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Electronic display with lens matrix

US4603496A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 4, 1985
Grant dateAug 5, 1986
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2005

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09F2013/222
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An electronic display includes a matrix of LEDs mounted to a circuit board and selectively operated to produce a message or image. A reflector matrix mounts to the circuit board and provides light pipes which extend forward from each LED to direct its light and provide protection. A lens matrix is mounted to the reflector matrix and it provides convex lenses which are aligned to be received in the light pipes.

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