System for decreasing energy usage of a transparent LCD display case

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9832847
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14756781

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An apparatus for controlling a backlight is disclosed. The apparatus includes a housing and door. A transparent liquid crystal display and associated backlight is positioned between front and rear glass panels of said door. A door sensor is positioned to detect if the door is open or shut, and a controller connected to the backlight and door sensor measures the amount of time that has passed between door openings and drives the backlight at various levels based upon the elapsed time.

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MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL INC6415 SHILOH ROAD EAST ALPHARETTA GA 30005

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De, Laet Rick Alpharetta, US 25 1095
Dunn, William Alpharetta, US 376 14746

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