Device for shading extraneous light and for creating defined lighting conditions on a monitor

摘要

A device for screening of outside light from the view of a video monitor is described. The device is constructed such that it may be fully or partially deployed, allowing for various configurations. In the fully collapsed configuration, the invention permits the user to employ the monitor without the light blocking shades as well. In a preferred embodiment, the device additionally includes a light source for illuminating the surface of the monitor.

主权项

1. A device for creating defined lighting conditions at a monitor surface, said device comprising: a base plate for supporting a monitor, light screening elements configured to surround in part a monitor on said base plate, said screening elements including side walls on each side comprised of at least two members, slidably mounted on said base plate, configured to slide backwards into each other, an upper portion including at least two separate members configured to slide backwards into each other, wherein the upper portion and side walls are integral with one another, and form in concert with the base plate an adjustable light-proof surround when viewed from the top, sides and bottom, having a C-shaped cross-section, a shade partially extending down from a front-most member of the upper portion, a rear portion placed behind the monitor surface for preventing light from impinging backwards, and additionally, at least one light source for illuminating the monitor surface, configured such that the screening elements can be slid backwards so that the screening effect is maximized or minimized according to user preference, wherein the light source is configured such that it does not illuminate the monitor surface when the screening elements are retracted.