Patent ID: 7728799
Filing Date: 2010-06-01
Classification: G06F,Y10S

Abstract:
1. A computing device, comprising: an illuminable housing capable of being illuminated by light, the housing being configured to enclose, cover and protect internal components associated with the operation of the computing device; a controllable light emitting device disposed inside the illuminable housing, the light emitting device being configured to produce an adjustable light effect for colorizing or patternizing the illuminable housing in order to significantly alter the ornamental appearance of the housing of the computing device, the light emitting device including a light source configured to generate the light so as to illuminate the interior of the illuminable housing; and a light pipe or light guide for redirecting light from the light source to an inner surface or edge of a housing wall to effect an appearance change in an outer surface of the housing wall, the light pipe or light guide including a first end and a second end, the first end being positioned in close proximity to the light source and the second end being positioned in close proximity to the inner surface or edge of the housing wall.