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Panel illumination system

A technology for external surfaces and reflective surfaces, applied in the field of external surfaces or panel systems, which can solve problems such as expensive and difficult backlighting

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-08-12
THOMSON LICENSING SA
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However, backlighting these targets (logos, symbols, markings, etc.) is often difficult and expensive because the backlight must be of high brightness in order to be able to pass behind the targets, and the light-emitting elements tend to have same or slightly larger surface area

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[0015] figure 1 is a perspective view of an electronic device or device 100 , such as a set-top box, having a housing or housing 104 with a top 106 , a bottom 108 and a front panel or surface 102 . The front panel 102 has a logo, symbol or other indicium illuminated as intended by the manufacturer. In this way, the company logo can be promoted for better marketing of the device or its features, which can also be used as an indicator of the power-on state of the device in cases where the lighting is activated only when the device is switched on. The sign, symbol, marking, or any area of ​​the device to be illuminated, such as a housing or housing, may be referred to as a target or target area. One aspect of the present principles provides illumination of the target by directing light onto the outside of the target, such as the outer surface of housing 104 .

[0016] exist figure 1 In the example shown, a portion 202 of the light pipe protrudes from the front panel 102 and pr...

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Abstract

A system and method for illuminating at least a portion of an exterior surface of an apparatus or enclosure are described. A light pipe has a first portion for receiving light from a source inside the enclosure, and a second portion for directing the received light onto the exterior surface of the enclosure.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application S / N.61 / 703,418, filed September 20, 2012, entitled "Panel Illumination System for a Set Top Box", the entirety of which is incorporated Here for reference. technical field [0003] The present invention relates to systems for exterior surfaces or panels of lighting or electronic equipment. Background technique [0004] Many manufacturers find it desirable to be able to provide logos, symbols, or other indicia on electronic products (eg, set-top boxes, etc.) to enhance aesthetics and / or promote corporate identity. Backlighting is often used to illuminate signs, symbols or other markings to improve their visibility. However, backlighting these targets (logos, symbols, markings, etc.) is often difficult and expensive because the backlight must be of high brightness in order to be able to pass behind the targets, and the light-emitting elements tend to have...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): F21V8/00G09F13/02
CPCG02B6/0045G09F13/02G09F23/00G02B6/0096
Inventor 威廉·菲利普·德尔尼耶
Owner THOMSON LICENSING SA