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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 09, 2014
Filed:
Aug. 30, 2012
Joshua V. Davis, Marion, IA (US);
Steven W. Kramer, Center Point, IA (US);
Joshua V. Davis, Marion, IA (US);
Steven W. Kramer, Center Point, IA (US);
Rockwell Collins, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA (US);
Abstract
A multimode edge-light configured for providing reduced depth and improved multimode edge uniformity is provided. The multimode edge-light may be suitable for sun light readability and use with night vision goggles. The multimode edge-light includes a support base and a first and second set of light-emitting diode (LED) modules electronically connected to the support base. The first set of LED modules is positioned adjacent to the light guide, and the second set of LED modules is positioned separate from the light guide. The multimode edge-light also includes an infrared filter configured for filtering light from only the second set of LED modules positioned on a surface of the support base. In operation of the multimode edge-light, at least a portion of the first set of LED modules and at least a portion of the second set of LED modules are selectively energized for providing a plurality of operation modes.