SWITCHABLE LUMINESCENT SEE-THROUGH SYSTEM

摘要

The present invention relates to a switchable see-through luminescent system, e.g. for luminous signage, characterized by its mode to exist in two different states, transparent ('off-state') and luminescent ('on- state'), due to the presence of a luminescent material (20), coated on to the transparent surface (10), capable of being excited on command by means of lighting sources (30) (e.g. LEDs) characterized by suitable emission spectra. In the off-state of the luminescent material (20), the surface appears transparent and it is not evident any significant modifications of the optical properties (transparency, color, etc.) of the surface. The excitable luminescent material, from which a large variety of luminophores can be conveniently applied on to a substantially transparent support, of arbitrary geometry, realized with a plurality of homogenous and heterogeneous materials, including laminated glass or double glazed windows, provides a large variety of possible shapes capable of satisfying varied application requirements.