Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Physically movable array
Reexamination Certificate
2007-06-28
2011-12-27
Shalwala, Bipin (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Physically movable array
C359S196100
Reexamination Certificate
active
08085218
ABSTRACT:
Mechanisms for providing a floating display without moving electronics is provided. The mechanisms include a stationary array of light emitting elements and a moving reflective element. As the reflective element rotates, oscillates, or otherwise moves in a path relative to the array of light emitting elements, a controller controls the illumination, i.e. the pulsing on and off, of the light emitting elements based on a location of the reflective element so as to achieve a desired image, alphanumeric message, graphical display, animated display, or the like. The reflective element may be a reflective sphere having a reflective exterior surface. In this way, the electronics used to generate the floating display are kept stationary while the reflective element is moved along a path of motion to generate the floating image. This reduces the complexity and cost of the electronics needed to generate a floating image.
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Fry Matthew
International Business Machines - Corporation
Mims Jr. David A.
Shalwala Bipin
Walder, Jr. Stephen J.
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