Light emitting diode display device
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1. 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; and
wherein 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.
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A pre-programmed device and method for forming and displaying images includes: electrically powered light emitters in one or more rows that can be moved in a path generally perpendicular with the row of lights; a microprocessor(s) controlling the lights; motion or speed sensors which enable the display device; and a source of electrical power within, on, or connected to the display device is provided. The microprocessor turns the individual electrically powered light emitters on and off in a time-controlled manner to display graphics, words or messages when the display device is moved at or above a rate of speed required to be seen by humans.
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1. A pre-programmed device for displaying images, comprising:
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(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; and
wherein 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.- View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A pre-programmed device for displaying images, comprising:
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(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;
the light emitters comprising a plurality of multicolored light emitting diodes, light emitting diodes that change color, multiple colored lights or spectral filters for color changes;
(b) one or more microprocessors, the light emitters being under direct control of at least one of the microprocessors;
(c) at least one motion or speed sensor within the display device; and
(d) an electric motor or engine for moving the display directly or indirectly;
wherein at least one sensor enables the microprocessor; and
the microprocessor turns the 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.- View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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