Education and demonstration – Language – Alphabet letter formation – recognition – or sequencing
Patent
1988-03-07
1989-10-31
Scherbel, David A.
Education and demonstration
Language
Alphabet letter formation, recognition, or sequencing
52105, 52311, G09B 100
Patent
active
048774057
ABSTRACT:
A system of composing alphanumeric characters and/or decorative designs from modules containing line segments. There are eight different module types (I-VIII), each different module type containing a differently shaped or positioned line segment. Most characters are formed by placing six modules in an array of three high by two wide; those of the module types which are needed to create the desired character are used in the array. Some character require an array only three modules high, while others require an array of three modules high by three modules wide. This embodiment has application in the fields of signage, tiling, games, and educational toys.
In another embodiment a system for composing alphanumeric characters and/or decorative designs from compound modules is provided. These compound modules, (XI, XII), are formed by superimposing some of the lines of the eight different module types in one module and then making these lines differentially visible through such means as a LED, LCD, gas-discharge tube, etc.
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Scherbel David A.
Van Patten Michele A.
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