Display element having retroreflective surface

Details Display element having retroreflective surface Display element having retroreflective surface

1997-10-31

2000-09-05

Nguyen, Chanh

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Display elements arranged in matrix

345108, G09G 334

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061150134

ABSTRACT:
A pixel for use in a visual matrix display including a frame having front and rear surfaces and defining an aperture; a light source oriented in the aperture; a first retroreflective surface borne by the frame and positioned adjacent to the aperture; a flap borne by the front surface and moveable along a given path of travel between a first position wherein the pixel is nonoperational, and the flap is disposed in covering relation relative to the light source, and a second operational position, wherein the flap has a second retroreflective surface which is exposed when the flap is in the second position; an assembly borne by the frame for moving the flap along the given path of travel; and an assembly for energizing the light source when the flap is in one of the given positions along the path of travel.

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