations
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1. A visual display element, comprising:
- a base layer defining one or more microperforations; and
a light guide coupled to a light source, the light guide positioned adjacent the base layer and adapted to couple light from the light source into the one or more microperforations along at least one vertical axis.
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Abstract
Methods and aparatuses disclosed herein relate to backlit visual display elements. A visual display element may include a base layer defining one or more microperforations and a light guide coupled to a light source. The light guide may be positioned adjacent the base layer and include one or more microlenses in alignment with the one or more microperforations along at least one vertical axis.
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1. A visual display element, comprising:
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a base layer defining one or more microperforations; and a light guide coupled to a light source, the light guide positioned adjacent the base layer and adapted to couple light from the light source into the one or more microperforations along at least one vertical axis. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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11. A visual display element, comprising:
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a base layer defining a microperforation, the microperforation including a microperforation wall defining a microperforation gradient; and a light guide coupled to a light source, the light guide including a convex microlens, the convex microlens configured to couple light from the light source into the microperforation. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16)
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