Abstract: A gas discharge panel having (i) a plurality of cells arranged in a matrix between a pair of opposing substrates, the cells being filled with a discharge gas, and (ii) plural pairs of display electrodes arranged on a surface of one of the substrates so as to extend through the plurality of cells, each pair of display electrodes being composed of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode that define a main discharge gap therebetween. In such a gas discharge panel, each sustain electrode and scan electrode includes a plurality of line parts that extend in a row direction of the matrix. Furthermore, the main discharge gap and a line part gap between adjacent line parts are provided such that a discharge current waveform of the display electrodes has a single peak when the gas discharge panel is driven.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel having plural pairs of display electrodes disposed so as to extend through a plurality of cells, each pair being formed from a sustain electrode and a scan electrode. The sustain and scan electrodes each include a plurality of line parts, and an aggregate width of the line parts included in the sustain and scan electrodes is in a range of 22% to 48% inclusive of pixel pitch.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel includes a first substrate and a second substrate. A plurality of display electrode pairs which are each made up of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode are formed on the first substrate, and the first substrate and the second substrate are set facing each other with a plurality of barrier ribs in between so as to form a plurality of cells. In this gas discharge panel, at least one of the sustain electrode and the scan electrode includes: a plurality of line parts; and a discharge developing part which makes a gap between adjacent line parts smaller in areas corresponding to channels between adjacent barrier ribs than in areas corresponding to the barrier ribs.

Abstract: Set-up, write, sustain and erase pulses are variously applied to a plasma display panel using a staircase waveform in which the rising or falling portion is in at least two steps. These staircase waveforms can be realized by adding at least two pulses. Use of such waveforms for the set-up, write and erase pulses improves contrast, and use for the sustain pulses reduces screen flicker and improves luminous efficiency. This is of particular use in driving high definition plasma display panels to achieve high image quality and high luminance.

Abstract: A gas discharge display apparatus, in which a plurality of cells filled with a discharge gas are arranged in a matrix pattern in a space between first and second substrates placed in opposition to each other, and at least one pair of display electrodes are arranged on a surface of the first substrate facing the second substrate so as to span the plurality of cells. Here, each pair of display electrodes includes two extension parts that extend lengthwise along the matrix. A plurality of inner projections are electrically connected to each extension part, and protrude toward the other extension part. At least two connectors are arranged, with a fixed interval therebetween, between the two extension parts, each connector electrically connecting at least two inner projections provided for a same extension part.

Abstract: Set-up, write, sustain and erase pulses are variously applied to a plasma display panel using a staircase waveform in which the rising or falling portion is in at least two steps. These staircase waveforms can be realized by adding at least two pulses. Use of such waveforms for the set-up, write and erase pulses improves contrast, and use for the sustain pulses reduces screen flicker and improves luminous efficiency. This is of particular use in driving high definition plasma display panels to achieve high image quality and high luminance.

Abstract: A gas discharge panel having (i) a plurality of cells arranged in a matrix between a pair of opposing substrates, the cells being filled with a discharge gas, and (ii) plural pairs of display electrodes arranged on a surface of one of the substrates so as to extend through the plurality of cells, each pair of display electrodes being composed of a sustain electrode and a scan electrode that define a main discharge gap therebetween. In such a gas discharge panel, each sustain electrode and scan electrode includes a plurality of line parts that extend in a row direction of the matrix. Furthermore, the main discharge gap and a line part gap between adjacent line parts are provided such that a discharge current waveform of the display electrodes has a single peak when the gas discharge panel is driven.

Abstract: A plasma display panel (PDP) drive method eliminates crosstalk and allows for high quality image display by preventing erroneous discharge from occurring in an address period. The method includes an address step of writing data by applying an address pulse to a third electrode and a scan pulse Pas1 sequentially to first electrodes, and a sustain step of sustaining an illumination by applying sustain pulses between first and second electrodes after completion of the address step. Furthermore, in the address step, a scan pulse Pas2 of opposite polarity to scan pulse Pas1 is applied to a second electrode in a pair with a first electrode in a selected line (i.e. a line in which scan pulse Pas1 is being applied).

Abstract: A plasma display (PDP) manufacturing method and display panel includes a display electrode forming step of forming a plurality of pairs of display electrodes in parallel lines on a main surface of a first plate, and a plate sealing step of aligning the main surface of the first plate with a main surface of a second plate, and sealing the first and second plates together. The display electrodes are formed by coating the main surface of the first plate with display electrode material, and performing laser ablation on parts of the display electrode material, while the remaining parts of the display electrode material form the display electrodes.

Abstract: A plasma-display panel of high luminosity and efficiency which does not require auxiliary cells so that the panel structure has high-density cells, enabling longer emission time and smaller reactive power.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roll core holding device equipped with a roll core release mechanism which can facilitate to automatically and certainly release the empty roll core from a rotary printing machine. The roll core holding device for each end of a roll core comprises a shifting means; a center member capable of shifting owing to the shifting motion of the shifting means and consisting of a base section and a shaft section protruded from the base section; a plurality of pawls capable of shifting along the shaft section of the center member, arranged so as to widen the space between the pawls as they are shifted toward the base section; an urging means for the pawls toward the top of the shaft section; and a stopper secured at the top of the shaft section of the center member.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roll core holding device equipped with a roll core release mechanism which can facilitate to automatically and certainly release the empty roll core from a rotary printing machine. The roll core holding device for each end of a roll core comprises a shifting means; a center member capable of shifting owing to the shifting motion of the shifting means and consisting of a base section and a shaft section protruded from the base section; a plurality of pawls capable of shifting along the shaft section of the center member, arranged so as to widen the space between the pawls as they are shifted toward the base section; an urging means for the pawls toward the top of the shaft section; and a stopper secured at the top of the shaft section of the center member.