Patent ID: 6265984
Filing Date: 2001-07-24
Classification: A63H,G03B,G09F,G09G,H05B

Abstract:
A pre-programmed device for displaying images, comprising:(a) a plurality of electrically powered light emitters in one or more generally continuous rows, the display device being capable of being moved in a path generally perpendicular with the row of lights;(b) at least one microprocessor, the light emitters being under direct control of at least one microprocessor;(c) at least one motion or speed sensor within the display device; and(d) a source of electrical power within, on, or connected to the display device; and(e) at least one input/output microprocessor pin on the microprocessor;wherein at least one input/output microprocessor pin drives at least one multicolor light emitting diode; andwherein at least one of the sensors enables the microprocessor; and the microprocessor turns individual light emitters on and off in a time-controlled manner, in order that graphics, words or messages are displayed when the display device is moved at or above a rate of speed sufficient to be viewed by humans.