Abstract: An electronic book includes pages with printed materials, a display showing selectively a plurality of images and a control circuit arranged to cause pictures to be displayed in accordance with pages being viewed by a reader. In one embodiment, a sensor is used to detect which page is the reader looking at. In other embodiments, an automatic sensor or a sensor operated by the reader is used to determine what images are to be shown. Multiple images are also displayed in sequence to form moving images. In addition, speakers may also be provided to reproduce sounds.

Abstract: A container for a beverage or other foods or household goods includes a wall with a display generating digital images). A controller is also provided associated with a memory, said memory storing digital imaging data. The controller selectively retrieves the data from the memory and generates electrical signals to the display. Data may also be transmitted from or received by the container through an external interface controlled by the controller. Switches, sensors and other selector elements may be provided to activate the display and to select the images to be shown. Additionally, miniature speakers may also be provided which cooperate with the display to show multimedia presentations.

Abstract: An electronic baseball card and an associated adapter is disclosed for showing images of baseball players or other personalities. The card includes a flat body similar to a standard pre-printed baseball card with an electronic display and a memory storing imaging data. The display shows images based on the data from the memory. The stand includes its own memory and an external interface for receiving data from an external source and for storing it into its memory. When the card is coupled to the stand, the data from the stand memory may be transferred and stored in the card memory. In addition to images, the card and/or the stand can also display other information such as statistical or biographical information of one or more players.

Abstract: A container for a beverage, other foods, household goods, or any other products includes a wall with a display generating digital images. A controller is also provided associated with a memory, said memory storing digital imaging data. The controller selectively retrieves the data from the memory and generates electrical signals to the display. Data may also be transmitted from or received by the container through an external interface controlled by the controller. Switches, sensors and other selector elements may be provided to activate the display and to select the images to be shown. Additionally miniature speakers may also be provided which cooperate with the display to show multimedia presentations.

Abstract: An electronic baseball card and an associated adapter is disclosed for showing images of baseball players or other personalities. The card includes a flat body similar to a standard pre-printed baseball card with an electronic display and a memory storing imaging data. The display shows images based on the data from the memory. The stand includes its own memory and an external interface for receiving data from an external source and for storing it into its memory. When the card is coupled to the stand, the data from the stand memory may be transferred and stored in the card memory. In addition to images, the card and/or the stand can also display other information such as statistical or biographical information of one or more players.

Abstract: A composite multi-layered display device consists of two components: a light emitting component which can be used to generate and display images, and a generating component such as a solar cell which generates an electrical current in the presence of light. The two components are incorporated into corresponding co-extensive layers, with the light emitting component being light transmissive to allow external light to impinge on the generating component. Preferably, the light emitting component includes a light emitting polymer material and the generating component includes a solar cell which includes amorphous silicon.

Abstract: Apparel that incorporates an electronic display. A controller is associated with the electronic display and includes a driver and a memory holding data representative of an image to be displayed. The controller generates commands for the display elements based on the data. Various monochromatic, or color images of real or imaginary objects as well as alphanumeric characters may be shown on the display. Additionally, the images may include static or dynamic images. The invention can be adapted to a wide range of clothing including shirts, vests, jackets, caps, ties, belts, suspenders, umbrellas and so on. The invention may also be incorporated into an apparatus used for war games, whereby sensors included in or disposed adjacent to the display can be used to detect “hits” from other participants.

Abstract: A decorative article such as a wristwatch, pin or pendant having a case with a substantial visible surface area is provided with a display mounted on said area and an electrical circuit arranged to provide signals for said display so that a predetermined image appears on, or is displayed by, said display. One or more external members are also provided which can be selectively mounted on the case. Imbedded in each external member is a memory storing digital imaging data. When a particular external member is mounted on the case, its memory is accessed by the electrical circuit and the corresponding data is retrieved and used to generate the image on the display. Changing the external member to a different member results in a different image being displayed on the display.

Abstract: A picture frame that can be used to exhibit regular objects such as photographs or other art works, as well as electronic images, including still and moving images. The frame includes a base, and a border forming a window through which a display area is visible. Electronic displays are attached to the base and/or the border, and a control circuit generates signals for the displays to display various images. The displays can be either color LCD devices or light emitting polymer devices. Imaging data for the displays is stored in an internal or replaceable memory.

Abstract: A decorative article such as a wristwatch, pin or pendant having a case with a substantial visible surface area is provided with a display mounted on said area and an electrical circuit arranged to provide signals for said display so that a predetermined image appears on, or is displayed by, said display. One or more external members are also provided which can be selectively mounted on the case. Imbedded in each external member is a memory storing digital imaging data. When a particular external member is mounted on the case, its memory is accessed by the electrical circuit and the corresponding data is retrieved and used to generate the image on the display. Changing the external member to a different member results in a different image being displayed on the display.

Abstract: A container for a beverage or other foods or household goods includes a wall with a display generating digital images. A controller is also provided associated with a memory, said memory storing digital imaging data. The controller selectively retrieves the data from the memory and generates electrical signals to the display. Switches, sensors and other selector elements may be provided to activate the display and to select the images to be shown. Additionally miniature speakers may also be provided which cooperate with the display to show multimedia presentations.