A system, method, and apparatus for integral backlight for an automotive

Apparatus, a system and a method for a rear windshield for a vehicle, comprising an integral backlight (100) having a combined surface, wherein the combined surface has an internal surface (205) and an external surface (206), a plurality of illumination source (203) disposed in a predefined pattern over the combined surface, a conductive grid (102) disposed uniformly on the combined surface, and an apparatus capable of receiving signals disposed on the combined surface.