摘要 |
The present invention relates to illumination of an instrument for displaying information. In particular the invention relates to illumination for an instrument suitable for use in a vehicle. The invention provides an illumination system suitable for illuminating an instrument, comprising an information bearing surface, a substantially transparent protective cover, and a first light source coupled to the protective cover, wherein a surface of the protective cover is treated at a peripheral portion such that light escapes from substantially the peripheral portion to illuminate a portion of the information bearing surface.
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