Illumination – Supported by vehicle structure – Automobile
Reexamination Certificate
2005-01-24
2010-11-09
Cariaso, Alan (Department: 2885)
Illumination
Supported by vehicle structure
Automobile
C362S030000, C362S231000, C040S444000, C040S556000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07828470
ABSTRACT:
In one implementation, a method provides a plurality of graphics. The method backlights the graphics by using reflected light and/or blocking direct light. The method also highlights one of the graphics by using direct light that overpowers the backlighting of the one of the graphics.
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Fedorenko Maria
Warren Gary
Cariaso Alan
Flextronics Automotive Inc.
Patton & Boggs LLP
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