Abstract: To provide a display device that gives a viewer a strong stereoscopic effect or sense of depth in a two-dimensional image and a display device that gives a viewer a natural stereoscopic effect or sense of depth in a two-dimensional image, a display device includes a frame portion, and a display portion which has a display surface on a frame portion side and is located so as to be apart from the frame portion with a distance therebetween. The display portion overlaps with an opening of the frame portion, and an end portion of the display portion overlaps with the frame portion. The distance between the frame portion and the display portion is variable.

Abstract: A apparatus for securing a shield body to one or more enclosures can include a plurality of mounting members configured to retain a plurality of fasteners at any of a plurality of locations along the mounting members. A first set of the mounting members can be secured to a second set of the mounting members, using a first set of the fasteners, at any of a plurality of locations along the mounting members of the first set. One or more enclosures can be secured to the second set of the mounting members, using a second set of the fasteners, at any of a plurality of locations along the mounting members of the second set.

Abstract: A wireless power delivery system includes a wireless charging pad and a pad covering device. The wireless charging pad includes a first antenna to provide wireless power to a first information handling system. The pad covering device is in physical communication with the wireless charging pad. The pad covering device includes a cover located within the pad covering device. The cover to extend from the pad covering device, to cover the wireless charging pad, and to lock with the wireless charging pad to securely cover the wireless charging pad.

Abstract: A light control device comprising a grid formed from a plurality of non-overlapping fabric ribbons positioned perpendicular to the plane defined by the grid; wherein the fabric ribbons define a plurality of one or more geometric cells within the grid for passage therethrough of light from a light source, the geometric cells preferably offset rows of rectangles when the device is unstressed, and hexagons when the device is undertension stretched evenly in line with the fabric ribbons of the grid.

Abstract: The present invention describes a rectangular parabolic hood for blocking accommodation and reducing depth of focus to offset the negative affects of extraneous light and visual stimulus during examination of the pupil using ophthalmic instruments.

Abstract: Provided is a mobile electronic device shade, sun-blocking, and/or privacy apparatus, comprising a shade having a deployed state and an stowed state smaller than the deployed state, the deployed state is arranged to shade a display of a mobile electronic device. Also included is a containment mechanism having a stow compartment configured to stow the shade in the stowed state. A state transition mechanism is configured to transition the shade from the stowed state in the stowed compartment into the deployed state and back again, in response to user actuation. The shade can be attachable to, form part of, or form part of a case for maintaining the mobile electronic device.

Abstract: An optical article includes an optical element and a low refractive index layer disposed on the optical element. The low refractive index layer having an effective refractive index of 1.3 or less and including a binder, a plurality of metal oxide particles dispersed in the binder and a plurality of interconnected voids. The low refractive index layer has a haze value of at least 30%.

Abstract: A substrate having metallized surface is provided. The substrate having metallized surface includes a silicon substrate, an adhesive layer and a metallic layer. The silicon substrate has a silanated surface and the adhesive layer is disposed on the silanated surface. The metallic layer bonds to the silanated surface through the adhesive layer. The adhesive layer is formed with a plurality of colloidal nanoparticle groups, the colloidal nanoparticle groups each include at least one metallic nanoparticle capped with at least one polymer, and the metallic layer and the adhesive layer have chemical bonds formed there between.

Abstract: The ScreenScope of the invention is a prescription third focal lens or screen that is used in combination with the prescription for a pair of bifocal glasses worn by a user to read print from a computer monitor screen while gazing comfortably straight ahead wherein the ScreenScope is mounted to and in front of the computer monitor screen.

Abstract: A fixing mechanism for fixing a privacy filter on a bezel is disclosed. The fixing mechanism includes a body, a first hook and a second hook. The body surrounds the bezel, and a guiding slot is formed on the body. The first hook is disposed on a side of the body, and the second hook is slidably disposed on the other side of the body. The second hook includes a buckling portion and a guiding portion. The buckling portion buckles the privacy filter with the first hook. An end of the guiding portion is connected to the buckling portion. The guiding portion is movably disposed inside the guiding slot, so as to adjust a distance between the buckling portion and the first hook.

Abstract: A display system and method uses a display element. The display element can provide linearly polarized light. A wave retarder film can be configured to adjust the phase of the linearly polarized light so that reflections of the linearly polarized light from a surface in the environment of the display are reduced. A first light control layer is configured to constrain the field of view of the display in at least a first direction.

Abstract: A portable advertising system well suited for outdoor advertising at night includes a body adapted to be secured to a transportation vehicle and may include a universal attachment system for that purpose. An advertisement may be displayed on an advertising surface mounted on the body. An illumination source is directed towards the advertising surface and may be integrated into an electronic display unit or may be directed at an advertising sheet such as a vinyl sheet. When the advertising sheet is used, a sheet tension system typically maintains tension on the sheet, and an openable protective cover may protect the sheet when not in use. The illumination source may be controlled based on environmental light conditions, sheet tension and/or position of the protective cover. The body may be part of a cargo container such as an ISO container suited for securing to a railroad car or other vehicle.

Abstract: A video display includes a housing, a screen and a protective cover. The housing includes a first side and a second side opposite to the first side. The screen is disposed on the first side of the housing. The protective cover is rotatably connected to the housing and coverable on the screen. The protective cover is capable of being held in any position in the process of rotating from the first side to the second side, as the driving force is removed. A car using the video display is also provided.

Abstract: A display filter and a display apparatus including the display filter increase a contrast ratio, increase brightness, and have a great electromagnetic (EM) radiation-shielding effect. The display filter includes a filter base and an external light-shielding layer formed on a surface of the filter base. The external light-shielding layer includes a base substrate including a transparent resin and light-shielding patterns spaced apart on a surface of the base substrate at predetermined intervals, and including a conductive material.

Abstract: A display device includes: a reflection property control layer which is disposed in the front face of a display screen, whereby reflection properties are switched for each predetermined region; and a control unit configured to switch the reflection properties of the reflection property control layer depending on an input image, with the control means detecting a gloss region from the input image, and switching the reflection properties of a predetermined region according to the relevant detection result.

Abstract: The portable advertising system of the present invention comprises a body having a first end and a display support, at least one universal attachment system adapted for securing the body to a vehicle proximate the first end, at least one exterior wall arranged to display an advertisement, and the display support securing an illumination source directed towards the at least one exterior wall. The at least one exterior wall and the illumination source may be integrated into an electronic display unit. The at least one exterior wall may also be an advertising sheet composed of vinyl and the illumination source may be a plurality of light emitting diodes. The portable advertising system may include a railroad car arranged to receive the at least one universal attachment system.

Abstract: An antiglare film having excellent durability is disposed on the front of a display device and comprises a transparent plastic film and, formed on the transparent plastic film, at least an antiglare layer having fine concaves and convexes on its surface, wherein the antiglare layer is formed of a transparent resin and satisfies requirements that: (1) the surface of the antiglare layer has a three-dimensional ten-point mean roughness of 0.9 ?m to 3 ?m; and (2) the mean spacing between adjacent profile peaks on a three-dimensional roughness reference plane is 20 ?m to 50 ?m.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is an image display device including a display panel having a flat display surface; a mounting frame having an opening for mounting the display panel in the condition that the display surface is exposed to the opening, the mounting frame having an outer transparent portion and an inner opaque portion; and a cover frame for covering at least the boundary between the transparent portion and the opaque portion of the mounting frame. At least a part of the transparent portion of the mounting frame is opposed to at least a part of the periphery of the display panel, thereby forming a clear portion allowing the vision to the rear side of the display panel.

Abstract: An assembly structured to facilitate the viewing of a display screen or like display structure of the type typically found on a digital camera. A base having an open interior is fixedly or removably secured in surrounding relation to the display screen and extends. outwardly therefrom. A closure assembly includes a plurality of shade sections selectively positionable between an operative position and a closed position. The operative position comprises the shade sections extending outwardly from the base in substantially coaxial relation thereto so as to at least partially define, along with the base, a viewing channel disposed within and extending through both the closure assembly and the base when the closure assembly is in the operative position.

Abstract: A light modulator device includes a top plate and an angled extender coupled to the top plate. The angled extender includes an incident portion and an exit portion that is relatively thicker than the incident portion.

Abstract: A glare shield for the viewfinder of a video camera or the LCD screen of a video or digital camera is comprised of a hood that casts a shadow upon the viewfinder eyepiece or LCD screen to reduce the amount of ambient light falling upon the viewfinder eyepiece or LCD screen. The glare shield is formed of inexpensive materials and is collapsible so that it may be carried in a photographer's pocket or camera bag. It is readily attachable to and detachable from the a camcorder. The glare shield may be formed of adjustable components so that a single glare shield may be utilized on LCD screens of varying sizes. The glare shield of the invention is formed of materials that will not scratch or damage the photographer's eyeglass lenses or the structure of the camera or camcorder with which the invention is utilized.

Abstract: A TV screen cover includes a cover member for reducing glare and volumes of light emitted from a TV. The TV screen cover further includes a housing positionable on top of a TV and securable thereto by a plurality of fastening members. The housing includes an elongated shaft with the cover member releasably wound thereabout. The housing has a slot disposed at a lower surface thereof and in front of a TV screen. The housing further includes a second elongated shaft adjacent the slot for guiding the cover member forwardly and downwardly through the slot. The cover member includes a rod connected to the bottom portion thereof and for assisting a user to uniformly move the cover member between wound and unwound positions. The TV screen cover further includes an attaching mechanism for selectively maintaining the cover member at an unwound position.

Abstract: A frameless substantially transparent protector screen for disposition recessed in an opening in the housing on an electronic device with the protector screen spaced from a video display screen in the device. The protector is removably secured to the frame by releasable adhesive or latches.

Abstract: A fixing device includes a pressing block, and a bonding block pivotally mounted on the pressing block. The optical protection lens is closely sandwiched between the pressing block and the bonding block rigidly and stably. Thus, the optical protection lens can be mounted on and detached from the liquid crystal display monitor easily and conveniently by design of the fixing device, thereby facilitating the user assembling and disassembling the optical protection lens. In addition, the optical protection lens is closely rested on the liquid crystal display monitor, thereby protecting the user's eyes efficiently.

Abstract: An image display device incorporating a screen protection arrangement and method of installing a protector screen on an image display device includes a device housing, a display screen installed in a wall portion of the device housing, a screen frame attached to the device housing so as to overlap peripheral edges of the display screen to define a frame opening bordering the display screen, top and bottom bracket portions provided on top and bottom edges of the screen frame and a protector screen which is attached to the image display device by mating its top and bottom edges with the top and bottom bracket portions. The arrangement results in a gap of less than 3.5 mm between the screen and the screen frame and allows installation of a protector screen to any generic screen frame of an image display device.

Abstract: A tubular attachment for a video monitor frame which encloses an LCD screen by insertion of the frame through an entry opening in the attachment to be located within an internal chamber of the attachment. The function of the attachment is to reduce glare when observing an LCD screen and also to provide an element of privacy and decrease sun damage to the LCD screen. The attachment is to be constructed of a rubberized fabric sheet material which not only permits the attachment to be stretched to accommodate to different sizes of video monitor frames but also permits the attachment to be collapsed when not in use facilitating its stowage.

Abstract: A collapsible-light shield for a portable computer shields direct and indirect light from the computer display and from the eyes of the user. The light shield has four flexible panels that form a tubular shape when in use. One end of the light shield has a contoured viewing port through which the user may view the screen. The other end of the light shield has a ring-like elastic fastener that detachably secures to three sides of the computer display. Each panel has two bisecting fold lines about which the tubular light shield may be collapsed into a substantially flat profile that is a small fraction of its original size.

Abstract: A method for producing a hologram recording an interference fringe formed by an object light and a reference light on a photosensitive dry plate, and the object light either having diffusing and scattering characteristics or being passed through an optical diffusion body, mainly includes the following steps: In a first step, a ratio &eegr;RO/&eegr;OO of a first diffraction efficiency &eegr;OO and a second diffraction efficiency &eegr;RO, is calculated. The diffraction efficiency &eegr;OO is dependent on two object light beams. The efficiency &eegr;RO is dependent on the object light and the reference light. In a second step, the intensity EO of the object light and the intensity ER of the reference light is adjusted in such a way that the ratio &eegr;RO/&eegr;OO is set to at least 10 and the efficiency &eegr;OO does not exceed 5%.

Abstract: A Braun tube having an antibacterial coating film, which is manufactured by the steps of dispersing titanium dioxide (TiO2) in alcohol to prepare a dispersion. Then, the dispersion is coated on a Braun tube, and a thermal treatment is then performed. By a photocatalytic reaction of the titanium dioxide contained in the antibacterial coating film, oxygen (O2) and water (H2O) in the air are decomposed into superoxides (O2−) and hydroxy radicals (OH·), which destroy bacteria and mold around the Braun tube and remove bad odor.

Abstract: An anti-reflective film laminated on the display surface of a cathode ray tube which is not prone to pealing with age includes an extension on each of the four sides of the main film surface. The extensions from the main anti-reflective film surface are preferably rectangular and can be wrapped around the sides of the cathode ray tube adjacent to the display surface. A heat shrink band is then constricted around the cathode ray tube to fix the anti-reflective film in place. Strips of conductive material on the extensions of the anti-reflective film can be electrically connected to grounding electrodes on the heat shrink band to allow for the dissipation of static electricity which tends to accumulate on the anti-reflective film. With the heat shrink band securing the anti-reflective film in place over the display surface over the cathode ray tube, the anti-reflective film is not prone to pealing or separation from the display surface of the cathode ray tube.

Abstract: The privacy system apparatus and method of the present invention allow users of a publicly accessible terminal to privately access information displayed on a visual monitor of the terminal. In one embodiment, the privacy system 10 is implemented with a terminal 20 having a visual monitor 22 being disposed within a user area 50. The user area 50 provides a space for users 2 to privately access the terminal 20 and is at least partially separated from an external area 30 by a barrier assembly 40. A first filter 60 receives radiation 24 from the visual monitor 22 and transmits linearly polarized radiation 62 into the user area 50. A second filter 44 disposed between the user area 50 and the external area 30 transmits linearly polarized radiation 46. By selecting first and second filters, 60 and 44, respectively, with orthogonal transmission axes, radiation 24 emitted by the visual monitor 22 is substantially blocked from transmission to the external area 30.

Abstract: An anti-reflection film comprises a high refractive index layer having a refractive index of 1.65-2.40, and a low refractive index layer having a refractive index of 1.20-1.55. Another anti-reflection film comprises only a low refractive index layer having a refractive index of 1.20-1.55. In the invention, the first improvement resides in a high refractive index layer composed of inorganic fine particles having a mean particle size of 1-200 nm in an amount of 5-65 vol. % and a crosslinked anionic polymer in an amount of 35 to 95 vol. %. The second improvement resides in a low refractive index layer composed of inorganic fine particles having a mean particle size of 0.5-200 nm in an amount of 50-95 wt. % and a polymer in an amount of 5-50 wt. %, and two or more of those particles are piled up to form micro voidsby the adjacent particles.

Abstract: A computer monitor screen glare shade has a top and sides which are rigidly mounted to a monitor housing and project forwardly thereof. Stop strips are provided to properly position the shade with respect to the monitor. The stops may also function as barriers to the passage of ambient light between the shade sides and the sides of the monitor. A magnifier may be adjustably mounted to the shade for dynamic magnification adjustment. The magnifier can be locked in place at a chosen magnification location. The stop strips allow the glare shade to accommodate monitors of differing width. Further size accommodation may be accomplished by the adjustable interfitting of shade side members into a sleeve-like top member.

Abstract: A low reflectivity, variable attenuation contrast enhancement filter having a total visible light reflectance of less than about 2.0% when measured with light incident to the first outer major surface. The contrast enhancement filter has a first layer(s) for providing antireflection, the first layer(s) defining the first outer major surface; a variable attenuation element interposed between the first major outer surface and the second major outer surface; element(s) for providing fixed attenuation interposed between the variable attenuation element and the first major outer surface; and at least one substrate.

Abstract: A display device comprising a cathode-ray tube, a conductive plastic film overlaying a screen of the cathode ray tube, and a conductive metal tape which is ultrasonically welded to the plastic film to establish an electric connection between the metal tape and the plastic film.

Abstract: The present invention is a universal screen guard clip for projection type television sets. These clips are extruded and can be inserted between the projection screen and the front frame in various manners, depending on the configuration of the particular television on which the screen guard is being placed. The screen guard clip of the present invention is arcuate shaped in cross-section and is curved back on itself along one edge. A longitudinal locking tab is also provided to make the screen guard clip even more universal.

Abstract: An article comprising a transparent or translucent polymer substrate and a transparent or translucent coating applied thereto in which the refractive index of the coating material substantially matches the refractive index of the polymer substrate. The invention also relates to a method for making an article comprising a polymer substrate and a coating in which the refractive index of the coating substantially matches the refractive index of the polymer substrate.

Abstract: A flexible panel is provided that is easily and conformingly applied to a curved display screen of a VDU to afford, in a lightweight manner, variably adjustable contrast enhancement of the VDU while simultaneously providing a decrease in the amount of ambient light reflected from the curved display screen. The flexible panel is a glass microsheet layered, on one side thereof, with an antireflection coating and, on the other side, with an electrochromic device. The electrochrmic device allows for variable adjustment of the contrast of the VDU as a function of the voltage applied across the electrochromic device. The flexible glass microsheet dually possesses the advantages of conventional rigid glass panels, such as excellent optical performance, high durability, capability of being coated with various optical coatings under extreme temperature, pressure and chemical conditions and the additional benfeit of physical flexibility.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a rear projection screen used in projection type television sets and the like. A rear projection screen according to the present invention is characterized in that a mask for prevention of penetration of light is formed on the main surface on one of the inner and outer sides of a bottomed box-shaped container and a screen which directs projected light in a predetermined direction is disposed on the inner side of this box-shaped container. The method of producing a rear projection screen according to the invention is capable of efficiently producing the box-shaped container having a mask formed thereon.

Abstract: A cathode ray tube, comprising a front panel glass having a fluorescent screen; a glass envelope sealed with the front panel; a film having a conductive layer and an insulating layer superposed on the outer side of the front panel glass; a plurality of ground electrodes soldered on the film by using a soldering iron which has an ultrasonic wave generator; and a conductive layer connected with the ground electrodes electrically through the insulating layer, and a method for manufacture of the same.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an optical filter including a flexible, transparent substrate coated with a novel combination of optical coatings, and a frame system designed for mounting the optical filter to a television or other visual display screen. A neutral density contrast enhancement is included within the composition of a flexible substrate, or is coated on either the front, the rear, or both of the surfaces of the substrate. A silicone anti-glare hardcoat is applied to both the front and rear surfaces of the substrate. An anti-reflection coating is added to the front surface of the substrate, preferably via sputtering, and designed to reflect a specific color at a preferred brightness measurement. The combination of a front surface anti-reflection coating, front and rear surface anti-glare coatings, and a neutral density contrast enhancement, eliminates the need for an anti-reflection coating on the rear surface of the substrate.

Abstract: In its broadest context, the monitor magnification device includes a monitor cover adapted to be secured over a monitor. The cover includes an internal linearly adjustable lens which is adapted to magnify the image upon the monitor. Such an arrangement reduces the eye strain that is normally incident to focusing upon a monitor image. The various components of the present invention, and the manner in which they interrelate, will be described in greater detail hereinafter.

Abstract: A shade device that facilitates the viewing of the contents displayed on the notebook computer display screen includes a bracket for mounting the shade device to a monitor display assembly of a notebook computer, a top panel hingedly connected to the bracket, an upper right panel hingedly connected to the top panel, a lower right panel hingedly connected to the upper right panel and the bracket, an upper left panel hingedly connected to the top panel, a lower left panel hingedly connected to the upper left panel and the bracket, and a flap hingedly connected to the top panel. The shade device being fully expandable to shade the display screen of a notebook computer and collapsible into a flat surface that fits between the display screen and the keyboard when the monitor display assembly of the notebook computer is closed.

Abstract: A computer screen filter assembly includes a filter and a frame for receiving the filter. The frame has a pair of generally longitudinally disposed sawtooth surfaces. One of the sawtooth surfaces is disposed adjacent one side of the filter and the other of the sawtooth surfaces is disposed adjacent the other side of the filter. A pair of brackets are slidably attached to the frame adjacent the upper corners of the frame. The brackets each have a horizontally disposed support adapted to engage the top surface of a computer monitor so that the filter is disposed over the computer screen. The brackets each have a pawl capable of engaging and disengaging a respective sawtooth surface so that the frame and the filter can be adjusted to a variety of vertical locations with respect to the computer screen.

Abstract: A picture display apparatus is provided with a display device having pixels disposed in a mosaic pattern. A plurality of optical filter surfaces are respectively placed between the display device and a viewer so that the both surfaces can be overlapped with each other. Each pixel in the display device is diffracted or refracted by both surfaces to become a plurality of pixels. For each optical filter surface, an element for diffusion such as a diffraction grating and an element for refraction such as a prism can be utilized for the diffraction and refraction.

Abstract: An eye protective glass with its position adjustable in all directions has a glass body fixed with a frame surrounding the glass body. The frame is provided with a vertical hole each in two vertical sides for installing a support rod of each of two adjusting units, which enable the frame with the glass body to move up and down to alter its position vertically. A support rod base is additionally provided to have an upper curved-up cap and a base disc rotatably combined with the upper cap for fitting movably the horizontal portion of each support rod in a straight semicircular groove in the upper cap. Then the support rod can be moved forward of backward to alter the position of the frame with the glass body. And the upper cap can be rotated relative to the base disc, enabling the support rod to be moved right and left to alter the position of the frame with the glass body to the right and to the left.

Abstract: An image display device incorporating a screen protection arrangement includes a screen frame mounted so as to peripherally surround a display screen of the device. A protector screen is provided which has a width dimension which is substantially equal to that of the screen frame. The screen protection arrangement further includes an insertion space provided within an upper side of the screen frame for accomodating an upper side of the protector screen and one or more base support portions which may be removably installed along a lower edge of the screen frame in a supporting space defined between an inner side thereof and a facing surface of the display screen. A predermined proportional relationship between width dimensions of the upper insertion space and the lower supporting space are established in consideration of a thickness dimension of the protector screen such that the protector screen may easily be installed or removed from the image display device.

Abstract: A camera lens shading device is disclosed having a flexible mounting band that attaches to a camera lens shroud and shade pieces, the shade pieces being made of opaque, flexible, plastic sheet material. A top shade piece attaches to the mounting band and extends outward from above the camera lens, adjustable over a range of angles. Two side shade pieces are attached to the top shade piece and are adjustable in angle to the top piece and in lateral distance therefrom for fitting a variety of camera lens shroud widths. A hinge section is formed in the top shade piece and side shade pieces for angle adjustment, whereby each piece can be adjusted independently to obtain a desired shading effect. A visor section extends forward from the top shade piece and rear screening sections extend rearward from the side shade pieces to further control the light entering the camera lens area.

Abstract: A privacy filter (20) for a display device includes at least two spaced-apart, generally parallel grids (22 and 24). Each grid includes an array of strips (26 and 30) or blocking members having transparent space (28 and 32) therebetween. The strips or blocking members are formed aligned such that an image (37) displayed on the display device may be viewed through the filter at an angle of incidence within a predetermined range of angles but is not discernable at angles outside of the predetermined range.

Abstract: An optical filter screen for a visual display monitor includes an optical filter supported by a support frame. A pair of adjustable mounting members support the support frame from the visual display monitor such that the optical filter is positioned adjacent a display area of the display monitor. Each mounting member includes a latch member that is movable between an unlatched state wherein the filter can be moved relative to the display area of the display monitor and a latched state wherein the filter is held in a desired position relative to the display area. Each mounting member further includes a movable latch operator for moving the latch member between the latched state and the unlatched state.