Patent ID: 6084705
Filing Date: 2000-07-04
Classification: B32B,G02B,H01J

Abstract:
An accessory device for positioning in front of the viewing surface of a plasma display panel, said device comprising:a) a first rigid substrate layer;b) a second rigid substrate layer positioned parallel to and facing said first rigid substrate layer;c) a laminating layer positioned between said first and second rigid substrate layers for securing said first and second rigid substrate layers together, said laminating layer comprising a multiple-dye coating having IR-absorbing and color-modifying properties; andd) an optically selective coating positioned between a surface of one of said first and second rigid substrate layers and said laminating layer, said optically selective coating having good photopic transmittance, continuous high electrical conductivity and reflectivity within the near-infrared region, said optically selective coating being provided with means for electrically grounding said optically selective coating.