Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Display elements arranged in matrix
Patent
1998-02-10
1999-07-13
Mengistu, Amare
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Display elements arranged in matrix
40447, G09G 334
Patent
active
059233133
ABSTRACT:
A modular display apparatus for displaying indicia at a front thereof has an inner frame with horizontal support beams, the inner frame supporting a plurality of grid modules, at least one grid module being located above another. A plurality of pixels rotationally mounted to the grid modules each include first and second display faces joined along respective adjacent edges. The pixels have a center of gravity located on each pixel so as to interact with an external force applied to the pixel and provide a complete rotation, with a minimum of bounce, to display a desired display face. A triggering mechanism has a plurality of solenoids adapted for selective actuation to rotate selected ones of the pixels for changing the pattern of the desired display indicia controlled by an electronic signal transmitted from an electronics system. The electronics system causes the solenoids to fire in two steps, including a first step of applying full voltage to each solenoid for a fixed period of time and a second step of applying a significantly lower "hold" voltage to the solenoid for the remaining time the solenoid is activated. A single cable drive system drives the triggering mechanism in bidirectional motion.
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Black F. Martin
Dye G. Frank
Mengistu Amare
Osorio Ricardo
ReaderVision, Inc.
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