Control system for an electronic sign (video display system)
US6819303B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 17, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 17, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S345/903
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A video display system including an electronic sign, a electronic sign control system utilizing a general purpose personal computer, having a video interface card, controlled by clock and command signals from said personal computer, containing a plurality of video and digital input ports and a high speed output port, a transmitter link control card, also under the control of clock and command signals from said personal computer, for transmitting video display, clock, and command signals to a remote data receiver and distributor associated with the electronic sign, which converts said signals into device control signals for controlling individual sign display elements.
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