EP1148464B1 - Light emitting display - Google Patents

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EP1148464B1
EP1148464B1 EP00108506A EP00108506A EP1148464B1 EP 1148464 B1 EP1148464 B1 EP 1148464B1 EP 00108506 A EP00108506 A EP 00108506A EP 00108506 A EP00108506 A EP 00108506A EP 1148464 B1 EP1148464 B1 EP 1148464B1
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    • G09F9/00Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
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  • the invention relates to a light display with a a clear or translucent support applied, from an under the influence of electrical Energy luminescent material existing coating in the form of symbols set from display symbols Display motifs, with each display symbol about electrical Conductor connected to an electrical control device is.
  • Illuminated displays of the type mentioned above are already known (US-A-3 864 592, US-A-5 898 276, Patent Abstracts of Japan vol. 2000, no. 01 & JP 11 297471 A), in which the carrier consists of a rigid plate made of glass or plastic with a thickness of about 1 mm to 2 mm and with an area up to about 20 x 100 mm.
  • These known illuminated displays can represent single digits or multi-digit numbers and are mainly used in pocket calculators. For cost reasons, they are limited in size to the dimensions specified and require a large amount of production work to form large-area display motifs, for example up to 1 m 2 (DIN A0).
  • the invention has for its object a large area Illuminated display with small construction costs, small thickness and to create low control effort.
  • the carrier made of a flexible film made of plastic with a thickness of about 0.17 mm to 0.20 mm and with an area up to about 1189 x 841 mm (DIN A0) and that the control device has a voltage of about 90 V to 120 V with a frequency of about 400 Hz to 1000 Hz to the display symbols to be controlled supplies.
  • the display symbols in printing processes to Example screen printing, or by spraying on the Apply carrier films with the display symbols optionally also as status displays, e.g. rectangular, are circular or arrow-shaped.
  • the display symbols for representing Letters and / or numbers serve and by corresponding Coating optionally single-colored or multi-colored luminesce.
  • the carrier film in one Frame or the like.
  • the flexibility of Carrier film also allows you to hang them a rod-shaped carrier, for example on one Profile bar.
  • the carrier film and the control device optionally housed together in or next to the frame or be arranged in or on the profile bar.
  • a frequently used embodiment of the invention results from two carrier foils provided with display symbols, which are loosely placed against one another or firmly connected to one another with the rear sides facing away from the display symbols and the front sides of which have the display symbols are covered by transparent plastic foils or other transparent or translucent covers.
  • the symbols of these double-sided illuminated displays can be viewed from both sides and can therefore be used advantageously for displaying the time in halls, train stations or the like.
  • the low weight of these light displays enables them to be used for large-area displays up to 1 m 2 in size, which corresponds to the DIN A0 format.
  • the plastic film 2 of FIG. 1 carries a number, e.g. B. by screen printing, firmly applied bar-shaped display symbols 3 from an under action electrical energy luminescent material.
  • the Display symbols 3 together form one 7-segment display, such as for display the time, the temperature, water levels or the like is used.
  • the display symbols 3 are individually via electrical conductors 4 and 5 with a ground Control device 6 connected as a block diagram shown is placed next to the carrier film 2.
  • the Control device 6 is connected to the mains and delivers a voltage of 90 V to 120 V to the Display symbols 3, preferably 120 V, with a frequency of 400 Hz to 1000 Hz.
  • FIG. 2 In the embodiment of FIG. 2 are on one Profile bar 7 made of plastic four carrier films 2 in a row attached side by side, each with a 7-segment display exhibit.
  • the display symbols 3 of the 7-segment displays are available with (not shown) electrical conductors a control device 6 in connection, which in the Profile bar 7 is housed.
  • the so educated Illuminated display 1 is used in this example to display the Time.
  • Fig. 3 it can be seen how the carrier films 2 for the Display symbols 3 of FIG. 2 in a receiving slot 8 with the upper edge surfaces fixed by clamping or adhesion are.
  • the carrier films 2 of Figures 2 and 3 are on both sides with a translucent or transparent Laminated plastic film 9, 10 according to FIG. 4. It understands that the back lamination film 10 each can also be selected in an opaque version.
  • the carrier film takes 2 display symbols 3 on.
  • the carrier film 2 is on the display symbol side with a transparent or translucent plastic film 9 covered.
  • Fig. 6 shows a section of a light indicator 1, in which the backs of two carrier foils 2 put together and are preferably connected to each other while the Display symbols 3 having front sides of the carrier foils (2) with translucent or translucent Plastic films 9 are laminated.
  • the control device 6 is more electrical conductor 11 fed from the mains.

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The device has a coating of a material that luminances under the action of electrical energy mounted on a transparent or translucent bearer, especially a plastic foil, an electrical drive device connected to the coating and a display motif associated with the bearer foil (2). The motif is in the form of symbols (3) of luminescent material that are separately individually connected to the drive device (6) by electrical conductors (4,5).

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Die Erfindung betrifft eine Leuchtanzeige mit einer auf einem durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Träger aufgebrachten, aus einem unter Einwirkung elektrischer Energie lumineszierenden Werkstoff bestehenden Beschichtung in Form von aus Anzeigesymbolen zusaaunengesetzten Anzeigemotiven, wobei jedes Anzeigesymbol über elektrische Leiter mit einer elektrischen Ansteuervorrichtung verbunden ist.The invention relates to a light display with a a clear or translucent support applied, from an under the influence of electrical Energy luminescent material existing coating in the form of symbols set from display symbols Display motifs, with each display symbol about electrical Conductor connected to an electrical control device is.

Es sind bereits Leuchtanzeigen der vorstehend erwähnten Art bekannt (US-A-3 864 592, US-A-5 898 276, Patent Abstracts of Japan vol. 2000, no. 01 & JP 11 297471 A), bei denen der Träger aus einer starren Platte aus Glas oder Kunststoff mit einer Dicke von etwa 1 mm bis 2 mm und mit einer Fläche bis etwa 20 x 100 mm besteht. Diese bekannten Leuchtanzeigen können einzelne Ziffern oder mehrstellige Zahlen darstellen und werden überwiegend in Taschenrechnern verwendet. Sie sind aus Kostengründen in ihrer Größe auf die angegebenen Maße beschränkt und bedürfen zur Bildung großflächiger Anzeigemotive, beispielsweise bis 1 m2 (DIN A0), einen großen Fertigungsaufwand.Illuminated displays of the type mentioned above are already known (US-A-3 864 592, US-A-5 898 276, Patent Abstracts of Japan vol. 2000, no. 01 & JP 11 297471 A), in which the carrier consists of a rigid plate made of glass or plastic with a thickness of about 1 mm to 2 mm and with an area up to about 20 x 100 mm. These known illuminated displays can represent single digits or multi-digit numbers and are mainly used in pocket calculators. For cost reasons, they are limited in size to the dimensions specified and require a large amount of production work to form large-area display motifs, for example up to 1 m 2 (DIN A0).

Ferner sind großflächige Leuchtanzeigen bekannt, bei denen bis zu hunderttausenden von Leuchtdioden als Lichtquellen vorgesehen sind. Abgesehen von den hohen Kosten der zahlreichen Leuchtdioden sind für diese Leuchtanzeige eine große Bautiefe und ein hoher Ansteuerungsaufwand erforderlich. Da diese Leuchtanzeige in einem stabilen Rahmen untergebracht werden muss, entstehen zusätzlich hohe Transport- und Montagekosten.Large-area illuminated displays are also known, in which up to hundreds of thousands of light emitting diodes as light sources are provided. Aside from the high cost of the Numerous light emitting diodes are one for this light display great depth and a high control effort required. Because this indicator light in a stable High frame must be accommodated Transport and assembly costs.

Der Erfindung liegt die Aufgabe zugrunde, eine großflächige Leuchtanzeige mit kleinem Bauaufwand, geringer Dicke und geringem Ansteuerungsaufwand zu schaffen.The invention has for its object a large area Illuminated display with small construction costs, small thickness and to create low control effort.

Diese Aufgabe wird mit den Merkmalen des Anspruchs 1 dadurch gelöst, dass der Träger aus einer flexiblen Folie aus Kunststoff mit einer Dicke von etwa 0,17 mm bis 0,20 mm und mit einer Fläche bis etwa 1189 x 841 mm (DIN A0) besteht und dass die Ansteuervorrichtung eine Spannung von etwa 90 V bis 120 V mit einer Frequenz von etwa 400 Hz bis 1000 Hz an die jeweils anzusteuernden Anzeigesymbole liefert.This object is achieved with the features of claim 1 solved in that the carrier made of a flexible film made of plastic with a thickness of about 0.17 mm to 0.20 mm and with an area up to about 1189 x 841 mm (DIN A0) and that the control device has a voltage of about 90 V to 120 V with a frequency of about 400 Hz to 1000 Hz to the display symbols to be controlled supplies.

Weitere vorteilhafte Ausgestaltungen der Erfindung sind in den Unteransprüchen angegeben.Further advantageous embodiments of the invention are in specified in the subclaims.

Um die elektrischen Verbindungen zu der Ansteuervorrichtung nicht als lose Drähte verlegen zu müssen, sind nach einer vorteilhaften Weiterbildung der Erfindung die Anzeigesymbole durch gemeinsame elektrische Leiter mit der Ansteuervorrichtung verbunden, das heißt, dass die elektrischen Leiter ebenso wie die bekannten, die Anzeigesymbole überdeckenden elektrisch leitenden Kontaktschichten als auf die Trägerfolie aufgedruckte leiterbahnförmige Kontaktschichten ausgeführt sind.To make the electrical connections to the control device need not be laid as loose wires, after one advantageous development of the invention Display symbols by common electrical conductors with the Drive device connected, that is, the electrical conductors as well as the known ones Display symbols covering electrically conductive Contact layers as printed on the carrier film conductor-shaped contact layers are executed.

In einer weiteren Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, die Anzeigesymbole in Druckverfahren, zum Beispiel Siebdruck, oder in Spritzverfahren auf die Trägerfolien aufzubringen, wobei die Anzeigesymbole wahlweise auch als Statusanzeigen, zum Beispiel rechteck-, kreis- oder pfeilförmig gestaltet sind.In a further embodiment of the invention provided the display symbols in printing processes to Example screen printing, or by spraying on the Apply carrier films, with the display symbols optionally also as status displays, e.g. rectangular, are circular or arrow-shaped.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführungsform der Erfindung ist vorgesehen, dass die Anzeigesymbole zum Darstellen von Buchstaben und/oder Ziffern dienen und durch entsprechende Beschichtung wahlweise einfarbig oder mehrfarbig lumineszieren.In a preferred embodiment of the invention provided that the display symbols for representing Letters and / or numbers serve and by corresponding Coating optionally single-colored or multi-colored luminesce.

Weiterhin ist vorgesehen, mindestens die die Anzeigesymbole tragende Vorderseite der Trägerfolie mit einer Kunststofffolie oder mit einer anderen durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Abdeckung zu laminieren, um die Anzeigesymbole in einfacher Weise gegen Beschädigungen zu schützen und eine Stabilisierung der Trägerfolie zu erreichen.It is also provided that at least the display symbols supporting front of the carrier film with a Plastic film or with another transparent or translucent cover to laminate to the Display symbols in a simple way to prevent damage protect and stabilize the carrier film too to reach.

Schließlich ist noch vorgesehen, die Trägerfolie in einem Rahmen oder dergleichen zu fassen. Die Flexibilität der Trägerfolie erlaubt darüber hinaus auch ihre Aufhängung an einem stabförmigen Träger, beispielsweise an einem Profilstab. Dabei können nach weiterer Ausbildung der Erfindung die Trägerfolie und die Ansteuervorrichtung wahlweise gemeinsam im oder neben dem Rahmen untergebracht bzw. in oder an dem Profilstab angeordnet sein.Finally, it is provided that the carrier film in one Frame or the like. The flexibility of Carrier film also allows you to hang them a rod-shaped carrier, for example on one Profile bar. After further training the Invention the carrier film and the control device optionally housed together in or next to the frame or be arranged in or on the profile bar.

Eine vielfach verwendbare Ausgestaltung der Erfindung ergibt sich durch zwei mit Anzeigesymbolen versehene Trägerfolien, die mit den den Anzeigesymbolen abgewandten Rückseiten lose aneinandergelegt oder fest miteinander verbunden sind und deren die Anzeigesymbole aufweisenden Vorderseiten durch transparente Kunststofffolien oder andere durchsichtige oder durchscheinende Abdeckungen überzogen sind. Die Symbole dieser doppelseitigen Leuchtanzeigen sind von beiden Seiten einsehbar und somit in vorteilhafter Weise für die Anzeige der Uhrzeit in Hallen, Bahnhöfen oder dergleichen zu verwenden. Das geringe Gewicht dieser Leuchtanzeigen ermöglicht auf einfache Weise ihren Einsatz für großflächige Displays in der Größe bis 1 m2, was dem Format DIN A0 entspricht.A frequently used embodiment of the invention results from two carrier foils provided with display symbols, which are loosely placed against one another or firmly connected to one another with the rear sides facing away from the display symbols and the front sides of which have the display symbols are covered by transparent plastic foils or other transparent or translucent covers. The symbols of these double-sided illuminated displays can be viewed from both sides and can therefore be used advantageously for displaying the time in halls, train stations or the like. The low weight of these light displays enables them to be used for large-area displays up to 1 m 2 in size, which corresponds to the DIN A0 format.

Die mit der Erfindung erzielten Vorteile bestehen insbesondere darin, dass die dergestalt aufgebrachten Anzeigesymbole und die gewählte Ansteuerung derselben die Möglichkeit zur Ausbildung großflächiger Leuchtanzeigen gibt, die wegen ihrer Flexibilität und ihres geringen Gewichts, zum Beispiel an ebenen oder bogenförmigen Wände, Säulen oder dergleichen anbringbar oder an anderweitigen Trägern frei anhängbar sind. Sie sind außerdem aufrollbar und somit einfach transportierbar. Ferner zeichnen sich die Leuchtanzeigen durch das Fehlen einer schädlichen Wärmeentwicklung aus und können an wärmeempfindlichen Stellen verwendet werden. Da sie kein Fremdlicht benötigen, sind sie auch in der Dunkelheit gut erkennbar.The advantages achieved with the invention exist especially in that the so applied Display symbols and the selected control of them Possibility of training large-area illuminated displays out there because of their flexibility and their low Weight, for example on flat or arched walls, Columns or the like attachable or otherwise Carriers can be attached freely. They can also be rolled up and therefore easy to transport. Furthermore, the Illuminated indicators due to the lack of a harmful Development of heat and can be sensitive to heat Digits are used. Since they don't need extraneous light, they can be seen well in the dark.

Wie die Erfindung ausführbar ist, zeigen die in den Figuren dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiele. Es bedeuten:

Fig. 1
eine Leuchtanzeige gemäß einer Ausführungsform der Erfindung,
Fig. 2
eine Leuchtanzeige für die Uhrzeit mit Segmentanzeigen in Vorderansicht,
Fig. 3
eine Leuchtanzeige nach Fig. 2 in Seitenansicht,
Fig. 4
einen Teilschnitt durch eine Ziffer der Leuchtanzeige nach Fig.2, vergrößert,
Fig. 5
einen Teilschnitt einer Leuchtanzeige gemäß einer weiteren Ausbildung, vergrößert,
Fig. 6
einen Teilschnitt einer Leuchtanzeige gemäß einer abgewandelten Ausführung, vergrößert und
Fig. 7
eine Leuchtanzeige mit einem Symbol anderer Ausführung in Vorderansicht.
The exemplary embodiments shown in the figures show how the invention can be carried out. It means:
Fig. 1
an illuminated display according to an embodiment of the invention,
Fig. 2
an illuminated display for the time with segment displays in front view,
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2 in side view,
Fig. 4
a partial section through a digit of the light indicator according to Figure 2, enlarged,
Fig. 5
a partial section of an illuminated display according to a further embodiment, enlarged,
Fig. 6
a partial section of an illuminated display according to a modified version, enlarged and
Fig. 7
a light display with a symbol of another design in front view.

Bei den in den Figuren gezeigten Leuchtanzeigen 1 sind mit 2 Kunststofffolien mit einer Dicke von etwa 0,17 mm bis 0,20 mm bezeichnet. Die Kunststofffolie 2 der Fig. 1 trägt eine Anzahl, z. B. durch Siebdruck, fest aufgebrachte balkenförmige Anzeigesymbole 3 aus einem unter Einwirkung elektrischer Energie lumineszierenden Werkstoff. Die Anzeigesymbole 3 bilden gemeinsam miteinander eine 7-Segment-Anzeige, wie sie beispielsweise zur Darstellung der Uhrzeit, der Temperatur, von Pegelständen oder dergleichen verwendet wird. Die Anzeigesymbole 3 sind einzeln über elektrische Leiter 4 und Masse 5 mit einer Ansteuervorrichtung 6 verbunden, die als Blockschaltbild dargestellt neben der Trägerfolie 2 platziert ist. Die Ansteuervorrichtung 6 ist mit dem Stromnetz verbunden und liefert eine Spannung von 90 V bis 120 V an die Anzeigesymbole 3, bevorzugt 120 V, mit einer Frequenz von 400 Hz bis 1000 Hz.In the light indicators 1 shown in the figures are with 2 plastic films with a thickness of about 0.17 mm to 0.20 mm. The plastic film 2 of FIG. 1 carries a number, e.g. B. by screen printing, firmly applied bar-shaped display symbols 3 from an under action electrical energy luminescent material. The Display symbols 3 together form one 7-segment display, such as for display the time, the temperature, water levels or the like is used. The display symbols 3 are individually via electrical conductors 4 and 5 with a ground Control device 6 connected as a block diagram shown is placed next to the carrier film 2. The Control device 6 is connected to the mains and delivers a voltage of 90 V to 120 V to the Display symbols 3, preferably 120 V, with a frequency of 400 Hz to 1000 Hz.

Bei dem Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 2 sind an einem Profilstab 7 aus Kunststoff vier Trägerfolien 2 in Reihe nebeneinander angehängt, die jeweils eine 7-Segment-Anzeige aufweisen. Die Anzeigesymbole 3 der 7-Segment-Anzeigen stehen über (nicht dargestellte) elektrische Leiter mit einer Ansteuervorrichtung 6 in Verbindung, die in dem Profilstab 7 untergebracht ist. Die so gebildete Leuchtanzeige 1 dient in diesem Beispiel zum Anzeigen der Uhrzeit.In the embodiment of FIG. 2 are on one Profile bar 7 made of plastic four carrier films 2 in a row attached side by side, each with a 7-segment display exhibit. The display symbols 3 of the 7-segment displays are available with (not shown) electrical conductors a control device 6 in connection, which in the Profile bar 7 is housed. The so educated Illuminated display 1 is used in this example to display the Time.

In Fig. 3 ist erkennbar, wie die Trägerfolien 2 für die Anzeigesymbole 3 der Fig. 2 in einem Aufnahmeschlitz 8 mit den oberen Randflächen durch Klemmung oder Adhäsion fixiert sind. Die Trägerfolien 2 der Figuren 2 und 3 sind beidseitig mit einer durchscheinenden oder durchsichtigen Kunststofffolie 9, 10 gemäß Fig. 4 laminiert. Es versteht sich, dass die rückseitige Laminierungsfolie 10 jeweils auch in undurchsichtiger Ausführung gewählt sein kann.In Fig. 3 it can be seen how the carrier films 2 for the Display symbols 3 of FIG. 2 in a receiving slot 8 with the upper edge surfaces fixed by clamping or adhesion are. The carrier films 2 of Figures 2 and 3 are on both sides with a translucent or transparent Laminated plastic film 9, 10 according to FIG. 4. It understands that the back lamination film 10 each can also be selected in an opaque version.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 5 nimmt die Trägerfolie 2 Anzeigesymbole 3 auf. Die Trägerfolie 2 ist anzeigesymbolseitig mit einer durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Kunststofffolie 9 überzogen.5, the carrier film takes 2 display symbols 3 on. The carrier film 2 is on the display symbol side with a transparent or translucent plastic film 9 covered.

Fig. 6 zeigt ein Teilstück einer Leuchtanzeige 1, bei der die Rückseiten zweier Trägerfolien 2 aneinandergelegt und vorzugsweise miteinander verbunden sind, während die die Anzeigesymbole 3 aufweisenden Vorderseiten der Trägerfolien (2) mit durchsichtigen oder durchscheinenden Kunststofffolien 9 laminiert sind.Fig. 6 shows a section of a light indicator 1, in which the backs of two carrier foils 2 put together and are preferably connected to each other while the Display symbols 3 having front sides of the carrier foils (2) with translucent or translucent Plastic films 9 are laminated.

Beim Ausführungsbeispiel nach Fig. 7 ist eine Trägerfolie 2 mit einem beispielsweise als Dreieck ausgebildeten Anzeigesymbol 2'' dargestellt, das über einen elektrischen Leiter 4 und Masse 5 mit einer Ansteuervorrichtung 6 verbunden ist. Die Ansteuervorrichtung 6 wird über weitere elektrische Leiter 11 vom Stromnetz gespeist.7 is a carrier film 2 with a triangle, for example Display symbol 2 '' is shown, which has an electrical Conductor 4 and ground 5 with a control device 6 connected is. The control device 6 is more electrical conductor 11 fed from the mains.

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  1. Electroluminescent display having a coating which is applied to a transparent or translucent substrate (2), consists of a material which luminesces under the effect of electrical energy, and is in the form of display motifs composed of display symbols (3), each display symbol (3) being connected to an electrical drive device (6) via electrical conductors (4, 5),
    characterised in that the substrate (2) consists of a flexible film of plastic with a thickness of about 0.17 mm to 0.20 mm and with an area up to about 1189 x 841 mm (A0), and in that the drive device (6) delivers a voltage of about 90 V to 120 V at a frequency of about 400 Hz to 1000 Hz to the particular display symbols (3) which are to be driven.
  2. Electroluminescent display according to Claim 1,
    characterised in that the display symbols (3) are connected to the drive device (6) by common electrical conductors (4, 5).
  3. Electroluminescent display according to Claim 1 or 2,
    characterised in that the display symbols (3) are configured in the shape of rectangles, circles or arrows to form status displays.
  4. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 3, characterised in that the display symbols (3) serve to represent letters and/or numerals.
  5. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 4, characterised in that the display symbols (3) are applied to the substrate film (2) by printing or spraying techniques.
  6. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 5, characterised in that the display symbols (3) luminesce in one or more colours.
  7. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 6, characterised in that at least the front side of the substrate film (2) bearing the display symbols (3) is laminated with a plastic film (9) or another transparent or translucent covering.
  8. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 7, characterised in that the substrate film (2) is laminated with a plastic film (9, 10) on both sides.
  9. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the substrate film (2) is mounted in a frame or the like.
  10. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 8, characterised in that the substrate film (2) is suspended by its upper edge from a profiled bar (7).
  11. Electroluminescent display according to Claim 9 or 10,
    characterised in that the substrate film (2) and the drive device (6) are together accommodated in the frame or arranged in or on the profiled bar (7).
  12. Electroluminescent display according to one of Claims 1 to 11, characterised by the arrangement of two substrate films (2) provided with display symbols (3), the rear sides of the substrate films (2), facing away from the display symbols (3), being loosely placed against each other or fixedly connected to each other, and the front sides of the substrate films (2), having the display symbols (3), being laminated with transparent or translucent plastic films (9).
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AT00108506T ATE271709T1 (en) 2000-04-19 2000-04-19 LIGHT INDICATOR
PT00108506T PT1148464E (en) 2000-04-19 2000-04-19 LIGHT VISUALIZATION DEVICE
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