Display device

Abstract

To enhance the visual effect of a display device.SOLUTION: A display device includes: an enclosure 100 having an opening 1011 which is a light transmission area facing at least forward which is a first direction; a display body 200 that is disposed inside the enclosure 100 and a plate-like member having light transmissivity, facing the opening 1011; and an image display unit that causes the display body 200 to display an image. The enclosure 100 has an inclined area 1012 which is a first area and an inclined area 1013 which is a second area that sandwich the display body 200 from both sides in a view from the front in a space between the opening 1011 and the display body 200.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to a display device and the like.

Background Art

[0002] There are various devices as display devices for displaying character contents. Patent Document 1 discloses a monitor-type electronic device that displays characters to perform driving support.

Prior Art Documents

Patent Documents

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Patent Document 1

Summary of the Invention

Problems to be Solved by the Invention

[0004] A normal display device expresses various visual effects by displaying an image. On the other hand, one of the objects of the present invention is to enhance the visual effect of the display device.

[0005] The object of the invention of the present application is not limited to this, and the applicant also has the intention to obtain rights by divisional application, amendment, etc. for a configuration aimed at obtaining an effect exerted by a part of the configuration disclosed in this specification and drawings. For example, the problem of reading the part described as "can be" in this specification as "is a problem" is disclosed in this specification. The problems are described as independent ones, and the applicant also has the intention to obtain rights by divisional application, amendment, etc. alone for the configuration for solving each problem. Even if the problem is implicitly grasped from the description of the specification, the applicant has the intention to make a part of the configuration described in this specification the scope of claims by amendment or divisional application. In addition, a configuration for solving a problem combining these independent problems is also disclosed, and the applicant has the intention to obtain rights.

Means for Solving the Problems

[0006] (1) A housing having a light-transmitting region facing at least a first direction, a plate-like member disposed inside the housing and having light-transmittance facing the light-transmitting region, and an image display unit for displaying an image on the plate-like member, wherein the housing is provided with a display device having a first region and a second region that sandwich the plate-like member from both sides when viewed from the first direction side in a space between the light-transmitting region and the plate-like member, may be provided.

[0007] In this way, the image displayed on the plate-like member, combined with the first region and the second region that exist in the space between the light-transmitting region and the plate-like member and sandwich the plate-like member from both sides when viewed from the first direction side, can give the user a stereoscopic effect of the image and enhance the visual effect of the display device.

[0008] (2) The first region and the second region may be a display device that inclines in a direction away from each other toward the first direction.

[0009] In this way, the image, combined with the first region and the second region that incline in a direction away from each other toward the first direction, can give the user a stereoscopic effect of the image.

[0010] (3) The housing may be a display device having a third region facing the plate-like member on the second direction side opposite to the first direction.

[0011] In this way, the image displayed on the plate-like member, combined with the first region and the second region existing on the first direction side with respect to the plate-like member and the third region existing on the second direction side with respect to the plate-like member, can give the user a stereoscopic effect of the image.

[0012] (4) The third region may be a display device having a different color or pattern from the first region and the second region.

[0013] The difference in color or pattern between the first region and the second region existing on the first direction side with respect to the plate-like member and the third region existing on the second direction side with respect to the plate-like member can enhance the three-dimensional effect of the image more effectively.

[0014] (5) It is preferable that the housing has a fourth region between the first region and the second region, and the fourth region has a display device that inclines in a third direction away from the plate-like member when viewed from the first direction side toward the first direction.

[0015] In this way, even when the user's line of sight is inclined toward the third direction side, it is possible to make it easier for the user to visually recognize the image.

[0016] (6) It is preferable that the housing has a pedestal inside which the plate-like member is disposed, and the upper surface of the pedestal has a display device in which the color or pattern of the region on the first direction side and the region on the second direction side is different from that of the plate-like member.

[0017] In this way, the difference in color or pattern between the region on the first direction side and the region on the second direction side of the pedestal can enhance the three-dimensional effect of the image more effectively.

[0018] (7) It is preferable that the housing has a first surface and a second surface facing the first surface, has a pedestal inside which the plate-like member is disposed on the first surface side, the pedestal includes a light-transmitting region that allows the first surface and the second surface to communicate with each other, and has a display device having a light-emitting body for irradiating light to the light-transmitting region.

[0019] In this way, a visual effect can be given to the user by making the pedestal emit light.

[0020] (8) It is preferable that it has a light guide plate facing the second surface, and the light-emitting body is for incident light on the light guide plate. display device

[0021] In this way, the light-transmitting region provided on the pedestal can be made to emit light by a smaller number of light-emitting bodies.

[0022] (9) The plate-like member may be a display that displays an image in response to an input signal, and the image display unit may be a display device that supplies the signal to the display.

[0023] In this way, the image displayed on the translucent plate-shaped display element, combined with the first and second regions that exist in the space between the translucent region and the plate-shaped member and sandwich the plate-shaped member from both sides when viewed from the first direction side, can give the user a three-dimensional impression of the image, thereby enhancing the visual effect of the display device.

[0024] (10) The display device may include a first light-emitting section that irradiates the display body with light from a second direction opposite to the first direction.

[0025] In this way, the display device can be made less susceptible to the influence of the brightness around it in order to display an image that is visible to the user.

[0026] (11) The first light-emitting section may include a plurality of light-emitting bodies provided along at least one side of the display body, and the plurality of light-emitting bodies may emit light in the second direction.

[0027] In this way, by shining light into the space in front of and behind the display, it is possible to give the user the visual effect that the image is placed in a bright space.

[0028] (12) The display device may further include a second light emitting section that irradiates the display body with light from the first direction, and the first light emitting section emits light with a higher brightness than the second light emitting section.

[0029] In this way, even if the luminance of the second light-emitting section is relatively low, it is possible to give the user the visual effect of seeing an image placed in a bright space.

[0030] (13) The image display unit may be a display device disposed in a first space below the display body of the housing.

[0031] This makes it easier to make the space above the display smaller than the space below, and improves the stability of the display device's posture.

[0032] (14) The display device may be such that the housing has a cylindrical shape, the transmissive area is an opening, and a translucent member is disposed in the opening.

[0033] In this way, a cylindrical display device with excellent design can be provided.

[0034] (15) The housing may be a display device having a door that can be opened and closed on the first direction side or the second direction side of the plate-like member.

[0035] In this way, an object can be placed inside the housing, and a visual effect that matches the object can be obtained.

[0036] The inventions described in (1) to (15) above can be arbitrarily combined. For example, it is desirable to combine all or part of the invention described in (1) with at least part of the structure of at least one of the inventions described in (2) and subsequent items. In particular, it is desirable to combine the invention described in (1) with at least part of the structure of at least one of the inventions described in (2) and subsequent items. It is also possible to extract any structure from the inventions described in (1) to (15) and combine the extracted structures. The applicant of this application intends to obtain rights to inventions including these structures. Furthermore, even if a description is made of "in the case of..." or "when...," it is not intended to describe a structure limited to that case or time. These are merely examples of better structures, and the applicant intends to obtain rights to structures other than these cases or times. Furthermore, any descriptions that specify an order are not limited to this order. The applicant also discloses structures in which some parts have been deleted or the order has been changed, and the applicant intends to obtain rights to such structures. [Effect of the Invention]

[0037] According to the present invention, the visual effect of the display device can be enhanced.

[0038] The effects of the invention of the present application are not limited thereto, and the effects exerted by the components of the configuration disclosed in this specification, drawings, etc. are also disclosed, and the applicant also has the intention to obtain rights for the configuration exerting such effects by means of divisional applications, amendments, etc. For example, the parts described as "can" in this specification are descriptions that clearly indicate the effects exerted, and even if there is no description of "can", there are parts indicating the effects. Also, even if there is no such description, there are effects grasped by the said configuration. [Brief Description of the Drawings]

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Embodiments for Carrying Out the Invention

[0040] Hereinafter, embodiments will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. The following embodiments are examples of the embodiments of the present disclosure, and the present disclosure is not limited to these embodiments. In the drawings referred to in the present embodiment, the same parts or parts having the same functions are denoted by the same reference numerals or similar reference numerals (reference numerals with only A, B, etc. appended after the numbers), and the repeated description thereof may be omitted. In addition, in each of the drawings referred to in the following description, in order to make each member, each region, etc. recognizable in size, the scale may be different from the actual one.

[0041] [Embodiment] FIG. 1 is a diagram for explaining the usage state of the display device according to the present embodiment. FIG. 1(a) is a front view of the display device 1. FIG. 1(b) is a perspective view of the display device 1.

[0042] <1. Outline of the display device 1> The display device 1 is a display device conceptually based on a container in which a cylindrical crystal for projecting a hologram of a character is set at the center. As shown in FIGS. 1(a) and (b), the display device 1 displays character content 1000 as an image. The character content 1000 is a female character in the present embodiment and performs various operations by animation display. The character content 1000 may perform operations that move the whole body such as dancing, or may change its expression. In addition, the display device 1 may have a function of outputting sound. For example, the display device 1 may output singing sound or sound related to interaction with the user in accordance with the operation of the character content 1000. The display device 1 may function as an AI speaker that creates an atmosphere such as a rare item in an RPG (Roll-Playng Game).

[0043] Next, the configuration of the display device 1 will be specifically described.

[0044] <2. External configuration of the display device 1> Figures 2 and 3 are perspective views showing the external configuration of the display device 1. Figure 2 is a view of the display device 1 seen from the upper right. Figure 3 is a view of the display device 1 seen from the upper left. Figure 4 is a view showing the appearance of the display device 1 when seen from slightly below the front side of the display device 1. Figure 5 shows the front view (Figure 5(a)) and the rear view (Figure 5(b)) of the display device 1. The front view of the display device 1 is a view of the display device 1 seen from the front. The rear view of the display device 1 is a view of the display device 1 seen from the rear. Figure 6 shows the right side view (Figure 6(a)) and the left side view (Figure 6(b)) of the display device 1. The right side view of the display device 1 is a view of the display device 1 seen from the right. The left side view of the display device 1 is a view of the display device 1 seen from the left. Figure 7 shows the plan view (Figure 7(a)) and the bottom view (Figure 7(b)) of the display device 1. The plan view of the display device 1 is a view of the display device 1 seen from above. The bottom view of the display device 1 is a view of the display device 1 seen from below. Figure 8 is a cross-sectional view (cross-sectional view VIII-VIII in Figure 5(a)) when the display device 1 is cut along the width direction (in this embodiment, the left-right direction). Figure 9 is a cross-sectional view (longitudinal cross-sectional view IX-IX in Figure 5(a)) when the display device 10 is cut along the vertical direction. Figure 10 is an exploded perspective view of the housing 100.

[0045] The display device 1 has a cylindrical appearance. The display device 1 has dimensions and a weight such that a user can hold it with one hand and carry it around. The user places the display device 1 on a flat surface such as a desk and uses it. The display device 1 is longer in the vertical direction than in the width direction. The ratio of the length in the width direction to the length in the vertical direction of the display device 1 is approximately 2:1. For example, the length in the vertical direction of the display device 1 is 230 mm, and the length in the width direction is 140 mm.

[0046] The display device 1 includes a housing 100, a display body 200, and a cover 300. The housing 100 has the display body 200 inside. The display body 200 is a plate-like member having translucency. The display body 200 is arranged so as to face the front in the display device 1. The user views the image displayed on the display body 200 from the front side of the display device 1. The cover 300 covers the housing 100 from the front side. The display body 200 is arranged in the space surrounded by the housing 100 and the cover 300. The cover 300 overlaps the display body 200 when viewed from the front side. Since the cover 300 is transparent, it does not prevent the user from viewing the image.

[0047] (2-1. Housing 100) The housing 100 has a cylindrical appearance. The corners of the housing 100 are rounded (for example, R can be small). The surface of the housing 100 is processed to give a texture by matte finishing. In this way, a cylindrical display device 1 with excellent design is provided. The color of the outer surface of the housing 100 is not limited, but for example, it is preferably white or black that gives a sense of luxury or simplicity. The housing 100 is preferably formed of a resin material, but may be formed of metal or other materials.

[0048] The housing 100 includes a front case part 101, a rear case part 102, an upper lid part 103, a lower case part 104, a pedestal 105, and a lower lid part 106. The housing 100 is configured by combining the front case part 101, the rear case part 102, the upper lid part 103, the lower case part 104, the pedestal 105, and the lower lid part 106.

[0049] The front case part 101 is a cover that covers the front side (for example, the first half) of the display device 1. The front case part 101 is curved so that the vicinity of the center in the width direction protrudes most forward. The upper end surface of the front case part 101 is in a semi-circular arc shape.

[0050] The front case portion 101 has an opening 1011 facing forward, which is at least in the first direction. The opening 1011 is provided at a position corresponding to the side surface of the cylindrical housing 100. The opening 1011 allows the internal space and the external space of the housing 100 to communicate with each other. When the display device 1 is viewed from the front side, the opening 1011 is a rectangle that is longer in the vertical direction than in the width direction. The opening 1011 is open downward and not open upward, rightward, or leftward.

[0051] The front case portion 101 has an inclined region 1012 on the left side of the opening 1011 and an inclined region 1013 on the right side of the opening 1011. The inclined regions 1012 and 1013 are arranged in the space between the opening 1011 and the display body 200. The inclined regions 1012 and 1013 are the first region and the second region that sandwich the display body 200 from both sides in the width direction when viewed from the front side. The inclined regions 1012 and 1013 are inclined in a direction away from each other from the display body 200 side toward the front side. For this reason, the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 are shaped to spread left and right from the display body 200 toward the front. The closer the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 are to the display body 200, the closer they are to the direction orthogonal to the surface direction of the display body 200, and the closer they are to the opening 1011 side, the closer they are to the surface direction of the display body 200. However, the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 may be inclined at a certain angle.

[0052] Note that it is desirable that there is no gap between the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 and the display body 200, or that it is hardly visible to the user. The color or pattern of the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 may be different from those of other regions of the front case portion 101 and the inner peripheral surface 1029 (the third region) of the rear case portion 102. For example, a contrast difference may be provided, such as making the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 black and the other regions of the front case portion 101 and the inner peripheral surface 1029 white.

[0053] The front case portion 101 has an inclined region 1014 above (in the third direction) the space between the opening 1011 and the display body 200. The inclined region 1014 corresponds to the ceiling of the internal space of the housing 100. The inclined region 1014 is a fourth region existing between the inclined region 1012 and the inclined region 1013. The inclined region 1014 inclines upward from the display body 200 side toward the front side. The inclined region 1014 inclines upward in a direction away from the display body 200 when viewed from the front side. The inclined region 1014 inclines upward at a certain angle.

[0054] Above the opening 1011 on the front surface of the front case portion 101, a sound pressure transmission region 1015 is provided. The sound pressure transmission region 1015 is a region for outputting the sound from a speaker (the speaker unit 511 described later) provided inside the housing 100 to the outside. Here, the sound pressure transmission region 1015 is an opening provided in the front case portion 101. However, the sound pressure transmission region 1015 may be any region that transmits sound pressure, and a member such as a grill may be provided.

[0055] As shown in FIG. 4, a light transmission region 1016 is provided in the vicinity of the display body 200 in the inclined region 1014. The light transmission region 1016 is provided at the center in the width direction in the inclined region 1014. As shown in FIG. 9, the light transmission region 1016 transmits the light L from a light emitter (the light emitter 521 described later) provided inside the housing 100. The light L is irradiated onto the display body 200 from the front side.

[0056] The rear case portion 102 is a cover that covers the rear side (for example, the rear half) of the display device 1. The rear case portion 102 is curved such that the vicinity of the center in the width direction protrudes most rearward. The upper end surface and the lower end surface of the rear case portion 102 are in a semi-circular arc shape. The rear case portion 102 has recesses 1021 and 1022 at positions near the upper end surface and in the vicinity of both left and right ends. The user can also insert a finger into the recesses 1021 and 1022 to hold the display device 10. The rear case portion 102 is fixed to the front case portion 101 using screws 901 and 902 in each of the recesses 1021 and 1022.

[0057] The upper cover portion 103 is a circular flat plate-shaped lid-like member when viewed from above. The upper cover portion 103 covers the front case portion 101 and the rear case portion 102 from above.

[0058] The lower case portion 104 is a cover that is located below the display body 200 in the display device 1. The lower case portion 104 has an upper surface and is in a cylindrical shape that opens downward. As shown in FIG. 10, openings 1041 and 1042 that allow the internal space and the external space of the lower case portion 104 to communicate with each other are provided on both sides in the width direction of the upper surface of the lower case portion 104. Further, a groove portion 1043 that extends in the width direction is provided on the upper surface of the lower case portion 104 between the openings 1041 and 1042. A pedestal 105 is disposed on the upper surface of the lower case portion 104. The pedestal 105 has substantially the same shape as the upper surface of the lower case portion 104 and is a thin plate-shaped or sheet-shaped member. The pedestal 105 has a notch 1053 at a position overlapping the groove portion 1043, and the positions overlapping the openings 1041 and 1042 are cut out. Hereinafter, among the pedestal 105, the region on the front side of the display body 200 may be referred to as the "front region 1051", and the region on the rear side may be referred to as the "rear region 1052". The front region 1051 may be a region on the front side of the groove portion 1043 or the notch 1053, and the rear region 1052 may be a region on the rear side of the groove portion 1043 or the notch 1053. The opening below the lower case portion 104 is covered by a lower cover portion 106. The lower cover portion 106 is a circular and plate-shaped member. The lower cover portion 106 is fixed to the lower case portion 104 using screws 911, 912, 913, and 914.

[0059] (2-2. Display body 200) The display body 200 is disposed inside the housing 100. The display body 200 is a display body that displays an image according to an input signal. The display body 200 is a display body having translucency, for example, a transparent liquid crystal. The display body 200 may be a display body using a display element other than a liquid crystal element as long as it can transmit light in a region where no image is displayed. Further, the display body 200 does not necessarily need to have translucency throughout, and it suffices if it has translucency at least in at least a part of the region visible to the user. The display body 200 does not necessarily need to be colorless and transparent. The display body 200 only needs to be able to transmit light to such an extent that the space on the rear side of the display body 200 can be visually recognized from the front side of the display body 200.

[0060] The display body 200 displays a multicolor (color) image. The display body 200 includes a plurality of pixels (for example, 400×800 pixels), and for each color component of red, green, and blue for each pixel, it displays an image with a plurality of gradations (for example, 256 gradations). The user of the display device 1 visually recognizes the image displayed on the display body 200 through the opening 1011 and the cover 300. Therefore, the opening 1011 can be referred to as a light-transmitting region.

[0061] The display body 200 is rectangular when viewed from the front side, and is longer in the vertical direction than in the width direction. The display body 200 is erected on the pedestal 105 so as to be orthogonal to the upper surface of the pedestal 105. Thereby, the display body 200 faces the opening 1011. The pedestal 105 is disposed in the lower case portion 104 in a state of being inserted into the groove portion 1043 and the notch 1053.

[0062] Note that the display body 200 may be in an inclined posture with respect to the upper surface of the pedestal 105. Further, although the display body 200 is disposed at the center of the pedestal 105 in the front-rear direction, it may be disposed in front of or behind the center.

[0063] Since the display body 200 has translucency, when the user views the image of the display body 200, the user can simultaneously visually recognize the rear region 1052 and the region located on the rear side of the display body 200 among the inner peripheral surface 1029 of the rear case portion 102. The region located on the rear side of the display body 200 is the region of the inner peripheral surface of the housing 100 that faces the display body 200. For the display body 200, for example, the refresh rate may be 60 Hz and the frame rate may be 30 Hz.

[0064] (2-3. Cover 300) The cover 300 is provided in the opening 1011. The cover 300 is a translucent member that closes the opening 1011. Therefore, the cover 300 is curved so that the vicinity of the center in the width direction protrudes most forward. The upper end surface and the lower end surface of the cover 300 are in a semi-circular arc shape. The cover 300 is, for example, colorless and transparent, but may be colored as long as the user can visually recognize the image of the display body 200. The cover 300 is preferably formed using, for example, an acrylic material, but may be formed of glass or other materials. As shown in FIG. 8, when viewed from above, the cover 300 is located at a position corresponding to an arc portion of a sector with a central angle θ of 120 degrees. However, the central angle θ may be less than 120 degrees or may be greater than 120 degrees (for example, 180 degrees).

[0065] (2-4. External Input) The display device 1 has a function of receiving inputs of power and signals. In the present embodiment, a power cable 410 and an HDMI (registered trademark) cable 420 are connected to the display device 1. In the lower case portion 104, an opening is provided so that a power terminal (power terminal 561 described later) to which the power cable 410 is connected and a connector (connector 562 described later) to which the HDMI cable 420 is connected are exposed. The display device 1 receives an input of operating power via the power cable 410 and operates using this power. The display device 1 receives an input of a signal indicating an image to be displayed on the display body 200 and an audio signal for audio output via the HDMI cable 420. Note that the display device 1 may operate based on a battery or other power source. Also, the display device 1 may be connected to a cable of a standard other than HDMI (for example, USB).

[0066] (2-5. Dimensions) When the display device 1 is viewed from the front side, of the front case portion 101, the vertical length H1 of the portion located above the display body 200 is shorter than the vertical length H2 of the portion located below the display body 200. Thereby, it is suitable for making the weight on the lower side of the display device 1 larger than that on the upper side, increasing the sense of stability of the posture such as making the display device 1 less likely to fall, and further increasing the visual sense of stability. Also, the vertical length H3 of the display body 200 is longer than H1 and H2. For example, H1 is 40 mm or less, and H2 is 60 mm or less. When the display body 200 is a 7-inch liquid crystal, H3 is 154 mm which is the length of its active area. Also, the dimension W1 in the width direction of the display device 1 is 130 mm or less. When the display body 200 is a 7-inch liquid crystal, the length W2 in the width direction which is the length of its active area is 86 mm.

[0067] <3. Internal Configuration of Display Device 1> (3-1. Internal Configuration above Display Body 200) Next, the internal configuration above the display body 200 will be described using a view in which the upper lid portion 103 is removed from the display device 1. FIG. 11 is a perspective view of the display device 1. FIG. 12 is a plan view of the display device 1.

[0068] The rear case portion 102 is fixed to the front case portion 101 using screws 921 and 922 on the front side. The rear case portion 102 includes a flat plate portion 1025 that extends in the front-rear direction and the width direction below the upper lid portion 103. The flat plate portion 1025 is a flat portion located on the rear side of the display body 200. A speaker unit 511 and a substrate 510 are arranged on the upper surface of the flat plate portion 1025. The speaker unit 511 is a speaker that outputs sound according to an audio signal. The speaker unit 511 is preferably a high-quality speaker so that the display device 1 can function as an AI speaker. The substrate 510 is a substrate provided with electronic components and is arranged so as to avoid the speaker unit 511. Here, electronic components 512 such as capacitors are mounted on the substrate 510.

[0069] The second light-emitting portion 520 is arranged at a position on the front side of the substrate 510 in the rear case portion 102 and is sandwiched between the screws 921 and 922. A light-emitting body 521 is provided on the lower surface of the second light-emitting portion 520. The light-emitting body 521 is located on the front side of the display body 200. The light-emitting body 521 irradiates light to the display body 200 from the front side of the display body 200 through the light-transmitting region 1016. The light-emitting body 521 is preferably a light-emitting diode, but may be an organic EL or other light-emitting body. The light-emitting body 521 may be configured, for example, with a set of light-emitting bodies of the three primary colors of red, green, and blue. In this way, various colors can be expressed by adjusting the balance of the brightness of red, green, and blue. The light-emitting body 521 may emit white light. Note that the substrate 510 and the second light-emitting portion 520 are printed circuit boards (PCBs: Printed Circuit Boards).

[0070] (3-2. Internal Configuration on the Rear Side of the Display Body 200) The internal configuration on the back side of the display body 200 will be described using a view in which the rear case portion 102 is removed from the display device 1. FIG. 13 is a rear view of the display device 1 when the rear case portion 102 is removed.

[0071] The first light emitting unit 530 and the first light emitting unit 540 are provided in the rear case portion 102. The first light emitting unit 530 is provided along the right side edge extending in the vertical direction of the display body 200. The first light emitting unit 540 is provided along the left side edge extending in the vertical direction of the display body 200. The first light emitting unit 530 and the first light emitting unit 540 each have a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction. As shown in FIG. 8, the first light emitting unit 530 is disposed in the recess 1023 of the rear case portion 102 and emits light toward the rear side. The first light emitting unit 540 is disposed in the recess 1024 of the rear case portion 102 and emits light toward the rear side. The recesses 1023 and 1024 are open to the rear side of the display device 1.

[0072] The first light-emitting unit 530 includes a plurality of light emitters 531 arranged at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. The first light-emitting unit 540 includes a plurality of light emitters 541 arranged at a predetermined interval in the vertical direction. The first light-emitting units 530 and 540 emit light with a higher luminance than the second light-emitting unit 520. In this way, even when the luminance of the second light-emitting unit 520 is relatively low, a visual effect can be given to the user as if the character content 1000 is arranged in a bright space. The plurality of light emitters 531 and the plurality of light emitters 541 emit light toward the rear side of the display device 1 and illuminate the space surrounded by the display body 200 and the rear case portion 102. The plurality of light emitters 531 and the plurality of light emitters 541 emit light that irradiates the display body 200. The light emitters 531 and 541 function as a backlight for the display body 200. By illuminating the space in front of and behind the display body 200 with the light emitters 531 and 541, a visual effect can be given to the user as if the character content 1000 is arranged in a bright space. The plurality of light emitters 531 and the plurality of light emitters 541 emit, for example, white light. The light emitters 531 and 541 are, for example, light-emitting diodes. The light emitters 531 and 541 may be organic ELs or other light emitters. Note that the first light-emitting unit 530 and the first light-emitting unit 540 are printed circuit boards. The light emitter 521 may be configured with a set of light emitters of the three primary colors of red, green, and blue. In this way, various colors can be expressed by adjusting the balance of the luminances of red, green, and blue. For example, the number of the light emitters 531 may be six, and the number of the light emitters 541 may be six.

[0073] FIG. 14 is a perspective view of the display device 1 when the front case portion 101 is further removed from the display device 1. The relay substrate 550 is provided along the right side edge extending in the vertical direction of the display body 200. The relay substrate 550 is provided on the front side of the first light-emitting unit 530. The relay substrate 550 has a longitudinal direction in the vertical direction such that the upper end is approximately the middle point in the vertical direction of the display body 200 and the lower end is further below the opening 1041 of the pedestal 105.

[0074] The relay board 550 relays the power input via the power cable 410 and the signal input via the HDMI cable 420 to the display body 200. The relay board 550 is physically and electrically connected to the display body 200 via the flexible printed circuit board 551. The display body 200 displays an image based on this power and signal. The signal is a signal for the operation of the display body 200, for example, an image signal and a control signal (for example, a timing control signal, a scanning line drive signal, a data line drive signal). The relay board 550 may further supply a signal for driving the speaker unit 511 to the board 510 via wiring (not shown), or supply power for causing the light emitter 521 to emit light to the second light emitting unit 520 and the first light emitting units 530 and 540. The relay board 550 is located in the space sandwiched by these when the front case portion 101 and the rear case portion 102 are attached, and is not visible to the user.

[0075] (3-3. Configuration inside the lower case portion 104) Next, the internal configuration of the lower case portion 104 will be described. FIG. 15 is a perspective view when the lower case portion 104 is further removed from the display device 1. FIG. 16 is a top view when the lower case portion 104 is further removed from the display device 1. FIG. 17 is a bottom view when the lower cover portion 106 is further removed from the display device 1.

[0076] Inside the lower case portion 104, an interface board 560 and a main board 570 are arranged. The interface board 560 is an FPC board provided with a power terminal 561 to which the power cable 410 is connected and a connector 562 to which the HDMI cable 420 is connected on the lower surface. The interface board 560 supplies power and signals to the main board 570 via a cable 565 (FPC) routed upward from the lower surface side.

[0077] The main board 570 is a printed circuit board disposed on the interface board 560 such that at least a part thereof overlaps with the interface board 560. The main board 570 is physically and electrically connected to the relay board 550 via a cable 575. The main board 570 functions as an image display unit that causes the display body 200 to display an image. The main board 570 supplies a video signal, an audio signal, and a control signal (for example, a signal for driving the display body 200) to the relay board 550. Thereby, sound is output from the speaker unit 511, or the display of the display body 200 is controlled. Further, the main board 570 supplies power for causing the light emitters 531 and 541 to emit light to the first light emitting unit 530 and the first light emitting unit 540, respectively.

[0078] As described above, the inclined region 1014 of the front case portion 101 is inclined upward toward the front. This is in consideration of the user's line of sight from above. In this way, even when the user's line of sight is inclined slightly upward from the front compared to the case where there is no inclined region 1014, it is possible to make it easier for the user to visually recognize the image.

[0079] The inclined regions 1012 and 1013 of the front case portion 101 are shaped to spread toward both sides in the width direction toward the front. In this way, the inventors have discovered that, compared to the case where there is no inclined region, the combination of the display body 200 and the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 can enhance the three-dimensional effect of the image.

[0080] The color or pattern of the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 is preferably a color different from the regions on the inner peripheral surfaces of the front case portion 101 and the rear case portion 102. The difference in the depth perception between the inclined regions 1012 and 1013 and the regions on the inner peripheral surfaces of the front case portion 101 and the rear case portion 102 is emphasized, and the three-dimensional effect of the image can be further enhanced. The inventors have discovered that a visual effect such that the character content 1000 appears to be dancing behind the physical inclined regions 1012 and 1013 can be given, and the three-dimensional effect is further enhanced. In this way, the display device 1 enhances the visual effect.

[0081] Note that the display device 1 may have operating elements and various sensors. The operation buttons may be arranged, for example, on the upper surface of the upper lid portion 103, the front surface of the lower case portion 104, or the region in front of the cover 300 in the front region 1051. The main board 570 may move the cursor or perform controls such as operation settings according to the operation of the operation unit. The operation unit may be a physical button or a touch sensor (for example, an electrostatic sensor). Further, the display device 1 may have an interface for performing wireless communication. In this case, the display device 1 may receive instructions from an external terminal such as a smartphone by wireless communication and perform various controls including image display.

[0082] [Other Embodiments] The present disclosure is not limited to the above-described embodiments and can be appropriately modified without departing from the spirit thereof.

[0083] (1) Instead of the inclined regions 1012 and 1013, a second frame body 970 described below may be provided. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the configuration around the display body 200 of the display device according to a modification. FIG. 18(a) is a view of the configuration around the display body 200 as seen from the right side, and FIG. 18(b) is a view of the periphery of the display body 200 as seen from the front side.

[0084] In the above-described embodiment, the display body 200 is sandwiched between the front case portion 101 and the rear case portion 102 around the upper end surface, the left end surface, and the right end surface of the peripheral portion, and the periphery of the lower end surface is supported by the lower case portion 104. That is, the periphery of the display body 200 is surrounded by the first frame body. As a result, as shown in FIG. 18(a), the region of the display body 200 facing the opening 961 corresponding to the opening of the first frame body is exposed to the front side. Further, a second frame body 970 is provided in front of the first frame body. The second frame body 970 is disposed a predetermined distance D forward from the first frame body and has an opening 971 in a region overlapping the opening 961 when viewed from the front. Further, the second frame body 970 not only sandwiches the display body 200 from both sides in the width direction when viewed from the front side, but also sandwiches the display body 200 from both sides in the vertical direction.

[0085] As shown in FIG. 18(b), the display body 200 has a length W4 in the width direction and a length H4 in the vertical direction. The opening 961 has a length W5 in the width direction and a length H5 in the vertical direction. The opening 971 has a length W6 in the width direction and a length H6 in the vertical direction. The predetermined distance D is, for example, 1 to 2 cm. In this way, the inventors have confirmed that, for the user, the character content 1000 appears to move behind the second frame body 970, improving the three-dimensional effect. Also, when a person that the user sees moving left and right on the front side of the second frame body 970 moves, for that user, the visible area of the display body 200 on the side where it is placed changes compared to the second frame body 970. Therefore, a secondary effect (for example, a promotional effect) can be expected, where another person seeing the user moving left and right from the side will be interested and wonder what is going on, thinking that there is someone moving left and right but what is happening?

[0086] (2) First light-emitting unit In the above-described embodiment, the first light-emitting unit that illuminates the display body 200 from the rear side was realized using the first light-emitting unit 530 and the first light-emitting unit 540. However, it is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible.

[0087] FIG. 19 is a view of a part of the rear case portion 102 of the display device 1 removed and viewed from slightly below. As shown in FIG. 19, the first light-emitting unit 600 may emit light from the ceiling region 1026 of the rear case portion 102. In this case, the first light-emitting unit 600 includes a light-emitting body 610 and a plate-shaped light guide plate 620, and emits light toward the display body 200 from obliquely above the rear side of the display body 200. The light-emitting body 610 makes light enter one end face of the light guide plate 620. The light guide plate 620 is disposed in the ceiling region 1026. The light guide plate 620 diffuses the light from the light-emitting body 610 to form a strip-shaped light and emits it toward the display body 200.

[0088] In addition, in this configuration, a reflector may be provided on the pedestal 105. The reflector may have an inclined region so as to reflect this light forward. The reflector is a mirror or other reflective member.

[0089] (2) Second light-emitting unit In the above-described embodiment, the second light-emitting unit that illuminates the display body 200 from the front side was realized using the second light-emitting unit 520. However, it is not limited to this, and various modifications are possible.

[0090] FIG. 20 is a view of the internal space of the display device 1 as seen from above. As shown in FIG. 20, the second light-emitting units 600B and 600C may irradiate light from the diagonally front side of the display body 200. In this case, the second light-emitting units 600B and 600C may have the same configuration as the first light-emitting units 530 and 540 so as to emit light toward the center of the display body 200. In this case, it is desirable that a part of the housing 100 exists behind so that the second light-emitting units 600B and 600C are not visually recognized by the user. FIG. 21 is a photograph showing a prototype example of the display device 1 with this configuration. As shown in FIG. 21, the display of the character content 1000 could be confirmed.

[0091] (4) Light emission of the pedestal 105 A pedestal 105 that glows like a stage tag may be configured. FIGS. 22 and 23 are views of the internal space of a display device according to a modified example as seen from above. FIG. 22(a) shows a configuration in which a light-emitting region T1 is provided in the front region 1051 of the pedestal 105. FIG. 22(b) shows a configuration in which a light-emitting region T2 is provided in the rear region 1052 of the pedestal 105. FIG. 23 shows a configuration in which light-emitting regions T3 are provided in the front region 1051 and the rear region 1052 of the pedestal 105. Here, the light-emitting regions T1 and T2 are each a semi-circular arc-shaped region, but this is only an example. Also, the light-emitting region T3 is an annular shape, but this is only an example. As a mechanism for causing the light-emitting region to emit light, the following configuration may be adopted. Hereinafter, a case where light-emitting regions exist in the front region 1051 and the rear region 1052 as shown in FIG. 23 will be taken as an example for explanation, but the same configuration can be adopted when it exists in either one.

[0092] FIG. 24 is a view of the configuration around the pedestal 105 as seen from the right direction. In this example, a method is adopted in which a pattern corresponding to the light-emitting region is drawn on an acrylic plate and the drawn region is illuminated. The pedestal 105 has a first surface 1054 and a second surface 1055 facing the first surface 1054, and the display body 200 is disposed on the first surface 1054 side. The pedestal 105 includes a light-transmitting region T that allows passage between the first surface 1054 and the second surface 1055. The light-transmitting region T may be, for example, a hole provided in the pedestal 105 or a region where a light-transmissive member is disposed. The display device 1 has a light guide plate 720 facing the second surface 1055 and a light emitter 710 that emits light into the light guide plate 720. The light guide plate 720 is, for example, an acrylic plate. The pedestal 105 has a light-transmitting region T corresponding to the light-emitting pattern. The region of the pedestal 105 other than the light-transmitting region T is formed of an opaque material and functions as a mask region. The pedestal 105 may be formed as a mirror surface by performing metal vapor deposition or the like on the first surface 1054 of the acrylic plate with the pattern engraved. Thereby, depth can be expressed.

[0093] The light emitter 710 emits light into an end surface of the light guide plate 720. The light emitter 710 is preferably configured with a set of light emitters of the three primary colors of red, green, and blue, but may be configured with other colors. The light guide plate 720 guides the light from the light emitter 710 to the front side, forms a strip-shaped light, and emits it toward the pedestal 105 side. Among the light emitted from the light guide plate 720, the light that enters the light-transmitting region T passes through the light-transmitting region T and is emitted above the pedestal 105. The light that enters the region of the pedestal 105 other than the light-transmitting region T is blocked by this region and is not emitted above the pedestal 105. In this way, it is not necessary to provide a light emitter for each light-emitting position, and the pedestal 105 can be illuminated with fewer light emitters. An improvement in the production effect can be expected from this light. Further, since the light emitter 710 is provided on the rear side of the display body 200, the user can visually recognize the light even from the front. However, the light emitter 710 may emit light from the front of the display body 200.

[0094] As another configuration, as shown in FIG. 24, a light guide plate 740 may be disposed below the light guide plate 720. In this case, the light emitter 710 emits light onto one end face of the light guide plate 740. The light guide plate 740 diffuses the incident light to form a strip of light and emits it toward the light guide plate 720 side.

[0095] As shown in FIG. 25, the pedestal 105A may be formed by a light guide plate having a recess 751 (here, a semi-circular shape) in the light emitting region. In this case, the light emitter 710 emits light onto one end face of the pedestal 105A. The light diffused by the pedestal 105A emits light upward from the recess 751, and the surface of the pedestal 105A may be processed so that light is not emitted from other regions.

[0096] (5) Background Example 1 (Inner Peripheral Surface 1029) As shown in FIG. 26, a first background portion 810 may be provided behind the display body 200 and facing the display body 200. Here, the first background portion 810 is a region arranged to cover the inner peripheral surface 1029 of the rear case portion 102. The first background portion 810 is, for example, a medium in which an image showing a background such as the sky or the sea is pre-formed. The first background portion 810 is, for example, a sheet-like medium such as paper or resin. However, the first background portion 810 may be specified by the region of the inner peripheral surface 1029 where the background image is drawn.

[0097] The first background portion 810 shows, for example, an image imitating the pattern of a wall, a gradation, or a geometric pattern. For example, as shown in FIG. 28(a), the first background portion 810 may be an image that continuously or stepwise transitions from white to black from bottom to top. As shown in FIGS. 28(b) to (d), the first background portion 810 may be an image in which the center in the width direction is white and continuously or stepwise transitions to black toward the periphery. In this way, since there is a region behind the display body 200 where the color or pattern is different from the front region, the three-dimensional effect of the image is further improved.

[0098] (6) Background Example 2 (Pedestal 105) An image showing a background may be formed on the upper surface of the pedestal 105. The image on the upper surface of the pedestal 105 is, for example, an image of the ground or floor, a gradient, or a geometric pattern. As shown in FIG. 29(a), the pedestal 105 may have formed thereon a plurality of straight-line images extending in the front-rear direction of the display device 1 such that the width between the lines becomes shorter toward the rear side. As shown in FIG. 29(b), the pedestal 105 may have formed thereon a checkered pattern image including a plurality of diamond-shaped figures in which two types of diamond-shaped figures with different shades are alternately arranged. Also, a pure white image may be formed on the pedestal 105, or an image in which the center is white and transitions continuously or stepwise to black toward the outside (here, the radial direction) may be formed as shown in FIGS. 30(a) and (b). The pedestal 105 may have formed thereon an image simulating a hole in order to express a sense of depth in the front-rear direction as shown in FIGS. 30(c) and (d). As shown in FIG. 31(a), the pedestal 105 may have formed thereon an image in which the density transitions continuously or stepwise from the front side toward the rear side. This image is, for example, yellow or another color. As shown in FIG. 31(b), the pedestal 105 may have formed thereon an image in which rectangular or square images of two different colors are alternately arranged in the front-rear direction and the width direction. As shown in FIG. 32(a), a checkered pattern image may be formed in which the width between the lines becomes wider, the width of the lines becomes thicker, and the density becomes darker toward the rear side, or as shown in FIG. 32(b), a checkered pattern image may be formed in which the width between the lines becomes narrower, the width of the lines becomes thinner, and the density becomes lighter toward the rear side. The inventors have discovered that particularly high three-dimensional effects of the image can be obtained in this way.

[0099] In this way, an impression is given that the character content 1000 is standing on the pedestal portion 105, and the three-dimensional effect of the image is enhanced. The pedestal 105 may be a pure white image, or may be an image in which the center is white and becomes black as it goes toward the periphery. The pedestal 105 may be not arranged parallel to the upper surface, but may be inclined, for example, so as to be higher toward the rear side. In this way, by making the color or pattern different between the region on the rear side and the region on the front side of the display body 200 on the upper surface of the pedestal 105, the three-dimensional effect of the image is enhanced.

[0100] FIG. 33 is a photograph showing a prototype example of the display device with this configuration. As shown in FIGS. 33(a) and (b), the display of the character content 1000 could be confirmed.

[0101] Note that the pedestal 105 may be made replaceable. In this case, an opening for inserting and removing the pedestal 105 into and out of the housing 100 may be provided in the housing 100.

[0102] (7) Background Example 3 (Inner Peripheral Surface 1029) As shown in FIG. 34, a first background portion 830 (third region) that is arranged behind the display body 200 and faces the display body 200 may be provided. A light guide plate 840 is arranged along the inner peripheral surface 1029. In front of the light guide plate 840, the first background portion 830 is a sheet-like medium having translucency and is arranged along the inner peripheral surface 1029. A light emitter 850 arranged at one end side of the light guide plate 840 makes light enter one end surface of the light guide plate 840. The light guide plate 840 diffuses the light from the light emitter 850 and illuminates the first background portion 830 from the rear side. Although there is no particular limitation on the image of the first background portion 830, it is desirable that it be expressed in a lighter color than the image of the display body 200. Also, if the first background portion 830 can be changed according to seasons such as a calendar, the visual interest will increase. The portion of the first background portion 830 located on the rear side of the character content 1000 may be made white. Thereby, the characters become easier to visually recognize. Also, the first background portion 830 may be made to display white with a transparent liquid crystal or the like. In this way, it can be used even with backlighting.

[0103] FIG. 35 is a photograph showing a prototype example of the display device with this configuration. It was confirmed that a three-dimensional effect is expressed by combining the characters and the background. It is suitable for displaying a semi-transparent image like a hologram.

[0104] Also, in the inclined region 1014, a pattern may be provided so that it becomes darker as it approaches the display body 200.

[0105] (8) Background Example 4 (Change of Background) The display device 1 may be configured to be able to change the color or pattern of the pedestal 105. For example, the pedestal 105 may be constituted by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL, or other display body. A dot matrix display is desirable for the display body, but a segment type may also be used. The display device 1 may be configured such that the pedestal 105 is replaceable. In this case, an opening for inserting and removing the pedestal 105 into and out of the housing 100 may be provided in the housing 100. In this case, an opening for inserting the front region 1051 and an opening for inserting the rear region 1052 may be provided separately. For example, a slit for inserting and removing the medium may be provided on the front or rear surface of the housing 100 so that the medium used as the pedestal 105 can be pulled out, and the medium can be inserted and removed through this slit. In this way, the first background portion 810 may also be constituted by a liquid crystal display, an organic EL, or other display body. The first background portion 810 is preferably a normal dot matrix display, but more preferably a curved surface display. The display device 1 may be configured such that the first background portion 810 is replaceable. In this case, an opening for inserting and removing the first background portion 810 into and out of the housing 100 may be provided in the housing 100.

[0106] (9) Members on the pedestal 105 As shown in FIG. 36, an opaque member 900 may be provided at a position overlapping the lower end surface of the display body 200 when viewed from the front. The member 900 is a rectangular parallelepiped here, but it may also be a cube, other polyhedron, cylinder, etc. In this way, the physical member 900 can be regarded as the stage on which the character content 1000 stands. Therefore, the user can obtain a visual effect as if the character content 1000 is standing on the stage.

[0107] FIG. 37 is a photograph showing a prototype example of the display device with this configuration. By the feet of the character contacting the member 900, a visual effect as if the feet are on the ground could be reproduced.

[0108] (10) As shown in FIG. 38, for example, since the brightness of the panel P1 on the front side of the display body 200, the pedestal 105, and the panel P2 on the upper side of the display body 200 are different, an effect of enhancing the three-dimensional effect of the character content 1000 can be expected. For example, when the rear of the display body 200 is bright and the pedestal 105 is dark, it looks three-dimensional. Even when the rear of the display body 200 is dark and the pedestal 105 is bright, it looks three-dimensional. From this, it is considered that the three-dimensional effect of the image is enhanced by making the display differences such as colors or patterns different between the region on the front side of the display body 200 and the region on the rear side of the display body 200. Also, by illuminating the rear side of the display body 200 brightly, even when the environment around the display device 1 is dark, the user can visually recognize the image of the display body 200, and the area around the character can be brightly displayed.

[0109] (11) The main board 570 may control the light emission of the light emitters 521, 531, 541 according to the display of the character content. For example, the main board 570 adjusts the emission luminance so as to give an impression that the character content is actually in space.

[0110] (12) The display device 1 may be provided with an openable and closable door. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the configuration of the display device of this modification. As shown in FIG. 39(a), a removable door 1027 may be provided in the rear case portion 102. The door 1027 may be removable by pulling the handle 1027A, or may be in the form of a door that can slide left and right or be pulled forward. Thereby, an object can be placed inside the housing 100 on the rear side of the display body 200, and a visual effect combining this object and the image of the display body 200 can be expressed.

[0111] Further, a door that can be opened and closed may be provided on the front side of the display device 1. For example, as shown in FIG. 39(b), the cover 300 may function as a door that slides along the outer surface of the housing 100 as indicated by the arrow Ar. However, the cover 300 may be in the form of a door that can be pulled forward. Thereby, an object can be placed on the front side of the display body 200, and a visual effect combining this object and the image of the display body 200 can be expressed.

[0112] (13) As shown in FIG. 40(a), a pair of side walls 910 and 920 may be provided on the rear side of the display body 200 and arranged such that the distance between them becomes narrower toward the rear side than the front side. As shown in FIG. 40(b), a ceiling region 1028 that is inclined in a direction approaching the pedestal 105 (that is, downward) toward the rear side than the front side may be provided on the rear side of the display body 200. In this way, the gaps on the rear end sides of the side walls 910 and 920 and the rear end side of the ceiling region 1028 are brightly displayed, increasing the three-dimensional effect of the image.

[0113] (14) In the above-described embodiment, the display body 200 displayed an image. Instead of the display body 200, a transparent plate-like member may be arranged, and a projector may project an image onto this plate-like member. In this case, the display device preferably has an image display unit that projects an image onto the plate-like member from the rear side of the plate-like member.

[0114] (15) The display device 1 may change the orientation of the image according to a change in posture. The display device 1 has, for example, an acceleration sensor, and sets the orientation of the image so that the vertical up-and-down direction in the vertical direction coincides with the top-bottom direction of the image, and displays it on the display body 200. For example, if the display device 1 is in a posture rotated by 90 degrees, it is processed into an image rotated by 90 degrees and displayed.

[0115] (16) The display device is not limited to a cylindrical shape, and may be a cube, a rectangular parallelepiped, other polyhedrons, a spherical shape, or other shapes. Further, the shape, structure, dimensions, color, pattern, etc. of each component of the above-described display device 1 are merely examples. Also, some of the components provided in the above-described display device 1 may be omitted, or other components may be added.

[0116] (17) The display device 1 may control the display of the display body 200 according to a sensor, or may control the audio output from the speaker unit 511. The sensor is a sensor that detects a camera, a microphone, a smell, an air pressure, or a gesture. The main board 570 may control the display of an image based on the detection result of the sensor. For example, the main board 570 may recognize the user's expression with a camera and change the expression of the character. Also, the main board 570 may perform an interaction process so that a pseudo interaction between the character and the user is established based on the audio signal input to the microphone. Further, when the main board 570 detects the presence of a person based on a microwave sensor, it may output a greeting or other audio. When the main board 570 detects a smell such as a gas smell or a burnt smell based on a smell sensor, it may change the operation or interaction process of the character accordingly. The main board 570 may detect wind by a change in air pressure. The control board may control the display of character content based on the operation of the user detected by the gesture sensor. The main board 570 may, for example, move or rotate the character in the direction in which the user makes an operation of waving a hand.

[0117] The scope of the present invention is not limited to the configurations explicitly described in the specification, but also includes combinations of various aspects of the present invention disclosed in this specification within its scope. Among the present inventions, the configuration for which a patent is sought is specified in the appended claims. However, even if the current configuration is not specified in the claims, the configuration disclosed in this specification has the intention of being the scope of the claims in the future.

[0118] The present invention is not limited to the configurations described in the above-described embodiments. The constituent elements of each of the above-described embodiments and modification examples may be arbitrarily selected and combined. Further, any constituent element of each of the embodiments and modification examples may be arbitrarily combined with any constituent element described in the means for solving the invention or a constituent element embodying any constituent element described in the means for solving the invention. With respect to these as well, there is an intention to obtain rights in amendments or divisional applications of the present application. Also, even if there is a description such as "in the case of ~" or "when ~", it is not described as a configuration limited to that case or that time. Configurations other than these cases and times are also disclosed, and there is an intention to obtain rights. Also, the order in the description with an order is not limited to this order. Configurations in which some parts are deleted or the order is changed are also disclosed, and there is an intention to obtain rights.

[0119] Also, by a change application to a design application, there is an intention to obtain rights for an overall design or a partial design. Although the drawings depict the entire apparatus in solid lines, the drawings include not only the overall design but also a partial design claimed for a part of the apparatus. For example, it goes without saying that a part of the members of the apparatus can be a partial design, and the drawings include a partial design of a part of the apparatus regardless of the members. As a part of the apparatus, it can be a part of the members of the apparatus or a part of those members. Regarding the overall design, of course, there is an intention to claim as rights a partial design in which an arbitrary part of the solid-line part of the drawing is made into a broken-line part.

Explanation of Signs

[0120] 1... Display device 10... Display device 100... Housing 1000... Character content 101... Front case part 1011... Opening 1012... Inclined region 1013... Inclined region 1014... Inclined region 1015... Sound pressure transmission region 1016…Light-transmitting area 102…Rear case part 1029…Inner peripheral surface 103…Upper cover part 104…Lower case part 105…Base 1051…Front area 1052…Rear area 106…Lower cover part 200…Display body 300…Cover 410…Power cable 420…HDMI cable 510…Substrate 520…Second light-emitting part 521…Light-emitting body 530…First light-emitting part 531…Light-emitting body 540…First light-emitting part 541…Light-emitting body 550…Relay substrate 560…Interface substrate 570…Main substrate 600…Second light-emitting part 600…Second light-emitting part 600B…Second light-emitting part 600C…Second light-emitting part 710…Light-emitting body 720…Light guide plate 740…Light guide plate 810…First background part 830…First background part 840…Light guide plate 850…Light-emitting body 900…Member

Claims

1. A display device comprising a pedestal and a display body having a display area disposed above the pedestal, wherein character content displayed in the display area can be viewed from the front side of the display area, comprising a light emitter, wherein light from the light emitter is dispersed and emitted from the upper surface of the pedestal in an area above the pedestal and in front of and behind the display body. A display device characterized by the above.

2. A light guide plate is provided below the pedestal, the light emitter is for injecting light from an end of the light guide plate, and transmission areas for transmitting the incident light upward of the pedestal are formed in front of and behind the display body on the pedestal. The display device according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

3. the pedestal is a light guide plate, the light emitter is for injecting light from an end of the light guide plate, and transmission areas for transmitting the incident light upward of the pedestal are formed on the upper surface of the pedestal and on the front and rear surfaces of the display body. The display device according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

4. The transmission area is an annular area when the pedestal is viewed from above. The display device according to claim 2 or 3, characterized by the above.

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