Abstract: An architecture and method of operation is described for a modular display utilizing wireless mesh networked individual display modules. A controller acts as a master node in the mesh network and sends image data to each individual display module. Each display module acts as a node in the mesh network, asynchronously processes received image data into a memory buffer, and periodically updates the display output to maintain a seamless display.

Abstract: The present invention provides a modular display system that uses Ethernet connection to directly send control and display data to each display module. The modular display system includes a master control unit and a plurality of display modules that are arranged and connected together to create a larger unified display. The control unit is connected to the display modules to send display and control data, and to receive diagnostic data, all via Ethernet connection. In some embodiments, each display module has an input Ethernet connection for upstream communication and an output Ethernet connection for downstream communication. The modules in this configuration are connected together in a daisy-chain fashion and Ethernet connection between the control unit and display modules creates a local area network (LAN) where all modules are addressable by the control unit and relevant data can be transferred.

Abstract: A modular, digital LED display system is disclosed. The display system includes a modular framing system and a plurality of interchangeable display modules removably mounted in the modular framing system. Each of the display modules includes a number of light-emitting diodes (LEDs) or LED assemblies, each of which serves as an individual pixel or element of the larger digital display system. Each of the display modules also includes a number of locating or index sensors. These locating or index sensors allow each display module to determine at least whether there is another module immediately adjacent. A controller connected to the plurality of display modules receives data from the display modules, including the data from the locating or index sensors, and determines automatically the configuration of the display and the locations of the individual display modules.

Abstract: A modular variable presentation device system is described which, in one embodiment, may be produced and assembled to display and/or view information.

Abstract: A method for scheduling content for a digital billboard, including: receiving an advertisement schedule from a first user account, the schedule comprising advertisement media; identifying a billboard identifier associated with the user account, the billboard identifier associated with the billboard; controlling the billboard to display the advertisement media according to the advertisement schedule; and in response to receipt of an application request for the billboard from a user device, the application request identifying an application associated with the user account, interrupting advertisement media display and directing control of the billboard to the application.