公开(公告)号：US4451761A

公开(公告)日：1984-05-29

申请号：US339117

申请日：1982-01-13

Applicant: Nicholas W. Kay

Inventor： Nicholas W. Kay

IPC: C03C3/072 ,  C03C3/074 ,  H01J17/16 ,  H01J17/49 ,  C03C3/10

CPC classification number: H01J11/00 ,  C03C3/072 ,  C03C3/0745 ,  H01J17/16 ,  H01J17/49

Abstract: The disclosure is of a glass composition including PbO, SiO.sub.2, B.sub.2 O.sub.3, BaO, ZnO, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3 and Na.sub.2 O. The glass is used as an insulating layer in gas-filled display panels including an electrode which is insulated from the gas therein.

Abstract translation: 本发明涉及包括PbO，SiO 2，B 2 O 3，BaO，ZnO，Al 2 O 3和Na 2 O的玻璃组合物。 该玻璃用作充气显示面板中的绝缘层，其包括与其中的气体绝缘的电极。

公开(公告)号：US4342993A

公开(公告)日：1982-08-03

申请号：US233731

申请日：1981-02-12

Applicant: George E. Holz

Inventor： George E. Holz

IPC: G09G3/28 ,  H01J17/49

CPC classification number: H01J11/00 ,  G09G3/2813

Abstract: The display panel comprises a gas-filled envelope, made up of a hermetically sealed base plate and face plate, which includes electrodes disposed to form a dot matrix array of cell regions. The array of cell regions includes D. C. cells in which the electrodes are in contact with the gas, and A. C. cells which are insulated from the gas. The electrodes are disposed both on the base plate of the panel and the face plate, and each cell region includes both a D. C. cell and an A. C. cell which cooperate to provide the desired operation.In operation of the panel, sustaining pulses are applied to the A. C. portion of a cell region, with the potential of the sustaining pulses being insufficient in amplitude to cause glow. The A. C. cells are caused to produce visible glow by first causing the D. C. cells associated therewith to glow, and then the glow of the A. C. cells is sustained by the sustaining pulses.

Abstract translation: 显示面板包括由密封的基板和面板组成的气体填充的外壳，其包括设置成形成单元区域的点阵列阵列的电极。 细胞区域阵列包括其中电极与气体接触的D.C细胞，以及与气体绝缘的A.C细胞。 电极均设置在面板的基板和面板上，并且每个单元区域都包括协作以提供所需操作的D.C。电池和A.C电池。 在面板的操作中，维持脉冲被施加到单元区域的A.C部分，其中维持脉冲的电位在幅度上不足以引起发光。 导致A.C细胞通过首先使与其相关的D.C细胞发光而产生可见光，然后通过持续脉冲维持A.C细胞的辉光。

公开(公告)号：US4329616A

公开(公告)日：1982-05-11

申请号：US108805

申请日：1979-12-31

Applicant: George E. Holz ,  James A. Ogle

Inventor： George E. Holz ,  James A. Ogle

IPC: H01J17/49 ,  H01J17/00 ,  H01J61/00

CPC classification number: H01J11/00 ,  H01J2217/498

Abstract: The disclosure is of a display panel comprising a gas-filled envelope made up of a base plate and face plate and having anode and cathode electrodes supported on the base plate and forming an array of D. C. gas discharge cells. An apertured electrode arrangement is mounted between the base plate and face plate and defines, with an A. C. electrode on the face plate, an array of quasi A. C. gas discharge display cells, there being one A. C. cell for each D. C. cell. The A. C. electrode is a transparent conductive film which is coated with insulating material.The D. C. gas discharge cells are arrayed as a plurality of columns of scanning cells and, adjacent to the first column of these scanning cells, in a column of reset cells which are turned on before the first column of scanning cells are turned on in a scanning cycle.The panel also includes a keep-alive arrangement which comprises an electrode on the face plate of the envelope, the electrode being coated with a layer of insulating material, to form an A. C. electrode, and this A. C. electrode is positioned in alignment with apertures in the apertured electrode arrangement, in which it generates excited particles for the reset cells. These excited particles assist the firing of the reset cells.

Abstract translation: 本公开是一种显示面板，其包括由基板和面板构成的气体填充的外壳，并且具有支撑在基板上的阳极和阴极电极并形成D.C气体放电单元的阵列。 多孔电极装置安装在基板和面板之间，并且用面板上的A.C电极限定准A.C气体放电显示单元的阵列，每个D.C。电池有一个A.C电池。 A.C电极是用绝缘材料涂覆的透明导电膜。 DC气体放电单元被排列成扫描单元的多列，并且与这些扫描单元的第一列相邻，在扫描单元的第一列在扫描中被接通之前被导通的复位单元列中 周期。 面板还包括保持活动布置，其包括在外壳的面板上的电极，电极涂覆有绝缘材料层，以形成AC电极，并且该AC电极定位成与 多孔电极布置，其中产生用于复位电池的激发粒子。 这些激发的颗粒有助于复位电池的烧制。

公开(公告)号：US4315259A

公开(公告)日：1982-02-09

申请号：US200160

申请日：1980-10-24

Applicant: Joseph E. McKee ,  James Y. Lee

Inventor： Joseph E. McKee ,  James Y. Lee

IPC: G09G3/29 ,  H01J17/49 ,  H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J11/00 ,  G09G3/2813

Abstract: A system for operating a memory display panel comprising a gas-filled envelope having an array of D.C. gas discharge cells and an array of quasi A.C. gas discharge cells, there being one A.C. cell for each D.C. cell. The A.C. cells are the display cells of the panel and include electrode means which receive sustainer signals for sustaining glow therein, and the D.C. cells are operated in a scanning fashion to address selected A.C. cells in which glow is to be displayed.The system includes electronic circuitry for performing the above-mentioned operations of driving the D.C. cells, generating sustaining signals for the A.C. cells, and energizing the A.C. cells in accordance with input data information. Appropriate timing control circuits are also provided.

Abstract translation: 一种用于操作存储器显示面板的系统，其包括具有直流气体放电单元阵列和准气体放电单元的阵列的气体填充的外壳，每个直流电池具有一个交流电池。 交流电池是面板的显示单元，并且包括接收用于维持其中的辉光的维持器信号的电极装置，并且以扫描方式操作直流电池，以对寻找发光的所选择的交流电池进行寻址。 该系统包括用于执行驱动直流电池的上述操作的电子电路，为交易电池单元产生维持信号，并根据输入数据信息激励交易电池。 还提供了适当的定时控制电路。

公开(公告)号：US4053804A

公开(公告)日：1977-10-11

申请号：US636180

申请日：1975-11-28

Applicant: M. Osama Aboelfotoh

Inventor： M. Osama Aboelfotoh

IPC: H01J17/49 ,  H01J17/04

CPC classification number: H01J11/00

Abstract: A high resolution gaseous discharge display and/or memory device comprises a panel array of bistable charge storage areas designated gaseous discharge cells or sites, each cell having an associated pair of coordinate orthogonal conductors defining the cell walls which, when appropriately energized, produce a confined gaseous discharge in the selected sites. The conductors are insulated from direct contact with the gas by a dielectric insulator, the dielectric insulator being composed of a layer of refractory material having high secondary emission characteristics such as magnesium oxide doped with gold to prevent degradation of the dielectric layer during operation, to increase the memory margin and extend the life of the gaseous discharge panel, and to control the secondary emission characteristics and provide stable operating voltages for the panel.

公开(公告)号：US4027197A

公开(公告)日：1977-05-31

申请号：US620903

申请日：1975-10-08

Applicant: William E. Coleman

Inventor： William E. Coleman

IPC: G09G3/10 ,  H01J17/49 ,  H05B41/14 ,  H05B37/00

CPC classification number: H01J11/00

Abstract: A plasma glow tube for displaying a bar of selectable length comprises an insulating enclosure filled with an ionizable gas. The enclosure may have flat opposing sides, the inside walls of which have conductive electrodes (preferably transparent) deposited thereover in a staggered pattern such that each electrode, except the end ones, is positioned between and equidistant from two opposing electrodes. The electrodes, except for the first and last electrodes which are DC coupled to the gas, are all covered with an insulating layer so that they are insulated from the gas. A potential difference, preferably in the form of a pulse, is applied between first and second end electrodes to ionize the gas therebetween and leave an inside wall charge adjacent said second electrode. A pulse is applied between the charged electrode and the next succeeding, opposite (third) electrode to ionize the gas therebetween and leave a charge on the third electrode, and so on. After the charge has been partially shifted to its desired location, i.e., over a predetermined number of electrodes, the first and second electrodes are again pulsed, creating a second charge which is in turn shifted, in synchronism with the first charge. Thereafter equally spaced third and succeeding charges are created and shifted in succession. When the first charge reaches the desired electrode according to the desired length of the bar to be displayed, it and the succeeding charges are shifted backward and forward repetitively in tandem over the next preceeding, predetermined number of electrodes at a rapid enough rate so that all groups of predetermined electrodes appear to glow continuously, whereby the entire gas from the first to the desired electrode appears to glow continuously. Isolated segment or segments of the gas can also be made to appear ionized continuously by other modes of pulsing and charge manipulation.FIELD OF INVENTION AND DESCRIPTION OF PRIOR ARTPlasma display tubes have long been used for displaying information in the form of characters or other symbols. Such tubes generally comprise an ionizable gas in an envelope with electrodes connected to apply an electrical field across the gas, thereby to ionize the gas (cause it to glow) between or adjacent the electrodes so that the gas will emit characteristic radiation.The most common and widely known type of plasma display tube is the so-called d.c. (direct current) type of tube in which the electrodes are inside the envelope in direct contact with the gas. This type of tube works well except for a tendency of the cathode (negative) electrode to sputter due to bombardment by ions during operation. Although such sputtering can be partially alleviated by the addition of a small quantity of mercury or other heavy molecules as taught by Pintsch in, e.g., U.K. Pat. No. 155,783, accepted Apr. 28, 1921, it is still a problem. Also the d.c. type panel has no inherent memory and additional means must be included to provide a memory capability.Recently a.c. (alternating current) type plasma display tubes have appeared. This type comprises an envelope containing an ionizable gas with conductive electrodes on the inside of the envelope and insulated from the gas, but capacitatively coupled thereto. When a sufficient potential difference is applied across the electrodes, the field therefrom will cause the gas to ionize between such electrodes, emitting characteristic radiation. During such ionization, current will flow, charging the capacitance between the electrode and the gas so as to build a potential which opposes the potential difference across the gas. This will cause the potential difference across the gas to rapidly fall below the required sustaining level, whereupon the ionization will quench so that only a characteristic "pip" of light will occur, even if the potential difference is continued to be maintained across the electrodes.Due to the fact that a charge remains adjacent one of the electrodes on the inside of the envelope, a potential difference applied across the electrodes in the reverse direction will be aided by the potential due to such charge so that the gas between the electrodes can be re-ionized, creating another pip of light in the manner aforedescribed. Due to the potential caused by the charge, the reverse potential and all subsequent potential differences need not be as great as the initial potential difference to ionize the gas.Also in the a.c. tube, by initially firing a portion of the gas between two electrodes and applying a subsequent a.c. potential thereacross, successive pips of light can be created which, if rapid enough, will appear to be continuous.Since in the a.c. display panel no metal electrode is ever in contact with the gas, sputtering is markedly reduced, thereby providing far superior longevity than that found in d.c. display tubes, even if they contain mercury.One such a.c. display tube is shown in U.S. Pat. No. 3,781,600, dated Dec. 25 1973, of the present inventor and Kessler. However, in the device of this patent it is difficult to display a continuous bar of selectable length because the drive circuitry was not able to cause all of the gas throughout the length of the bar to appear to be continously ionized. The ability to display bars of selectable length is desirable since such bars can be used to indicate electronic parameters (e.g., voltage, current), or other variables or quantities without the need for moving mechanical elements, as would be required in conventional meters.D.c. bar graph display tubes are available, but in these, only portions which extend from one end of the bar can be illuminated. Also longevity is a problem due to cathodic sputtering, aforenoted.PRESENT INVENTIONThe present invention provides a bar graph display wherein an a.c. display panel is used and which can provide a bar graph display wherein the gas extending between any pair of electrodes can be made to appear to be continously lighted, the bar can be made to extend to any length from one end or the other end of the tube, and segments of any length and position can be illuminated with relatively simple driving circuitry which requires no special memory other than that needed to provide a few fixed driving signals.Accordingly, several objects of the present invention are: (1) to provide a novel display apparatus, (2) to provide an a.c. display apparatus which can display bar graphs of various lengths and positions, and (3) to provide a display apparatus which can display bar graphs and has great longevity, low power consumption, is simple to construct, and is highly reliable. Further objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from a consideration of the ensuing description thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于显示可选长度的条的等离子体辉光管包括填充有可电离气体的绝缘外壳。 外壳可以具有平坦的相对侧，其内壁具有以交错图案沉积在其上的导电电极（优选透明的），使得除了端部图案之外的每个电极位于两个相对的电极之间并且等距离。 除了与气体直流耦合的第一和最后电极之外的电极都被绝缘层覆盖，使得它们与气体绝缘。 优选以脉冲形式的电位差施加在第一和第二端电极之间，以使其间的气体离子化，并在第二电极附近留下内壁电荷。 在带电电极和下一个相对的（第三）电极之间施加脉冲以使其间的气体电离，并在第三电极上留下电荷，等等。 在电荷已经部分地移动到其期望位置之后，即超过预定数量的电极时，第一和第二电极再次被脉冲，产生第二电荷，该第二电荷又与第一电荷同步地移位。 此后，产生相等间隔的第三和后续电荷并相继移动。 当第一次电荷根据要显示的条的所需长度到达期望的电极时，它和随后的电荷以快速足够的速率在下一个预定数量的电极上串联重复地向后和向前偏移，使得所有电极 一组预定电极看起来持续发光，从而从第一到所需电极的整个气体似乎持续发光。 隔离的气体段也可以通过其他脉冲和电荷操作模式连续地进行电离。

公开(公告)号：US3976971A

公开(公告)日：1976-08-24

申请号：US555139

申请日：1975-03-04

Applicant: Tunekiyo Iwakawa ,  Akira Yano

Inventor： Tunekiyo Iwakawa ,  Akira Yano

IPC: G09F9/313 ,  G09G3/10 ,  H01J11/20 ,  H01J11/24 ,  H01J11/44 ,  G06F3/14

CPC classification number: H01J11/00

Abstract: A gas-discharge display panel includes a third group of electrodes in addition to the first and second groups of electrodes found in a conventional gas-discharge display panel. A series of control discharge spaces are respectively formed at those positions where the third group of electrodes mate with the first group of electrodes. The voltage applied to the first group of electrodes is controlled by utilizing the constant-voltage characteristics of the cells formed between the first and third groups of electrodes.

Abstract translation: 除了在常规气体放电显示面板中发现的第一和第二组电极之外，气体放电显示面板还包括第三组电极。 在第三组电极与第一组电极配合的位置分别形成一系列控制放电空间。 施加到第一组电极的电压通过利用在第一和第三组电极之间形成的电池的恒定电压特性来控制。

公开(公告)号：US3958233A

公开(公告)日：1976-05-18

申请号：US493366

申请日：1974-07-31

Applicant: Jerry D. Schermerhorn

Inventor： Jerry D. Schermerhorn

IPC: G09G3/28 ,  G09G3/29 ,  H01J17/49 ,  G08B5/36

CPC classification number: H01J11/00 ,  G09G3/29

Abstract: There is disclosed an improved display and data shift system for gaseous discharge display panels having wall charge memory properties. The principle of discharge logic is combined with a multiphase voltage system for shifting information transferred to the panel.

公开(公告)号：US3935494A

公开(公告)日：1976-01-27

申请号：US444380

申请日：1974-02-21

Applicant: George Wilmer Dick ,  Walter Bryan Hatfield

Inventor： George Wilmer Dick ,  Walter Bryan Hatfield

IPC: H01J17/49 ,  H01J61/067 ,  H01J61/10 ,  H01J61/30

CPC classification number: H01J11/00

Abstract: A gaseous display device with memory is disclosed which requires only a single dielectric substrate with layers of orthogonal conductors laid thereon, which layers are separated by a dielectric layer. The substrate and layers thereon are enclosed in a gaseous environment with conductors brought through an envelope to facilitate the application of a.c. signals. Dielectric barriers are conveniently established on the substrate to control the shape of the individual discharges and to prevent crosstalk.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种具有存储器的气体显示装置，其仅需要具有铺设在其上的正交导体层的单个电介质基板，该层由电介质层分隔开。 其上的基底和层被封闭在气体环境中，导体通过信封通过，以促进交流的应用。 信号。 在基板上方便地建立介电阻挡层，以控制各个放电的形状并防止串扰。

公开(公告)号：US3916393A

公开(公告)日：1975-10-28

申请号：US44654974

申请日：1974-02-27

Applicant: IBM

Inventor： CRISCIMAGNA TONY N ,  LAY FRANK M

IPC: H01J17/49 ,  G11C11/28

CPC classification number: H01J11/00

Abstract: An improved gaseous discharge display device is disclosed for providing a multicolor capability with nominal modification of existing gaseous display technology. A dielectric glass over the conductor array on the viewing side of the device is doped with discrete transition elements arranged in a predetermined configuration, such elements being adapted to generate a specific color dot when the associated site is energized by appropriate selection signals. The panel is fabricated essentially as a conventional gaseous discharge panel, and requires no substantial modification of existing addressing and control circuitry.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种改进的气体放电显示装置，用于提供具有对现有气体显示技术的标称修饰的多色能力。 在器件的观察侧上的导体阵列上方的电介质玻璃掺杂有以预定配置布置的离散过渡元件，当相关部位被适当的选择信号激励时，这些元件适于产生特定的色点。 该面板基本上被制作为常规的气体放电面板，并且不需要对现有寻址和控制电路进行实质性修改。