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Incandescent matrix display with high frequency lamp driving

US4894645A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 27, 1988
Grant dateJan 16, 1990
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G3/24
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to an electronic sign with a number of light bulbs provided in rows and columns (so called matrix), whereby said bulbs (L) are turned on row by row or column by column (so called multiplex operation). For increasing the life of the bulbs (L), said bulbs (L) are operated by alternating current at high frequency.

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