License plate frame with programmable electronic display

Abstract

A license plate frame for a motor vehicle is configured with a programmable display capable of displaying text messages, images, designs and/or animations. The display preferably includes a two-dimensional array of LEDs located along a portion, such as the bottom, of the license plate frame. The display is preferably driven by a display driver module and powered by a battery or a vehicle's electrical system. The driver module is preferably located within or behind the license plate frame. The display can be controlled through a remote control that can be located inside a vehicle. The remote control can be configured to communicate with the driver module through a physical wire connection or through a wireless connection. The display driver module can include a receptacle for a nonvolatile memory module, such as a chip or card, through which the driver module can be programmed or controlled.

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