Abstract: A cremation display is incorporated into a decorative receiver that is operably controlled by a motioning mechanism. The motioning mechanism is located within a base. The base fully supports the decorative receiver. The receiver can take on a decorative element; certain embodiments incorporate an American flag, while certain other embodiments incorporate a heart. Within the decorative receiver is a liquid that creates a decorative effect when the motioning mechanism is activated. The receiver is also configured to hold the cremated remains.

Abstract: A wind-powered display and method and computer program products for operating the same are provided. Aspects include obtaining a content item to be displayed on a wind-powered display panel, the wind-powered display panel including a plurality of embedded turbines that each has a plurality of light emitting diodes (LEDs). Aspects also include receiving rotational information for each of the plurality of embedded turbines and determining an illumination pattern for the plurality of LEDs based on the rotational information. Aspects further include selectively activating one or more of the plurality of LEDs based on the illumination pattern to cause the content item to be displayed on the wind-powered display.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a device and method that reduces the appearance of inter-monitor seams by optically magnifying display areas on each side of a seam such that they appear to extend beyond the display area of a monitor so as to give the visual appearance of extending to the outside edge of each monitor's frame. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a clear longitudinal magnifying strip comprising a generally bi-semicircular cross section that is mounted across an inter-monitor seam. In one embodiment, the invention comprises a video processor that adjusts the image displayed on a monitor to compensate for the visual distortion caused by the magnifying strip.

Abstract: A visual display assembly useful as an authentication or anti-counterfeiting element. The assembly includes a substrate and, on a surface of the substrate, an array of micro mirrors receiving ambient light. Each mirror includes a reflective surface to reflect the ambient light so as to display an image that appears to float in a plane, which is spaced a distance apart from the surface of the substrate. The image includes a plurality of pixels, and the array of micro mirrors includes for each of the pixels a set of the micro mirrors each having a reflective surface oriented to reflect the ambient light toward a point on the plane corresponding to one of the pixels. Each of the sets of the micro mirrors includes a plurality of the micro mirrors, and the reflected ambient light each set of micro mirrors intersects to illuminate or write a pixel of an image.

Abstract: A multifunction proximity digital billboard, including a set of display panels each positioned and formed to provide an information display; a resource bay that includes a set of resources for driving a content of the display panels and for communication to and from the digital billboard; a removable module for providing a function that is adapted to a particular deployment of the digital billboard, a set of sensors to gather environmental data and a charging module for charging external mobile devices.

Abstract: An automatic electronic certification trading system, comprising: a trading device, a wireless mobile device, an electronic certification import device, an electronic certification server; wherein, the electronic certification server stores a multigroup electronic certification collection, and the electronic certification collection is imported to the trading device through the electronic certification import device or to the trading device by the electronic certification server through wireless network. Next, it is detected if the distance between the wireless mobile device and the trading device entering a set distance or not.

Abstract: A photograph display apparatus and associated method of display that includes a substrate having a mounting surface and a rib structure mounted on the mounting surface of the substrate. The rib structure is constructed and arranged to form a series of juxtaposition ribs formed in a parallel array including successive rib peaks. A composite photograph that includes alternating photograph segments of respective first and second photograph is formed in a folded array that includes fold lines that correspond to a demarcation line between respective photograph segments. The folded composite photograph is constructed and arranged for mating support to the rib structure.

Abstract: A method for changing a theme associated with a given space (e.g., restaurant). A wall system includes a wall panel having multiple themes depicted thereon or multiple wall panels each having a theme depicted thereon. Using a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys or the like, the wall panels are moved to change the theme of the space. A ceiling system includes two ceiling panels movable via a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys. Once separated the ceiling panels expose a theme different than that depicted while closed. Audio and/or visual cues may be provided to alert patrons to a theme change.

Abstract: A system and method for changing a theme associated with a given space (e.g., restaurant). A wall system includes a wall panel having multiple themes depicted thereon or multiple wall panels each having a theme depicted thereon. Using a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys or the like, the wall panels are moved to change the theme of the space. A ceiling system includes two ceiling panels movable via a series of winches, chain drives, cables and pulleys. Once separated the ceiling panels expose a theme different than that depicted while closed. Audio and/or visual cues may be provided to alert patrons to a theme change.

Abstract: A LCD hanging-brand using solar energy for advertising, which includes a transparent base, a transparent scaling cover, a PCB board, a picture layer, a LCD sheet, a solar sheet, LEDs, a storage battery and a metal coil. One or more color transparent films can be mounted in the picture layer, and the films can be rotated by a motor or a rotating button. The LCD sheet is transparent when it is not turned on, and the image of the picture layer can be seen through the LCD sheet.

Abstract: A room for use in conducting medical procedures includes an image on a screen disposed in the room. The room preferably includes a track for disposing the screen across the room to create a panoramic view of the scene in the screen. Preferably the track, and hence the image on the screen disposed on the track, are arcuate. The screen provides a virtual reality and a calming effect to the patient undergoing the procedure. The screen can be moved mechanically around the room to display different images on the screen. The screen can be changed to provide a different set of images. Ceiling lights, sounds and smells can be added to the room to further accent the theme of the screen's image and enhance the overall calming effect by portraying the medical procedure room as the scene in the screen. Illumination may be provided behind the screen, as well. The medical procedure may be a magnetic resonance imaging procedure, in which case the room comprises a magnetic resonance imaging assembly.

Abstract: A motion displaying photo frame includes a frame with a rear plate, an insertion groove, a lenticluar raster, a photo paper and a driving unit having an eccentric wheel. An opening or notch is provided on the lower portion of the raster. The raster can be mounted in the frame through the insertion grooves and can be moved up and downward or left and rightward. The photo paper can be inserted into the frame through inserting grooves and located between the raster and the rear plate. The eccentric wheel can be inserted into the opening or notch of the raster which can be moved up and downward or left and rightward through the actuation of the driving unit. The fine details of each of two or more constituent images can be viewed with clarity as compared with a conventional photo paper.

Abstract: An animation frame including a front frame body, a back plate installed therein with a grating plate and frame brackets, a moveable plane plate stuck with pictures, a battery, an IC circuit board and coils etc. The grating plate is placed on the pictures on the plane plate and fixed on a main body of the back plate; the plane plate has two notches respectively on its upper and lower edges, a vertical plane perpendicular to the plane plate has thereon a magnet between the two coils of the main body. The main body has thereon a movable device connecting with a movable screw and being fixed or adjusted to slide left or right to adjust the angular position of the plane plate. The main body has therein two movable screws connectable with the main body to adjust the plane plate in up and down moving.

Abstract: A novelty piece fabricated from a continuous roll of paper, with indicia applied to both sides. Fold lines and cut lines are provided at predetermined positions. The sheet is scored and die-cut, and an adhesive is applied at pre-selected locations. The paper is folded in thirds, and is cut again to produce the final product. In operation, the completed product has sliding panels that reveal hidden indicia, both in moveable panels and in apertures. The aforstated features can apply to both sides of the novelty piece.

Abstract: A novelty piece fabricated from sheet fed paper with indicia applied to both sides. Fold lines and cut lines are provided at predetermined positions. The sheet is scored and die-cut, and an adhesive is applied at pre-selected locations. The paper is folded in thirds, and is cut again to produce the final product. In operation, the completed product has sliding panels that reveal hidden indicia, both in moveable panels and in apertures. The aforstated features can apply to both sides of the novelty piece.

Abstract: A multi-image display device has an arcuate platen formed by mounting a transparent flexible sheet in compression to a frame. The platen is convex or otherwise bow-shaped. Associated with the platen are a translucent image sheet having a plurality of images thereon and a restricting layer having transparent and opaque portions associated with the image sheet to permit viewing of those portions of the image sheet that register with the transparent portions of the restricting layer. Suitably altering the alignment of the image sheet relative to the restrictive layer (or vice versa) changes the image that is displayed.

Abstract: The instant invention relates to an animation actuator and devices employing such an animation actuator. Actuators and devices of the invention are useful in animated entertainment devices. In one embodiment of the instant invention, the actuators are used in connection with an animated greeting card.

Abstract: An illumination case used for decoration or advertisement. It includes a case-body, a front cover, an inner frame, a light source, a transparent back plate, an illumination filmstrip, a grating plate, and two step motors with a transmission that drives the grating plate to move. The transparent back plate is fixed onto the inner frame. The illumination filmstrip overlays the transparent back plate and is fixed against it. The two step motors mentioned above are installed on the inner frame behind the upper part or lower part of the transparent back plate, one on the left side, and the other on the right side. The above-mentioned grating plate is fitted with a hanging bar on both the upper side and bottom side respectively, which makes the grating plate spread out neatly. One hanging bar is linked with the transmission of the two above-mentioned step motors through a set of corresponding levers installed on the inner frame.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for displaying advertising. A movable medium displays an image thereon and moves within an exterior casing. A base structure enables vertical movement of the exterior casing to facilitate access to the apparatus. An interior frame is located within the exterior casing and includes adjustable bearings to secure, position, and guide the movement of the movable medium. A top portion of the exterior casing can be opened to provide access to the interior of the exterior casing. An object is disposed in front of the movable medium. The movement of the image in relation with the object creates the effect that the object is moving in relation to the image.

Abstract: The present invention is an illumination case used for decoration or advertisement. It includes a case-body, a front cover, an inner frame, a light source, a transparent back plate, an illumination filmstrip, a grating plate, and two step motors with a transmission that drives the grating plate to move. The transparent back plate is fixed onto the inner frame. The illumination filmstrip overlays the transparent back plate and is fixed against it. The two step motors mentioned above are installed on the inner frame behind the upper part or lower part of the transparent back plate, one on the left side, and the other on the right side. The above-mentioned grating plate is fitted with a hanging bar on both the upper side and bottom side respectively, which makes the grating plate spread out neatly. One hanging bar is linked with the transmission of the two above-mentioned step motors through a set of corresponding levers installed on the inner frame.

Abstract: An art paper designed to facilitate the creation of kinetic art works. The term “kinetic art” refers to paintings or pictures, which have been designed to be shaped in a pleated manner and displayed in 3 dimensions to afford the viewer different images dependant upon the viewer's position in relation to the art. Kinetic art paper consists of a repeated pattern of long vertical strips of equal size separated by channels which define the precise location of where folds should be made to form a uniform pattern of pleats. The channels aid in the folding process. Image information is placed on the vertical strips, either through a manual painting or coloring process or through the use of a computer assisted printing program.

Abstract: Luminous signs, specifically those with the ability to change the presented information sequentially, include an electro-mechanical system that produces the synchronized overlapping of two or more preprinted films with translucent properties, in such a way that with an internal luminous source, the sign is capable of creating the effect of real movement, and in the night or in the darkness, the information images displayed by the sign seem to float in the air. The present invention also provides an illuminated sign with the capability of displaying such information or images on more than one of its surfaces.

Abstract: A gift box includes a housing with a lid, the housing having a top formed with an opening, a decoration container arranged within the housing, a decoration fitted inside the decoration container, a curtain mounted on the decoration container, and means for opening the curtain and moving up the decoration to go through the opening, whereby a flower will rise from the decoration container, and a music will be produced through a loudspeak when the keyboard is operated as instructed by the information shown in the display, thereby making the receiver feel the deep sincerity of the sender.

Abstract: The creation of computer generated lenticular images involves the computer manipulation of at least a first and second image. The images can be sequential in time of the same object or sequential in spatial perspective, or completely unrelated. The images are scanned into a computer memory and then digitally interlaced. The input can be any source of image. Likewise, the output can be manipulated to any resolution. The output interlaced image is then printed onto a substrate, such as the back surface of a lenticular lens. The resolution of the interlaced image can be matched to the geometry of the lenticules. Thus, the viewer will see the first image from a first viewing perspective and the second image from a second viewing perspective.

Abstract: A holding device in which two side parts are provided which lie against one another with one edge region of each side part being encircled by an elastic ring or rubber band that is detachably fixed in the noted edge region. Furthermore, each of the side parts has at least one recess whose contour corresponds substantially to the contour of an object to be held, and heightwise corresponds in the vertical direction to the dimensions of the object, or is larger than the latter, while at least sections of the at least one recess are dimensionally smaller in a horizontal or widthwise direction than the corresponding dimension of the object to be held.

Abstract: Optical, printing, and fabrication arrangements are provided by which observers of flat containers or display boxes, such as video and audio tape cassettes or compact disc (CD) jewel boxes, can be presented with different information when looking at one of the box's surfaces from different angular perspectives. Advantageously, parallax effects are compensated where the size of the observable images and the viewing distance create undesirable visual artifacts. Horizontally and vertically oriented lenticulated panels are used in combination with interlaced images to convey the differently coded views without the need for physically manipulating such boxes as in the past to see equivalent information. Printed informational inserts or box surfaces are provided with interlaced images and reference surfaces for alignment purposes which is achieved either with control of fit or via resiliently flexible arrangements for urging the images and optics into positions of proper alignment.

Abstract: An efficient economical process is provided to produce an impressive display with outstanding marketing and advertising appeal. In the process, multiple images are formed, such as on a central processing unit, the images are striped or manipulated, eliminating rows of pixels and replacing them with pixels from other images, and portions thereof are superimposed. The superimposed images can be printed on a viewable surface of the display. A lenticular lens, fresnel lenticular lens plate, lens with a textured surface, plate lens, ultraviolet cured resinous lens, lens with an undercut, cluster of anamorphic lenses, transparent rods, or grid, can be placed in front of the images to provide a special display which has the illusion of animation, morphing or movement as the angle of sight changes. The images can also be printed directly on the back surface of the lens to provide self-contained lenticular graphics.

Abstract: An efficient economical process is provided to produce an intricate impressive display with outstanding marketing and advertising appeal. In the process, multiple images are formed, such as on a central processing unit, the images are masked and striped, and portions thereof are superimposed. The superimposed masked images can be printed on an underlying back rearward web. Transparent rods, a plate lens, lenticular lens, a cluster of anamorphic lenses, or a grid, can be placed front of the back web to provide a special display which has the illusion of animation as the angle of sight changes.

Abstract: An efficient economical process is provided to produce an intricate impressive display with outstanding marketing and advertising appeal. In the process, multiple images are formed, such as on a central processing unit, the images are masked and striped, and portions thereof are superimposed. The superimposed masked images can be printed on an underlying back web. Transparent rods, a plate lens, a cluster of anamorphic lenses, or a grid, can be placed in front of the back web to provide a special display which has the illusion of animation as the angle of sight changes. The special display can be used to provide an attractive container, cup, glass, mug, bottle, package, box, lampshade, magazine, comic book, paper back book, hard bound book, cover, page, envelope, greeting card, compact disc case, laser disc case, brochure, or pamphlet.

Abstract: An artificial window comprises a box having a rear wall, and walls bounding an interior space which faces longitudinally forwardly; sheet structure extending laterally crosswise of the space, and a viewable pattern associated with the sheet structure to be illuminated by light passing forwardly from the box interior; first and second light sources in the box; a reflector structure in the box to reflect light from the first source in a direction toward the sheet structure for effecting illumination of the viewable pattern; and there being control structure for controlling the illumination of the viewable pattern to independently, differentially, and progressively change the illumination of the viewable pattern.

Abstract: An efficient economical process is provided to produce an intricate impressive display with outstanding marketing and advertising appeal. In the process, multiple images are formed, such as on a central processing unit, the images are masked and striped, and portions thereof are superimposed. The superimposed masked images can be printed on an underlying back web. Transparent rods, a plate lens, a cluster of anamorphic lenses, or a grid, can be placed in front of the back web to provide a special display which has the illusion of animation as the angle of sight changes. The special display can be used to provide an attractive sign, billboard, educational game, or toy.

Abstract: An efficient economical process is provided to produce an intricate impressive display with outstanding marketing and advertising appeal. In the process, multiple images are formed, such as on a central processing unit, the images are masked and striped, and portions thereof are superimposed. The superimposed masked images can be printed on an underlying back web. Transparent rods, a plate lens, a cluster of anamorphic lenses, or a grid, can be placed in front of the back web to provide a special display which has the illusion of animation as the angle of sight changes. The special display can be used to provide an attractive sign, billboard, educational game, or toy.

Abstract: An efficient economical process is provided to produce an intricate impressive display with outstanding marketing and advertising appeal. In the process, a grid and multiple images are formed, such as on a central processing unit, the images are masked and striped, and portions thereof are superimposed. The grid can be printed on a front web. The superimposed masked images can be printed on an underlying back web. The display produced by the special process can be used to form an attractive sign, billboard, educational game, toy, box, wrapper and other packaging.

Abstract: A digitizing screen apparatus includes a front diffuser sheet, a grid and a back diffuser sheet which produces a unique digitizing effect. Images are projected from transparent slides onto the back diffuser sheet. A striped mask shields a portion of the back diffuser sheet from the light. Art work is placed on the slides and punched to provide a multiplicity of windows. When no image is shown all of the slides are located so that their windows line up behind the windows in the mask and the art work portions are lined up across from the nontransparent portions of the mask. A solenoid operated drive selectively presents one or more slides at a time to the transparent windows in the mask for projection upon the digitizing screen. A programming mechanism in combination with a damping dash pot associated with the solenoid drive permits one mosaic image to dissolve into another as the first slide is withdrawn and a second slide replaces it.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for teaching a person inspirational phrases. The method comprises a visual display of an inspirational symbol which imparts a sensation of movement towards the person via a steady increase in overall dimension. When the inspirational symbol had attained maximum dimension the words of an inspirational phrase are illuminated below. Simultaneously, an audio track reads aloud the displayed inspirational phrase. The apparatus comprises: shutters which pivotally open and slide into a housing revealing an exhibiting area for showing an inspirational symbol; a display area for exhibiting inspirational phrases; an audio system to broadcast the displayed inspirational verses; and an operating system for changing the displayed inspirational verses in conjunction with the audio system.

Abstract: A rotary screen mounted in the median area of a preferably spherical enclosure, the rear face of which being made opaque except in its central portion, while its front face is perfectly transparent, a projector being placed rearwardly of the enclosure in central axis of the portion which is not opaque in order to enable light rays from the prospector to pass through the enclosure to reach the rotary screen.

Abstract: An attractive dynamic star burst display is provided in which a plurality of light sources preferably of different colors, are mounted behind a translucent enclosure, and relative movement is provided for effectively changing the distances between the light sources and the regions of the surface where their various rays are being viewed. The translucent enclosure includes a layer of intrinsically transparent material having a smooth inner surface facing the light sources and an embossed outer surface having a multifaceted pyramidal prism system for directing rays of light from the light sources in dynamically changing light patterns in accordance with the optical and geometric relationship involved, including the position of the viewer's eyes, the multi-facets on the embossed outer surface and the effective distance between the respective light sources and the respective regions on the embossed outer surface where the rays of light are being seen.