CA2251572A1 - Enhanced modular message board - Google Patents
Enhanced modular message boardInfo
- Publication number
- CA2251572A1 CA2251572A1 CA002251572A CA2251572A CA2251572A1 CA 2251572 A1 CA2251572 A1 CA 2251572A1 CA 002251572 A CA002251572 A CA 002251572A CA 2251572 A CA2251572 A CA 2251572A CA 2251572 A1 CA2251572 A1 CA 2251572A1
- Authority
- CA
- Canada
- Prior art keywords
- display unit
- sign
- display units
- mounting track
- message board
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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Classifications
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- G—PHYSICS
- G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
- G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
- G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
- G06F3/14—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
- G06F3/147—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units using display panels
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F9/00—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
- G09F9/30—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
- G09F9/302—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
- G09F9/3026—Video wall, i.e. stackable semiconductor matrix display modules
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09F—DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS
- G09F9/00—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements
- G09F9/30—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements
- G09F9/33—Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
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- G—PHYSICS
- G09—EDUCATION; CRYPTOGRAPHY; DISPLAY; ADVERTISING; SEALS
- G09G—ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION
- G09G2300/00—Aspects of the constitution of display devices
- G09G2300/02—Composition of display devices
- G09G2300/026—Video wall, i.e. juxtaposition of a plurality of screens to create a display screen of bigger dimensions
Abstract
The present invention is a modular electronic sign having a plurality of display units (12) assembled on a mounting track (14) and connected to a sign controller (18). Each display unit (12) has a circuit board (20) having a plurality of light emitting diodes (74) arranged in a pattern thereon. A~
microprocessor (240) in each display unit (12) is in communication with the sign controller (18) and adjacent display units (12). Each display unit (12) is hermetically sealed to avoid a separate enclosure for the modular sign. A plurality of clips are used to electrically connect the display units to power and communications conductors. A plurality of compression clips (442) mechanically connect the display units to the mounting track.
Each display unit is mountable to the mounting track either horizontally or vertically.
microprocessor (240) in each display unit (12) is in communication with the sign controller (18) and adjacent display units (12). Each display unit (12) is hermetically sealed to avoid a separate enclosure for the modular sign. A plurality of clips are used to electrically connect the display units to power and communications conductors. A plurality of compression clips (442) mechanically connect the display units to the mounting track.
Each display unit is mountable to the mounting track either horizontally or vertically.
Applications Claiming Priority (5)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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US08/634,031 | 1996-04-15 | ||
US08/634,031 US5914698A (en) | 1996-04-15 | 1996-04-15 | Modular message board |
US08/833,945 US6175342B1 (en) | 1996-04-15 | 1997-04-14 | Enhanced modular message board |
US08/833,945 | 1997-04-14 | ||
PCT/US1997/006289 WO1997039436A1 (en) | 1996-04-15 | 1997-04-15 | Enhanced modular message board |
Publications (2)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
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CA2251572A1 true CA2251572A1 (en) | 1997-10-23 |
CA2251572C CA2251572C (en) | 2007-01-30 |
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Family Applications (1)
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CA002251572A Expired - Fee Related CA2251572C (en) | 1996-04-15 | 1997-04-15 | Enhanced modular message board |
Country Status (9)
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US (1) | US6175342B1 (en) |
EP (1) | EP0894317B1 (en) |
JP (1) | JP3294853B2 (en) |
CN (1) | CN1221508A (en) |
AT (1) | ATE232634T1 (en) |
AU (1) | AU731333B2 (en) |
CA (1) | CA2251572C (en) |
DE (1) | DE69719023D1 (en) |
WO (1) | WO1997039436A1 (en) |
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WO1997039436A1 (en) | 1997-10-23 |
CN1221508A (en) | 1999-06-30 |
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