Abstract: A compact portable athletic data display apparatus, comprising a generally rectangular flat display section 3 which is rotatably connected at the lower end thereof with a generally rectangular flat control section 2 by means of hinges, so that the display section 3 may be held at upright position to display the data when it is used but folded onto the control section otherwise. In operation, an operator stands up the display section 3 at the upright position, enter data to be displayed on the display section using data input keys. A monitor may be provided on the control section so that he may check on the monitor the data he has entered for display.

Abstract: A method for inserting a symbol in a text message using a cellular phone. The cellular phone has a display panel for displaying data. The method includes dividing the display panel into a first display area for entering the text message and a second display area for listing a plurality of symbols. The method also includes inserting a symbol selected from the plurality of symbols into the text message.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a controlling device. In response to a user specifying one or more operating criteria for the controlling device, the system selects executable instructions from a library of executable instructions and command code sets from a library of command code sets that are to be stored in the memory of the controlling device. In addition, the system uses the criteria to suggest command key/command code mappings for use within the controlling device. The user may interact with the system to modify the selected executable instructions, command code sets, and command key/command code mappings. When stored in the memory of the controlling device, the executable instructions are to be used to perform various operations and functions within the controlling device and the command codes are to be transmitted from the controlling device to command the operation of controllable devices in response to activation of one or more of the command keys.

Abstract: A push-button switch member comprises a touch panel having at least one push-button switch, an electronic display disposed in operative association with the push-button switch, and at least one key top portion disposed in operative association with the push-button switch. The key top portion is provided with a functional display of the push-button switch. A portable information terminal is provided with such push-button switch member and a communicator operatively connected to the push-button switch member for communicating with other equipment having a communication function through endless interactive communication. When the portable information terminal approaches the other equipment having the function communicating with the portable information terminal, functional display information stored in the other equipment is inputted into the portable information terminal through the interactive communication.

Abstract: An image server transmits reference image data to a mobile telephone having a display device on which the reference image is displayed. A wavelength vs. luminance characteristic of the displayed reference image is measured by a radiance measurement unit, and a correction parameter for the mobile telephone is calculated based upon the measured wavelength vs. luminance characteristic. Processing for calculating correction parameters is executed with regard to other mobile telephones as well. If an image-data transmit request is issued by a mobile telephone, the image data is corrected using the correction parameter that corresponds to the mobile telephone. The corrected image data is transmitted to the mobile telephone. Since a correction suited to the mobile telephone is carried out, an excellent image is displayed on the display screen of the mobile telephone.

Abstract: An image transmission system includes a computer for generating image signals and an image-projecting device having a receiver and an image-projecting module. The computer includes a transmitter for wirelessly outputting the image signals. The receiver is used for receiving the image signals outputted by the computer. The image-projecting module includes an image-generating module and a lens set. The image-generating module is used for transforming the image signals received by the receiver to corresponding images. The lens set is used for projecting the corresponding images generated by the image-generating module onto a screen.

Abstract: Methods in a wireless portable communication device for transmitting annotating audio communication with an image (100), for receiving annotating audio communication with an image (300, 400) are provided. The image may be attached manually or automatically based upon a pre-selected condition to the audio communication.

Abstract: The present invention is for multi-screen session mobility between terminal groups. The invention uses a set of screen groups and a set of terminal groups to perform a mapping of the screen groups onto the terminal groups. Both the screen groups and the terminal groups have a geometry, which in one embodiment is defined by columns and rows. In cases where the number of columns in the screen group is less then or equal to the number of columns in the terminal group and where the number of rows in the screen group is also less then or equal to the number of rows in the terminal group, a first mapping scheme is employed. In cases where the number of columns in the screen group exceeds the number of columns in the terminal group or the number of rows in the screen group exceeds the number of rows in the terminal group, a second mapping scheme is employed. In one embodiment, the first mapping scheme maps the screen group directly onto the terminal group.

Abstract: A portable computer includes a main LCD panel hingedly coupled to a system body, and an auxiliary LCD panel mounted upon the system body. A video image is identically displayed on both the main LCD panel and the auxiliary LCD panel. Alternatively, a definition of the auxiliary LCD panel is lower than that of the main LCD panel. Although a user cannot look at a screen of the main LCD panel, the user can confirm a position of a pointer through a screen of the auxiliary LCD panel. Therefore, the user can precisely control the pointer using a touch screen.

Abstract: One or more controls producing control signals for electrical apparatus are disposed at the face of an electronic display screen which display graphics pertinent to the operation of the controls. Controls having a cap which is slidable along a track include a tongue in the track connecting with signal producing components at an off screen location thereby enabling use of a track of minimal bulk. Controls having slidable caps or turnable knobs and controls such as joysticks and switches snap engage at the face of the screen enabling easy replacement and movement to different locations on the screen. Control signals may be transmitted to an off screen location without use of conductors extending along the screen.

Abstract: A system and method for creating a controlling device. In response to a user specifying one or more operating criteria for the controlling device, the system selects executable instructions from a library of executable instructions and command code sets from a library of command code sets that are to be stored in the memory of the controlling device. In addition, the system uses the criteria to suggest command key/command code mappings for use within the controlling device. The user may interact with the system to modify the selected executable instructions, command code sets, and command key/command code mappings. When stored in the memory of the controlling device, the executable instructions are to be used to perform various operations and functions within the controlling device and the command codes are to be transmitted from the controlling device to command the operation of controllable devices in response to activation of one or more of the command keys.

Abstract: A display device includes a data acquiring unit for acquiring data, a display unit for displaying data acquired by said data acquiring unit, an operation unit for operating the display device, a controller for controlling the display device, a communication unit for communicating with other display devices, and a coupling unit for structurally coupling the display device with other display devices with which communication is made by the communication unit. Accordingly, a plurality of display devices capable of individually operating can be coupled or decoupled in a flexible manner, and display contents can be updated to be displayed such that they are consistent with each other even if the display devices are coupled or decoupled.

Abstract: An electronic display strip is attached to the shelf front of retail shelves, each shelf having an address code assigned through a control computer. Display fields of variable locations and lengths within each display strip are assigned to each product on a shelf through the control computer. Shelf and display field address codes, product information and product price information are transmitted on a continuous or intermittent basis by the control computer through a communications link to signal processors at each display strip. A control circuit for the display strip stores the information in a display memory and energizes the display field matching the display field address code for the product, thereby displaying the product information and product price in the display field.

Abstract: By a first camera fastened to the head of a worker at a remote working environment, an image of an object to be worked on is shot within a range including at least the worker's field of view. This image is transmitted to the work instructor side and displayed on a display device. The work instructor carries out a pointing indication movement with respect to the image of the object displayed on the display device. That movement is shot by a second camera and applied to an instruction information determination unit as video information. The instruction information determination unit generates pointing position information by the well-known gesture recognition process and transmits the information to the worker side. A marker according to the pointing position information transmitted from the work instructor side is overlapped on the image of the object shot by the first camera and displayed on the display of a head mount type display device fastened to the head of the worker.

Abstract: A system and method for providing a message on the graphic display of a wireless device while the wireless device is connecting to an application download server across a wireless network. When the wireless device attempts to communicate with an application download server or changes files while navigating an application download server, a message is transmitted across the wireless network to the computer platform of the wireless device and displayed to the user of the wireless device. The message can be transmitted to the wireless device from the same application download server that the wireless device is attempting to connect to or navigate, or alternately, the message can be transmitted from another server on the wireless network.

Abstract: The invention has its object to provide a highly reliable dot matrix display which is free from the trouble of work of connecting the leads comprising the wire harness and the like between the dot matrix modules to be displayed in parallel arrangements, and which does not show disconnection even in case of occurrence of vibration. The dot matrix display comprises a plurality of parallel arrangements of the dot matrix modules which have a luminous section provided in matrix form, and a drive section for controlling the display contents in the module. And, there are provided on the respective module a light emitting element and a light receiving element which can send and receive the display signal between the adjacent modules in case of the transmission of the display signal based on each module from the end part of the modules in parallel arrangement.

Abstract: A remote computer display for a portable computing device (PCD) utilizing the transfer of graphics primitives over a wireless data link. The present invention utilizes a wireless (RF or optical) transmitter built into a portable computing device to send graphics commands to a remote computer display. A receiver receives the wireless signals and converts the signals into data which produces a graphics image of the remote computer display. To reduce the data link bandwidth needed to transfer images from the PCD to the remote display, graphics primitives such as HPGL are sent over the data link. The PCD includes a video driver to convert video display requests made by the PCD operating system, or an application program executing on the PCD, into the graphics primitives which are then transferred to the remote display over the data link.

Abstract: A wireless drawing command transmitting unit includes a wireless transmitter operative to transmit drawing commands associated with a master image renderer. A wireless drawing command receiving unit includes a wireless receiver operative to receive the transmitted drawing commands and generates an image for a display device using the drawing commands transmitted wirelessly. In addition, the wireless drawing command receiving unit transmits drawing command throttle data back to the wireless drawing command transmitting unit to throttle transmission of drawing commands that are sent by the drawing command transmitting unit. A method for providing wireless display of images is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method and system of determining and increasing the effectiveness of outdoor mobile advertising based upon monitoring, recording and communicating data representative of the operator and vehicle movement characteristics. The method comprises steps of monitoring a plurality of raw data elements representative of operating states of the vehicle or action of the operator. Selected ones of the raw data elements are recorded or transmitted when the ones are determined to have identified a relationship to a predetermined set of standards for use with outdoor mobile advertising. The selected ones are consolidated for processing against a vehicle, an operator, and an advertising client profile for identifying when and where to display an advertisement, for qualifying vehicles and vehicle drivers, for identifying a rate of charge to an advertising client, and for identifying a rate of compensation to a vehicle owner or operator for displaying the advertisement.

Abstract: There is herein described an emergency auto visual communication system that will enhance roadway, vehicular, and individual safety. A stranded motorist, accident victim, medical emergency, etc. is provided a viable means for communication of the situation to a casual observer, or proper authorities, precisely, and rapidly without having to leave the safety and confines of the vehicle. That is, the invention provides an advantageous means to prevent loss of life, save precious seconds, and provide the individual in need the proper help by use of the illuminated electronic message board attached to the rear window of a vehicle controlled by a alpha-numeric computer keyboard.