Abstract: An embodiment modular light-emitting diode (LED) display panel includes attachment points for use in attachment as part of a multi-panel modular LED display, a printed circuit board including a first side and an opposite second side, and a plastic casing attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board. A perimeter of the plastic casing is substantially rectangular and has a height and a width. The modular LED display panel further includes a display surface including a plurality of LEDs arranged as pixels and attached to the first side of the printed circuit board. The pixels are arranged in a rectangular array including at least fifty pixels. Each of the pixels of the rectangular array is spaced from each respective adjacent pixel of the rectangular array by a pitch. The pitch is a predetermined constant number. The pitch does not depend on the height and the width.

Abstract: A lighting apparatus includes a circuit board and light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the circuit board. The LEDs are arranged in an array of row and columns and are attached to the circuit board are arranged in a single plane. A support substrate supports the circuit board. Optical elements are configured to redirect light from the plurality of LEDs. Each optical element is substantially the same as all other optical elements. Each LED is associated with a single optical element and each optical element is associated with a single LED. The lighting apparatus is configured to direct light away from the circuit board so that the light is directed so as to illuminate a substantially rectangular area that is off-center relative to the light assembly. The substantially rectangular area has an edge that is at least 14 feet in length.

Abstract: An embodiment display panel includes a housing comprising a recess and framing portions, a printed circuit board (PCB), a sealing material, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). The PCB is attached to and overhangs the framing portions of the housing. The PCB includes a front side and an opposite back side. The recess overlies the opposite back side of the PCB. The sealing material is disposed between the opposite back side of the PCB and the framing portions of the housing. The plurality of LEDs is disposed at the front side of the PCB. The front side of the PCB forms an entirety of a front surface of the display panel.

Abstract: An embodiment modular light-emitting diode (LED) display panel includes attachment points for use in attachment as part of a multi-panel modular LED display, a printed circuit board including a first side and an opposite second side, and a plastic casing attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board. A perimeter of the plastic casing is substantially rectangular and has a height and a width. The modular LED display panel further includes a display surface including a plurality of LEDs arranged as pixels and attached to the first side of the printed circuit board. The pixels are arranged in a rectangular array including at least fifty pixels. Each of the pixels of the rectangular array is spaced from each respective adjacent pixel of the rectangular array by a pitch. The pitch is a predetermined constant number. The pitch does not depend on the height and the width.

Abstract: An embodiment modular light-emitting diode (LED) display panel includes attachment points for use in attachment as part of a multi-panel modular LED display, a printed circuit board including a first side and an opposite second side, and a plastic casing attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board. A perimeter of the plastic casing is substantially rectangular and has a height and a width. The modular LED display panel further includes a display surface including a plurality of LEDs arranged as pixels and attached to the first side of the printed circuit board. The pixels are arranged in a rectangular array including at least fifty pixels. Each of the pixels of the rectangular array is spaced from each respective adjacent pixel of the rectangular array by a pitch. The pitch is a predetermined constant number. The pitch does not depend on the height and the width.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention are related to modular display panels. In one embodiment, a modular display panel includes a first side which includes a display surface, and an opposite second side. The modular display panel further includes a plastic enclosure including an outer surface that forms substantially all of the second side. The modular display panel further includes LEDs arranged as pixels attached to a printed circuit board which is attached to the plastic enclosure. The modular display panel further includes a circuit for controlling the LEDs and a power source for powering the LEDs. The front side of the printed circuit board is sealed to be waterproof and the plastic enclosure is sealed to be waterproof so that the modular display panel is sealed to be waterproof.

Abstract: A modular display panel includes a first printed circuit board (PCB) having a first side and a second side. A plurality of LEDs are connected to the first side of the PCB. A receiver circuit is directly mounted to the second side of the first PCB, the receiver circuit having a first plurality of components. A power supply circuit is also directly mounted to the second side of the first PCB, the power supply circuit having a second plurality of components.

Abstract: A modular display panel includes a plastic housing having a recess, a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to the printed circuit board, a transparent potting compound overlying the LEDs, a driver circuit attached to the printed circuit board, and a heat sink disposed between a back side of the housing and the printed circuit board. The heat sink thermally contacts the back side of the housing and the printed circuit board. The panel also includes a power supply and a network interface controller.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to integrated modular LED display devices. In one embodiment, a modular LED display devices comprises a plastic housing with an outer surface exposed to an external environment. The modular LED display device is configured to display images using an array of pixels attached to a front side of a printed circuit board attached to the plastic housing. The modular LED display device includes a circuit for controlling a plurality of LEDs, the circuit being attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board. The first side of the printed circuit board is sealed to be waterproof by an overlying compound. The modular LED display device further includes a power supply including a power converter for converting alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power. The modular LED display device is configured to be exposed to the external environment without additional enclosures.

Abstract: A light assembly includes a thermally conductive support structure, a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to a circuit board and thermally coupled to a heat sink and a single transparent substrate with a corresponding plurality of optical elements over the LEDs. Each of the optical elements include a first portion configured to direct light in a second direction, a second portion configured to direct light in a second lateral direction, and a third portion configured to direct light in a third direction.

Abstract: An embodiment display panel may include a housing including a recess, a substrate disposed in the recess, and a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) attached to a front side of the substrate, in which the plurality of LEDs form a front surface of the display panel. The display panel may further include a back cover enclosing the recess and a back side of the substrate. The back cover may form a back surface of the display panel, and the back cover may be configured to prevent ingress of water or dust through a thickness of the back cover. The display panel may further include a power supply disposed in the recess and physically attached to the back cover and not to the housing or substrate, in which the power supply is configured to power the plurality of LEDs.

Abstract: In one embodiment, modular light emitting diode (LED) display panel includes a plurality of LEDs is attached to a printed circuit board. A power supply is coupled to the plurality of LEDs and configured to receive direct current (DC) power. A scan controller is coupled to the plurality of LEDs, where the scan controller is configured to control operation of the plurality of LEDs in order to display received media. A housing is attached to the printed circuit board, and includes an outer major surface of the modular LED display panel and is configured to be exposed to an external environment without a protective cabinet. A waterproof integrated data and power connector is electrically coupled to the power supply, the scan controller, and to the plurality of LEDs. The modular LED display panel has an ingress protection rating of IP 65 or higher, and is cooled passively without fans.

Abstract: A lighting assembly includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a plurality of optical elements, each proximate an associated one of the LEDs. Each optical element includes a first portion, a second portion which intersects with the first portion, a third portion extending beyond a region between the first portion and the second portion in a direction away from the associated LED, and a fourth portion positioned proximate the respective LED below the first, second and third portions. The first and second portions are shaped such that at least one surface normal to the first portion intersects with at least one surface normal to the second portion.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention relate to integrated modular LED display devices. In one embodiment, a modular LED display devices comprises a plastic housing with an outer surface exposed to an external environment. The modular LED display device is configured to display images using an array of pixels attached to a front side of a printed circuit board attached to the plastic housing. The modular LED display device includes a circuit for controlling a plurality of LEDs, the circuit being attached to the opposite second side of the printed circuit board. The first side of the printed circuit board is sealed to be waterproof by an overlying compound. The modular LED display device further includes a power supply including a power converter for converting alternating current (AC) power to direct current (DC) power. The modular LED display device is configured to be exposed to the external environment without additional enclosures.

Abstract: In one embodiment, modular light emitting diode (LED) display panel includes a plurality of LEDs is attached to a printed circuit board. A power supply is coupled to the plurality of LEDs and configured to receive direct current (DC) power. A scan controller is coupled to the plurality of LEDs, where the scan controller is configured to control operation of the plurality of LEDs in order to display received media. A housing is attached to the printed circuit board, and includes an outer major surface of the modular LED display panel and is configured to be exposed to an external environment without a protective cabinet. A waterproof integrated data and power connector is electrically coupled to the power supply, the scan controller, and to the plurality of LEDs. The modular LED display panel has an ingress protection rating of IP 65 or higher, and is cooled passively without fans.

Abstract: A modular light emitting diode (LED) display sub-assembly includes a frame and a plurality of LED display panels. The plurality of LED display panels are attached to the frame. Each of the plurality of LED display panels includes a housing, a printed circuit board attached to the housing, and a plurality of LEDs. The housing includes plastic sidewalls and an outer surface of the modular LED display sub-assembly. The plurality of LEDs are attached to a front side of the printed circuit board. The modular LED sub-assembly further includes a data receiver box mounted directly to the frame. The data receiver box includes a power management unit and a signal processing unit. Each of the LED display panels and the data receiver box are sealed to be waterproof and are configured to be exposed to an external environment without a protective cabinet.

Abstract: A method can be used to illuminate a surface that includes a number of non-overlapping portions. The method includes simultaneously illuminating each of the portions so that the surface is substantially uniformly lit. Each portion is illuminated by a respective lighting assembly. Each lighting assembly includes a plurality of LEDs and a plurality of optical elements proximate the plurality of LEDs. For each lighting assembly, when all LEDs of the lighting assembly are operating, the entire portion of the surface is illuminated with an illumination level and a uniformity. Failure of one or more LEDs of the lighting assembly will cause the illumination level of light impinging the portion of the surface to decrease while the uniformity of light impinging the portion of the surface remains substantially the same.

Abstract: A display panel includes a frame and a plurality of panels. Each of the panels is attached to the frame by a first spring-latch. The first spring latch is configured to switch between a fastened position and an unfastened position by pressing the panel towards the frame and releasing the panel.

Abstract: An embodiment display panel includes a printed circuit board (PCB) including a lower portion and an upper portion disposed over and overhanging the lower portion of the PCB. The display panel further includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs) disposed at a front side of the upper portion of the PCB, where the front side of the upper portion of the PCB forms an entirety of a front surface of the display panel. The display panel also includes a housing having a recess, where the lower portion of the PCB is at least partially disposed within the recess, where framing portions of the housing are laterally adjacent to the lower portion of the PCB, and where the upper portion of the PCB overhangs the framing portions of the housing.

Abstract: An embodiment method of manufacturing modular panels includes manufacturing a group of modular display panels, including a first and second modular display panel that have the same size and shape. The first modular display panel includes a first pixel array arranged at a first pitch, and the second modular display panel includes a second pixel array that is arranged at a second pitch that is different than the first pitch. Any two modular display panels in the group are capable of being attached to each other in an integrated display system.