Structurally compact backlit display assembly

A display assembly, comprising:

• a. a base comprised of polymeric material, having a front wall of at least one hundred square centimeters in area, and a rearward-extending base peripheral wall of at least 0.5 cm height, said front wall having raised regions and having recessed regions, wherein said recessed regions are recessed such that the back of said recessed regions extend at least as far back as said peripheral wall at its furthest rearmost extent, so that when said base is placed against a flat surface said back of said recessed regions touch said flat surface;
• b. a polymeric cover adapted to fit over said base, said polymeric cover including a generally transparent front wall, and a rearward extending cover peripheral wall, sized to fit about said base peripheral wall, so that when said cover is placed over said base there is a slight tension between said cover peripheral wall and said base peripheral wall;
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• c. display media interposed between said base and said cover.

A method of updating an electrophoretic display, comprising:

• a. providing an electrophoretic display capable of receiving and displaying a transmitted digital photograph, a marker and a digital camera capable of transmitting digital images to a destination, said display including a transparent cover that can be marked on by said marker;
• b. displaying an image on said electrophoretic display, and marking on said cover with said marker, thereby forming markings;
• c. taking a digital photograph of said display with said digital camera;
• d. transmitting said photograph to said electrophoretic display and displaying said photograph on said electrophoretic display, thereby displaying both said image and said markings.