# US 10,482,800 B2 · Dynamic signage with dimensional symbols > Agents: this data is available as JSON from the patentgrep API and MCP server — see https://patentgrep.com/llms.txt - Number: US 10,482,800 B2 - Document ID: US10482800B2 - Status: Granted - Kind: B2 - Application number: 15/709,005 - Filed: 2017-09-19 - Published: 2018-12-06 - Granted: 2019-11-19 - Earliest claimed: 2017-05-31 - Assignees: International Distribution of Luminaires Lumid Inc. - Applicants: International Distribution of Luminaires Lumid Inc - Inventors: Dominique Alary - Web page: https://patentgrep.com/patent/US10482800B2 ## CPC - G09F 13/0404: {the light source being enclosed in a box forming the character of the sign} - G02B 6/0008: {the light being emitted at the end of the fibre} - G02B 6/0021: {for housing at least a part of the light source, e.g. by forming holes or recesses} - G02B 6/0068: {Arrangements of plural sources, e.g. multi-colour light sources} - G06F 3/147: using display panels - G09F 9/305: being the ends of optical fibres (G09F9/302 takes precedence) - G09G 2300/026: Video wall, i.e. juxtaposition of a plurality of screens to create a display screen of bigger dimensions - G09F: DISPLAYING; ADVERTISING; SIGNS; LABELS OR NAME-PLATES; SEALS - G02B: OPTICAL ELEMENTS, SYSTEMS OR APPARATUS - G06F: ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING (computer systems based on specific computational models G06N) - G09G: ARRANGEMENTS OR CIRCUITS FOR CONTROL OF INDICATING DEVICES USING STATIC MEANS TO PRESENT VARIABLE INFORMATION (arrangements for transferring data between digital computers and displays G06F3/14; static indicating arrangements comprising an association of a number of separate sources or light control cells G09F9/00; static indicating arrangements comprising integral associations of a number of light sources H01J, H01K, H10H, H05B33/12; scanning, transmission or reproduction of documents or the like, e.g. facsimile transmission, details thereof H04N1/00) ## Abstract A dynamic sign, and method for manufacture thereof, is provided. The sign comprises a display comprising at least one dynamic display surface configured for projecting dynamic graphical elements. The sign also comprises a perforated mask superposed on the at least one dynamic display surface of the display, the mask comprising at least one opening formed therein. The sign further comprises at least one optical guide inserted into the at least one opening, the at least one optical guide positioned for carrying light from the display through the at least one opening and allowing the dynamic graphical elements to be seen therethrough. ## Claims ### Claim 1 A dynamic sign, comprising: a display comprising at least one dynamic display surface configured for projecting dynamic graphical elements; a perforated mask superposed on the at least one dynamic display surface of the display, the mask comprising at least one opening formed therein; and at least one optical guide inserted into the at least one opening, the at least one optical guide positioned for carrying light from the display through the at least one opening and allowing the dynamic graphical elements to be seen therethrough. ### Claim 2 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the dynamic graphical elements comprise video. ### Claim 3 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the video comprises at least one animation. ### Claim 4 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, further comprising a fastener for securing the sign to a structure, the fastener attached to at least one of the mask and the display. ### Claim 5 (depends on 4) The dynamic sign of claim 4, further comprising a frame attached to at least one of the display and the mask via the fastener. ### Claim 6 (depends on 4) The dynamic sign of claim 4, wherein the structure is a wall. ### Claim 7 (depends on 4) The dynamic sign of claim 4, wherein the structure is a ceiling. ### Claim 8 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the mask is formed of an opaque material. ### Claim 9 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the mask is formed of a translucent material. ### Claim 10 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the at least one opening forms at least one alphanumeric symbol. ### Claim 11 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the at least one opening forms at least one logo. ### Claim 12 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the display comprises a plurality of adjacent display tiles. ### Claim 13 (depends on 1) The dynamic sign of claim 1, wherein the mask is replaceable. ### Claim 14 A method of manufacture of a dynamic sign, comprising: forming at least one opening in a material base to produce a perforated mask; superposing the perforated mask over at least one dynamic display surface of a display; and inserting at least one optical guide into the at least one opening. ### Claim 15 (depends on 14) The method of manufacture of claim 14, wherein superposing the perforated mask over the at least one dynamic display surface of the display comprises affixing the perforated mask to the display with at least one fastener. ### Claim 16 (depends on 14) The method of manufacture of claim 14, wherein superposing the perforated mask over the at least one dynamic display surface of the display comprises removably mating at least one portion of the perforated mask with the display. ### Claim 17 (depends on 14) The method of manufacture of claim 14, wherein inserting the at least one optical guide into the at least one opening comprises affixing the at least one optical guide to the mask. ### Claim 18 (depends on 14) The method of manufacture of claim 14, further comprising fastening at least one of the screen and the display to a structure. ### Claim 19 (depends on 18) The method of manufacture of claim 18, wherein fastening at least one of the screen and the display to the structure comprises fastening the least one of the screen and the display to a wall. ### Claim 20 (depends on 18) The method of manufacture of claim 18, wherein fastening at least one of the screen and the display to the structure comprises fastening the least one of the screen and the display to a ceiling.