Light emitting semi-conductor device apparatus for display illumination

A vehicle dashboard comprising a display surface including a plurality of gauges or dials, a plurality of LED(s) positioned to radiate electromagnetic radiation on said display surface, and said gauges or dials including at least one phosphor which is excited by the electromagnetic radiation of said LED(s) to produce light in a visible spectrum.

An apparatus for illumination comprising a display surface including a patterned phosphor disposed on or in a film, said film being laminated to the display surface, and at least one light emitting semi-conductor device or laser diode positioned to excite said phosphor material, said light emitting semi-conductor device emitting electromagnetic radiation in a range which excites said phosphor material.

An apparatus for illumination comprising a display surface including a patterned phosphor or phosphor containing material and at least one unpackaged light emitting semi-conductor device or laser diode positioned to excite said phosphor material, said light emitting semi-conductor device emitting electromagnetic radiation in a range which excites said phosphor material.