Abstract: A light-diffusing holographic transflector comprising a holographic layer and a transflective layer is disclosed. The transflector is capable under good ambient lighting conditions of illuminating an LCD display element by holographic reflection, and under poor ambient lighting conditions, by the transmission therethrough of internal edge- or back-lighting. The transmission of light is accomplished to form a predetermined visually-perceptible image (e.g., graphics, designs, and logos) by the provision in said transflector of a corresponding pattern of light-transmitting microholes. The light-transmitting microholes are formed preferably by laser ablation or etching.

Abstract: The present invention provides a polarizing holographic reflector module useful in the manufacture of a holographically-illuminated liquid crystal display assembly by combination thereof with a partial LCD stack. The polarizing holographic reflector module is substantially quadrangular in shape and comprises a reflective holographic diffuser, a light polarizer, a pressure sensitive adhesive, and a removable protective liner. A method of manufacture is also provided wherein a web of polarizer material having a linear or downweb orientation is roll-to-roll laminated to a web of angularly offset reflective holographic diffusers.