Abstract: Liquid crystal display for use in an oscilloscope. Analog multiplexing techniques enable displaying of waveforms of input signals with frequencies as high as 1 MHz. An xy grid is formed by two interleaved arrays of alternate parallel transparent electrodes. Use of liquid crystal material results in very low power consumption and voltage threshold, improved lifetime, a wide viewing angle, and no image washout at high ambient light levels. Addition of a digital voltmeter, frequency counter, auto sync circuitry, dual trace, and movable cursor expands the capabilities of the display. A gray scale surrounds the actual null points on the display, allowing suitable resolution with a minimum of channels.

Abstract: The disclosure relates to an apparatus and method for forming a scanning electron beam for use in a flat screen cathode ray tube device. An analog addressing method enables scanning of one axis of the screen of the CRT device. During scanning, all portions of a sheet of electrons emitted by a line cathode are deflected at any given time and blocked by an analog horizontal-positioning deflection grid except for one narrow portion disposed along the length of the line cathode. At the one portion, a narrow beam of electrons is formed. The grid contains an address plate and a load plate. The load plate creates a voltage gradient causing each location along its horizontal axis to be at a distinct voltage. Horizontal scanning is accomplished by applying a varying central voltage to the address plate. This varying voltage will be matched by an equal voltage at a single predetermined location along the horizontal axis of the load plate adjacent to which electrons can pass undeflected in the form of a beam.

Abstract: Disclosed are field sensitive optical displays, and arrangements and methods for inducing fields in the displays and for scanning the displays. In the disclosed embodiments, liquid crystal, optoceramic and electroluminscent materials are utilized. Methods and arrangements for improving the response time of twisted nematic liquid crystal material and for generating color displays are also disclosed. Methods and arrangements are also disclosed for superimposing varying and a dc fields in field sensitive material. Various display patterns such as a movable dot, intersecting lines and a pivoting line can be obtained.

Abstract: Disclosed are apparatus and methods for simulating a control system such as an aircraft flight control system. Image generating and display apparatus for use in conjunction with the simulated control system are disclosed. Also disclosed are apparatus and a method for simulating a movable control such as an aircraft control wheel or rudder pedals for a system in which force and movement parameters of the control can be varied in accordance with simulated operation of the system. A lever having an adjustably positioned fulcrum is utilized in the simulation of the movable control. The application further discloses a flight simulator having a pilot's console and an instructor's console interconnected by a computer. The simulator enables the pilot to "fly" an aircraft while permitting the instructor and computer to introduce various different flight and aircraft conditions into the flight simulator.

Abstract: Disclosed are field sensitive optical displays, and arrangements and methods for inducing fields in the displays and for scanning the displays. In the disclosed embodiments, liquid crystal, optoceramic and electroluminescent materials are utilized. Methods and arrangements for improving the response time of twisted nematic liquid crystal material and for generating color displays are also disclosed. Methods and arrangements are also disclosed for superimposing varying and a dc fields in field sensitive material. Various display patterns such as a movable dot, intersecting lines and a pivoting line can be obtained.