Abstract: A universal connector apparatus comprising a first component and a second component. The first component is fixedly secured to a housing of an LCD monitor and includes a wedge shaped projection or protusion and a first electrical connector. The second component forms a docking station and is fixedly secured to any other support surface where the LCD monitor is to be attached and supported from. The second component includes a second electrical connector intended to matingly engage with the first electrical connector. The LCD monitor is attached to the second component by slidably engaging the wedge shaped protrusion or projection of the first component into a wedge shaped recess formed in the second component. This automatically centers the two electrical connectors before they matingly engage one another and prevents damage to the male pins of the male electrical connector.

Abstract: A low profile display enclosure system for enclosing a display device for viewing that protects the display device from environmental effects. The substantially sealed display enclosure comprises a rigid bezel, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel, and a rear cover assembly that may include a heat sink portion. A liquid organic coating is applied to portions of the display enclosure and cured in place in order to provide a protective surface.

Abstract: A low profile display enclosure system for enclosing a display device for viewing that protects the display device from environmental effects and is configured to dissipate heat generated within the display enclosure. The substantially sealed display enclosure comprises a rigid bezel, a substantially transparent front cover coupled to the bezel, and a rear cover assembly that includes a heat sink portion. The thickness of the bezel is minimized to provide the enclosure with a low profile about the periphery of the display device enclosed therein. Thermal control devices may be mounted within the enclosure to modulate a temperature within the enclosure.

Abstract: Described herein is a multi-monitor support structure having a first monitor, a second monitor, a column, an arm coupled to the column for supporting the first monitor and the second monitor, a first coupling unit for coupling the first monitor to the arm, and a second coupling unit for coupling the second monitor to the arm. The first monitor and the second monitor can be separated to create a gap therebetween for accommodating a third monitor, such as from a notebook computer, which is supported by the arm.

Abstract: A multi-display stand is described having a base structure for supporting N displays. The base structure includes a base, a support column connected to the base, and an extensions receptor connected to the support column. The multi-display stand further includes a first extension removably connected to one end of the extensions receptor, and a second extension removably connected to another end of the extensions receptor. The first extension, the extensions receptor and the second extension together can support N displays, where a) the first extension supports at least one display from among the N displays and the second extension supports at least one other display from among the N displays, and b) the first extension and the second extension can be removed to allow the extensions receptor to support M displays where 0<M<N.

Abstract: Described herein is a system having a low profile storage position for supporting multiple computer monitors. The system includes a base, a support column connected to the base, and an arm assembly connected to the support column for supporting multiple computer monitors. A base-column hinge, near where the support column connects to the base, has a substantially horizontal rotation axis when the base rests on a horizontal surface that allows the support column to fold downwards to become substantially parallel to the base. The arm assembly includes a first hinge for rotating a first portion of the arm assembly from an extended position to a folded position and a second hinge for rotating a second portion of the arm assembly opposite the first portion from an extended position to a folded position.

Abstract: A universal connector apparatus comprising a first component and a second component. The first component is fixedly secured to a housing of an LCD monitor and includes a wedge shaped projection or protrusion and a first electrical connector. The second component forms a docking station and is fixedly secured to any other support surface where the LCD monitor is to be attached and supported from. The second component includes a second electrical connector intended to matingly engage with the first electrical connector. The LCD monitor is attached to the second component by slidably engaging the wedge shaped protrusion or projection of the first component into a wedge shaped recess formed in the second component. This automatically centers the two electrical connectors before they matingly engage one another and prevents damage to the male pins of the male electrical connector.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system allowing mechanical coupling and decoupling of an electronic display to a support member. The system includes a first mounting component mountable to the support member, and including a first engaging member. The system further includes a second mounting component supportable from a back of the electronic display, and including a second engaging member having a shape complementary to the first engaging member to permit the second engaging member to matingly engage the first engaging member by sliding the second engaging member onto the first engaging member to support the electronic display on the support member. The first engaging member includes a wedge-shaped member, and the second mounting component includes a plurality of holes for inserting a corresponding plurality of fasteners therethrough.

Abstract: A speed bump system and method for a roadway that encourages a driver of a passenger vehicle to slow down and that does not substantially impede an emergency vehicle are described herein. The system includes a structure for disposing across the roadway to encourage the driver of a passenger vehicle to slow down before driving over the structure. In one embodiment, the structure has a raised middle portion, a first raised outer portion proximal to one end of the raised middle portion, and a second raised outer portion proximal to the other end of the raised middle portion. The three raised portions are traversable by the passenger vehicle. The structure further includes a first gap between the first raised outer portion and the raised middle portion, and a second gap between the second raised outer portion and the raised middle portion.

Abstract: Described herein is a system and method for purchasing a particular item located within a store. The system includes an interface device having an input device, and an indicator apparatus having at least one indicator, an indicator corresponding to each item in a collection of items in the store. The system further includes a communication apparatus for communication between the interface device and the indicator apparatus. The input device accepts data associated with the particular item and causes the indicator corresponding thereto to emit a signal indicative of the location of the particular item.

Abstract: A power and video unit for use in a multi-screen display system is described herein. The unit includes a splitter that inputs a video signal from a laptop or desktop computer and converts the signal to a plurality of signals suitable for a multi-screen display system. The unit also includes a power assembly to power the multi-screen display system. The unit can be mounted to a column, base or other part of the multi-screen display system, or a stand-alone unit.

Abstract: A computer system is described herein. In addition to a base structure for resting on a support surface, the system includes a first display panel coupled to the base structure, and a second display panel. The system further includes a hinge mechanism that couples a side edge of the first display panel to a side edge of the second display panel. The hinge mechanism allows the second display panel to rotate about a nominal axis substantially parallel to the side edge of the first display panel an allows the angle between the first viewing face of the first display panel and the second viewing face of the second display panel to be greater than 180°.

Abstract: A method and system for recording a player in at least one zone of a playing Field are described herein. The system includes at least one set of cameras, each set containing one or more cameras. Each zone is associated with one set of cameras which is used to obtain a set of video data from the zone associated therewith. The player wears an emitter of electromagnetic signals. A sensor apparatus receives and processes the electromagnetic signals to obtain location information indicative of when the player is located in a particular zone. A video processing module, in data communication with the at least one set of cameras, utilizes the location information to extract video information of the player from the at least one set of video data.

Abstract: A multi-monitor display system is described having an arm adapted for supporting a plurality of monitors containing display screens. The system also includes a column for supporting the arm, a monitor controller assembly for electronically controlling images displayed on the screens, and a graphics assembly for sending signals to the monitor controller assembly to produce the images. The system is used in conjunction with a central processor located in a computer housing. The monitor controller assembly is disposed outside of the monitors and/or the graphics assembly is disposed outside the computer housing.

Abstract: A modular multi-screen LCD display system. In one embodiment the display system comprises four independent LCD screens supported on first and second independent T-shaped support arms. The first T-shaped support arm is supported by a base assembly, and the second T-shaped support arm is supported above the first T-shaped support arm by a vertical spacing arm. An adapter is included which allows the display system to be reconfigured for use with a single LCD screen or with three LCD screens. In an alternative embodiment a central T-shaped support arm is used to support two outer T-shaped support arms at opposite ends thereof. The outer T-shaped support arms are arranged vertically such that the three support arms form an “H” shape. A pair of LCD screens are mounted on each outer T-shaped support arm. This configuration permits four LCD screens to be mounted much closer to a work surface.

Abstract: A kit for adding a monitor to a display system configured to support multiple monitors is described, where the display system has at least one support member, and at least one electrical port associated with each support member. The kit includes a mounting bracket adapted to secure the monitor to one of the at least one support member, and an electrical connector adapted to electrically connect the monitor to one of the at least one electrical port corresponding to the one support member.

Abstract: Described herein is a drywall apparatus for constructing planar partitions and corners. The drywall apparatus includes a first drywall panel, a second drywall panel and a pliable hinge connecting the first drywall panel to the second drywall panel. The hinge allows the first drywall panel and the second drywall panel to assume a range of angles therebetween to thereby enable the apparatus to be used for constructing planar partitions and corners. A flap extending from an edge of the drywall panel can also be included. The flap is designed to overlap a surface of an adjacent drywall panel abutted against the edge of the drywall panel and designed to affix the panel to a stud or other supporting member.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system allowing mechanical coupling and decoupling of an electronic display to a support member. The system includes a first mounting component mountable to the support member, and including a first engaging member. The system further includes a second mounting component supportable from a back of the electronic display, and including a second engaging member having a shape complementary to the first engaging member to permit the second engaging member to matingly engage the first engaging member by sliding the second engaging member onto the first engaging member to support the electronic display on the support member. The first engaging member includes a wedge-shaped member, and the second mounting component includes a plurality of holes for inserting a corresponding plurality of fasteners therethrough.

Abstract: A dual screen display system having, a base, a pair of electronic display screens, an arm assembly supporting the display screens and connected to the base, swingable mountings for swingably mounting the display screens, the mountings being adjustable as to the angular orientation of each of the display screens relative to the arm assembly between a first arrangement with the screens in a common plane, and a second arrangement in which the screens are inwardly swung positions thereby to permit each of the screens to be swung into desired operative angular orientation, and adjustable movement limiting devices, engaging the swinging mountings and limiting movement of the screens. Also disclosed are interchangeable mounting brackets for mounting screens of varying sizes, or for mounting screens in various configurations, and hingeable and rotatable support members for supporting the screens so the screens are swingable to face in opposite directions.