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Chip05

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Jan 2, 2012 at 9:48 AM
Can someone give me an idea of the feasibility of creating a glow in the dark screen protector? It would have to be somewhat transparent ( doesn't have to be comepletely transparent) and unnoticable during the day but still glow in the dark.

If that isn't possible, could I buy a screen protector and paint it with transparent glow in the dark paint to get similar effects?

And then if none of those are possible, could someone tell me where o could find glow in the dark tissue paper or wax paper. (Yes, I'm going to try it)

Any other ideas? I kind of want to stay away from clip on flashlights. Something about them bothers me....oh and don't say built in flashlight case either because those bother me too.

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AcoQ

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Jan 3, 2012 at 7:06 AM
Wouldn't this defeat the purpose of reading on an eInk device? Even worse, not only will it shine in your eyes as long as you're reading, it will also bring the contrast way down.
 
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ace7196

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Jan 4, 2012 at 3:36 AM
Chip05 said:
Can someone give me an idea of the feasibility of creating a glow in the dark screen protector? It would have to be somewhat transparent ( doesn't have to be comepletely transparent) and unnoticable during the day but still glow in the dark.

If that isn't possible, could I buy a screen protector and paint it with transparent glow in the dark paint to get similar effects?

And then if none of those are possible, could someone tell me where o could find glow in the dark tissue paper or wax paper. (Yes, I'm going to try it)

Any other ideas? I kind of want to stay away from clip on flashlights. Something about them bothers me....oh and don't say built in flashlight case either because those bother me too.

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Maybe you could get a slimmer version of this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/1-pc-12V-Wh...ccessories&hash=item1c21f6ab7d#ht_2457wt_1139
 
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persichini

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Jan 4, 2012 at 6:10 PM
That looks like something they designed to be built into the reader and not added on. There are no visible wire or anything. The description said that its a film applied to the screen that is powered by a single led. Looks like they turned it on with a switch on the bottom of the reader. Very cool concept but i think its going to be something used on new models..as a built in function.

If you go to their website it shows an exploded view of a kindle with the film under the the bezel.. they have a very broad list of possible applications. and then ask you to connect them with your specific application. I would assume so they could quote you on a custom order base. So to me it looks as if they as gearing themselves to manufactures and not consumer addons.

Now is possible that you could get quotes from them for an order of 1 but then you would have to place it in the nook tap into the power of the nook and install an on/off switch.
 
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Chip05

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Jan 5, 2012 at 4:25 AM
:eek: saw flex light articles earlier which partially inspired the glow in the dark screen protector idea.

To me, it seemed like a built into the device kind of thing, like persichini is saying. But then again, I don't see why it would be so difficult for them to create an external film for people with old e-readers. Of course it could be too costly to design a individual screens for all the popular e-readers...

Hopefully Amazon and B&N don't take forever to implement flex light into their designs.

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Jan 5, 2012 at 4:51 AM
Chip05, I just realized that it might be a great idea. It seems that there are some "glow in the dark" paint/tape/spray on Amazon. We should try it! Haha, if it works then the Flex light film idea will be dead! :) Maybe it can be patented!
 
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Chip05

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time4xda said:
Chip05, I just realized that it might be a great idea. It seems that there are some "glow in the dark" paint/tape/spray on Amazon. We should try it! Haha, if it works then the Flex light film idea will be dead! :) Maybe it can be patented!
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Definitely! I was looking around and found some websites that sell spray paint that is supposedly transparent in daylight. I'm going to order a can and a cheap screen protector to try it out. I'll let you know how it goes.

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Carrick1973

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Jan 18, 2012 at 10:46 PM
I've been thinking about adding a Joule Thief to my nook cover, but I haven't had a chance to pick up the parts. I don't like the clip-on lights as they don't work too well and are bulky, but I think I could add a joule thief in relatively easily.
 
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Dagon.Alex

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Feb 21, 2012 at 12:03 PM
1. Screen protector + glowing spray = fail.

Why? Learn physics.
1. How long do You think it will glow? Most of fluorescent materials shine for several minutes to an hour after being "charged" by exposing to very bright light.
2. How bright do You think it would be? The glow is very dim, so You just can see it, but You wont be able to illuminate anything with it.
3. Transparency. The thing was discussed here. To the low light conditions You are adding the lowered transparency of protective screen.
4. The glowing film as the light source is situated between the screen and your eyes. It actually obscures the vision of the text.

Maybe there are paints that have the above problems resolved but they will cost.
You are free to experiment. But IMHO You are going to get either useless thing or something as expensive as You reader itself.

PS The best thing to read books in the dark is Petzl :)
 
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