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 slid ably 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: 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 system for producing and displaying images of a person is described. The system includes sets of cameras for capturing camera information to form K images of the person from more than one perspective. The system also includes a multi-screen display system for showing images of the person from the more than one perspective.

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: An N-screen computer display system is described that includes N panels having N screens capable of displaying a cursor. The system also includes a cursor repositioning component having N screen selectors associated with the N screens. Each of the N screen selectors can be activated to reposition the cursor such that if a particular one of the N screen selectors is activated, the cursor is repositioned to a location on a particular screen associated with the particular one of the N screen selectors. Also described is a cursor location identifier to identify the location of a cursor in a computer display system.

Abstract: A multi-screen display system is described herein. The system includes a first connector for engaging with a first monitor and a second connector for engaging with a second monitor. The first monitor has a first screen and the second monitor has a second screen that face generally opposite directions. Thus, two users facing each other can each view a screen.

Abstract: A method of generating advertising revenue using a multi-screen display system is provided. The method includes providing a multi-screen display system having a plurality of screens, and dedicating and advertisement screen, chosen from the plurality of screens, for showing an advertisement. The method also includes showing an advertisement on at least part of the advertisement screen for at least some of the time the advertisement screen is on or in use.

Abstract: An electronic display system is disclosed. The system includes a first display panel having a first viewing face and the second display panel have a second viewing face. The first and second display panels are coupled by a hinged mechanism which allows the angle between the first and second viewing faces to be greater than 180 degrees.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for matching at least one visual parameter of multiple displays in a multi-display system environment, the method includes the steps of (a) selecting a visual parameter to be matched; (b) measuring a value associated with the visual parameter in step (a) for a reference display and establishing a reference value; (c) measuring a value associated with the visual parameter in step (a) for another display in the multi-display and establishing a comparative value; (d) comparing the comparative value from step (c) with the reference value from step (b); (e) adjusting the comparative value for the display in step (c) to match the reference value from step (b); and, (f) repeating steps (c)-(e) for any additional displays.

Abstract: An electronic display system is disclosed. The system includes a first display panel having a first viewing face and the second display panel have a second viewing face. The first and second display panels are coupled by a hinged mechanism which allows the angle between the first and second viewing faces to be greater than 180 degrees.

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 slid ably 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 method and apparatus for matching at least one visual parameter of multiple displays in a multi-display system environment, the method includes the steps of (a) selecting a visual parameter to be matched; (b) measuring a value associated with the visual parameter in step (a) for a reference display and establishing a reference value; (c) measuring a value associated with the visual parameter in step (a) for another display in the multi-display and establishing a comparative value; (d) comparing the comparative value from step (c) with the reference value from step (b); (e) adjusting the comparative value for the display in step (c) to match the reference value from step (b); and, (f) repeating steps (c)-(e) for any additional displays.

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: 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.

Abstract: A display system includes a base, a pair of electronic displays, and an arm assembly that supports the displays from the base in vertical or horizontal registration. In one implementation, the arm assembly is a single telescopic member that rotates relative to the base and locks in vertical and horizontal orientations, the displays rotate relative to the member between corresponding extreme angular positions in which the operative angular orientation of the displays relative to horizontal is maintained, and the length of the member is adjusted to minimize separation of the displays. In another implementation, the arm assembly has separate arms rotating about vertically spaced axes and linked to minimize the separation of the displays automatically when vertically or horizontally registered.

Abstract: An eavestrough system utilizes a two-piece hook wherein a small clip is positioned and secured on a fascia and thereafter assembled eavestroughing and eavestrough hooks are conveniently attached thereto, preferably by means of a sliding snap fit relationship. The eavestrough hooks are slidable on the eavestrough section and can be preassembled on the eavestrough at ground level. This, in combination with the fast engagement with the clips, simplifies installation. The invention is also directed to an improved eavestrough hanger having resilient spring arms.

Abstract: A battery pack release arrangement for a cordless power tool includes a manually operable actuation member which is movable between a latching position and a release position. In the latching position, a pair of battery packs of the cordless power tool are releasably retained within the tool housing. When the actuation member is moved to the release position, the battery packs are permitted to be quickly and easily removed for recharging. Preferrably, the manually operable actuation member is unitarily constructed to include a manual contact push button portion and a latching portion including a pair of latching legs for engaging the battery packs. The latching legs are resiliently deflectable. The battery pack release arrangement of the present invention further includes a guiding member, or camming member, which functions to direct the latching legs of the actuation member out of an normally interfering relation with the battery packs as the actuation member is moved to the release position.

Abstract: A display system includes a base, a pair of electronic displays, and an arm assembly that supports the displays from the base in vertical or horizontal registration. In one implementation, the arm assembly is a single telescopic member that rotates relative to the base and locks in vertical and horizontal orientations, the displays rotate relative to the member between corresponding extreme angular positions in which the operative angular orientation of the displays relative to horizontal is maintained, and the length of the member is adjusted to minimize separation of the displays. In another implementation, the arm assembly has separate arms rotating about vertically spaced axes and linked to minimize the separation of the displays automatically when vertically or horizontally registered.