Abstract: A display panel and a display device are provided. In the display panel, a display module includes a first display area and a second display area. The first display area is used to display video images, the second display area is used to display decorative images, and the second display area is positioned on an outer peripheral side of the first display area. A bonding adhesive is transparent and is at least pasted on the second display area, and a cover plate is pasted on the bonding adhesive. The second display area is an appearance display area.

Abstract: A display device comprises: a motor; a display; a plurality of speakers provided in a plurality of regions of the display; and at least one processor. The at least one processor being configured to output a plurality of audio signals corresponding to a plurality of audio channels to the plurality of speakers, control the motor to rotate the display, based on an input of a user command for rotating the display, and control the plurality of speakers to output the plurality of audio signals in response to a change in positions of the plurality of speakers based on a rotation of the display.

Abstract: A projection system, a display system and monitoring methods thereof are provided. The projection system includes at least one projection device, at least one sensing device and a remote device. The at least one projection device is coupled to the at least one sensing device. The at least one sensing device senses a plurality of environmental parameters and a plurality of device output values on the at least one projection device. The remote device receives the environmental parameters and the device output values to execute state analysis for the at least one projection device, so as to generate at least one analysis result. The remote device further generates a command signal according to the at least one analysis result, and transmits the command signal to the at least one projection device. The at least one projection device executes a self-protection procedure according to the command signal.

Abstract: An agricultural system including a vehicle, a controller; and a display mounted in the vehicle. The display is coupled to the controller and has a display area. The controller is configured to: present a bottom bar along at least a portion of a bottom of the display area; section the bottom bar into a status drawer and a shortcuts drawer; and expand either the status drawer or the shortcuts drawer with an upward motion or a tap on a portion the drawers.

Abstract: A display apparatus includes a display, a function setting circuit, a switching control circuit, and a simple menu creation control circuit. The simple menu creation control circuit creates, when it is determined by the switching control circuit that a number of times of selection is greater than or equal to a set number or an elapsed time is greater than or equal to a set time, a first simple menu for use in display on the display, the first simple menu being obtained by eliminating, from the plurality of operation menu items, an operation menu item corresponding to a function whose number of times of selection by a user is greater than or equal to a set number.

Abstract: Many users may plan meetings through social networks, email, and/or websites. As provided herein, a user may efficiently plan a meeting with other users through a map interface. For example, the user may identify a location of interest on a map, and choose one or more target users to receive an automatically generated location of interest message about meeting at the location of interest. The location of interest message may comprise text describing the location of interest (e.g., I am at the back table at the Steak Grill, I am near the library sign on the corner of West St. and East St., etc.), directions to an event at the location of interest, instructions about the event, a location of the event, a time of the event, etc.

Abstract: An information display device is provided. The information display device includes a controller for being able to execute a plurality of applications, a user interface for allowing a user to instruct the controller, and a display unit for simultaneously displaying an application selection menu item for allowing the user to select one of the applications and a common menu item that is used in common between different applications, and an information image created by execution of the selected application. The display unit is configured to display the information image, the application selection menu item, and the common menu item at substantially the same positions on a display screen of the display unit, regardless of which application is selected.

Abstract: A television pocket decorator including a wire frame and a covering which engages the wire frame. The wire frame is removably attached over the upper edge of a flat-screen television monitor and the covering includes a number of pockets. An individual can place a number of pictures in the pockets. The covering can also include decorations and a message, which may be a family name or a holiday greeting.

Abstract: A display device system comprising a display screen, adapted to display digital content, a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of the display screen, configured to mount the display screen on a vertical surface, and a case for the display screen comprising a main body, one or more handles connected to the main body, and a locking mechanism, configured to releasably secure to the display screen. The main body is configured to couple and decouple from the display screen to provide structural rigidity during transportation, and is configured to surround at least the perimeter of the display screen. The rear side of said structural assembly comprises a recessed mounting mechanism configured to mate with a mounting device on a vertical surface, and the handles of the case are configured to position the display screen on the mounting device and be decoupled from the display screen thereafter.

Abstract: A concealing structure to at least partially conceal a sensor, light emitter or other component by at least partially preventing reflection of external light by an underlying structure. In some examples, this function is performed by a two-component masking assembly, the masking assembly including a linear polarizer to cause linear polarization of light which passes from the exterior of the device to an underlying component, and a wave plate to shift the axis of any reflected polarized light. In many cases, a high density optical fluid will further be included within the masking assembly to minimize reflections from the other components of the assembly.

Abstract: A resiliently bendable planar panel has a side that when juxtaposed laterally with a video display screen traverses the width of the screen, and is supported by a plurality of legs. The panel includes sufficient area and form to partition the display into two vertically distinct sections from the visual perspectives of viewers of the screen whenever the side is laterally juxtaposed with the screen. Preferably each leg includes a device slidable up and down the leg for containing and supporting a marginal portion of the panel. Preferably the panel is fabric and includes a marginal bias urging the fabric to be taut, such as an expansion rod disposed in a marginal seam of the panel.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a solid-state imaging element including: a plurality of unit pixels each having a photoelectric conversion part, a transfer part that transfers a charge generated by the photoelectric conversion part to a predetermined region, and a draining part that drains a charge in the predetermined region; a light shielding film being formed under an interconnect layer in the unit pixels and shield, from light, substantially the whole surface of the plurality of unit pixels except a light receiving part of the photoelectric conversion part; and a voltage controller controlling a voltage applied to the light shielding film. The voltage controller sets the voltage applied to the light shielding film to a first voltage in charge draining by the draining part and sets the voltage applied to the light shielding film to a second voltage higher than the first voltage in charge transfer by the transfer part.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television receiver includes a display device, a first member, a second member, a support member, and a support portion. The display device includes a display screen and a side surface. The first member includes a first wall facing the side surface. The second member is located opposite the first member with respect to the display screen and includes a second wall facing the side surface. The support member is attached to the first member and located on the side surface of the first wall. The support member supports the display device on a side opposite the display screen. The support portion is provided to an end of the first member and includes a portion extending toward a side opposite the display screen on the side surface side of the second wall. The support portion supports the support member between the portion and the second wall.

Abstract: A display apparatus has a structure in which a circumference of a front surface thereof is exposed to the outside. A front panel manufactured by an injection compression molding and formed of a transparent material is attached to a front surface of a display module.

Abstract: A concealing structure to at least partially conceal a sensor, light emitter or other component by at least partially preventing reflection of external light by an underlying structure. In some examples, this function is performed by a two-component masking assembly, the masking assembly including a linear polarizer to cause linear polarization of light which passes from the exterior of the device to an underlying component, and a wave plate to shift the axis of any reflected polarized light. In many cases, a high density optical fluid will further be included within the masking assembly to minimize reflections from the other components of the assembly.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, an electronic apparatus includes: a display comprising a screen; a first member configured to cover at least a side opposite to the screen of the display; a second member configured to be positioned closer to the screen than the first member and to cover at least a peripheral edge of the display; and supports comprising protruding portions, respectively, the protruding portions protruding from positions closer to a center portion than both ends in a longitudinal direction of the screen on an end in a lateral direction of the screen of the second member.

Abstract: A detachable screen guard assembly mounted on a screen frame of a monitor comprising a screen protector and a fastening apparatus. The screen protector is transparent and made of glass, acrylic, or plastic having excellent transparency. The fastening apparatus includes at least one couple of a hooking member and a bracket member. The bracket member is mounted on the screen frame and the hooking member is mounted on the screen protector. The hooking member attaches mechanically to the bracket member. Because the hooking member can be disengaged from the bracket member, the screen protector can be detached from the screen frame to be cleaned or mounted on another monitor that has a bracket member installed. The invention also includes a method for securing a screen protector to a monitor by strapping the screen protector to the monitor support.

Abstract: A flat panel television mounting device includes a picture-type frame having a notch back surrounding an open central area along with a glass pane sized for reception by the notch back and supported by the frame. A linen is provided and adhered to one side of the glass pane with a central portion of the linen removable from the glass pane leaving a border around the removed central portion for exposing a television screen when the glass pane is disposed thereagainst.

Abstract: A universal television lift and enclosure suitable for outdoor use. A television lift assembly includes an enclosure including a housing having an opening, and a cover engageable with the housing to seal the opening; and a lift device including a first portion mounted in the enclosure, and a movable portion including a first end movably coupled to the first portion, an attachment portion configured to removably attach a television thereto, and a second end, the cover being attached to the second end, and the movable portion of the lift device being movable between a first position within the housing and in which the cover seals the opening for storing the television in the weatherproof enclosure, and a second position outside the housing for supporting the television in a viewable position.

Abstract: A screen protecting assembly for an electronic device includes a pivot shaft, a cushion, and two connecting subassemblies positioned on the electronic device. Each connecting subassembly has a base and a rotating member rotatably received in the base. The rotating member engages with the pivot shaft. The cushion coils on the pivot shaft. When the rotating member is rotated in a first direction, the cushion unfolds to cover a screen of the electronic device. When the rotating member is rotated in a second direction opposite to the first direction, the cushion coils on the pivot shaft so that the screen of the electronic device is exposed.

Abstract: Apparatus and methods for selectively masking image data and inhibiting projection of light corresponding to the masked image data. Projection devices include a light engine to project light onto a surface within an available field of projection and a processing unit configured to selectively mask image data in response to user input defining a desired field of view. The masked image data is that image data corresponding to areas outside the desired field of view.

Abstract: There is provided an audio/display apparatus including an audio unit (2) including speaker units (13L, 13R) that reproduce and output audio information, a display unit (3) including a display screen on which video information is displayed. It further includes a support frame (6) to support the display unit (3) fixedly, a carrier (7) which supports the audio unit (2) and is supported on the support frame (6) to be movable, and carrier moving mechanisms (34, 40) to move the carrier (7) in relation to the support frame (6). As the carrier (7) is moved by the carrier moving mechanisms (34, 40), the audio unit (2) is moved between a first position in which it will uncover the entire display screen of the display unit (3) and a second position in which it will overlap, and cover at least a part of, the display screen.

Abstract: A television frame device for wrapping around a flat screen television to display a picture or a poster in front of the television comprising a first panel, a second panel, a third panel, and a fourth panel, each panel having a generally U-shaped cross section, wherein the panels together form a generally rectangular frame for placing around the television such that the front surface of each of the panels is in front of the television and the back surface of each of the panels is behind the television. The television frame device further comprises a U-shaped secondary track disposed on the front surface of each of the panels, wherein the U-shaped secondary track is for receiving the picture or the poster.

Abstract: A video display concealment and viewing apparatus is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a housing defined by a recessed area in a wall and a display opening in the recessed area; a video display cover operable between a revealed position in the opening and a concealed position to interchangeably rotate with a video display device, wherein one of the video display cover and the video display device is in the revealed position while the other is in the concealed position; a video display platform operable between an extended position and a retracted position and configured to hold the video display device flush with the wall in the extended position and hidden in the retracted position; a lift frame upon which the video display cover is conveyed between the revealed position and a concealed position; and a controller to control interchangeability between the video display cover and the video display device.

Abstract: According to one embodiment, a television apparatus includes a panel unit, a support base, a plurality of slide support mechanisms, and an operation mechanism. The panel unit includes a front panel arranged in front of a display panel and a periphery member arranged in at least part of the periphery of the front panel. The support base supports the display panel. The slide support mechanisms are attached to the support base to slidably support the panel unit. The operation mechanism is attached to the periphery member. The operation mechanism includes a movable portion capable of rotating relative to the periphery member, and receives operation from the front side.

Abstract: A detachable screen guard assembly mounted on a screen frame of a monitor comprising a screen protector and a fastening apparatus. The screen protector is transparent and made of glass, acrylic, or plastic having excellent transparency. The fastening apparatus includes at least one couple of a hooking member and a bracket member. The bracket member is mounted on the screen frame and the hooking member is mounted on the screen protector. The hooking member attaches mechanically to the bracket member. Because the hooking member can be disengaged from the bracket member, the screen protector can be detached from the screen frame to be cleaned or mounted on another monitor that has a bracket member installed.

Abstract: A decorative image is displayed in a decorative image display region; a decorative frame is displayed in a peripheral section of the decorative image so that the decorative frame includes at least one color that is in a same range as a color of a frame structure. This makes it possible (i) to make the frame structure that is an actual part of a television receiver less conspicuous and (ii) also to display a decorative image as though the decorative image had a real frame. Consequently, it becomes possible to realize a television receiver that can be used as a part of an interior.

Abstract: There is provided an audio/display apparatus including an audio unit (2) including speaker units (13L, 13R) that reproduce and output audio information, a display unit (3) including a display screen on which video information is displayed. It further includes a support frame (6) to support the display unit (3) fixedly, a carrier (7) which supports the audio unit (2) and is supported on the support frame (6) to be movable, and carrier moving mechanisms (34, 40) to move the carrier (7) in relation to the support frame (6). As the carrier (7) is moved by the carrier moving mechanisms (34, 40), the audio unit (2) is moved between a first position in which it will uncover the entire display screen of the display unit (3) and a second position in which it will overlap, and cover at least a part of, the display screen.

Abstract: A display stand is camouflaged as ordinary furniture, such as a dresser with mirror combination for the bedroom or as an armoire. The stand conceals another object, such as a television display, when one doesn't wish to observe that object, but otherwise exposes the object to view. Supported in a stationary position at least a vertically positionable opaque mirror or panel located directly in front of the television display when the television is not in use prevents the display from being viewed. The mirror or panel is supported by an electric elevator platform or lift inside the furniture, which, at the viewers option, is selectively vertically moved by the lift to a full up position that blocks a view of the stationary object or to a full down position inside the dresser that uncovers the object.

Abstract: An improvement in a method for closed-chest, video-assisted diagnostic or surgical treatment of a patient is provided. The improvement comprises draping a video monitor with a transparent sterile surgical drape and positioning the draped monitor within the surgical field so that a surgeon can perform an internal surgical or diagnostic procedure and view it on the monitor to provide improved visual alignment for the surgeon. A flexible, sterile drape for covering the video monitor is disclosed. An apparatus for assisting the surgeon in performing closed-chest, video-assisted surgical or diagnostic treatment of a patient is disclosed which comprises a movable cabinet having an adjustable arm to which is affixed a video monitor that can be extended into the surgical field of an operating room to improve the visualization of the surgery performed by the surgeon.

Abstract: A cabinet for a projection television system, the cabinet including a one-piece molded structure for mounting the components, and reference surfaces unitary with the structure, for mechanically aligning critical optical components of the television system with one another.

Abstract: A filter for a display device capable of preventing a reduction of the contrast of a display screen which occurs when the mechanical strength of the CRT is strengthened and the panel glass is made thinner or when an antireflection film is formed, including a filter substrate and an adhesive layer formed on an adhering surface of the filter substrate to the display panel and having a function of adjusting a transmittance of visible light to a predetermined value and a display device using the same.

Abstract: A method for utilization within a graphical user interface having at least one pull-down menu and at least one tool bar. The method commences with a user selecting a menu heading which displays a pull-down menu in response to a first user input, such as a left pointing device button or a left mouse button. Next, a user selects a menu item within the displayed pull-down menu again utilizing the pointing device. Then the user designates a menu item for conversion by utilizing a second user input or a right mouse button. Next, the designated menu item is drug from the pull-down menu and dropped onto the toolbar in response to the pointing device and a second user input. Then the method automatically converts the dropped menu item into a selectable toolbar button within the toolbar.

Abstract: An apparatus which rotatably covers and exposes a computer monitor screen. Storage and display containers and shelves are affixed to the inside and or outside surfaces of the apparatus allowing a computer operator to store and display items.

Abstract: A mask assembly (46) for masking the non-active portions (24, 26) of a display screen (12) when showing a picture (14) in letterbox format has a pair of felt mask members (48, 50) that are transparent to infrared remote control signals (60) to enable receipt of the remote control signals by a remote control sensor (40) even though covered by the mask member (48, 50). The mask members are removably mounted to a display screen housing (36) by means of VELCRO-like fasteners attaching opposed end portions (76, 78) to vertical frame mounting members (66, 68) that, in turn, are semi-permanently attached to the display screen housing (36) by adhesive.

Abstract: A baffle and screen arrangement for use in a rear projection display system with multiple imagers with the baffle being positionable with respect to the display screen of the console unit so that the baffle can interfere with at least one of the images produced by the imagers to allow the images to visually merge into a single, contiguous image with no halo effect, overlap, or excessive brightness and gaps. In one embodiment the baffle has an irregular, non-reflective light-absorbing surface to further reduce excessive unwanted image light from hitting the display screen and causing unwanted distortion.

Abstract: A cover for a computer monitor housing having a visual display screen is disclosed. The cover includes a containment member having a top panel and a pair of side panels attached thereto. The containment member is substantially constructed of fabric material and is adapted to receive at least a portion of the computer monitor housing. Coupled to the top panel and the side panels of the containment member is a front panel adapted to overlay the screen of the computer monitor housing. Further, a plurality of appendages are attached to the containment member.

Abstract: A cover for a computer monitor is provided which permits storage of office materials in side flaps attached to the cover and which provides a support platforms for holding documents being examined by the user the invention also provides a shield piece which can quickly be placed over the monitor screen to block viewing of the matter being displayed on the monitor.

Abstract: By selecting the number of apertures per vertical row in the shadow mask of a color cathode ray tube to be in the range between 615 and 650, such a cathode ray tube can be used both in a PAL, an NTSC system and a MUSE system without the occurrence of disturbing Moire effects. In a second embodiment the number of apertures per row ranges between 425 and 450.

Abstract: An adjustable-aspect ratio video projection viewing screen assembly has a screen portion that is basically proportioned as a widescreen, e.g. with 16:9 aspect ratio, but is convertible to a second aspect ratio, e.g. regular 4:3 aspect ratio, by means of a pair of telescopic side panel assemblies, each having a fixed portion extending outwardly beyond the side edge of the widescreen, and a movable portion that can be located in front of the fixed portion for widescreen viewing or moved inwardly to cover the void side margins for viewing at regular aspect ratio. The fixed portions also serve as stereo speaker baffle boards, the movable panels being made acoustically transparent. The movable panels may be adjusted manually or can be fitted with an electrical power mechanism controlled manually or controlled automatically from an aspect mode control signal originating from the video projection system. All four panels are typically covered with matching grille cloth.

Abstract: A hood assembly for a display such as a VDU display comprises a partially reflecting mirror made from sheet material having a relatively low light transmittance, in the range 25% to 45%, and most preferably in the range 32.5 to 37.5%.

Abstract: A screen cover opening device for a television receiver is provided with a screen cover openably closing left and right side portions or upper and lower side portions of a screen adapted for electively displaying plural different aspect ratio images. Two vertically extending rolls 5a, 5b are arranged at outwardly shifted positions from left and right lateral sideswrapped around of the screen 2 and an endless cover sheet 3 is wrapped around these rolls. Two windows 4a, 4b are formed at longitudinally spaced apart positions of the cover sheet 3. The rolls are rotated to run the cover sheet to change overlap of the two windows to change the transverse width W that may be viewed through overlapped portions of the two windows.