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Graphic back-lighting for panel with contact-less switch sensors

US7207686B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2004
Grant dateApr 24, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 7, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01H2239/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A light emitting panel having first and second panels that are constructed of a generally transparent material and that are connected such that the second panel is angularly positioned relative to the first panel. The first panel has first and second opposing surface, wherein at least a portion of the surfaces have a reflective material disposed thereon and an aperture through the reflective material is positioned on the first surface. A light source is associated with the second panel and a contact-less switch sensor is positioned at the second surface.

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