Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system – Plural physical display element control system – Segmented display elements
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-18
2009-10-20
Nguyen, Jimmy H (Department: 2629)
Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system
Plural physical display element control system
Segmented display elements
C040S406000, C368S065000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07605777
ABSTRACT:
A display device for a portable instrument includes at least a first transparent or semi-transparent plate arranged on a bottom element. Several closed cavities are formed at least in part in the first plate in the field of view of the device to display information. Each cavity is connected by a respective channel through the bottom element to a tank of colored fluid via feed means for filling or emptying each closed cavity of colored fluid for displaying information. The feed means include at least one micropump connected by an inlet pipe to the colored fluid tank, and microvalves connected to the micropump by a common outlet pipe. Each cavity is directly connected via its respective channel to a corresponding microvalve. The micropump and the microvalves are controlled by electric signals from control means, which can be clocked by a time base in order to control display of time information.
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Griffin & Szipl, P.C.
Montres Rado S.A.
Nguyen Jimmy H
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