公开(公告)号：WO2018031717A3

公开(公告)日：2018-02-15

申请号：PCT/US2017/046209

申请日：2017-08-10

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  DELAET, Rick

IPC: G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1335 ,  G02F1/13357 ,  G09G3/34 ,  G09G3/36

Abstract: A LCD assembly having a dynamic dimming LCD backlight and a plurality of individual LCD displays positioned in front of the backlight, and a method for controlling a backlight of such an assembly. The backlight is divided into an array of individually controllable subsections, and adjacent edges of the LCD displays are used to define virtual boundary lines relative to the backlight subsections. Initial desired luminance values are determined for each subsection of the backlight based on incoming video data. A difference between desired luminance values for each pair of adjacent backlight subsections that border the virtual boundary lines is calculated and compared to a threshold value. Based on the comparisons, adjustments may be made to the desired luminance value of the backlight subsections.

公开(公告)号：WO2018009399A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-11

申请号：PCT/US2017/039865

申请日：2017-06-29

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  LECAVE, Michael

IPC: B05D5/00 ,  B23B5/16 ,  G08B23/00 ,  G09F13/04 ,  G09F13/16 ,  G09F13/18 ,  G09G5/00

Abstract: An apparatus for presenting an image on a mirrored display 100 includes an electronic display 104 having backlight and a viewing area. A cover glass 204 has a surface area is positioned in front of and substantially parallel with the electronic display 104 such that the surface area substantially covers the viewing area. A reflective layer 205 located on and substantially coextensive with said cover glass 204 is partially silvered where the reflective layer 205 is located above the viewing area and substantially fully silvered on the remaining surface thereof.

Abstract translation: 用于在镜像显示器100上呈现图像的设备包括具有背光和观看区域的电子显示器104。 盖玻璃204具有位于电子显示器104前方且基本上与电子显示器104平行的表面区域，使得表面区域基本上覆盖观看区域。 位于所述覆盖玻璃204上且与所述覆盖玻璃204基本上共同延伸的反射层205部分镀银，其中反射层205位于观察区域上方并且在其余表面上基本上完全镀银。

公开(公告)号：WO2017044952A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：PCT/US2016/051326

申请日：2016-09-12

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  WILLIAMS, David ,  SCHUCH, John

IPC: G06F3/00

CPC classification number: G06F11/203 ,  G06F11/0757 ,  G06F11/2025 ,  G06F11/2028 ,  G06F11/3041 ,  G06F11/3476 ,  G06F2201/805

Abstract: A system and method for systemically addressing failures in electronic displays without user interaction comprises an electronic display connected to a timing and control board, connected to a system control board having a network interface component with a power button. A video player is connected to the system control board and has a video player power button. The system control board may simulate pushing the power button, the video power button, and/or disrupting the power supply to the video player if the video player is not communicating.

Abstract translation: 用于系统地解决电子显示器中的故障而无需用户交互的系统和方法包括连接到定时和控制板的电子显示器，连接到具有电源按钮的具有网络接口部件的系统控制板。 视频播放器连接到系统控制板，并具有视频播放器电源按钮。 如果视频播放器不通信，则系统控制板可以模拟按下电源按钮，视频电源按钮和/或中断视频播放器的电源。

公开(公告)号：WO2017031237A1

公开(公告)日：2017-02-23

申请号：PCT/US2016/047412

申请日：2016-08-17

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： SCHUCH, John ,  DUNN, William ,  DE LAET, Rick ,  SAFSTROM, Dan ,  PRESLEY, Harry ,  WASINGER, Jerry

IPC: G09G5/00 ,  G09G5/10 ,  H05B37/00 ,  H05B37/02

CPC classification number: G09G5/00 ,  G09G3/20 ,  G09G5/10 ,  G09G2320/0673 ,  G09G2360/144 ,  G09G2360/16 ,  H05B37/0218 ,  H05B37/0227 ,  H05B37/0281

Abstract: The exemplary embodiments herein provide an electronic display with a display controller in electrical connection with the electronic display and adapted to direct the electronic display to operate per nighttime instructions if the present time is between sunrise and sunset, without accepting any input from an ambient light sensor, and direct the electronic display to operate per daytime instructions if the present time is between sunset and sunrise, without accepting any input from an ambient light sensor. The nighttime instructions may include a first setting for gamma while the daytime instructions may include a second setting for gamma. Sunrise and sunset transition periods can be calculated using Artificial Ambient Sensor Data (AAS), with further settings for gamma chosen based on the AAS data.

Abstract translation: 本文的示例性实施例提供具有与电子显示器电连接的显示控制器的电子显示器，并且如果当前时间在日出和日落之间，则不指示来自环境光传感器的任何输入，并且适于指示电子显示器每夜间指令操作 并且如果当前时间在日落和日出之间，并且不接受来自环境光传感器的任何输入，则指示电子显示器按照白天指示进行操作。 夜间指示可以包括用于伽马的第一设置，而白天指令可以包括用于伽马的第二设置。 可以使用人工环境传感器数据（AAS）计算日出和日落过渡时段，并根据AAS数据选择伽马进一步设置。

公开(公告)号：WO2014149502A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-25

申请号：PCT/US2014/019068

申请日：2014-02-27

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  LECAVE, Michael ,  JARL, Martin

IPC: G02F1/33

CPC classification number: H05K5/0017 ,  G02B1/11 ,  G02F1/133308 ,  G02F2001/133331 ,  Y10T428/239 ,  Y10T428/24521 ,  Y10T428/24562

Abstract: Exemplary embodiments disclosed herein provide a glass assembly having a bottom sheet of glass which is substantially planar, bonded to a top sheet of glass which is substantially concave. A layer of adhesive is preferably interposed between the bottom and top sheets of glass. In an exemplary embodiment, the amount of adhesive used would be less than the amount required to hold both sheets of glass in a parallel planar arrangement. The layer of adhesive may be contained between the two sheets of glass by a perimeter of adhesive tape, also interposed between the top and bottom sheets of glass. The assembly can be used with an electronic display where the display is positioned adjacent to the top sheet of glass, and due to its concavity, the electronic display can bow towards the top sheet of glass without actually contacting the glass.

Abstract translation: 本文公开的示例性实施例提供了一种玻璃组合件，其具有基本平坦的底部玻璃板，其结合到基本上为凹的玻璃顶片。 粘合剂层优选地插入在底部和顶部玻璃片之间。 在示例性实施例中，所使用的粘合剂的量将小于将两片玻璃保持在平行平面布置中所需的量。 粘合剂层可以通过粘合带的周边容纳在两片玻璃之间，也插入在玻璃的顶部和底部之间。 组件可以与电子显示器一起使用，其中显示器邻近顶部玻璃板定位，并且由于其凹陷，电子显示器可以朝着顶部玻璃板弯曲而不实际接触玻璃。

公开(公告)号：WO2011112848A2

公开(公告)日：2011-09-15

申请号：PCT/US2011/027962

申请日：2011-03-10

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. ,  DUNN, William ,  WASINGER, Jerry

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  WASINGER, Jerry

IPC: G09G3/36 ,  G02F1/133 ,  G02F1/1333 ,  G02F1/1345

CPC classification number: G09G3/36

Abstract: A removable video module for a backlit liquid crystal display (LCD) contained within a chassis and having a timing and control board (TCON) with a board edge connector and an access opening in the chassis. The module preferably having a video input connection and means for generating a Low Voltage Differential Signaling (LVDS) video. The video module also preferably has a board edge connector adapted to connect with the board edge connector on the TCON, where the video module is adapted to fit through the access opening to connect with the TCON. Other embodiments may utilize a backplane where the video module and a power module are adapted to connect with the backplane and electrically communicate with the rest of the display. Outputs for either the video signal, power supply, or both may be provided so that a plurality of displays may be daisy-chained together.

Abstract translation: 用于背光液晶显示器（LCD）的可移动视频模块，其包含在底盘内并具有带板边缘连接器和机箱中的进入开口的定时和控制板（TCON）。 模块优选地具有视频输入连接和用于产生低电压差分信号（LVDS）视频的装置。 视频模块还优选地具有适于与TCON上的板边缘连接器连接的板边缘连接器，其中视频模块适于通过访问开口配合以与TCON连接。 其他实施例可以利用背板，其中视频模块和电源模块适于与背板连接并与显示器的其余部分电连通。 可以提供用于视频信号，电源或两者的输出，使得多个显示器可以被菊花链连接在一起。

公开(公告)号：WO2010099178A2

公开(公告)日：2010-09-02

申请号：PCT/US2010/025202

申请日：2010-02-24

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. ,  DUNN, William ,  FRASCHILLA, Gerald ,  DE LAET, Rick

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  FRASCHILLA, Gerald ,  DE LAET, Rick

IPC: G09G3/20 ,  G09F9/30

CPC classification number: G09F19/14 ,  G09G3/003 ,  G09G2352/00 ,  G09G2370/20 ,  G09G2380/06 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/44591 ,  H04N21/234363 ,  H04N21/41415 ,  H04N21/4622 ,  H04N21/812 ,  H04R1/403 ,  H04R2217/03 ,  H04R2499/15

Abstract: A system and method for displaying multiple images on a single display. A plurality of unique video sources may be provided where each video source provides video frames having a plurality of vertical lines. A portion of the vertical lines are captured for each video source and transmitted to the display. The partial video frames may then be re-assembled into a single video frame which can be shown on the display. The display contains a masking where only certain vertical lines are viewable at certain angles. The masking may allow two or three images to be simultaneously visible to the observer, depending on the angle of viewing the display. Wireless or wired transmission may be used. Some embodiments also use a sound focusing device which may be synced with the video source so that separate sound messages can also be observed depending on the angle of viewing the display.

Abstract translation:

一种用于在单个显示器上显示多个图像的系统和方法。 可以提供多个独特的视频源，其中每个视频源提供具有多条垂直线的视频帧。 为每个视频源捕获一部分垂直线并传输到显示器。 然后可以将部分视频帧重新组合成可以在显示器上显示的单个视频帧。 显示屏包含一个屏蔽，其中只有特定的垂直线可以在某些角度看到。 取决于观察显示器的角度，掩模可允许两个或三个图像对观察者同时可见。 可以使用无线或有线传输。 一些实施例还使用可以与视频源同步的声音聚焦设备，从而也可以根据观看显示器的角度观察分离的声音消息。

公开(公告)号：WO2010094039A2

公开(公告)日：2010-08-19

申请号：PCT/US2010/024318

申请日：2010-02-16

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. ,  DUNN, William ,  WILLIAMS, David

Inventor： DUNN, William ,  WILLIAMS, David

IPC: H04N5/44 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G09G5/00

CPC classification number: G09G3/006 ,  G02F1/1309 ,  G09G2320/029 ,  H04N17/04

Abstract: A system and method for remotely monitoring and transmitting optical data for an electronic display to a user. A color light sensor is placed in front of the viewable area of an electronic display and is used to measure various optical properties to determine if the display is functioning properly. The user may be notified when a display is malfunctioning. The display may store optical data locally for later retrieval by the user. The user may access the optical data through a network connection with the display. One or more displays may be placed adjacent to one another and their optical properties may be measured and balanced so that the displays match one another or can be used as a harmonious array. A watermark can be used to confirm that specific video segments were actually displayed by the electronic display.

Abstract translation: 用于远程监视和向用户传输电子显示器的光学数据的系统和方法。 彩色光传感器位于电子显示屏的可视区域的前方，用于测量各种光学属性以确定显示屏是否正常工作。 显示器出现故障时可能会通知用户。 显示器可以在本地存储光学数据以供用户稍后检索。 用户可以通过与显示器的网络连接来访问光学数据。 一个或多个显示器可以彼此相邻放置，并且它们的光学特性可以被测量和平衡，使得显示器彼此匹配或可以用作和谐阵列。 水印可以用来确认特定的视频片段实际上是由电子显示器显示的。

公开(公告)号：WO2010085783A2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-29

申请号：PCT/US2010/022055

申请日：2010-01-26

Applicant: MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC. ,  DUNN, William

Inventor： DUNN, William

IPC: G06F3/041 ,  G06F3/048 ,  G06F3/14 ,  G06Q50/00

CPC classification number: G06F3/0412 ,  G06Q20/20 ,  G06Q20/204 ,  G06Q20/209 ,  G06Q30/06 ,  G06Q30/0601 ,  G07F13/025 ,  G07G1/14

Abstract: Embodiments provide a touch screen display in proximity to a fuel pump. The touch screen display presents a graphical user interface (GUI) containing a plurality of in-store products available for purchase. Exemplary embodiments may contain a card reading device whereby in-store items selected for purchase may be purchased at the fuel pump. A second display may be placed within the convenience store or restaurant so that purchased items may be prepared for pickup by the user. Other embodiments may provide an ordering system in proximity to the pump where the in-store goods are purchased within the store. Exemplary embodiments would be capable of producing high-definition video on the touch screen display. Some embodiments also include audio systems and proximity sensors. Wired or wireless electrical connectivity may be used to send the video and/or GUI data to the touch screen display.

Abstract translation: 实施例提供接近燃料泵的触摸屏显示器。 触摸屏显示器呈现包含可供购买的多个店内产品的图形用户界面（GUI）。 示例性实施例可以包含卡片读取装置，由此可以在燃料泵处购买选择购买的店内物品。 第二显示器可以放置在便利店或餐厅内，以便购买的物品可以准备好以供用户取货。 其他实施例可以提供在商店内购买店内商品的泵附近的订购系统。 示例性实施例将能够在触摸屏显示器上产生高清晰度视频。 一些实施例还包括音频系统和接近传感器。 有线或无线电连接可用于将视频和/或GUI数据发送到触摸屏显示器。