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Separable backlighting system

US8758144B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2007
Grant dateJun 24, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/133608
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A gaming machine may have an optical module having a first display screen configured to output a visual image in response to a control signal, and a lighting module having light film on a first surface, a plate on a second surface, and a plurality of light sources positioned in an interior region formed by the light film and plate, wherein the plurality of light sources provide light to the optical module, and wherein the lighting module is removably coupled to the optical module such that the lighting module may be replaced or serviced without disturbing the optical module.

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