EP1125268A1 - Systeme destine a changer l'effet visuel d'un substrat - Google Patents

Systeme destine a changer l'effet visuel d'un substrat

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EP1125268A1
EP1125268A1 EP99956839A EP99956839A EP1125268A1 EP 1125268 A1 EP1125268 A1 EP 1125268A1 EP 99956839 A EP99956839 A EP 99956839A EP 99956839 A EP99956839 A EP 99956839A EP 1125268 A1 EP1125268 A1 EP 1125268A1
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substrate
control circuit
visual effect
display unit
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EP1125268A4 (fr
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Donald G. Harrison
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Ubertech Products Inc
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Ubertech Products Inc
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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00—Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/14—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
    • G06F3/147—Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units using display panels
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B1/00—Footwear characterised by the material
    • A43B1/0027—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially from a material having special colours
    • A43B1/0036—Footwear characterised by the material made at least partially from a material having special colours with fluorescent or phosphorescent parts
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A43—FOOTWEAR
    • A43B—CHARACTERISTIC FEATURES OF FOOTWEAR; PARTS OF FOOTWEAR
    • A43B3/00—Footwear characterised by the shape or the use
    • A43B3/24—Collapsible or convertible
    • A43B3/242—Collapsible or convertible characterised by the upper
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A47—FURNITURE; DOMESTIC ARTICLES OR APPLIANCES; COFFEE MILLS; SPICE MILLS; SUCTION CLEANERS IN GENERAL
    • A47B—TABLES; DESKS; OFFICE FURNITURE; CABINETS; DRAWERS; GENERAL DETAILS OF FURNITURE
    • A47B13/00—Details of tables or desks
    • A47B13/08—Table tops; Rims therefor
    • A47B13/12—Transparent tops, e.g. with lighting means under the table top

Definitions

  • Figure 3 is a schematic view of the present invention wherein the substrate is an article of furniture such as a table;
  • FIG 2 is a schematic view of a substrate 10 including footwear, such as the shoe illustrated.
  • Figure 4 is a schematic view of a substrate 10 such as the wall hanging illustrated.
  • the system 15 includes a display unit 45 having a visual effect and bonded to the substrate 10.
  • display unit 45 may include any combination of colors, images, patterns and/or text.
  • An input device is provided,
  • the control circuit 30 includes, for example, a receiver 35 for receiving the
  • the plurality of pixels 25 are embedded on the
  • substrate 10 using a polymer.
  • a polymer examples include a silicon gel,
  • thermosetting polymer or a variety of polymers.
  • a housing cavity 50 also including, for example, a thermosetting polymer, contains the control circuit 30 and the power
  • control circuit 30 the control circuit
  • the display unit 45 and plurality of pixels 25 may include various shapes, as
  • the plurality of pixels 25 may be embedded on the substrate so as to entirely cover the substrate or object.
  • the system of the present invention may be used on a variety of substrates.
  • the substrate 10 may include various objects worn by a user including any article of clothing or wearing apparel, such as shirts, skirts, pants, jackets or hats, or an article of footwear, such as sneakers or the shoe shown in Figure 2.
  • the system of the present invention may be used as a form of artwork on objects including articles of furniture, such as the table shown in Figure 3, as a framed wall
  • a substrate is provided per block 95.
  • a display unit having a visual effect is bonded to the substrate.
  • the display unit includes a plurality of pixels formed into a matrix, which
  • thermosetting polymer per block 105.
  • an individual having the system of the present invention applied, for example, to a wall or an article of -furniture in their home may change the visual effect or "look" of their home by using an input device coupled to the control circuit of the system to select a desired visual effect of the display unit and plurality of pixels of the system.
  • Figure 6 is a block diagram showing the remote control unit 20 in greater
  • the software module and preprogrammed instructions include, for instance, a palette of system colors, and the resolution, brightness and intensity of the colors, as well as sequence codes for patterns, images and text.
  • display unit 45 is bonded to the substrate 10.
  • the system of the present invention can be implemented in hardware, such as an application specific integrated circuit as shown in Figure 7.
  • control circuit 30 is coupled to a receiver 35 for receiving the
  • the control circuit 30 includes, for example, a graphics controller 75, which produces
  • the graphics controller 75 provides the signals required for the individual pixels (such as the intensity and color signal), as well as the synchronization signals for the horizontal and vertical lines of the pixel matrix.
  • the activating signal is transmitted to the control circuit 30 from an input device 55 coupled to the control
  • the input device includes one or more switches or buttons for selecting a

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Footwear And Its Accessory, Manufacturing Method And Apparatuses (AREA)

Abstract

Système et procédé permettant de changer l'effet visuel d'un objet ou d'un substrat (10), où le substrat (10) peut être tout objet pouvant être porté, tel que vêtements (15) et chaussures (15), ou tout objet d'art (15) ou de mobilier (15). Un dispositif d'affichage (45), présentant un effet visuel, est fixé au substrat. Un circuit de commande (30) permet de configurer le dispositif d'affichage (45). Le circuit de commande (30) et le dispositif d'affichage (45) sont alimentés par un bloc d'alimentation (40). Il est possible de sélectionner un effet visuel du dispositif d'affichage (45) différent en utilisant une unité d'entrée (55) tel qu'une télécommande (20) ou une unité d'entrée (55) couplée au circuit de commande (30). L'unité d'entrée fournit un signal activateur qui active le circuit de commande (30) selon des instructions préalablement programmées, correspondant aux différents effets visuels. Lorsque le circuit de commande (30) est activé, l'effet visuel du dispositif d'affichage change et on obtient un autre effet visuel d'après les instruction programmées à l'avance, ce qui change également l'effet visuel du substrat (10). Le dispositif d'affichage (45) comporte de préférence une pluralité de pixels (25) formant une matrice et fixés au substrat (10) à l'aide d'un gel de silicone, d'un polymère thermodurcissable ou d'une variété de polymères.
EP99956839A 1998-11-02 1999-11-02 Systeme destine a changer l'effet visuel d'un substrat Withdrawn EP1125268A4 (fr)

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US10665698P 1998-11-02 1998-11-02
US106656P 1998-11-02
PCT/US1999/025697 WO2000026890A1 (fr) 1998-11-02 1999-11-02 Systeme destine a changer l'effet visuel d'un substrat

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EP1125268A1 true EP1125268A1 (fr) 2001-08-22
EP1125268A4 EP1125268A4 (fr) 2007-10-17

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US5457900A (en) * 1994-03-31 1995-10-17 Roy; Avery J. Footwear display device
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