Abstract: Systems and methods for reducing solar loading of an electronic image assembly are provided. A cover panel forms a portion of a housing, is spaced apart from an electronic display, and permits viewing of images displayed at the electronic display. An airflow pathway extends between the electronic display and the cover panel and behind the electronic display. An air circulation device moves air through the airflow pathway. A second air circulation device moves airflow through a second airflow pathway within the housing which forms a closed loop around the electronic display. At least one solar energy reduction layer is located at an interior of the cover panel.

Abstract: Systems and methods for performing long-term kinematic tracking of an animal subject are provided. Chronically-affixed motion capture markers including a tissue engaging feature and a reflective marker are described, the motion capture markers enabling long-term motion capture recording of an animal subject. A method of determining a three-dimensional pose of a subject using a trained statistical model configured to generate landmark position data associated with the three-dimensional pose of the animal subject. The method includes using projective geometry to generate three-dimensional image volumes as input to the trained statistical model. Further, a method for profiling a subject’s physical behavior over a period of time by applying clustering to information indicative of movement of the subject over the period of time is described.

Abstract: Systems and methods for detecting and alerting to likely leaks in an electronic display assembly are provided. An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, a testing area, and a differential pressure sensor fluidly connected to ambient air in an ambient environment and gas within the testing area. A controller determines one or more differential pressure readings based on data received from the differential pressure sensor, and generates and transmits an electronic notification where the differential pressure readings are below a predetermined threshold.

Abstract: Methods of manufacturing a protective front cover subassembly for an electronic display assembly and related products are disclosed. A first component of the protective front cover subassembly is secured to a frame. A first and second part of a mixture which produces an index-matching optical adhesive when combined are applied to the first component. A second component of the protective front cover subassembly is placed at said frame spaced apart from said first component such that the mixture is interposed between the first and second components. The mixture is exposed to a light source while interposed between the first and second components.

Abstract: Systems and method are disclosed for inconspicuously providing power to one or more electronic displays of a vehicle top unit from a power source located outside the vehicle top unit. The vehicle top unit is mounted to a first and second cross bar mounted to a roof of a vehicle. Wiring extends from the power source, along a portion of the vehicle, along or through at least one of the first and second cross bars, and to the vehicle top unit. A securing device secures the wiring to the portion of the vehicle.

Abstract: Systems and methods for measuring power consumption in a display assembly are provided. Images are displayed at an electronic display subassembly. A simulated electric meter is electrically interposed between a utility electric supply and at least the electronic display subassembly and measures power consumed by at least said electronic display subassembly. Cumulative power measurements may be recorded by the simulated electric meter for each image displayed at the electronic display subassembly.

Abstract: A method for training a classification device, the method comprising: receiving classification device constraints at an intermediary device; receiving training data at the intermediary device; matching the training data to the classification device constraints to provide constrained training data; mapping the constrained training data to classification device functionality to provide a command model; and transmitting the command model to the classification device.

Abstract: Systems and methods for remotely monitoring display assemblies are provided. Each of the electronic display assemblies includes sensors in electronic communication with a controller, which is in electronic communication with a network communication device. At a monitoring center, different customer identifiers are associated with different portions of data, a particular customer identifier is received from a customer device, the portions of the data associated with the particular customer identifier are identified for transmission to the customer device, and one or more user displays are generated with the identified data.

Abstract: Touchscreen display assemblies with status monitoring features and related systems and methods are provided. Touchscreen related signals are monitored and an analysis is made of the signals and interruptions to determine if the touchscreen display assembly is in need of report. Visual reports indicating the need for repair are generated at remote devices based on a determination from the analysis.

Abstract: Assemblies, systems, and methods for providing proof of play information for images displayed at electronic display assemblies are provided. A unit controller is electronically interposed between a media player and an electronic display of an electronic image assembly. The unit controller includes a proof of play module that records certain image-related data transmitted from the media player to the electronic display for proof of play purposes.

Abstract: Systems and method for vehicle top advertising are provided. Cross bars span a roof of the vehicle. A vehicle top unit with an electronic display is attached to the cross bars. One or more exterior coverings are connected to at least one of: the cross bars and the vehicle top unit. Wiring is extended from a power source located outside of the vehicle top unit, along at least one of the cross bars, and to the vehicle top unit to place the electronic display in electrical connection with the power source. The exterior coverings each cover at least a respective portion of the wiring.

Abstract: Systems and methods for thermally managing display assemblies are provided. An airflow pathway extends within a housing for an electronic display and includes a storage area at least partially defined by a partition. A loopback channel forms a pathway about an equipment storage device for accepting electronic equipment located within the storage area. The loopback channel accepts a flow of air in the airflow pathway when a fan unit for moving the air through the airflow pathway is activated.

Abstract: Systems and methods for providing solar-generated power to a display unit mounted to a vehicle are provided. One or more mounting supports connect a housing for an electronic display to the vehicle. A solar energy harvesting device is secured to an upper portion of the vehicle and is electrically connected to the electronic display.

Abstract: Display units for digital out of home advertising with orientation-based operations adjustment and related methods are provided. The display unit includes an electronic display. A controller for the display unit receives orientation data from an orientation detection device, determines an orientation of the display unit, and adjusts operations of the display unit based, at least in part, on the orientation.

Abstract: A display assembly includes a housing which at least partially encloses an image assembly. A cover positioned forward of, and spaced apart from, the image assembly forms at least a portion of a forward surface of the housing and permits viewing of images displayed at the image assembly therethrough. A fan assembly moves air through an airflow pathway within the housing which includes a front channel between the cover and the image assembly and a rear chamber behind the image assembly. One or more solar energy reduction layers are associated with the cover and prevent at least some ambient sunlight striking the cover from traveling therebeyond.

Abstract: A method for bonding glass components and the resulting glass assemblies produced by the same. A mixture containing a catalyst and a resin is provided that when combined forms an index-matching optical adhesive. At least one of the catalyst or the resin is encapsulated. The mixture is applied to a glass component. A second glass component is placed on the mixture so that the mixture is interposed between the glass components without breaking the encapsulation. The mixture is exposed to ultraviolet light causing the capsules to release the portions contained therein and combine to form an adhesive.

Abstract: A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. Fans are provided at a housing which includes a rear wall defining a curved shape with peaks to accommodate one of the fans and a valley between adjacent ones of the fans. The fan units induce relatively laminar flow within certain portions of an airflow pathways extending with the display assembly and relatively turbulent flows in other portions of the display assembly when activated.

Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow and integrating an electric vehicle charger. A first and second subassembly are connected to a structural framework, each including a cover, an electronic display layer located behind the cover, a rear panel located behind the electronic display layer, and a fan assembly located at a rear surface of the rear panel. The electric vehicle charger is also connected to the structural framework.

Abstract: A display assembly for inducing turbulent flow includes electronic display subassemblies attached to a structural framework, each including an illumination device for providing illumination to an electronic display layer when powered, a cover forward of said electronic display layer, and a closed loop fan unit located at a first side of the respective one of said electronic display subassemblies. A rear passageway is positioned between the electronic display subassemblies. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas extends through each of the electronic display subassemblies and includes the rear passageway.

Abstract: Display assemblies, systems, and methods for remote monitoring of display assemblies are provided. The display assemblies each include a network connection device in electronic communication with a controller in electronic communication with one or more electronic displays and components for operation. A monitoring center receives data from the display assemblies regarding operation, associates different customer identifiers with different portions of the received data, receives a particular customer identifier from a customer device, and electronically identifies the portions of the data associated with the particular customer identifier for transmission to the customer device.