Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Display elements arranged in matrix
Patent
1997-05-23
2000-08-15
Chow, Dennis-Doon
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Display elements arranged in matrix
345 32, 385137, 385901, G09G 336
Patent
active
061043710
ABSTRACT:
A modular, high-intensity fiber optic color backlight for color displays wherein light is distributed to the display through side-emitting optical fibers. The optical fibers are ordered into an array of channels, wherein each channel contains a number of optical fibers. Each of the individual channels are separated by reflective channel isolators and each channel preferably carries light of a single color. Light detecting fibers are optionally installed in the module so that intensity data may be collected. Each module includes a mechanical and electrical interconnect so that individual modules may be combined, thereby producing displays of arbitrary size.
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Huang Wanna
Wang Ting
Awad Amr
Brosemer Jeffrey J.
Chow Dennis-Doon
Isztwan Andrew G.
NEC Research Institute Inc.
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