Illuminated transparent display with microtextured back reflecto

Details Illuminated transparent display with microtextured back reflecto Illuminated transparent display with microtextured back reflecto

1993-04-23

1994-09-20

Cole, Richard R.

Illumination

Revolving

359 70, 359530, 359546, 359850, F21V 800

Patent

active

053495039

ABSTRACT:
Applicants have discovered that a particularly efficient illuminating device for a transparent display comprises a microtextured reflecting surface formed on a major surface of a transparent substrate and a light source for directing light into the transparent substrate approximately parallel to the major surface. Preferably the substrate has two major surfaces separated by a thickness in the range 0.5 to 1.0 mm so that the substrate acts as a light guide. A substantial portion of the light passing into the substrate undergoes total internal reflection until it hits a microelement and is reflected out of the substrate. The result is an efficient illuminating device particularly useful for lighting transparent displays.

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