Abstract: A light film apparatus having an illuminated graphics panel with at least two segments that can be individually powered. A controller manages a power which is delivered from a power supply to each of the segments, so that each of the segments is either powered on, powered off or powered to an intermediate level. With the independent control of power to the different segments, it is possible to create a three-dimensional appearance of a moving image from a generally two-dimensional panel arrangement. A housing can be mounted so that the graphics panel abuts or is closely mounted to a mounting surface.

Abstract: A thin wall modular display (TWMD) useful for signs, lighting fixtures etc. is disclosed wherein a back-lit sign, light fixture or TWMD is created using a plastic multi-chambered thin-walled panel and light strips.

Abstract: An example includes printing a graphic on a vinyl billboard sign and defining a translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign, disposing adhesive on one of the vinyl billboard sign and a target surface, overlaying the translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign with at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit, overlaying the electroluminescent lamp unit with the target surface; attaching a power bus to the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp, connecting the lamp unit to a source of power, wherein the source of power comprises a power source, and the power bus includes a plurality of individual power lines to carry power to the at least one lamp unit and switching the power source to control illumination of the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit to shine through the vinyl billboard sign.

Abstract: An illuminated sign includes a plurality of straight fin heat sinks framed together; a plurality of LED plates framed together, each LED plate comprising a plurality of LEDs arranged in rows on a front surface, and a plate heat sink on a rear surface, the plate heat sinks being in contact with the straight fin heat sinks; and an LCD panel mounted in front of the LED plates by framing.

Abstract: An example includes printing a graphic on a vinyl billboard sign and defining a translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign, disposing adhesive on one of the vinyl billboard sign and a target surface, overlaying the translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign with at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit, overlaying the electroluminescent lamp unit with the target surface; attaching a power bus to the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp, connecting the lamp unit to a source of power, wherein the source of power comprises a power source, and the power bus includes a plurality of individual power lines to carry power to the at least one lamp unit and switching the power source to control illumination of the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit to shine through the vinyl billboard sign.

Abstract: Disclosed is an advertising apparatus capable of motion sensitive illumination and 180° viewing, which includes a top piece, a bottom piece, a back piece, one or more front side pieces capable of edge illumination, wherein the top piece, the bottom piece the back piece and the one or more front side pieces are mechanically coupled together to form the assembled advertising apparatus, and a universal mounting system base plate reversibly coupled to the back piece. In addition, an advertising apparatus capable of motion sensitive illumination and 180° viewing includes an illumination source for illuminating the front side pieces, a motion sensor, for detecting motion of a potential customer, and a power source to power the advertising apparatus, wherein the illumination source and the motion sensor are coupled to the power source.

Abstract: A showroom display device for utilization with mattress foot protectors in which various types of light emitting units may be used in conjunction with a media display panel in order to highlight or enhance the display panel or various areas thereon.

Abstract: A showroom display device for utilization with mattress foot protectors in which an electroluminescent lamp is used in conjunction with a media display panel in order to highlight or enhance the display panel or various areas thereon.

Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for attaching a planar electroluminescent lamp unit to the side of a billboard, and providing a media adhered to the surface of the lamp unit and to the side of the billboard adjacent the lamp unit, wherein the media has advertising indicia printed thereon. The lamp unit is connected to a source of power on the billboard.

Abstract: A light emitting sign comprising a light box housing a plurality of blue LEDs operable to generate blue excitation light and a light emitting display surface overlaying the light box opening. The light emitting display surface comprises a light transmissive substrate configured as a light transmissive window such that light generated by the sign is emitted from the substrate and a phosphor overlaying at least a portion of one face of the substrate. The phosphor is configured to absorb at least a portion of the blue light generated by the LEDs and, in response, to emit light of a selected color.

Abstract: A backlight section is adapted for use in connection with a large format graphic illumination system. The backlight sheet has one or more electroluminescent panels attached to it. This backlight sheet will be mounted onto a display surface. The graphic sheet is then mounted over the assembled backlight sheet having the electroluminescent panels thereon.

Abstract: Pixel interleaving configurations for use in high definition electronic sign displays where each and every scan line includes full red, green, and blue color representation to provide for high resolution electronic video sign displays.

Abstract: An emergency information sign (10) comprising a base substrate (12) and an indicia layer (14) positioned over the base substrate (12). Exposed areas (24) of the base substrate (12) and covering areas (26) of the indicia layer (14) together form emergency information indicia. The base substrate (12) and the indicia layer (14) each carry phosphorescent materials (20, 22), which absorb and store light from a primary light source (16/18) and emit this stored light during dark conditions.

Abstract: A device that comprises a sports logo attached to a window adhering structure. The window adhering structure are static cling panels. These panels may be generally the same size and shape as the logo or they may be much larger, such as a large rectangular shape that encompasses the logo. The device further comprises an illumination structure. The illumination structure may be electroluminescent panels, tapes or wires. Additionally, the illumination structure be a series of light elements, such as Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs), each serially connected by conducting wire. Further, the illumination structure includes either a power source that is included in the logo or one that is external to the logo. In the case of the power source that is external to the logo, the power may be provided by a direct current source or an alternating current source, depending on the exact nature of the illuminating structure.

Abstract: An electroluminescent (EL) one-way vision, see-through graphics panel comprises a sheet of light permeable material with a uniform electrically conductive coating. A print pattern comprising an electroluminescent ink system partially covers the sheet of light permeable material forms an ‘EL lamp’. A design is superimposed on, or forms part of, the print pattern such that the design is visible from only one side of the panel. The design can be a uniform color, but is typically a multi-color graphic image. The EL lamp illuminates the design when subjected to an electrical current. If the light permeable material is transparent, through vision is possible from the other side of the panel through the unprinted portions of the transparent material. A dark colored opaque mask layer faces in the direction of the other side of the panel to mask the other print pattern layers and enable good through vision.

Abstract: An illuminated signage system having a printed surface and at least one electroluminescent element embedded within the printed surface and a substrate layer or coupled between the printed surface and the substrate layer, and a rigid backing substrate. Also, an illuminated signage system having a non-opaque material with an etched portion that diffuses light from a light source adjacent to the non-opaque material and a printed layer having indicia visible through the non-opaque material. Also, a method of forming an illuminated signage system, the method including providing a printed surface, coupling the printed surface to a substrate layer, and embedding an electroluminescent element through the printed surface and into at least the substrate layer.

Abstract: Pixel interleaving configurations for use in high definition electronic sign displays where each and every scan line includes full red, green, and blue color representation to provide for high resolution electronic video sign displays.

Abstract: An electronic sign having vertically hinged face panel doors which open individually about offset hinge assemblies and which aid in minimizing distorted seal compression. Individual door stop assemblies allow an operator to manageably open the face panel doors and to lock the face panel doors. In the open position, the face panel doors are protected from damage due to wind currents or gusts. The use of face panel doors having a parallelogram cross section profile allows for closely spaced face panel doors with a minimum panel-to-panel gap for uniform spacing and viewing of lighted pixel displays.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a roof box comprising a bottom member (4) including a bottom section (32 and side sections (33) extending upward from said bottom section, where said bottom member is arranged for mounting said roof box on a roof of a vehicle (28), a top member (1) that is movable in relation to said bottom member between an open and a closed position, where said top member includes a top section (30) and side sections (31) extending downward from said top section, where the top member and the bottom member in closed position form a storage space for storing objects inside the roof box. At least one of said side sections (33) of the bottom member (4) and/or the top member (1) include an outer shell (44, 1) provided with a transparent area (34). Further, the invention relates to use of an electroluminescent plate (10) as a shell with integrated light source for a roof box.

Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for attaching a planar electroluminescent lamp unit to the side of a billboard, and providing a media adhered to the surface of the lamp unit and to the side of the billboard adjacent the lamp unit, wherein the media has advertising indicia printed thereon. The lamp unit is connected to a source of power on the billboard.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electronic advertising panel for playing fields. The inventive panel is formed by modules consisting of a functional sandwich-type assembly comprising a metal plate (3), at least one polycarbonate sheet (4) and at least one PCB plate (5) which is equipped with LEDs (5.1). The components of the aforementioned assembly are joined using bolts (6) which are inserted into the metal plate (3) and which extend through the polycarbonate sheet(s) (4) and the PCB plate(s) (5). Said functional assembly is housed in a casing which is equipped with coupling means for joining modules and with support feet which can be rotated between a folded position and a use position.

Abstract: The illuminable address display system may include mobile support blocks adjustably connected to each other. An anterior side of each support block may have an illuminable transparent number. The system may further include a plurality of conductive cords, with ball bearings attached directly to first and second opposed ends. The cords may adjustably connect adjacent support blocks and the first conductive cord may connect to a power source. Each support block perimeter may also includes a track with a plurality of sockets running along the thereof. A conductive coupling may be seated within each support block and electronically coupled to the track. The conductive couplings transmit electricity from the power source, along adjacent conductive cords, and to a light-emitting member in each support block. A controller may be coupled to the conductive cords for toggling each illuminable number into off or on modes.

Abstract: An example includes printing a graphic on a vinyl billboard sign and defining a translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign, disposing adhesive on one of the vinyl billboard sign and a target surface, overlaying the translucent portion of the vinyl billboard sign with at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit, overlaying the electroluminescent lamp unit with the target surface; attaching a power bus to the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp, connecting the lamp unit to a source of power, wherein the source of power comprises a power source, and the power bus includes a plurality of individual power lines to carry power to the at least one lamp unit and switching the power source to control illumination of the at least one planar electroluminescent lamp unit to shine through the vinyl billboard sign.

Abstract: A closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) includes a plurality of closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302, 302a) such as hooks, mushroom heads or loops, and a flat carrier (3; 103; 203; 303). The closing elements (2; 102; 202; 302, 302a) protrude from at least one surface (4) of the carrier (3; 103; 203; 303). The closing mechanism (1; 101; 201; 301) has an illuminant (5; 105; 205; 305), at least in certain sections, which emits light when supplied with energy. The invention also relates to an associated production method.

Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for attaching a planar electroluminescent lamp unit (140a-140g) to the side (138) of a train (100), and providing a film (120) adhered to the surface of the lamp unit (140a-140g) and to the side of the train adjacent the lamp unit, wherein the film has printed thereon advertising indicia (130a-130d). The lamp unit is connected to a source of power on the train.

Abstract: Incident light management devices, display devices, methods of managing incident light for displays, and other related methods and devices are disclosed. A display module comprises one or more pixel rows and a panel, the panel including a plurality of apertures formed therethrough and at least one incident light management region comprising corrugations. A method of managing incident light for a light emitting display comprises receiving incident light onto at least one first slanted surface, absorbing at least a portion of the incident light with the at least one first slanted surface, reflecting at least a portion of the incident light toward at least one second slanted surface, and absorbing at least a portion of the reflected incident light with the at least one second slanted surface.

Abstract: A signboard integral with an LED lamp includes a lamp post and a display device mounted in the lamp post. The display device includes a box, a transparent plate mounted on an opened end of the box, a panel mounted on a side of the transparent plate and a luminous member consisting a plurality of LEDs hermetically received in the box and located at another side of the transparent plate. The panel has a plurality of holes representing marks to be shown by the signboard. Light generated by the luminous member radiates through the transparent plate and the holes of the panel to display the marks represented by the holes. The marks could be a company logo, brand, trademark or other information.

Abstract: The present invention provides a wearable article such as clothing, backpacks, hats, and the like that include a backlit lenticular lens display that emits light to allow animation and special effects. The array of interlaced images can be printed directly onto the electroluminescent panel, onto a removable support sheet, or onto the back surface of the lenticular. The electroluminescent panel is laminated to form a flange portion that is radio frequency welded to bond the lenticular display device to an article that is impregnated with a bonding material. A backing material having a fabric layer and a water impenetrable layer can be affixed to the assembly such that the fabric layer contacts the skin. Alternatively, the article may have a surface a display compartment or envelope with a transparent outer surface for enclosing the electroluminescent layer, a removable image sheet, and a lenticular lens layer.

Abstract: An animated light source and method are provided. The light source may include a plurality of solid-state emitters and a control circuit for controlling the selective energization of the emitters individually to from a beam of light along an axis. The emitters may be selectively energized to provide the appearance of motion of light within the beam.

Abstract: A method of public service includes the steps of providing at least one site for a structure from which emergency relief supplies are staged fo benefitting a populace in an event of disaster and promoting a business by providing that site.

Abstract: A lighted display device that includes components that are over molded or encased in a polymer gel. The polymer gel exhibits a high surface coefficient of friction such that the gel has a tacky surface and allows the display device to cling to a surface of any orientation. The polymer gel is clear or translucent such that the over molded components, which include light emitting components, can back or front light a display. The polymer gel can be flat on its sides or include three dimensional protrusions or inclusions on the surfaces.

Abstract: A plate, e.g., a license plate for motor vehicles, includes a base body which is made of an electrically conductive material, or has an electrically conductive layer applied either directly or via a further layer. Thus, the electrically conductive base body or its electrically conductive coating forms a first electrode of a flat capacitor. A layer having an electroluminescent pigmentation is applied on the base body or the electrically conductive layer. The electroluminescent coating may be applied by various methods, e.g., spray painting, brushing, special screen-printing methods, etc. To create the electrical field, it may be necessary to apply to the electroluminescent layer an electrically conductive layer for forming the second electrode.

Abstract: The present subject matter includes method and apparatus for attaching electroluminescent (EL) modules including one or more electroluminescent lamps to a billboard. In some embodiments, the modules are posted on a post date that is separate from the post date of the billboard. In some embodiments, the modules include visual indicia that replicate and mask visual indicia of the billboard in a non-illuminated state.

Abstract: One embodiment includes a method for improving driver safety in a highway vehicle that includes an oversized load that includes sizing at least one safety indicia illuminated by at least one EL lighting surface according to at least one government safety standard, affixing the at least one safety indicia to the front and to the rear of the highway vehicle and operating the vehicle on a highway.

Abstract: The described embodiments relate to methods and systems for developing an electroluminescent sign. In particular, described embodiments relate to methods and systems that process an image file to generate data for use in developing the electroluminescent sign. Further embodiments relate to an electroluminescent sign developed and/or produced in accordance with the described methods and/or systems. Certain embodiments relate to a method of developing an electroluminescent sign based on an image file. The method comprises processing the image file to generate image data representing at least one illuminating image layer and electrical configuration data, transferring the at least one illuminating image layer onto a substrate and configuring a luminescence controller of the electroluminescent sign based on the electrical configuration data. The configured luminescence controller cooperates with the substrate to provide a luminescent image based on the image file.

Abstract: An illuminated road sign, that includes: a supporting element, a front element, and multiple electroluminescent lamps located between the supporting element and the front element; wherein the front element comprises multiple regions, wherein at least one region is defined by a translucent reflecting element; wherein the electroluminescent lamps are shaped and placed according to the multiple regions; wherein the electroluminescent lamps are adapted to blink, during at least one blinking period.

Abstract: An integrated advertising and building structure includes a housing having a top wall and at least one side wall, a door in the housing for accessing an interior space in the housing and a display device carried on the housing.

Abstract: A keypad backlighting apparatus includes an electroluminescence layer for lighting an input device of an electronic apparatus. The input device may be a keypad and the electronic apparatus may be a mobile communications terminal. The terminal includes an upper case having a plurality of button holes formed in a predetermined pattern, electroluminescence (EL) keypad on a lower surface of the upper case and having buttons exposed through the button holes. A printed circuit board (PCB) installed adjacent the EL keypad includes a backlight driving circuit for supplying power to the EL keypad. A lower case of the terminal is coupled to the upper case and supports the EL keypad and the PCB.

Abstract: A footwear unit having a pre-programmable, self-programmable and re-programmable display inorganic and organic LED with a panel that is operably aligned with a window located on the outside surface of the footwear unit and a sensor on said programmable display for receiving a program signal. The programmable display has two or more modes of operation for displaying information on the panel. Inside of the programmable display unit is a controller that controls the display of information on the panel as well as for wirelessly transmitting said program signal to said sensor wherein said program signal provides data that determines what information is displayed on said panel. The controller also stores information or data that later can be viewed on the panel.

Abstract: Provided is a high-quality sign board including an organic light emitting device (OLED) which can be easily adapted to various designs applied by users to the sign board. The sign board includes a substrate, a plurality of first conductive lines disposed on the substrate, a plurality of pixel electrodes electrically connected with the first conductive lines, an intermediate layer comprising a light emitting layer disposed on the pixel electrodes, and a face electrode disposed on the intermediate layer. In another embodiment, the sign board further includes a plurality of second conductive lines, each of which connects at least two of the first conductive lines to each other. In still another embodiment, the plurality of pixel electrodes includes a plurality of first pixel electrodes electrically connected with the first conductive lines, and a plurality of second pixel electrodes that are not electrically connected with the first conductive lines.

Abstract: Method and apparatus provide for attaching a planar electroluminescent lamp unit (140a-140g) to the side (138) of a train (100), and providing a film (120) adhered to the surface of the lamp unit (140a-140g) and to the side of the train adjacent the lamp unit, wherein the film has printed thereon advertising indicia (130a-130d). The lamp unit is connected to a source of power on the train.

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments comprise static and dynamic advertising displays where the backlight is provided by any one of the following: LED's, organic light emitting diodes (OLED), field emitting display (FED), light emitting polymer (LEP), and organic electro-luminescence (OEL). The backlights for both the static and dynamic advertising displays may be constructed of multiple tiles of lights, such that a single tile may be replaced without having to replace the entire backlight assembly. The display may be mounted on a vertical surface, and components may be repaired or replaced without having to remove the entire display from its mounted position.

Abstract: When an organic EL device 9 is turned ON, an image of a design 2b of a design film 2 formed by light L2 emitted when light L1 generated in an organic layer 7 is transmitted through the design film 2 and a transparent member 3 and then enters a half mirror layer 4 and an image of the design 2b of the design film 2 formed by light L5 emitted when the above-mentioned light is reflected by the half mirror layer 4 and then reflected by a reflection electrode layer of the organic EL device 9 are shifted to each other in a horizontal direction without a loss. As a result, the design 2b drawn on the design film 2 comes up and is seen in three dimensions. When the organic EL device 9 is turned OFF, the light emission from a surface light-emission apparatus 1 stops so that the apparatus serves as a simple mirror by virtue of the half mirror layer 4.

Abstract: An advertising board capable of displaying advertising during both day and night hours. The board has an blocking panel having printed advertising material on one face layered on the front of PCB base plates installed with combination of LED devices. During night time hours the advertising board displays various moving advertising pictures through the several LED devices which are aligned with holes in the blocking panel.

Abstract: A system for mounting signage onto the door area of a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a mounting assembly and a display substrate. The mounting assembly includes a series of brackets operable to capture the display substrate against the panels of a roll-up door system. Specifically, the brackets may include an upper bracket mounted to the uppermost door panel, a lower bracket mounted to the lowermost door panel, and a plurality of side brackets each selectively mounted to one or more of the door panels. The substrate is configured to flex at predetermined points to accommodate the pivoting of adjacent door panels during the opening/closing of the door.

Abstract: An electroluminescent (EL) one-way vision, see-through graphics panel comprises a sheet of light permeable material with a uniform electrically conductive coating. A print pattern comprising an electroluminescent ink system partially covers the sheet of light permeable material forms an ‘EL lamp’. A design is superimposed on, or forms part of, the print pattern such that the design is visible from only one side of the panel. The design can be a uniform colour, but is typically a multi-colour graphic image. The EL lamp illuminates the design when subjected to an electrical current. If the light permeable material is transparent, through vision is possible from the other side of the panel through the imprinted portions of the transparent material. A dark coloured opaque mask layer faces in the direction of the other side of the panel to mask the other print pattern layers and enable good through vision.

Abstract: A safety sign and methods are shown with advantages such as being more visible in poor conditions such as snow, dust, fog, low light, etc. Safety signs as shown can be seen from farther away than conventional signs.

Abstract: Disclosed is a Light Emitting Diode (LED) for an electric signboard. The LED can prevent formation of shade caused by a coated silicon layer while minimizing the weight and thickness of the electric signboard. Further, the LED protects an internal LED chip by using a transparent hemispheric cap having scattering property, and a chip die is mounted on a Printed Circuit Board (PCB) while closely making contact with the surface of the PCB, so that thickness and weight of silicon coated on the surface of the PCB can be minimized.

Abstract: A backlighting system for a cabinet sign may include a plurality of panels. Each panel includes a plurality of light emitting diodes (“LEDs”) attached to the panel. The diode has a box sign depth factor of less than about 1.4. An integrated circuit may also be located on the panel. A wire physically connects adjacent panels.

Abstract: A license plate frame design for providing a thin visually appealing motor vehicle accessory that illuminates advertising text and or a design comprises recessed strip lighting illuminating through recessed color tinted transparent material and through the said advertising test and or said design held or sealed into place by means of a backing plate with a direct current inverter attached by means of lead wires to said motor vehicles controllable direct current power source and to said strip lighting by means of lead wires. Providing the motor vehicle operator to transmit direct current from said motor vehicle when desired, to the said license plate frame to add visual appeal by illuminating their said advertisement and or said design. Thus a very thin and visually appealing motor vehicle accessory is provided.