Abstract: Disclosed is a three-dimensional advertisement device. The present invention includes: a frame having a predetermined shape; a plurality of unit cells supported by the frame and arrayed in an X-Y matrix; and a controller for selectively driving the unit cells according to an external input signal, wherein the unit cell includes: a cell plate having a magnet on a rear surface thereof and having an upper end hinge-coupled to the frame, the cell plate being vertically disposed; and an electromagnet arranged to face the magnet of the cell plate to enable the cell plate to rotate forward when power is applied thereto according to a signal of a controller. The cell plate of the unit cells includes a reflection plate such that advertisement text is three-dimensionally expressed through a combination of the cell plates which rotate to be opened.

Abstract: A stylus is provided, which includes a core body, an electrode disposed adjacent to the core body, a transmitter that sends a downlink signal including switch information SW1 using the electrode, and a controller that determines whether the stylus is in contact state with an operating surface or the stylus is in hover state. In the contact state, the controller controls the transmitter to send the switch information SW1 at a first bit rate. In the hover state, the controller controls the transmitter to send the switch information SW1 at a second bit rate smaller than the first bit rate. A technical advantage includes lowering the possibility of a failure to receive downlink signals when the stylus is in hover state, even though the stylus sends the downlink signals with the same intensity as when the stylus is in contact state.

Abstract: A smaller sized flip dot display utilizes a magnetically actuated pixel that rotates between two orientations. The orientations display two different optical states. A simulated dot matrix design improves the aesthetics and consumer appeal, and also permits a flip dot display capable of producing a positive contrast display image with darker colored “ON” pixels contrasting with brighter background and “OFF” pixels by reducing the visibility of the spacing gap between each rotating pixel and the surrounding background. An interwoven configuration of magnetic actuators with a coil around each arm of a U-shaped core may result in lower power consumption, low production cost, and small size required for use in consumer and small mobile devices such as watches and mobile phones.

Abstract: A rewriting apparatus control circuit includes a display system and a processor. The processor includes a first input terminal receiving a rewriting complete signal from the rewriting apparatus; a second input terminal receiving a rewriting success signal from the rewriting apparatus; an output terminal connecting to the rewrite apparatus for sending a restarting signal; and data terminals connected to the display system. Once the rewriting complete signal from the rewriting apparatus is received, the processor subtracts one for each restarting sent from a preset number and then sends a result to the display system for displaying and sends the restarting signal to the rewriting apparatus for restarting the rewriting apparatus if the result is greater than zero. The processor accumulates a number of times that the rewriting success signal is received from the rewriting apparatus, and sends the number to the display system for displaying when the result is zero.

Abstract: A display device for a vehicle that display an amount of a particulate matter collected in a filter device for exhaust gas purification. A vehicle 1 includes distance storage apparatus 46 for storing a travel distance, a filter device 5 for exhaust gas purification for trapping a particulate matter contained in an exhaust gas, and collected amount detection apparatus 25 for finding an amount of the particulate matter collected in the filter device 5 for exhaust gas purification. A display control unit 42 normally acquires a travel distance from the distance storage apparatus 46 and displays the travel distance as a numerical value on a segment display unit 41, and when instructed to display a collected amount of the particulate matter, the display control unit 42 acquires a collected amount from the collected amount detection apparatus 25 and lights up the number of segment groups 61 corresponding to the collected amount, thereby displaying the collected amount.

Abstract: An apparatus that indicates the speed of oncoming trains at train crossings comprises a large digital display attached to a drop gate or alternately on a side gate crossing sign for those crossings without a gate. The digital display is surrounded by a large sign indicating the speed of an oncoming train. A speed detection device aimed in either direction on the track to determine train speed. An interface converts the detected speed into a digital display. It is envisioned that motorists knowing the speed of an oncoming train will be less likely to try to beat the train through the crossing.

Abstract: A negative voltage generating circuit includes a pulse generator U1, a switch, a resistor, a first capacitor, a first diode, a second diode, and a second capacitor. The pulse generator includes a positive voltage input pin coupled to a power supply, an oscillating output pin, and a negative voltage input pin. The switch includes a first terminal coupled to the oscillating output pin, a second terminal coupled to one terminal of the first capacitor, and coupled to the power supply via the resistor, and a third terminal being grounded. Another terminal of the first capacitor is coupled to the anode of the fist diode and the cathode of the second diode. The cathode of the first diode is grounded. The anode of the second diode is coupled to the positive voltage input pin of the pulse generator, and is coupled to ground via the second capacitor.

Abstract: A measurement indication method and an apparatus to indicate difference between a measured result taken by a medical measurement instrument and a normal digital value according to medical theory. The medical measurement instrument includes at least a measurement element, a power supply, at least one processing unit and the apparatus to implement the measurement indication method. The apparatus includes a plurality of indication lamps capable of emitting light of three or more colors. The number and lighting color of the indication lamps can be changed sequentially according to the difference of the measured digital value and a normal digital value range. Thereby users can easily determine the difference between the measured result and the normal value. And the measured value can be indicated in graphics.

Abstract: A display device includes an ultraviolet light source, a color light source, and a filter selectively hit by their lights. The filter has a first area part for displaying the first display contents excluding an overlapped parts when the ultraviolet light is emitted, a second area part for the second display contents excluding the overlapped parts when the color light is emitted, and a third display part for displaying the overlapped parts when one of the ultraviolet and color light is emitted. The first area part blocks the color light and produces visible light when the ultraviolet light hits the first area part, the second area part allows the ultraviolet and color lights to pass therethrough, and the third area part allows the ultraviolet and color lights to pass therethrough and produces the visible light when the ultraviolet light hits the third area part.

Abstract: A negative voltage generating circuit includes a pulse generator U1, a switch, a resistor, a first capacitor, a first diode, a second diode, and a second capacitor. The pulse generator includes a positive voltage input pin coupled to a power supply, an oscillating output pin, and a negative voltage input pin. The switch includes a first terminal coupled to the oscillating output pin, a second terminal coupled to one terminal of the first capacitor, and coupled to the power supply via the resistor, and a third terminal being grounded. Another terminal of the first capacitor is coupled to the anode of the fist diode and the cathode of the second diode. The cathode of the first diode is grounded. The anode of the second diode is coupled to the positive voltage input pin of the pulse generator, and is coupled to ground via the second capacitor.

Abstract: A display includes a display lightguide, on which a shape of a display character is formed in three dimensions, a light source, emitting a light toward the display lightguide, and a light collection portion, provided between the light source and the display lightguide, and having a light reflection face formed like a parabolic face which employs a straight line perpendicular to a light receiving face of the display lightguide as an axis thereof.

Abstract: A light guiding plate is provided on the obverse side of a display for displaying a display image while varying the display image. Unevenness is formed at a predetermined position at a reverse surface of the light guiding plate. A light emitting element is disposed at the side surface of the light guiding plate in such a manner as to introduce the light to the light guiding plate. Alternatively, an uneven portion in conformity with a pattern of a desired display image may be formed at a reverse surface of the light guiding plate, and a light emitting element is disposed at the side surface of the light guiding plate in such a manner as to introduce the light to the light guiding plate.

Abstract: An in-vehicle audio device that can be connected to a portable audio device may include a display generating unit operative to generate transmission image data in a format that can be displayed in the portable audio device from tune information data corresponding to audio data read from the portable audio device when the portable audio device is connected to the in-vehicle audio device, and a communication unit operative to send the transmission image data generated by the display generating unit to the portable audio device when the portable audio device is connected to the in-vehicle audio device.

Abstract: A terminal includes a memory, a controller for operating programs in the memory, and one or more light emitting diodes for providing multicolor illumination to show information, controlled by the controller. The terminal may be a mobile communications terminal.

Abstract: A numerical display device includes a base panel, a plurality of numerical sections provided on the base panel to form a numerical character, a plurality of folding panels pivotally coupling at the base panel to fold between a first position and a second position to selectively change the numerical character, and a magnet arrangement for retaining each of the folding panels at the first and second positions, wherein at the first position, the folding panel is pivotally folded on the base panel to fully cover the respective numerical section, and at the second position, the folding panel is pivotally folded at 180° to expose the respective numerical section.

Abstract: In a first display mode, a threshold value is numerically displayed on a first display section and the current light reception amount (current value) is numerically displayed on a second display section. In a second display mode, the tolerance value is numerically displayed on the first display section and the current light reception amount is numerically displayed on the second display section. To switch from the first display mode to the second display mode, a display mode change key can be operated.

Abstract: A multi-color segmented LED or other light emitting arrangement display includes specially designed segments such that there are two or more rooms within one segment. When one or more LEDs or light emitting arrangements with different colors are placed in each room of a segment, the segment will generate a very special light effect—a multi-colored segment. In one aspect, it is possible to control the height of the wall between rooms such that a mixed color light effect is produced between the adjacent rooms. The multi-color segmented display can be used in a variety of applications.

Abstract: A multicolor function indicator light system is provided for an audio amplifier or similar electronic equipment. A sensor circuit monitors operation of the equipment. An indicator light device has a plurality of different color outputs. A control logic circuit receives input signals from the sensor and controls the indicator light device so that different sensed modes of operation of the electronic equipment are indicated by different color outputs of the indicator light device.

Abstract: The optical indicator unit of a program-controlled household appliance includes one or more indicator elements for the display of information in plain text. Each indicator element includes a matrix with 5×8 pixels for the display of a character. Each indicator element is assigned a functional element/actuator belonging to the household appliance. The element/actuator and also at least one operating state of the element/actuator is represented in the indicator element by an initial letter or a symbol. Depending on a size of the display, a plurality of actuators can be indicated at the same time. The invention can be applied particularly well in testing and in servicing.

Abstract: A multifunctional photoelectric switch comprises a display section for displaying a first display information and a second display information. The first display information includes a plurality of items concerning a threshold value and the second display information includes a plurality of items concerning functions of the photoelectric switch. A switch is provided for switching information to be displayed on the display section between each type of display information. A selection menu for the user to select either “Easy” or “Pro” is displayed in the progress of making a transition from a “light reception amount and/or threshold value display” mode of the basic display information to an “operation function setting” mode of the second display information. The user selects and sets either “Easy” or “Pro” on the selection screen. In the “Pro” mode, the set items concerning all functions are displayed; in the “Easy” mode, only the basic items are displayed.

Abstract: In a first display mode, a threshold value is numerically displayed on a first display section and the current light reception amount (current value) is numerically displayed on a second display section. In a second display mode, the tolerance value is numerically displayed on the first display section and the current light reception amount is numerically displayed on the second display section. To switch from the first display mode to the second display mode, a display mode change key can be operated.

Abstract: A light emitting display device is provided which can be manufactured from a leadframe and which may be mounted with other such light emitting display devices in close side-by-side relationship. The light emitting display device includes a casing (3) of a predetermined height having an obverse surface formed with a plurality of display segments (4a, 4b) each of which is provided at an end of a light guide (41). A plurality of light emitting elements (2) are disposed in the casing so as to positionally correspond to the display segments. Each of plural leads (1) has a first end (11) electrically connected to a respective light emitting element (2) and a second end (12) extending toward a bottom side of the casing. A resin (6) is filled in the light guides (41) for sealing the first ends (11) of the leads and the light emitting elements (2).

Abstract: A signal display apparatus has a plurality of shift registers and a selecting circuit. The shift registers receives a first clock and the selecting circuit receives a selecting signal from a data flow according to a second clock, and output enabling signals to the shift registers according to the selecting signal. The shift registers selectively store data in the data flow according to the first clock in response to the enabling signals. The signal display apparatus and the method for storing data are capable of reducing the transfer time for a serial data single series signal to overcome the prior art shortcomings.

Abstract: Surface mounted LEDs are arrayed in special patterns to provide a relatively high resolution dot-matrix visual display and/or multi-segment character displays. Especially abbreviated solder bonding pads are utilized to obtain a higher density packing of the surface mounted arrays in at least some embodiments. Special anti-glare coatings and structures are employed to reduce ambient light reflections for aircraft instrument applications. Multi-colored display outputs are also provided.

Abstract: A phasing and indicator arrangement is provided for switchgear or the like that responds to electrical sources and provides voltage indicator functions, phasing determinations, and self-test features. Phasing provisions are responsive to two or more voltage sensors proximate respective electrical sources to provide an output that represents the phase difference, i.e. time relationship, between the electrical sources as an alternating-current voltage measurable by a voltmeter. The output is relatively independent of the voltage of the electrical sources. The indicator arrangement is operable in a test mode to test the integrity of one or more voltage indicators while clearly identifying that the indicator arrangement is in a test mode. In a preferred arrangement, the indicator arrangement in the self-test mode is powered by a photocell.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying electrical measurement of distributor of motor vehicle comprises a circuit module mounted on distributor. Circuit module comprises at least one display unit, a circuit board, and a plurality of flexible pins wherein pins are electrically connected between circuit module and distributor such that circuit board may be electrically activated by the power supplied by distributor through the pins. A transparent cover is provided to enable user to see the electrical measurement on display unit. With this, a multimeter for detecting malfunction of a certain electrical component is eliminated.

Abstract: An improved display module for a vending machine is described. An implementation includes an enhanced display means, an inverter connected to a CLOCK input signal, and a flip-flop connected to the inverter and to a DATA input signal. The inverter and the flip-flop generate a LOAD signal for input to the enhanced display.

Abstract: An apparatus for displaying electrical measurement of distributor of motor vehicle comprises a distributor and a circuit module including at least one display unit and a circuit board in distributor under input and output terminals and electrically connected thereto by contacting. Display unit is electrically connected to circuit board and located on a side of distributor for ease of reading. Thus current representing an electrical measurement of distributor may be shown on display unit.

Abstract: A character entry device in accordance with the invention has a character entry surface. The character entry surface has raised character segment guides upon which characters can be traced by a human user. Sensors are associated with the segment guides to indicate when particular segment guides are traced. Decoding logic is responsive to the sensors to detect actually traced segment sequences and to determine characters that correspond to the actually traced segment sequences. In one embodiment, the character entry surface and segment guides are part of a remote control. An additional key face pivots to either cover or expose the segment guides. When the key face is covering the segment guides, keys in the key face rest against the segment guides and can be depressed to depress the segment guides. Decoding logic in the remote control interprets segment guide depressions as individual keystrokes when the key face is in this position.