Abstract: The disclosure is directed to a display device, and more particularly, to a flat panel display (FPD) device with a color graphics array (CGA) port. An adapter includes a driver having a plurality of first input terminals, such as transition minimized differential signaling (TMDS) terminals, and a plurality of analog signal terminals. The adapter also includes an input assembly that includes a plurality of second input terminals configured to receive the CGA input signal from an external source. The second input terminals are selectively coupled to the first input terminals to transfer the CGA input signal from the external source to the driver.

Abstract: A video signal converter converts a color graphics array (CGA) video signal to a video graphics array (VGA) video signal without a horizontal sync spike. The converter includes an input interface, a conversion circuit and an output interface. The input interface is configured to receive a color graphic array (CGA) video signal. The conversion circuit is configured to convert the CGA video signal to a video graphic array (VGA) video signal. The output interface is configured to output the VGA video signal with a reduced horizontal sync spike.

Abstract: A video display system is normally operated to produce a low brightness display on a CRT. Viewer sensing apparatus, including a transmitter and a receiver, senses the presence of a viewer by reflection of ultrasonic energy and operates a transistor having a time delay switch coupled in its load circuit for instantaneously supplying full power to the display system to produce a normal brightness display on the CRT. A transistor override circuit simulates closure of the time delay switch in response to an override signal for producing a full brightness display on the CRT independent of the time delay switch. The time delay switch maintains a full brightness display on the CRT for a predetermined time after the viewer leaves.

Abstract: A dimmer and dimmer override control is described for adjusting the amplitude of a video signal applied to a video display device. The control includes an amplifier for amplifying a video input signal, a light sensor for generating a dimmer control signal corresponding to the intensity of ambient light, and a transistor clipping circuit which clips the video signal at levels which vary as a function of the amplitude of the dimmer control signal. The clipping action is defeated by another transistor circuit which responds to a dimmer override signal for disabling the transistor clipping circuit.