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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 13, 2017
Filed:
Sep. 21, 2012
Robert L Holman, San Jose, CA (US);
Kristopher a Lavery, San Jose, CA (US);
Ming-hau Tung, San Francisco, CA (US);
Robert L Holman, San Jose, CA (US);
Kristopher A Lavery, San Jose, CA (US);
Ming-Hau Tung, San Francisco, CA (US);
QUALCOMM Inc., San Diego, CA (US);
Abstract
This disclosure provides systems, methods and apparatus for provided masked structures on an embossed substrate. In one aspect, these masked structures may be reflected facets for use as part of a frontlight film. In another aspect, these masked structures may be masked wiring for use as part of a capacitive touchscreen array. In one aspect, the structures may have a discrete mask formed thereon, while in other aspects, these structures may have self-masking attributes, and may include an interferometric black mask.