Patent ID: 8154582
Filing Date: 2012-04-10
Classification: G02F,H04N

Abstract:
1. An image capture and display device, comprising: a. a display panel having a front display side and a back side, said display panel being capable of being alternately placed in a first state for display of an image and a second state wherein at least a portion of said display panel is substantially transparent; b. a backlight device disposed behind said display panel for providing a substantially uniform light to the back side of said display panel, said backlight device comprising a uniform light panel having a front surface facing the back side of said display panel, a back surface, a reflective layer is provided at the back surface, and a light source for providing light to said uniform light panel, said reflective layer causing light from said light source to be directed toward said display panel; c. a diffusing element placed between said display panel and said backlight device, said diffusing element having at least a portion thereof capable of being alternately placed in a first state wherein said portion is substantially transparent and a second state wherein said diffusing element diffuses the light from said uniform light panel being transmitted to said display panel; and d. an image capture device positioned behind said diffusing element for capturing an image of a scene positioned in front of said display panel, said image capture device being positioned substantially adjacent to or integrally with said uniform light panel.