Abstract: Systems and method for vehicle top advertising are provided. Cross bars span a roof of the vehicle. A vehicle top unit with an electronic display is attached to the cross bars. One or more exterior coverings are connected to at least one of: the cross bars and the vehicle top unit. Wiring is extended from a power source located outside of the vehicle top unit, along at least one of the cross bars, and to the vehicle top unit to place the electronic display in electrical connection with the power source. The exterior coverings each cover at least a respective portion of the wiring.

Abstract: An electronic display assembly includes a display unit supported by a housing assembly. An upper portion is supported by said housing assembly above, and spaced apart from, the display unit. One or more fans associated with the upper portion move ambient air ingested through one or more intake/exhaust apertures in upper portion housing between an upper cavity and a transition area between the upper portion and the display unit. Ambient air is ingested through one or more intakes at the transition area by one or more fans associated with said display unit and forced though said at least one open loop airflow pathways within said display unit.

Abstract: Systems and methods for presenting images on mirrored displays are provided. A cover layer having a surface area is positioned in front of an electronic display having a viewing area. A reflective material is located at the cover layer and is less than fully reflective where the cover layer is located above the viewing area. The mirrored display is configured to operate in a low power mode until a sensor detects a person proximate to the mirrored display and then operate in a normal power mode.

Abstract: A display assembly includes electronic displays secured to a structural framework at an elevated position, the structural framework including one or more members and configured for attachment to a surface. Solar panels are secured to the structure framework at a location above the electronic displays, and bulk energy storage devices are secured to the structure framework and electrically connected with the electronic displays and the solar panels.

Abstract: A solar powered VTU and systems and methods for the same are provided. A solar energy harvesting device and an energy storage device are electrically connected to an electronic display within a housing. A support extends between the housing and the solar energy harvesting device such that a bottom surface of the solar energy harvesting device is elevated directly above, and is spaced apart from, a top surface of the housing. The solar energy harvesting device has a first footprint, and the housing has a second footprint. The first footprint is larger than, and directly overlies, the second footprint.

Abstract: Field serviceable display assemblies are provided. Multiple side assemblies are mounted to a structural framework in a moveable manner, each including a channel located between a transparent layer and an electronic display, which is located behind the transparent layer. A fixed structure is positioned within a cavity located within the structural framework and between the side assemblies. The fixed structure remains stationary when the side assemblies are moved between a closed position where the cavity is enclosed, and an opened position where the fixed structure is exposed to facilitate direct access to electronic components located thereon.

Abstract: Display units for digital out of home advertising with orientation-based operations adjustment and related methods are provided. The display unit includes an electronic display. A controller for the display unit receives orientation data from an orientation detection device, determines an orientation of the display unit, and adjusts operations of the display unit based, at least in part, on the orientation.

Abstract: Display assemblies, systems, and methods for remote monitoring of display assemblies are provided. The display assemblies each include a network connection device in electronic communication with a controller in electronic communication with one or more electronic displays and components for operation. A monitoring center receives data from the display assemblies regarding operation, associates different customer identifiers with different portions of the received data, receives a particular customer identifier from a customer device, and electronically identifies the portions of the data associated with the particular customer identifier for transmission to the customer device.

Abstract: A display assembly system which detects abnormal operating conditions, such as gas recirculation or airway occlusion, is provided. An electronic display is located within a housing. Sensors measure characteristics of ambient air ingested by a thermal management subsystem. Weather conditions are gathered for a location, and measurements are received from the sensors regarding characteristics of the ingested ambient air. An alert is generated if the measurements change at a rate different from a rate of change of the weather conditions by at least a predetermined amount.

Abstract: A display assembly with integrated electric vehicle charging equipment includes a first and second side assembly connected to a structural frame, each including an electronic display subassembly located behind a cover. The electric vehicle charging equipment is connected to the structural frame between said first and second side assemblies in an at least partially recessed manner. Open or closed loops of air may be provided for cooling the first and second side assemblies and the electric vehicle charging equipment, which may all be connected to a common power source.

Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow includes electronic display subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including an illumination device for providing illumination to an electronic display layer when powered, a cover forward of said electronic display layer, and a closed loop fan unit located at a first side of the respective one of said electronic display subassemblies. A rear passageway is positioned between the electronic display subassemblies. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas extends through each of the electronic display subassemblies and includes the rear passageway.

Abstract: A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. Fans are provided at a housing which includes a rear wall defining a curved shape with peaks to accommodate one of the fans and a valley between adjacent ones of the fans. The fan units induce relatively laminar flow within certain portions of an airflow pathways extending with the display assembly and relatively turbulent flows in other portions of the display assembly when activated.

Abstract: A rooftop mounted display assembly includes a first and second electronic display located at a housing for mounting to a roof of a vehicle. Apertures are vertically spaced apart along either end of thermal plates located behind the electronic displays. Fan(s), when activated, force ambient air through an inlet aperture located at a proximal end of the housing, the apertures at a first end of the thermal plates, channels located between the thermal plates and the electronic displays, the apertures at a second end of the thermal plates, and an exhaust aperture at a distal end of the housing.

Abstract: Assemblies for enhancing the optical quality of electronic images displayed at an electronic display layer are provided. An optical component is located adjacent to the electronic display layer within a housing for the electronic display layer and the optical component. At least one shock-absorbing subassembly is attached to a location along the housing and to said optical component.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring power consumption in a display assembly are provided. Images are displayed at an electronic display subassembly. A simulated electric meter is electrically interposed between a utility electric supply and at least the electronic display subassembly and measures power consumed by at least said electronic display subassembly. Cumulative power measurements may be recorded by the simulated electric meter for each image displayed at the electronic display subassembly.

Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed for inconspicuously providing power to one or more electronic displays of a vehicle top unit from a power source located outside the vehicle top unit. The vehicle top unit is mounted to a first and second cross bar mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Wiring extends from the power source, along a portion of the vehicle, along or through at least one of the first and second cross bars, and to the vehicle top unit. A securing device secures the wiring to the portion of the vehicle.