Abstract: A display apparatus is capable of adapting sufficiently to an increase in the display frequency even when using an optical modulation element which has a fairly low response speed and can rewrite an image at a high speed. The display apparatus separately performs mapping of display data for an optical modulation element of each pixel and application of gradation information. The display apparatus divides a display period of one frame into a plurality of sub-frames, controls the input value for the optical modulation element independently per each sub-frame in the plurality of sub-frames, and displays an image with a gradation display using the optical modulation element.

Abstract: A display apparatus which can display a ultra-high definition picture and high-speed animation is provided. The input picture signal is connected by signal generation circuit which supplies a desired signal to X driver according to n-gradation approximation picture signal output from n-gradation approximation calculating circuit to convert into n-gradation approximation picture signal approximated to binary gradation in every block and n-gradation approximation calculating circuit, Y driver, common voltage generating circuit, signal supply circuit and X driver, and a plurality of pixel parts connected by X signal line and Y driver which extends in the Y direction, and provided to the intersection parts of Y signal line which expands in the X direction.

Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided for controlling pointer movement on a user interface display screen in a computer system. Selected areas of a display screen are defined to provide predetermined pointer movement control actions. Visual cues to the selected areas are provided for the user. In accordance with a feature of the invention, the pointer movement control actions assist computer users in selecting desired operations or objects while minimizing potential for inadvertent user selections or mistakes.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to provide a driving method of bias compensation for thin-film-transistor liquid-crystal-display (TFT-LCD) comprising the following steps: during a positive field period, applying a first low-level gate voltage to drive a gate line; wherein the first low-level gate voltage has a first waveform, the LCD voltage is fully charged at the beginning of the positive field period and partially discharged at the end of the positive field period to have a first voltage vibration amplitude; during a negative field period, applying a second low-level gate voltage to drive the gate line; wherein the second low-level gate voltage has a second waveform, the LCD voltage is fully recharged at the beginning of the negative field period and partially discharged at the end of the negative field period to have a second voltage vibration amplitude.

Abstract: There are provided an image display apparatus and an image display method, which are capable of clearly indicating to an observer subtle differences between two images of the same subject obtained at different times, without the need for complex image processing, and a storage medium storing a program for implementing the image display method. Two images of the same subject obtained at different times are inputted. A stereo display device displays the two inputted images in a manner enabling an observer to fuse the two inputted images together for stereoscopic viewing. A control means controls the stereo display device to display the two inputted images such that the two images are projected separately into the left and right eyes of the observer.

Abstract: The present invention aims to provide projectors for use in a multi-display system which allows images having arbitrary formats to be easily displayed in a variety of display patterns. To achieve this object, the projector in accordance with the present invention have the input pattern memory storing input format parameters and display pattern memory storing display parameters. The source images are processed based on the input format parameters and the display parameters, whereby the source images having different formats are displayed in a variety of display patterns.

Abstract: A display system for displaying products at a store, the display system includes a first module configured to display a first cleaning product, a second module adjacent the first module and configured to display a second cleaning product which is related to the first cleaning product, and an information display coupled to the first and second modules and configured to be visible when cleaning products are being displayed. The information display provides graphical information that associates the first cleaning product with a particular cleaning task and associates the second cleaning product with the first cleaning product.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display (LCD) device having a first substrate and a second substrate with liquid crystal sealed therebetween, includes a plurality of gate lines and data lines crossing each other on the first substrate; a gate driving section for driving the gate lines; a source driving section for precharging the data lines for a first time and supplying video signals to the data lines; and a precharge circuit section for precharging the data lines for a second time.

Abstract: An input device comprising an input mechanism for a computer system. The input mechanism is operative responsive to movements of a user of the device to send inputs to a computer system. An exterior surface of the input mechanism is operative to come in contact with the user of the device. At least one portion of the exterior surface is comprised of color changing material that is operative to turn at least one different color responsive to an increase in temperature, pressure, or changes in light exposure to the color changing material caused by contact with the user of the device.

Abstract: The invention is a method and an apparatus for selecting a character from a predetermined set of characters. An apparatus for selecting a character from a predetermined set of characters includes a means for presenting to a user a first plurality of selectable choices, at least one of which represents a sub-set of said set of characters; input means for selecting one of said first plurality of selectable choices; wherein the means for presenting further presents to a user a second plurality of selectable choices, at least one of which represents a character of said selected choice; and wherein the input means further functions for selecting a character from said second plurality of selectable choices.

Abstract: According to a feature of the present invention, a method is provided for using a two-dimensional matrix of light emitting elements to display an image electronically encoded in the form of illumination values. An array of elements including less than all of the elements in the matrix to display the image is defined. A sweep rate for writing the illumination values for the elements in the array is determined, and a sweep signal having the illumination values for the elements in the array is generated, where the sweep signal writes illumination values for the elements in the array at the determined sweep rate. According to another embodiment of the present invention, a display driver generates an image encoded in the form of illumination values.

Abstract: A haptic interface device is disclosed. The haptic interface device comprises a haptic display and a resolution input device. The haptic display is configured to provide a haptic sensation to a user in response to an interaction with an environment by the user. The resolution input device is configured to receive from the user an input indicating a resolution desired by the user. The desired resolution defines a desired magnitude of change in the haptic sensation per unit change in the state of one or more aspects of the environment. The haptic display device is configured to use the input to control the haptic sensation provided by the haptic display.

Abstract: A scan driving circuit and driving method for active matrix liquid crystal display is disclosed. The scan driving circuit comprises a switching circuit including a plurality of low-temperature poly-silicon MOS devices of same conductivity type formed on the liquid crystal display panel and a plurality of control signal input ports connected to the switching circuit, in which the number of the control signal input ports is less than that of the scan lines of the liquid crystal display panel, and the switching circuit is coupled between the scan lines and the control signal input ports. The driving method comprises providing a plurality of control signals consisted of sequential or back-and-forth pulses coupled to the control signal input ports from outside of the panel for operation of the switching circuit to drive the scan lines.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a simple to use intuitive interface for mobile devices and, in particular, to a method and apparatus to permit the motion of a mobile device to serve as an input to the mobile device. In various embodiments, the relative and/or absolute motion, distance and/or acceleration for instance, of the mobile device may be mapped to correspond to particular commands. In one embodiment, this permits the display screen of the mobile device to serve as a virtual window to view a large data set by modifying the view of the displayed data according to the motion of the mobile device. In another embodiment, the present invention allows the user to navigate a virtual space, displayed on the screen of the mobile device, by the motion of the mobile device in real space. Additionally, the user may also control the different displayed views of virtual objects by the relative and/or absolute motion of the mobile device.

Abstract: A method and an apparatus to enhance viewable video content from a luminous display generator to provide a depth of field and substantially a three-dimensional effect on viewable video content of a two-dimensional format. The apparatus may be packaged in a consumer format similar to a modern television unit with a cathode ray tube, and in other technical formats, such as, a plasma display, liquid crystal display, or other flat-panel displays. The optics of the apparatus includes a Fresnel lens applied directly in front of the luminous display generator at a lens application distance calculated from the physical dimensions and (optionally) the radius of curvature of the display surface of the luminous display generator.

Abstract: Described is a remotely programmable control device for use in electroluminescent display and lighting applications. Elements of this invention include a power supply, various inverters/wave form conditioners, a motherboard, inbound/outbound communications capability, motion-sensing devices, ambient light sensing facilities, and a floppy disk reader. Remote programmability is achieved through several methods including detecting the driving instructions from the lamp display itself, or downloading data from a remote network or a floppy disk.

Abstract: A modulation circuit for outputting a pulse signal modulated in accordance with the value of input data by a predetermined period, comprising a clock generation circuit for generating and outputting a first clock pulse changing in frequency by the predetermined period, a clock counting circuit for receiving the first clock pulse, counting the first clock pulse from a predetermined initial value in an initial stage of the predetermined period, and outputting a clock count and a pulse signal output circuit for comparing magnitudes of the clock count and the value of the input data and inverting a level of the pulse signal in the vicinity of a time when the magnitudes of the clock count and the value of the input data invert.

Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a system for providing restrained, streamlined access to a computerized information source. The system—which works in association with a multipurpose computer—includes a discrete article, such as an advertising specialty like a mouse pad, having facilities to receive a user input and, in turn, generate a unique predetermined signal based on the input. The system further includes software for configuring the computer to respond to each unique predetermined signal by executing one or more commands, as selected and stored within the software. Each configuration can be dynamically locked such that the commands to be executed upon the unique input are not alterable without an authorization mechanism, such as a password. The software also responds to receipt of one of the unique predetermined signals by executing the commands associated with the received signal. A method for performing same is also disclosed.

Abstract: An electronic data display system (EDDS) which includes a computer system for containing a multiple data field environment (MDFE), including portions of displayable data, and at least one tactile display for displaying data contained within the MDFE. The system also includes first and second movable navigation devices. The first device selects data from a first selected portion of the MDFE for display by the tactile display. The second navigation device selects data for display from a second selected portion of the MDFE, the second portion being different from the first selected portion.

Abstract: The present invention provides an electro-optical panel that is capable of effectively exhibiting the features of the construction in which two transistor elements are used per pixel, and an electronic device using the electro-optical panel. A pixel includes a P-channel thin-film transitor (TFT) in which the gate electrode is connected to a scanning line, and an N-channel TFT in which the gate electrode is connected to a scanning line. When the P-channel TFT and the N-channel TFT are turned on, the voltage of an image signal supplied to a data line is written into a holding capacitor HC and a holding capacitor LC. The holding capacitor HC is connected to the drain electrode of the N-channel TFT. Also, the holding capacitor HC is connected to the drain electrode of the P-channel TFT via a wiring line L. Since the wiring line L is formed of a low-resistance material, the time constant when the image signal is written into the holding capacitor HC via the P-channel TFT can be decreased.