Patent ID: 7246911
Filing Date: 2007-07-24
Classification: G01D,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A display device comprising: a display background having a first portion and a second portion, the first portion being formed of a semi-transparent material and forming a decorative field, the second portion being formed of an opaque material, the second portion being coupled to a rearward side of the first portion and covering all but a predetermined area; and a selectively operable light source disposed rearwardly of the second portion of the display background; wherein from a front side of the display device the predetermined area is indistinguishable from the decorative field when the light source is not illuminated, wherein from a front side of the display device the predetermined area is illuminated when the light source is illuminated, wherein the opague material includes a metal, and wherein the metal is a metal foil or a metal coating.