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Electronic indicator with backlighting

US7828470B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2005
Grant dateNov 9, 2010
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Expiry dateDec 18, 2026

Classification

  • 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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