Abstract: An inflatable exhibit of a heart includes an inflatable infrastructure inflatable to a three-dimensional partial representation of the heart at a scale greater than at least, 10:1, but more preferably greater than 20:1, and most preferably, greater than 25:1. The infrastructure includes a cross-sectional plane thereacross. The exhibit further includes a walk-through passageway defined, at least, in part by the inflated infrastructure, and extending through the inflated infrastructure. The cross-sectional plane defines a plane of the passageway.

Abstract: A reflective display tile can be used in connection with a static or video display. The tile includes a transparent substrate having a front surface, a rear surface, and a peripheral edge surrounding the front and rear surfaces, an electrostatic shutter array disposed at the front surface of said substrate, a reflective medium disposed at the rear surface of the substrate, and drive electronics disposed rearward of the reflective medium. The shutter array and drive electronics are configured so that the tile is tileable and can be abutted at any of its peripheral edges against identical tiles to form a display with substantially no perceived optical interface between adjacent tiles. Another embodiment includes an opaque substrate such as a circuit board. A further embodiment has a polymeric film coated on one side with a metal film and on another side with ink or blackening material.

Abstract: A calibrating device includes a memory and a processor. The memory is configured to store at least one computer readable instruction. The processor is electrically coupled to the memory, and configured to access and execute the at least one computer readable instruction to: analyze an image of a target region which a seam between two LED panels disposed side by side is in, to obtain characteristic data associated with the seam; compare the characteristic data associated with the seam with a predetermined value to generate a comparison result; and adjust grayscale data of pixels which are arranged in two lines of the two LED panels and adjacent to the seam, based on the comparison result, for adjusting luminance-chromaticity of the pixels, wherein the two lines are in a first direction or a second direction, and the first direction is perpendicular to the second direction.

Abstract: A device includes a signaling means and a motion sensor, and logic for activating or controlling the signaling means in response to a sensed motion according to an embedded logic. The device may be used as a toy, and may be shaped like a play ball or as a handheld unit. It may be powered from a battery, either chargeable from an AC power source directly or contactless by using induction or by converting electrical energy from harvested kinetic energy. The embedded logic may activate or control the signaling means, predictably or randomly, in response to sensed acceleration magnitude or direction, such as sensing the crossing of a preset threshold or sensing the peak value. The visual means may be a numeric display for displaying a value associated with the count of the number of times the threshold has been exceeded or the peak magnitude of the acceleration sensed.

Abstract: A virtual reality display method, device, apparatus and storage medium are provided. The method includes: acquiring multimedia data to be displayed and a visible region of a viewer on a curved display surface, wherein the visible region is obtained by projecting a visible range of the viewer to the curved display surface, and is not larger than a display area of the curved display surface; determining target curvatures of at least two positions in the visible region of the viewer, wherein in the target curvatures, target curvatures of different positions are related to a distance to a center of the visible region of the viewer; adjusting, based on the target curvatures of the at least two positions in the visible region, a curvature of a corresponding position on the curved display surface; and mapping the multimedia data to be displayed to the curved display surface having the adjusted curvature.

Abstract: Systems and methods for an interactive modular lighting system are described. The lighting systems enable users to dynamically build a luminaire through a modular joining of individual light-emitting units, however such that risk of electrical failure is automatically prevented through a dynamic computation of electrical circuit properties and dynamic configuration of components. Additionally, lighting systems with granular and configurable touch sensing are described, wherein a user's interaction with the lighting system can be coupled to actuation of properties of the lighting system or of properties of other devices in communication with the lighting system. Illustrative embodiments of applications of said lighting systems in smart home and gaming are provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a wheel dynamic imaging display rack which comprises a frame. A sleeve is fixed to the frame. A hollow shaft motor is fixed to the sleeve. The hollow shaft of the hollow shaft motor is fixedly connected to the wheel through the sleeve, the hollow shaft motor can drive the flange, the wheel and the LED lamp blade to rotate, and clear images are shown in the LED lamp blade.

Abstract: A system for projecting content, such as images, onto a moving object. The system includes a tracking module, a prediction module, a projection generation module, and a projector. In one example, the tracking module and the prediction module provide commentary data to the projection generation module, which uses the data to select or render content for projection on the object at a select location. The complementary data includes tracked position information and predicted position information.

Abstract: A gate device disposed between a first space where a person waiting for passing through exists and a second space where a person already passed through exists, the device including: a gate main body disposed along a path through which the person existing in the first space passes when the person moves to the second space; and a shutter for blocking or opening the path. Furthermore, in plan view, a width of a first end portion positioned on a first space side in a short direction is narrower than a width of a second end portion positioned on a second space side in the short direction of the gate main body.

Abstract: Techniques are described for operating a display system comprising a light source and a scanning assembly. The light source includes a plurality of emitters arranged in a column and circuitry configured to drive the emitters based on image data. The scanning assembly includes a reflective surface facing the light source, the reflective surface being rotatable in at least one dimension. A control signal including periodic, non-linear pulses causes the reflective surface to rotate through a range of scan angles, thereby forming an output image based on reflection of emitted light. The image data is supplied to the light source in synchronization with the rotational movement of the reflective surface. Changes in rotation speed due to the non-linear nature of the control signal are compensated for by adjusting emission durations for different rows to provide different emission durations at different times based on changes in the linearity of the control signal.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pixel structure, a method of driving a pixel structure, an array substrate, and a display device. The pixel structure includes a fixed substrate, an electrically conductive layer at a side of the fixed substrate, a movable shield at another side of the fixed substrate, and an electrically conductive film. The fixed substrate includes a transparent substrate and a dielectric layer. The electrically conductive layer and the dielectric layer are configured to form one or more interference air gaps according to a pixel voltage applied between the electrically conductive layer and the electrically conductive film. The movable shield is configured to change an amount of incident light irradiating the electrically conductive layer.

Abstract: A control method of the present disclosure causes a computer of an information apparatus to: display an operation icon on a display screen of the information apparatus, the operation icon causing an operation screen for an electric curtain device to be displayed; display the operation screen for the electric curtain device when selection of the operation icon is sensed, the operation screen including a curtain image representing a curtain of the electric curtain device; and when a pinch-out operation is sensed on the operation screen, output to a network a first open control command for opening the curtain of the electric curtain device.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a pixel unit including a plurality of sub-pixels of different colors. Each sub-pixel includes a first transflective layer, a wavelength selective cavity, and a second transflective layer disposed successively along an incident light direction. A height of the wavelength selective cavity of each sub-pixel in the incident light direction is designed so as to select light having a wavelength corresponding to a color of the sub-pixel from light which is incident through the first transflective layer and reflected between the first transflective layer and the second transflective layer, and selected light exits through the second transflective layer. The present disclosure further provides a display substrate and a display panel.

Abstract: An electronic gaming machine including a housing that supports a movable display device that is movable to a first position and to a second position. The electronic gaming machine may be configured to cause the movable display device to display a play of a first game in the first position and cause the display device to display a play of a second game in the second position.

Abstract: An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a housing. The housing includes at least one open surface, a display disposed in an interior space of the housing. At least a portion of the display is exposed through the opened surface of the housing, and at least one electronic component is disposed between the display and the housing. The housing includes at least one slit passing through at least a partial area of a first side surface, a lower surface, and a second surface facing the first side surface with a specific width and extending from the first side surface to the second side surface via a first periphery of the lower surface and a second periphery facing the first periphery.

Abstract: A 3D display device includes a display panel for displaying an image and a grating structure cooperating with the display panel to provide a 3D display effect. The grating structure includes a plurality of gratings capable of being switched between a transparent state and a nontransparent state. The 3D display device further includes: an eye tracking unit configured to acquire positions of eyes of a viewer; and a control unit connected to the eye tracking unit and configured to control the gratings to be switched between the transparent state and the nontransparent state in accordance with the positions of the eyes of the viewer, to enable a left eye of the viewer to view a first view displayed on the display panel through the grating structure and enable a right eye of the viewer to view a second view displayed on the display panel through the grating structure.

Abstract: Provided is a glass-free stereoscopic image display device herein. The glass-free stereoscopic image display device may include: a display module that displays a stereoscopic image through a cover including a lenticular lens including multiple convex lenses; and a processor that controls the display module, wherein the processor provides a stereoscopic image by controlling a left-eye image pixel and a right-eye image pixel of the display module on the basis of a lens pitch indicating a distance between the multiple convex lenses, and the cover is provided on a front surface of the user device to be combined with the user device.

Abstract: A drive system for a projection screen in a swept surface volumetric 3D display is disclosed. The drive system causes the projection screen to reciprocate through an excursion distance at a screen reciprocating frequency relative to a projection system. The drive system includes an actuator arrangement for generating an input reciprocating force substantially at the screen reciprocating frequency through an input excursion distance and a support structure for the projection screen. The support structure includes a resonant mounting arrangement for the projection screen. The resonant mounting arrangement is operably connected to the actuator arrangement and configured to allow the projection screen to reciprocate through the excursion distance. The resonant mounting arrangement is configured to have a resonant frequency substantially equivalent to the screen reciprocating frequency on actuation of the actuator arrangement.

Abstract: A display device is disclosed. The display device includes a housing, at least one roller positioned inside the housing, a display unit including a display panel and a module cover having at least one apron, of which at least a portion is connected to each other, and a driver including a motor assembly, an upper bar coupled to an upper part of the display unit, and at least one support portion having one side coupled to both ends of the upper bar and the other side coupled to the motor assembly and moving up and down the upper bar. Both ends of the at least one apron bend in a forward direction.

Abstract: A spine measurement system comprising a camera, an encoded collar, and a remote station. A rod is shaped having one or more bends to modify a curvature of a spine. The encoded collar is coupled to the rod. The encoded collar includes a plurality of markings where each marking represents a rod position. The rod and encoded collar are in a field of view of the camera. The camera takes a number of images as the rod rotates at least 360 degrees. The remote station measures the 2D images to produce quantitative measurements that yield a 3D model of the rod shape. The remote station can use the 3D rod shape to determine metrics that relate to how the rod shapes the spine. For example, a Cobb angle can be calculated from the rod shape to determine if the rod yields the desired spine outcome.

Abstract: A rotatable stroboscopic animation device with a rotatable base portion and at least one light source. An angular-velocity-dependent flashing system flashes the at least one light source according to a predetermined flash mode dependent on the angular velocity of the base portion to produce coherent, automatic stroboscopic animation of images retained by the base portion. The flashing system can comprise an angular velocity determination system in cooperation with an illumination system. Angular velocity can be determined by an orienting system, such as a compass, in combination with a sampling system, a gyroscope, or a rotational sensor. A flash mode selection mechanism, which can be manual or automatic, permits a selection of a flash mode from among a plurality of flash modes. A manual flash mode selection mechanism can be formed by relatively pivotable upper and lower disks of the base portion. Animation disks can have indications of predetermined flash modes.

Abstract: An image display device and image display method. The image display device includes: a plurality of display screens spliced together, a corresponding gravity sensor integrated in each display screen, a logic circuit electrically connected with each display screen and each gravity sensor respectively, and a memory electrically connected with the logic circuit. The gravity sensor determines a placing direction of a corresponding display screen. The logic circuit automatically adjusts an access sequence of the image information in the memory according to the placing directions of the display screens determined by the gravity sensors, and outputs the accessed image information to the corresponding display screens, so that the image display device can normally display images when the display screens are placed right way up and/or placed up side down.

Abstract: An exemplary embodiment provides a flexible display device including a display panel that includes: a substrate; a plurality of pixel electrodes positioned on the substrate; a pixel defining layer positioned on the substrate and having openings overlapping the plurality of pixel electrodes; a common electrode positioned on the plurality of pixel electrodes; a plurality of emission layers positioned between the plurality of pixel electrodes and the common electrode and overlapping the openings of the pixel defining layer; and a plurality of first linear bars positioned across the substrate. The display panel is bendable in a first direction, and each of the plurality of linear bars continuously extends in a second direction crossing the first direction.

Abstract: A laser system for generation of three-dimensional (3D) colored images based on laser sources generating light at a plurality of wavelengths including basic color range (red, green and blue) that illuminate a two-dimensional display, at a given color range wherein a plurality of 2D images formed at different depths by image light impinges on a first optical element, with wavelength-sensitive focal length. All images of the given colored range are perceived by the human's eyes as a single 3D image of this color range. 3D images in red, green and blue that are formed at different positions, are fused by a second optical element, with adjustable focal length. As the light is switched between red, green and blue color ranges, the adjustable focal length is adjusted to compensate a change of the focal length of the first element, so the human's eyes see a fully colored 3D image.

Abstract: A near-eye light field display for use with a head mounted display unit with enhanced resolution and color depth. A display for each eye is connected to one or more actuators to scan each display, increasing the resolution of each display by a factor proportional to the number of scan points utilized. In this way, the resolution of near-eye light field displays is enhanced without increasing the size of the displays.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide an image processing device and the like that can generate a composite image in a desired focusing condition. In a smartphone 1, an edge detecting section 107 detects an edge as a feature from a plurality of input images taken with different focusing distances, and detects the intensity of the edge as a feature value. A depth estimating section 111 then estimates the depth of a target pixel, which is information representing which of the plurality of input images is in focus at the target pixel, by using the edge intensity detected by the edge detecting section 107. A depth map generating section 113 then generates a depth map based on the estimation results by the depth estimating section 111.

Abstract: Tissue mapping and imaging systems are disclosed along with methods for mapping tissue. The systems can include an image recording and mapping system in communication with a manual image scanning device having an imaging probe. The manual image scanning device can be configured to scan a volume of tissue and output at least one scanned image and to electronically receive and record the at least one scanned image. The image recording and mapping system can be further configured to construct an idealized tissue map from the at least one scanned image. The image recording and mapping system can also include a position tracking system configured to detect and track the position of the imaging probe and provide location identifier information for the at least one scanned image. The idealized tissue map can be an idealized depiction of an anatomy. The idealized tissue map can include references points.

Abstract: The Multiple Display-units LED light device has special light effects which means the more than one of display-unit can be assembly into one viewing product install within the base by certain strength or assembly means which has the prong means or other unlimited power source mans to supply the electric signal to the said LEDs to make the eye-catching light effects. The display unit may have the build-in input-end or separated input-end to allow to match the said receptacle means of the base. The base with LED related circuit, prong means and other control means, IC means may disposed into the base or incorporated with sealed-unit to make the light beam to be seen by viewer though the viewing area for dedicated art, word, signal, data, design, motion liquid, 3 dimensional, geometric design, art, digital data, liquid crystal screen, LCD and colored image with color change LEDs for illumination.

Abstract: The invention provides an illumination device, which includes: a support block; multiple light source emitting parts, provided on the support block; one light guiding part, used for guiding light emitted by the light source emitting parts to a preset irradiation direction; and a light source switching mechanism, the light guiding part being selectively matched with one of the multiple light source emitting parts under the action of the light source switching mechanism. According to the illumination device of the invention, the illumination device is smaller in size and convenient to carry.

Abstract: A system for an adult costume toy for entertainment. The system composes at least one cone; a plurality of LED lights configured to be controlled by a microprocessor; at least one motor coupled to a propeller; a memory; at least one battery configured to supply power to the motor, LED lights, microprocessor and memory; at a plurality of user interface buttons configured to receive a plurality of user input. The memory comprises a computer-readable-medium having computer-executable program stored therein that, when executed by the microprocessor, cause the microprocessor to, to control the rotation of the motor and lighting of the plurality of LED to generate a projection of the message on the rotating propeller based on the plurality of user inputs. The plurality of LED lights, the memory and microprocessor, and the motor are housed in a cone shaped housing.

Abstract: A display device that is suitable for increasing in size is provided. A display device that is suitable for space saving is provided. A foldable display device is provided. A structure in which a plurality of supporting members each having a belt-like shape are arranged at intervals on a rear surface of a flexible display panel fixed by a fixing portion is employed. One of the plurality of supporting members, which is positioned farthest from the fixing portion, is connected to a cord, and the cord is rolled up by a roll-up mechanism at an end portion of the cord toward the fixing portion.

Abstract: According to an embodiment, an information processing system includes a time constant processor and a pattern generator. The time constant processor binarizes values indicating a plurality of unit circuits each including a gate insulating film on the basis of a time to emission indicating a time from when a defect in the gate insulating film captures a carrier in a channel current caused to flow by application of a gate voltage to the unit circuits to when the defect emits the carrier. The pattern generator generates a pattern unique to the unit circuits using the values indicating the respective unit circuits binarized by the time constant processor.

Abstract: Various examples are directed to systems and methods that measure the gaze direction of a user. For example, gaze direction may be utilized to generate an eye-equivalent representation for the user, where the eye-equivalent representation depicts eyes directed according to the gaze direction.

Abstract: The Multiple Display-units LED light device has special light effects which means the more than one of display-unit can be assembly into one viewing product install within the base by certain strength or assembly means which has the prong means or other unlimited power source mans to supply the electric signal to the said LEDs to make the eye-catching light effects. The display unit may have the build-in input-end or separated input-end to allow to match the said receptacle means of the base. The base with LED related circuit, prong means and other control means, IC means may disposed into the base or incorporated with sealed-unit to make the light beam to be seen by viewer though the viewing area for dedicated art, word, signal, data, design, motion liquid, 3 dimensional, geometric design, art, digital data, liquid crystal screen, LCD and colored image with color change LEDs for illumination.

Abstract: An image display controlling method and a control device thereof, and an image display device are provided. The method includes: receiving at least one frame of a first image to be displayed by the display; controlling the display to interpolatively display a frame of a second image when a frame number of the received first image displayed continuously by the display is greater than or equal to a preset frame number; wherein the first image is different from the second image. This method can prevent the display to display a still picture for a long time and thereby eliminating after-image.

Abstract: Wide-field fluorescence imaging systems and methods. A bi-telecentric optical imaging system comprising imaging optics arranged and positioned such that a first telecentric space is created or exists between a sample platform and an entry aperture stop wherein Principal or chief rays from a plurality of field points on the sample platform are parallel to each other when passing through a first filter; and such that a second telecentric space is created or exists between a light detector and an exit aperture stop wherein the Principal or chief rays from the plurality of field points are parallel to each other when passing through a second filter. In this manner, light collected from different points in the field of view pass through the first filter at the same angles and also through the second filter at the same angles to thereby reduce or eliminate angular spectral shifting effects.

Abstract: An article includes a flexible electronic component and a flexible support coupled to the flexible electronic component. The flexible support is configured to support the flexible electronic component but also limit local bending of the flexible component. The flexible support defines a plurality of hinge points configured to facilitate movement of the article. The plurality of hinge points are positioned such that the article has a desired bending range.

Abstract: A system for enhancement of crop production includes a triggerable seed support package. The triggerable seed support package has a payload including seed enhancement material, where the payload is configured to be released in response to a trigger.

Abstract: The invention relates to methods and apparatus for forming images on a display utilizing a control matrix to control the movement of MEMS-based light modulators.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a flexible display panel configured to display an image, and a bending control portion including a plurality of blocks on a rear side of the display panel, the plurality of blocks being connected to each other and rotated toward the display panel at a predetermined angle, wherein first side surfaces of the blocks are spaced part from each other at a first distance, first side surfaces of the blocks being adjacent to front surfaces of the blocks facing the display panel, wherein second side surfaces of the blocks are adjacent to each other and substantially parallel to each other, the second side surfaces of the blocks being adjacent to rear surfaces of the blocks opposite the front surfaces of the blocks, and wherein the blocks are rotatable toward the display panel with respect to a border therebetween, such that the first distance decreases.

Abstract: A display device includes a base structure with a plurality of modules coupled to the base structure. Each of the modules includes a plurality of actuator assemblies, with each of the actuator assemblies being individually controllable to move the actuator assemblies between a retracted state and a plurality of extended states. A controller is coupled to each of the modules. The controller is programmed to control the actuator assemblies to move the actuator assemblies between the retracted state and the plurality of extended states.

Abstract: A display device includes a base structure, a plurality of modules coupled to the base structure, where each of the modules include a plurality of actuator assemblies. Each of the actuator assemblies is individually controllable to move the actuator assemblies between a retracted state and a plurality of extended states. A controller is coupled to each of the modules and is programmed to control the actuator assemblies to move the actuator assemblies between the retracted state and the plurality of extended states.

Abstract: According to an aspect, a mobile electronic device includes a first and a second display unit, a first and a second operation detection unit, and a control unit. The first and the second display unit display a first and second operation screen respectively. The first and the second operation detection unit detect an operation for the first and second display unit respectively. The control unit performs a switching control to switch between a first state and a second state. In the first state, a display of the second display unit is deactivated and an operation detected by the second operation detection unit is processed as an operation for the first operation screen. In the second state in, a display of the first display unit is deactivated and an operation detected by the first operation detection unit is processed as an operation for the second operation screen.

Abstract: The present invention provides a system which integrates unique lighting technologies, switching systems, mounting systems, information delivery systems and power supply systems within a support such as vehicular wheel to provide an advanced, high quality visual display apparatus in various surfaces of rotation. A displayed image may be three dimensional. These technologies, and their many unique applications, provide for a novel and useful series of video display devices that are small, lightweight, efficient and can have the capability of producing a clear, bright, high definition image that is equivalent to that of a modern day TV or high quality computer monitor.

Abstract: An amusement device includes a rotating assembly display rotatably mounted about a center point configured to create a plurality of images via a persistence of vision effect. The rotating assembly includes a sensor disposed on the rotating assembly at a location closer to an end of the rotating assembly than to the center point. The amusement device also includes a device for rotating the rotating assembly and a control circuit including a first microcontroller in operable communication with the sensor. The microcontroller controls a speed at which the device for rotating the rotating assembly rotates the rotating assembly based on communications with the sensor.

Abstract: An amusement device includes a rotating assembly display rotatably mounted about a center point configured to create a plurality of images via a persistence of vision effect. The rotating assembly includes a sensor disposed on the rotating assembly at a location closer to an end of the rotating assembly than to the center point. The amusement device also includes a device for rotating the rotating assembly and a control circuit including a first microcontroller in operable communication with the sensor. The microcontroller controls a speed at which the device for rotating the rotating assembly rotates the rotating assembly based on communications with the sensor.

Abstract: In embodiments of the present invention, improved capabilities are described for displaying and managing dynamic, multi-media, video content presentation on an architectural scale. Methods and systems described include associating a video display with an advertising marketplace and leasing rights to a video display. A plurality of physical panel, rod, curtain, blade, and fin video display arrays are described, as are methods and systems for managing and editing video for display and powering a video display that is associated with an architectural feature.

Abstract: A method of moving a display of an ultrasound diagnostic device includes obtaining an image of an operator capturing an ultrasound image of an object by using the ultrasound diagnostic device, determining a position and a viewing direction of the operator based on the image of the operator, and changing a position of the display connected to the ultrasound diagnostic device from a first position to a second position according to the position and the viewing direction of the operator.

Abstract: A persistence-of-vision display device that is configured to receive inputs via a stylus and methods for its use are described. The device includes a display housing with a rotating armature disposed therein. The armature includes arrays of light sources and sensors. A stylus is provided that is useable to provide input through the display housing in a manner similar to drawing on the housing. Angular locations of the inputs are identified and corresponding light sources are illuminated. The impression of drawing on the display device is thus provided. Controls for color selection, animation, and other features are provided.

Abstract: A display control method and an electronic device are described. The electronic device includes a first body and a second body. Two sides of the first body include a first display area and a second display area respectively. The method includes: acquiring space position information of the first body and the second body, determining whether the space position information satisfies a first space predetermined condition, and obtaining a first determining result; detecting a first included angle between the first body and the second body if the first determining result indicates that the space position information satisfies the first space predetermined condition; determining whether the first included angle satisfies a first included angle predetermined condition, and switching an operating state of the electronic device to the triangle supporting state if the first included angle satisfies the first included angle predetermined condition.