Electronic indicator with backlighting
US7828470B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 24, 2005 |
| Grant date | Nov 9, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 18, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF16H63/42
- WIPO fieldMechanical elements
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
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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