Light emitting diode display device
OwnerCarl Joseph Molinaroliinventor
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Abstract
A pre-programmed device and method for forming and displaying images includes: electrically powered light emitters in one or more rows that can be moved in a path generally perpendicular with the row of lights; a microprocessor(s) controlling the lights; motion or speed sensors which enable the display device; and a source of electrical power within, on, or connected to the display device is provided. The microprocessor turns the individual electrically powered light emitters on and off in a time-controlled manner to display graphics, words or messages when the display device is moved at or above a rate of speed required to be seen by humans.
Claims39
A pre-programmed device for displaying images, comprising:
- (a) a plurality of electrically powered light emitters in one or more generally continuous rows, the display device being capable of being moved in a path generally perpendicular with the row of lights;
- (b) at least one microprocessor, the light emitters being under direct control of at least one microprocessor;
- (c) at least one motion or speed sensor within the display device;
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- (d) a source of electrical power within, on, or connected to the display device;
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- (e) at least one input/output microprocessor pin on the microprocessor;
- wherein at least one input/output microprocessor pin drives at least one multicolor light emitting diode;
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- wherein at least one of the sensors enables the microprocessor;
- and the microprocessor turns individual light emitters on and off in a time-controlled manner, in order that graphics, words or messages are displayed when the display device is moved at or above a rate of speed sufficient to be viewed by humans.
A pre-programmed device for displaying images, comprising:
- (a) a plurality of electrically powered light emitters in one or more generally continuous rows, the display device being capable of being moved in a path generally perpendicular with the row of lights;
- the light emitters comprising a plurality of multicolored light emitting diodes, light emitting diodes that change color, multiple colored lights or spectral filters for color changes;
- (b) one or more microprocessors, the light emitters being under direct control of at least one of the microprocessors;
- (c) at least one motion or speed sensor within the display device;
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- (d) an electric motor or engine for moving the display directly or indirectly;
- wherein at least one sensor enables the microprocessor;
- and the microprocessor turns the individual light emitters on and off in a time-controlled manner, in order that graphics, words or messages are displayed when the display device is moved at or above a rate of speed sufficient to be viewed by humans.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.