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Three-dimensional display
Assignee: Merltec Innovative Res
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Filing: 1994-12-30
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Granted: 1998-02-10
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Expires: 2014-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A human/machine interface system that presents information in a three-dimensional and visual form and is optionally capable of receiving input. The Three-Dimensional Display comprises a display shape with visual displays that is movable to provide visual and three-dimensional representative imagery. An optional method for sensing input can be added to allow user interaction with the display. A number of these displays could be arrayed together and driven by appropriate circuitry to present to the user visual and physical representation upon which the user can act to communicate back to the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 David N. Parker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/016; G09; G09B; G09B21/00; G09B21/001; G09B21/003; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/37; H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H2003/0266
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 40
Claim 1
Independent Claim
53 words
A three-dimensional display comprising: a display shape comprising: (i) visual display means (ii) supporting means for said visual display means actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of imparting motion to said display shape means for conducting signals to and from said visual display means and said actuation means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
53 words
A three-dimensional display comprising: a display shape comprising: (i) visual display means (ii) supporting means for said visual display means actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of imparting motion to said display shape means for conducting signals to and from said visual display means and said actuation means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The display according to claim 1 wherein said actuation means is a rotary stepper motor with a threaded lead screw shaft, and said display supporting means contains threads to substantially match those of said lead screw shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display according to claim 1 wherein said visual display means further comprises at least one liquid crystal display element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display according to claim 1 wherein said visual display means further comprises at least one light emitting diode element.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display according to claim 1 wherein said actuation means further comprises at least one piezoelectric element.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display according to claim 1 wherein said actuation means further comprises at least one magnetostrictive element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The display according to claim 1 further including means for excluding external contaminants.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display according to claim 1 further including means for determining the current position of and distance travelled by said display shape.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
A three-dimensional display comprising: a display shape comprising: (i) visual display means (ii) supporting means for said visual display means actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of imparting motion to said display shape input sensing means means for conducting signals to and from said visual display means, said actuation means, and said input sensing means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
60 words
A three-dimensional display comprising: a display shape comprising: (i) visual display means (ii) supporting means for said visual display means actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of imparting motion to said display shape input sensing means means for conducting signals to and from said visual display means, said actuation means, and said input sensing means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
37 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said actuation means is a rotary stepper motor with a threaded lead screw shaft, and said display supporting means contains threads to substantially match those of said lead screw shaft.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said visual display means further comprises at least one liquid crystal display element.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
20 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said visual display means further comprises at least one light emitting diode element.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said actuation means farther comprises at least one piezoelectric element.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said actuation means further comprises at least one magnetostrictive element.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said input sensing means is a capacitance type much switch.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display according to claim 9 wherein said input sensing means comprises means for detecting feedback from said actuation means indicating the presence of pressure on said display shape.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
13 words
The display according to claim 9 further including means for excluding external contaminants.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The display according to claim 9 further including means for determining the current position of and distance travelled by said display shape.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
89 words
A three-dimensional display array comprising: a plurality of three-dimensional displays, each of which further comprises: (i) a display shape comprising: a) visual display means b) means for supporting said visual display means (ii) actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of moving said display shape (iii) means for conducting signals from appropriate circuitry to said visual display means and said actuation means appropriate circuitry comprising: (i) a central processing unit (ii) means for driving said visual display means (iii) means for driving said actuation means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
89 words
A three-dimensional display array comprising: a plurality of three-dimensional displays, each of which further comprises: (i) a display shape comprising: a) visual display means b) means for supporting said visual display means (ii) actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of moving said display shape (iii) means for conducting signals from appropriate circuitry to said visual display means and said actuation means appropriate circuitry comprising: (i) a central processing unit (ii) means for driving said visual display means (iii) means for driving said actuation means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
50 words
The display array according to claim 19 wherein said actuation means for each of said three-dimensional displays is a rotary stepper motor with a threaded lead screw shaft, and said display supporting means for each of said three-dimensional displays contains threads to substantially match those of said lead screw shaft.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display array according to claim 19 wherein said visual display means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one liquid crystal display element.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display array according to claim 19 wherein said visual display means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one light emitting diode element.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display array according to claim 19 wherein said actuation means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one piezoelectric element.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display array according to claim 19 wherein said actuation means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one magnetostrictive element.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display array according to claim 19 further including means for excluding external contaminants from said array.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display array according to claim 19 further including means for determining the current position of and distance travelled by said display shape for each of said three-dimensional displays.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
106 words
A three-dimensional display array comprising: a plurality of three-dimensional displays, each of which further comprises: (i) a display shape comprising: a) visual display means b) means for supporting said visual display means (ii) actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of moving said display shape (iii) input sensing means (iv) means for conducting signals between appropriate circuitry and said visual display means, said actuation means, and said input sensing means appropriate circuitry comprising: (i) a central processing unit (ii) means for driving said visual display means (iii) means for driving said actuation means (iv) means for interfacing with said input sensing means.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
106 words
A three-dimensional display array comprising: a plurality of three-dimensional displays, each of which further comprises: (i) a display shape comprising: a) visual display means b) means for supporting said visual display means (ii) actuation means engaged with said display supporting means for the purpose of moving said display shape (iii) input sensing means (iv) means for conducting signals between appropriate circuitry and said visual display means, said actuation means, and said input sensing means appropriate circuitry comprising: (i) a central processing unit (ii) means for driving said visual display means (iii) means for driving said actuation means (iv) means for interfacing with said input sensing means.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
50 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said actuation means for each of said three-dimensional displays is a rotary stepper motor with a threaded lead screw shaft, and said display supporting means for each of said three-dimensional displays contains threads to substantially match those of said lead screw shaft.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said visual display means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one liquid crystal display element.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
27 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said visual display means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one light emitting diode element.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said actuation means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one piezoelectric element.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said actuation means for each of said three-dimensional displays further comprises at least one magnetostrictive element.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
24 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said input sensing means for each of said three-dimensional displays is a capacitance type touch switch.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
36 words
The display array according to claim 27 wherein said input sensing means for each of said three-dimensional displays comprises means for detecting feedback from said actuation means indicating the presence of pressure on said display shape.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
17 words
The display array according to claim 27 further including means for excluding external contaminants from said array.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
29 words
The display array according to claim 27 further including means for determining the current position of and distance travelled by said display shape for each of said three-dimensional displays.
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