Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Display elements arranged in matrix
Patent
1997-08-22
2000-02-15
Crosland, Donnie L.
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Display elements arranged in matrix
34081578, 34081542, 34081547, 34081545, 116286, 116288, 116328, 116DIG6, 116DIG36, 362 23, 362 26, G09G 300, G08B 524
Patent
active
060258209
ABSTRACT:
An instrument panel having analog gauges with pointers illuminated independently of the light source illuminating the scale indicia. Light is transmitted into the pointer via a facet having an inclined reflective surface through which a gauge motor output shaft passes. The facet may be integrally formed in the light distribution layer which illuminates the scale indicia or a separate discreet component. A novel telltale used in conjunction with an instrument panel having a light distribution layer is also provided which illuminates the telltale indicia by passing light through the light distribution layer without affecting the illumination of other indicia in the graphic layer. Method of manufacturing analog gauges as well as method for using an analog gauge to transmit information to a viewer.
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Rankey Brent W.
Salmon Michael E.
Crosland Donnie L.
Nu-Tech & Engineering, Inc.
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