Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Segmented display elements
Patent
1996-03-28
1999-05-18
Hjerpe, Richard A.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Segmented display elements
345 33, 345 36, 345 35, 345 83, G09G3/12
Patent
active
059054808
ABSTRACT:
The present invention teaches a flat panel display system for illuminating an icon having a shape. The system comprises a first set of illuminators for illuminating the icon with a first color light beam in response to a first signal. The first set comprises a first and second pair of electrodes. Each pair of the first set comprising a top electrode and a bottom electrode, wherein the top and bottom electrodes of the first pair overlapping to form a first overlap region. Moreover, the top and bottom electrodes of the second pair overlapping to form a second overlap region, wherein the first and second overlap regions outline the shape of the icon. Further, a second set of illuminators is incorporated for illuminating the icon with a second color light beam in response to a second signal, such that the second set comprises a third and fourth pair of electrodes. Each pair of the second set comprises a top electrode and a bottom electrode, such that the top and bottom electrodes of the third pair overlap to form a third overlap region and the top and bottom electrodes of the fourth pair overlap to form a fourth overlap region, while the third and fourth overlap regions outline the shape of the icon. Finally, the system comprises a signal generator for selectively generating the first and second signals.
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Chang Kent
Hjerpe Richard A.
Teitelbaum Ozer M. N.
UT Automotive Dearborn Inc.
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