Abstract: A light guide system includes a substrate with multiple light sources connected to the substrate. Multiple zones are individually positioned each proximate to one of the light sources. Each of the multiple zones includes a translucent area back-lit by energizing one of the light sources. A polymeric material is applied onto individual pairs defined by one of the multiple light sources and one of the multiple zones. The polymeric material after subsequent curing defines a light guide for each of the pairs for transmission of light generated by the light source of each pair. A reflective coating is applied onto the at least one external facing surface of the light guide, the reflective coating defining a material different from the polymeric material.

Abstract: A method for in-mold transferring of electronics from a film includes creating an electronics layer including both active and passive components connected to conductive inks defining electrical traces and electrical contacts. At least one light source is electrically mounted on the conductive inks. A connector is mounted on the conductive inks using a conductive adhesive on the connector. A decorative film structure is connected to the electronics layer having a protective coating covering a graphics printed film. A carrier film is releasably coupled to the protective coating of the decorative film structure with a release agent. The decorative film structure and the electronics layer are placed into an injection mold. A polymeric material is injected into the injection mold encasing the decorative film structure and the electronics layer, with the polymeric material contacting a portion of the carrier film. The carrier film is then removed.