SOLAR BACKLIT LIQUID CRYSTAL DISPLAY COMPUTER MONITOR

Abstract

Liquid crystal displays in computer monitors require a source of backlight, in which light emitting diodes are the most widely used, however these electric light sources can cause eye strain after prolonged viewing. In order to provide an alternative to desktop computer users which are in front of LCD displays for most of the day, the present invention supplies a way to use natural solar backlight from a nearby window or candle to completely eliminate such strain.

Claims

1. An indoor computer liquid crystal display color monitor, that utilizes the light of the Sun from a window as the primary backlight to illuminate the digital content in it, comprising of: a. a liquid crystal display module; b. a semi-transparent diffusing screen on the back; and c. a frame to mount both. a) Such invention is made by a making a frame, in which the inside dimensions measure the perimeter of the LCD display, and making a semi-transparent diffusing screen of the same measurements as well, the semi-transparent diffusing screen is then placed on the back of LCD display, and both are mounted on the frame. The cables, ports, and electronic boards from the LCD module are affixed into the side of the frame in order to not block any light passing thru.

2. Such invention is utilized by placing it indoors on a table near a window from sunrise to sunset, preferably facing south if living north of the equator, and optionally blocking excess light by placing a curtain around to reduce glare.

3. Such invention can also be viewed at night with candlelight by placing a lighted oil lamp or candle inside a magnetically joined, flame retardant folding box with a reflective film in the interior, behind the monitor.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE SEVERAL VIEWS OF THE DRAWINGS

[0009] In order to give a better understanding of the technical solution in the present invention, a brief description of the preferred embodiment is given below along with the attached drawings:

[0010] Referring to FIGS. 1-3, the present invention consists of a liquid crystal display 100, a semi-transparent diffusing screen 102, and a frame 104 mounting both.

[0011] FIG. 1 is a cross-sectional view showing the liquid crystal display 100, the semi-transparent diffusing screen 102, and the frame 104.

[0012] FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing the arrangement of the liquid crystal display 100, the semi-transparent diffusing screen 102, and the frame 104;

[0013] FIG. 3 is a exploded view showing the arrangement of the liquid crystal display 100, the semi-transparent diffusing screen 102, and the frame 104.

[0014] FIG. 4 illustrates the use of present invention 106, placed in front of a sunny window 108.

[0015] FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the present invention 106, a folding box 110, joined with magnets 116, an oil lamp 112, and reflective material inside the box 114.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0016] To further elaborate the solution adopted in the present invention, a detailed description will be given. The present invention is a Sun backlit digital computer color monitor which comprises a LCD module, a semi-transparent diffusing screen, and a frame to provide their support. In the back of the LCD display glass, a semi-transparent diffusing screen is placed to allow only light to pass thru, and not the back view. The process of making is relatively simple; a frame is made according to the exact measurements of the LCD display, and a semi-transparent diffusing screen is cut to the dimensions of the display as well, the LCD and the semi-transparent diffusing screen are then mounted on the frame. The cables, ports, and electronic board from the LCD module are then affixed in the back of the frame. Optimal use is achieved by placing the solar monitor in front of a window from sunrise to sunset, facing south if living north of the equator, and mildly blocking excess sun light around it with a curtain. When there is no Sun light available, it can be illuminated with candlelight by placing behind the monitor a flame retardant folding box, joined by magnets, with a reflective film covering the interior, and placing a candle or oil lamp in the center of the interior. Providing a unique ambiance to the users viewing experience, and completely eliminating eye strain as well.

[0017] A computer monitor that provides an alternative to users which are in front of LCD displays for most of the day and are afflicted by the eye strain due to the LED backlight. Comprising of a liquid crystal display module, a semi-transparent diffusing screen, a frame to mount both, and a light box.