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Magnetic matrix display device and computer system for displaying data thereon

US5753998A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 3, 1996
Grant dateMay 19, 1998
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Expiry dateJul 3, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2329/00
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A display device having a cathode for emitting electrons and a permanent magnet. A two dimensional array of channels extends between opposite poles of the magnet. The magnet generates, in each channel, a magnetic field for forming electrons from the cathode into an electron beam. An electrode grid is disposed between the cathode and the magnet for controlling flow of electrons from the cathode into each channel. A screen has a phosphor coating having a plurality of groups of adjacent pixels facing the side of the magnet remote from the cathode. Each group corresponds to a different channel. A deflector sequentially addresses the electron beam from each channel to each pixel of the corresponding group.

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