Flat panel image display unit
US7456807B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 27, 2004 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 28, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S345/901
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A flat panel image display unit such as a plasma display device is provided having a structure of signal input terminals that is adaptable flexibly to a plurality of different kinds of video signals. The image display unit includes a flat display panel, a display drive circuit block, an input signal circuit block connected between the display drive circuit block and an external apparatus for outputting a video signal, and an enclosure for housing the above components. The input signal circuit block includes a plurality of different kinds of board blocks provided replaceably according to a plurality of different forms of signals. A casing member is placed inside the enclosure and is provided with an insertion opening for accepting insertion of any of the board blocks. A guide rail is for positioning the board block to a predetermined position. The plurality of guide rails are provided according to the board block of a smallest unit size.
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