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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 14, 2012
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2009
Zhi-liang Wu, Shenzhen, CN;
Kenneth Zhao, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Chi-hsien Fong, Taipei Hsien, TW;
Hong Fu Jin Precision Industry (ShenZhen) Co., Ltd., Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, CN;
Hon Hai Precision Industry Co., Ltd., Tu-Cheng, New Taipei, TW;
Abstract
An electronic device includes a semitransparent housing and a light module. The light module is mounted in the housing, and includes a light source, a light guide, and a light tight shield. The light guide includes a logo. The light tight shield covers the light guide, and defines an opening aligned with and exposing the logo to the housing. Light emitted by the light source illuminates the logo through the light guide and spreads out from the opening. The logo is not visible when not being illuminated.