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LCD screen illumination is provided by a neon tube formed to fit closely adjacent the screen. A tube formed to fit around the periphery of the screen shielded from the viewer\s eyes can be utilized to front light the screen. A serpentine shaped tube can be placed adjacent the back of the screen to b

LCD screen illumination is provided by a neon tube formed to fit closely adjacent the screen. A tube formed to fit around the periphery of the screen shielded from the viewer\s eyes can be utilized to front light the screen. A serpentine shaped tube can be placed adjacent the back of the screen to back light the screen. The tube can be formed to have a size coextensive with the screen configuration and can have a light diffuser between the tube and the screen to provide uniform illumination. The tube can provide any desired color, an adjustable high maximum surface brightness, high electrical efficiency and a narrow profile.

대표청구항 ▼

A method of illuminating flat panel display screens, comprising: providing a liquid crystal display screen having a predetermined configuration with a front and a back side; forming a neon tube with at least one bend therein to accommodate at least a portion of said screen configuration; placing sai

A method of illuminating flat panel display screens, comprising: providing a liquid crystal display screen having a predetermined configuration with a front and a back side; forming a neon tube with at least one bend therein to accommodate at least a portion of said screen configuration; placing said tube adjacent said screen configuration on the front side thereof to front light said screen; and activating said tube to illuminate said screen.