Method and apparatus for encapsulating a light source

An apparatus, comprising:

• a light source embedded in a bulk, the light source comprising at least one light generation element and at least one light guide associated with a respective said at least one light generation element, the bulk having a viewable surface for viewing the light generated from the light source, the at least one light guide having a light receiving side optically coupled with said respective said at least one light generation element and a light transmitting side having a viewable end associated with the viewable surface, wherein the bulk substantially encapsulates the light source with no air gap, wherein the light source comprises a light emitting display comprising one of a CRT, OLED, LED, LCD capable of displaying a video image.

A detectable warning surface, comprising:

• a light source;
• and a bulk encapsulating the light source, the bulk comprises a substrate having a pattern of raised domes provided on a top surface, wherein the light source is protected by the bulk and light generated by the light source is transmitted from at least one of the top surface and the raised domes, wherein the light source comprises at least one a matrix of light emitting diodes and a light emitting display capable of displaying a video image.