MXPA97009160A - Articles with illuminated exhibitions of motion sequence - Google Patents

Abstract

Apparatus for producing a continuous animated display of one or more images within a single display box space using patterns or lighting arrangements in sequence of optical fiber groups to illuminate each of a plurality of subframe images in a preprogrammed sequence , regulated in terms of time to achieve one or more animation techniques that impart continuous animated movement to one or more images to produce the desired animation on a surface pla

Description

ARTICLES WITH ILLUMINATED EXHIBITIONS OF SEQUENCED MOVEMENT BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to articles containing illuminated displays of sequenced movement and, particularly, to illuminated segments appropriately sequenced from a plurality of segments of a complete exhibit to simulate movement, or exhibit animation. The preferred environment for carrying or assembling the lighted animated exhibits are garments and rigid display boards that can be used in goods advertising spots for sale. There are many previous attempts to provide movement or sequential animation to an illuminated display, some of which have been found to be wearing clothing. One way to provide lighting to a garment is to use light emitting diodes connected to a rigid printed circuit board located underneath either inside the garment or between the inner and outer surfaces of the garment, with the light emitting end of the diode projecting through it towards the external surface to be seen when it is illuminated. The different patents of E.U.A. which fall into this category are the patents of E.U.A. 4,164,008 [Miller, et al.], 4,480,290 [Wells], 4,570,206 [Deutsch] and 4,602,191 [Davila].

Another type of lighting of a garment is described in the U.S. patent. No. 3,549,878 [Bailey] which describes the use of bunches of optical fibers secured to selected outer portions of a garment. The individual ends of the fibers are turned outward towards the bundles and project through the garment surrounding the bundle and are illuminated by a light source to create a changing color in a fixed pattern. A light emitting cloth is described in the U.S.A. 4,234, 907 [Daniel] which describes the use of woven optical fibers towards and forming a portion of the fabric by replacing some of the fibers woven therein. The objective of the optical fibers in the Daniel patent is to uniformly illuminate the fabric of useful garments such as costumes, highly visible safety clothing, etc. The description of the lighting method is similar to the previous one with the exception that in this case the lengths of the optical fibers are torn or scraped along their outer surfaces so that the light is emitted along the length of fiber and not only at its end. Another garment containing light conducting fibers is described in the U.S. patent. 4,727,603 [Howard] which describes the decoration of the external surface of the garment where light-conducting fibers are sewn onto the outer surface of the garment forming a decorative pattern. The light conducting fibers are then modified by heating the ends of the fiber segment to produce an elongated bead or bulbous head and scraping the longitudinal surface of the fibers to form regular or random pattern niches that will emit light throughout the entire length of the fiber. the fiber. The patent of E.U.A. 4,110,818 [Hempsey] describes the illumination of a flag or badge using optical fibers to form an illuminated message. The patent of E.U.A. 5,288,259 [Konta, et al.] Discloses a toy doll or animal with simulated hair that has at least some of the fiber optic hair strands for illumination by a light source inside the wrist. More recent descriptions of garments that are illuminated are found in the patents of E.U.A. 5,177,812 [From Mars] and 5,128,843 [Guritz]. The DeMars patent discloses an elongated light tube that can be illuminated to be mounted within a channel that is formed in the garment and is tightly retained therein and illuminated to show a particular fixed shape. The patent issued to Guritz describes an optical display device mounted inside a garment to enhance body movement, such as the upper extremities, to enhance the optical display through the movement of the body for ornamental purposes or for the purpose of providing greater safety to the user. The Guritz device uses circuit boards of flexible bands rather than rigid circuit boards, which are used to illuminate a series of incandescent lamps. Additionally and particularly considering a more rigid display apparatus, a pattern simulator is described in the U.S.A. 3,184,872 [Way]. An exhibit board is provided with a series of perforations at predetermined locations to receive the ends of a plurality of light conducting fibers. The opposite ends of the individual fibers are interwoven within a support member to be arranged in a particular spatial relationship previously determined so that after illumination the desired movement of the light pattern appears on the face of the board. A light source set apart from the support member is used to illuminate the optical fibers by passing light through the opaque disc having a plurality of apertures of particular size and shape. As the opaque disc rotates, the openings provide a conductive path for the light radiated between the light source and the ends of the optical fibers to sequentially illuminate the visible ends of the bundle of optical fibers in a previously selected pattern sequentially. European Patent Application Publication 01 441 578A2 [French] discloses a decorative cover for floor, such as a carpet, which has interwoven a number of optical fibers which extend in bundles towards a light source which, by means of Several colored filters provide light of different colors to the optical fibers, whose light is displayed on the surface of the carpet. Finally, the patent of E.U.A. 4,875,144 [Wainwright], a prior patent of the same inventor as the present invention describes a fabric (preferably formed in a garment) having a changing illuminated display using optical fibers to provide illumination to segments of a changing display. The optical fibers extend along the internal surface of the fabric, are joined in several groups or bunches previously selected, each of which has a connection to a light source which is controlled for the illumination of the segments of the Display design in a selected sequence. Although some of the apparel and fixed display illuminations described above utilize optical fibers, light emitting diodes, incandescent lamps, etc., which project through the fabric, they generally provide only a fixed display when illuminated. The exceptions to these fixed illuminated displays are the inventions described in the patents issued to Way, Wells, Davila and Wainwright. However, all these patents suffer from the limitation of providing sequential illumination of periodic but separate exhibitions, which, when combined, exhibit disjointed movement. In the case of Wainwright, the sequenced illumination of the fiber bundle segments portrays the growth pattern of a flowering plant, but without a continuity of movement that creates an animated illuminated pattern. In addition, most of the first devices use rigid circuit boards or assembly methods which create an undesirable volume and stiffness for at least a portion of the garment which is completely undesirable especially when fabrics are used. light weight and totally undesirable for display panels with limited depth dimensions. Also, optical fibers that are interwoven to a fabric and that are dependent on scratches on their external surfaces for illumination are not practical for the reason that they create random patterns of illumination rather than the desired pattern to produce the sequenced movement for the continuous animation. Is, therefore, an object of the present invention to provide illuminated pinpoint displays for clothing and display articles. It is also an object of the present invention to provide such enhanced illuminated continuous animation so that it can be observed in the same way in daylight or in rooms illuminated with bright light or in the dark or in rooms with very low light levels. Another object of the present invention is to provide a system for continuing the animation of display images on garments and display articles without noticeable protrusions or significant space requirements due to wiring, bulbs or rigid circuit boards. It is a further object of the present invention to provide removable control modules that, when removed, allow the garment or display article to be easily washed or cleaned by eliminating the potential for destruction of the fabric or paper around empty holes for plugs and similar when previous lighting systems were completely removed from their exhibition positions. Another object of the present invention is to provide electronic control modules that produce the previously determined sequential movement by providing an observable animation of the displayed scene, whose control sequentially appropriates the timed timing of the illumination of display segments, luminescence of the segments of display and the continuous repetition of the animated sequence of the exhibition. Other objects will appear later in the present invention.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides the combination of a variety of lighting techniques to derive animated motion through a single frame using timing of bundles of optical fibers arranged in specific patterns to produce a plurality of subframe images on a flat surface. The different lighting techniques can be described as linear continuous segment, either separate or superimposed, repetitive directional reversal, rotation and marquee or random starburst pattern which are used to define instantaneous positions of image that produce visual perception desired animation or animated images within a single defined area. The present invention using timed time sequence illumination of subframe images or array patterns of the optical fiber display ends will produce the desired visual perception of the instantaneous image defined by the illumination of the arrangement or pattern of optical fiber ends. so that the movement is imparted through the defined area of the flat surface to produce the animation in the whole, combined image. It is contemplated in the present invention, in order to make the movement more easily perceptible and to increase the animation, to use a variety of different colors as well as the combination of several different techniques to portray movement to achieve the desired unified animated movement of the image. . The present invention can be described as an apparatus for producing a continuous animated display of one or more images within a defined area using a changing illuminated pattern of groups of optical fibers. The apparatus may be comprised of a plurality of bunches of optical fibers with each bundle containing one or more groups of optical fibers having a first end for receiving illumination and a second end for displaying illumination through the defined area. The apparatus will also comprise a plurality of light sources arranged in juxtaposition against a corresponding number of bundles of optical fibers to provide illumination towards the receiving ends of each of the optical fibers. The application of illumination to the receiving ends of the optical fibers will cause the display ends of one or more groups of the optical fibers, which are mounted to and through a flat surface in a plurality of predetermined patterns or arrangements. to create a plurality of sub-frame images on the flat surface within the defined area. To provide the sequence of timed lighting times, a control circuit is provided to illuminate each of the plurality of previously determined arrays or patterns so that each of the subframe images of the plurality is illuminated in a sequence of timed times. pre-programmed so that a continuous continuous animated movement occurs. In this way, the plurality of the sub-frame images are combined to form the continuous combined display within the defined area on the flat surface.

The flat surface may be a flexible cloth material such as that used in apparel or may be a flexible plastic, polymeric material, cardboard and other material that is used to construct substantially rigid display panels. The present invention also contemplates that the control circuit comprises changing means to connect one or more sources of energy to provide it and illuminate the plurality of light sources. The control circuit means also contains preprogrammed means for controlling the synchronization and sequence of illumination of the plurality of bundles of optical fibers using the changing means to excite the plurality of corresponding light sources. The present invention further contemplates that the plurality of subframe images may be combined by overlaying such subframe images to achieve the combined continuous animated movement of one or more images displayed in the defined area. Such an overlapping combination of sub-frame images can produce rotational movement or repetitive directional movement of inversion. further, the plurality of subframe images may be combined in a successive linear progression to achieve the combined continuous animated movement of the one or more images through the defined area of the planar surface. Such successive linear progression of subframe images can produce movement which will impart image expansion or contraction, segmented directional flux, direction reversal or random scintillation movements. The pre-programmed synchronization sequence of the control means can also allow the illumination superposition of a plurality of sub-frame images using the successive linear progression lighting technique to achieve the desired movement. It is further contemplated that a means is used to color the plurality of light sources to illuminate the plurality of sub-frame images in different colors and achieve the animated movement that is perceived visually. Furthermore, the present invention contemplates providing means for illuminating the plurality of sub-frame images to achieve a continuous, combined, unified animated movement of one or more images arranged through the defined area on the flat surface.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS For the purpose of illustrating the present invention, forms that are currently preferred are shown in the drawings; it being understood, however, that the present invention is not limited to the precise arrangements and instrumentation shown. Fig. 1 is a single box frame sequence of lighting points formed as a letter "T". Figs. A to ID represent each of four separate lighting sequences of the unique frame-box sequence of the letter "T" of Fig. 1. Fig. 2 is a single forward-frame sequence animation by-segment. segment of a single letter character formed as a letter "V". Figs. 2A-2D represent each of four separate lighting sequences which are superimposed to form the continuous rotation animation of the letter "V" of Fig. 2. Fig. 3 is a single-frame multiple segment sequential animation. of a dolphin jumping with plural bunches of optical fibers that define a single segment. Fig. 4 is a sequential top-down animation of a single frame in a repetitive form of a bird in flight. Figs. 4A-4D each represent four separate sequential lighting points superimposed on each other to form the animated movement of Fig. 4. Fig. 5 is a sequential forward and reverse multi-segment animation of a single frame of a bird in flight. and a palm tree rocking incorporating multiple points of illumination in color within the single frame. Figs. 5A-5C represent each of three separate segments which overlap to form the animated movement of FIG. 5. FIG. 6 is a multi-segment, multi-segment, sequential, frame-forward, backward and forward sequence animation of FIG. a single picture that represents a pair of eyes that make winks. Figs. 6A-6D represent each of four separate frame segments that sequence the eyes starting in the closed position, then fully open, which overlap to form the animated movement of Fig. 6. Fig. 7 is a single frame with Multiple segments that represent a frame chase animation forward and backward in the form of a series of footprints. Fig. 8 is a series of illumination points randomly grouped with letter characters "0" and "W" which produce a chaotic or random lighting sequence of each of the characters within their respective margins. Fig. 9 is a functional block diagram of the control module and the interface to the light sources and bunches of optical fibers to provide the sequenced illumination in accordance with the different embodiments (in the form of animated movement) of the present invention . Fig. 10 is a single frame using a combination of different animation techniques of the present invention having separate frame segments which are joined by another segment producing the animated sequential movement. Figs. 10A-10D each represent four separate lighting sequences of a bottle containing a fluid which is served in a receptacle, with the fluid pouring.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED MODALITIES The following detailed description is in the manner contemplated best in the present, of carrying out the invention. The description is not intended to have a limiting meaning and is made solely for the purpose of illustrating the general principles of the invention. The various features and advantages of the present invention can be more readily understood by reference to the following detailed description taken in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. Referring now to the drawings in detail, where similar numbers refer to like parts or elements, a single-frame display is shown in FIG. with a series of lighting points that take the form of a letter "T". A series of lighting points that follow the outline of the letter "T" is divided into groups comprising four (4) lighting points. The "T" 100 character of a single frame is a simple form of animated movement or illuminated animation which is commonly referred to as a "chase sequence". The single-frame image of the character "T" 100 is divided into a series of clusters of illumination points 102 which represent the second or the display end of a single optical fiber distributed along the outline of the letter "T" " In this example, the group of lighting points 102 is constituted by four (4) illumination points or fiber optic cable ends 104, 106, 108, 110. Each of the groupings 103 are repeated along the contour of the letter " T "100 so that the lighting points in the groupings 102 are connected head to tail. With reference to Figs. ÍA-ID, the bundling of the optical fibers forming each of the four (4) segments of the clusters of the illuminated points 102 is shown. FIG. IA represents the bundle of optical fiber 112 and FIG. IB represents the second bundle of optical fiber 114. Similarly, Fig. 1C represents the third bundle of optical fiber 116 and Fig. ID represents the fourth bundle of optical fiber 118. The first to fourth bundle of optical fibers correspond to the segments from the first to the fourth respectively, which cooperate to produce the illuminated pursuit sequence animation in the illuminated image of a single picture of the letter character "T". Each of the four frame segments are represented in each of Figs. ÍA-ID referring to the grouping of fiber optic ends 104, 106, 108 and 110 to identify and indicate the segments placed in the pursuit sequence. Thus, the first fiber optic display end 104 (and other fiber optic display ends in the first fiber optic bundle 112) comprise the illumination points in the first frame segment of the pursuit sequence animation. The fiber optic display end 106 in FIG. IB shows the illumination of the second segment, changing to the position immediately to the right in group 102, together with the other ends of the optical fiber in the second bundle of optical fiber 114. In addition, a third fiber optic display end 108 indicates the position of the lighting points in the third segment along with the other fiber optic display ends in the third fiber optic bundle 116. The fourth fiber optic display end 110 in Fig. ID shows the final position in the chase sequence of the fourth frame segment within the clusters 102, together with the other fiber optic display ends in the fourth bundle of optical fiber 118. To produce the "sequence" of pursuit ", the first bundle of optical fiber 112 is illuminated during a timed period such that a first end of the first bundle of optical fiber 112 illuminates, and transmits light to the second end of the optical fiber in group 104. At the end of a timed period, the illumination is removed from the first bundle of optical fiber 112 and illumination is provided to a first end of the second bundle of optical fiber 114. This changes the lighting points in group 102 one space to the right (in the example grouping shown in Fig. 1) during a second timed period identical in length to the first. The illumination source is then removed from the second bundle of optical fiber 114 and a first end of the third bundle of optical fiber 115 is illuminated for a timed period of similar length. This moves the illumination points an additional space to the right as shown in the example cluster 102 in Fig. 1 when the second ends of the third set of optical fibers 108 of the third bundle of optical fibers 116 are illuminated. In this sequence, the illumination is removed from the third bundle of optical fiber 16 and a first end of the fourth bundle of optical fibers 118 is illuminated. This again moves the illumination one point to the right (as shown in the sample grouping 102). in Fig. 1) and illuminates the second end of the fourth set of optical fibers 110 and the accompanying fiber optic ends in the fourth bundle of optical fibers 118. In this way, the sequenced application of a light source to a first end of bundles of optical fibers 112, 114, 116 and 118 causes the emission of light from the second end of the optical fibers comprising the bundles of optical fibers 112, 114, 116 and 118. The second end of the display of the optical fibers 104, 106, 108 and 110, which are placed along the contour of the letter "T" 100 to define the chaer emit light in a sequence that is perceived as a movement from left to right (in the specimen grouping of Fig. 1) ) so that the light moves continuously ahead of its immediately previous position. This animation, caused by the continuous sequence of illumination of plural groups of lighting points, such as 102, produces animation in a linear sequence of each subgroup 104, 106, 108 and 110. This linear sequence animation is used to define and represent , for example, pouring liquids, tires in motion, laser shots, rain and the like. Referring to Fig. 2, a segment-by-segment sequential animation of a single frame of a letter chaer forming a letter "V" is shown. The image of the letter "V" 200 has a series of segments which, when illuminated in sequence in an appropriate manner, produce a rotary movement of the letter "V" 200 in the direction indicated by the arrow 202. In order to To carry out the sequential movement forward in the direction of the arrow 202, a series of frame segments with groups of illuminated points is needed to achieve the movement that an observer perceives. With reference to Figs. 2A-2D, the series of frame fragments and associated illuminated points and bundles of optical fibers can be described. In the full-face image of the letter "V" 200, the first bundle of optical fiber 204 is used to provide the first segment of the "V" image 200 illuminating the group of optical fiber display ends 212. FIG. 2B shows the second in a series of frame segments representing the letter "V" 200 rotated slightly counterclockwise about one vertical axis passing through its center. In this case, a second bundle of optical fibers 206 is used to illuminate a second group of optical fiber display ends 214. The frame segment of the image shown in Fig. 2B attempts a perspective view of the letter "V" 200 to show the slight rotation with respect to the central axis in the range of 30 ° to 60 ° from the full-face image. Fig. 2C shows the third frame segment in the series representing the letter "V" W 200 rotated 90 ° from the full-face image of Fig. 2A. In this case, the third bundle of optical fibers 208 is used to illuminate the group of illumination points that can be generally described as the third group of optical fiber display ends 216. In the fourth segment of the rotational image of FIG. 2, Fig. 2D shows a different perspective view of the letter "V" 200 in rotation which has now rotated to a position between 90 ° and 180 ° from its original position. A fourth bundle of optical fibers 210 is used to illuminate the series of illumination points along the outline of the letter "V" 200 illuminating the fourth group of optical fiber display ends 218 with the rotation being in the range of 120. ° at 150 ° from the starting position. For segment-by-segment sequential forward animation, two or more bundles of optical fibers are required. The example shown in Figs. 2A - 2D shows four frame segments of a rotational sequential animation. As in all cases of optical fiber illumination, these are forming a bundle at a first end and placed near a light source and disperse at a second end of 'display, as in the case of the letter "V" 200, along the contour of the different chaer frame segment images for each of the four (4) segments. The sequence of the segment-by-segment forward animation begins with the image segment of Fig. 2A, continues with the partially rotated image of Fig. 2B, continues with the image segment rotated 90 ° of Fig. 2C, continues again with the image rotated more than 90 ° from Fig. 2D and then with a rotation medium (180 °) with the first image segment of Fig. 2A. For a complete revolution, the four image segments are repeated a second time. Using the sequential forward animation technique of a segment of a square that occupies the same approximate area, figures or shapes may appear to rotate or move in third dimension through a flat surface, for example, balls in motion or rotation, birds in flight, etc., placing each frame sequential segment at a distance separated from the immediately preceding frame segment rather than overlapping each frame segment in the same space as was done in FIGS. 2 and 2A-2D. Fig. 3 is a sequential series of identical shapes of illuminated image in multiple frame segments which can have plural bundles of optical fibers defining a single frame segment. Fig. 3 is a series of images sequences that create the animated movement of a dolphin jumping out of the water. Animated movement frame 300 is comprised of five (5) frame segments, each having the contour of the dolphin or water splashing illuminated from a group of optical fiber ends which are forming a bundle for illumination by a plurality of light sources. The first frame segment has plural bundles of optical fibers to illuminate a portion of the dolphin's contour and water splashing. The partial contour of the dolphin is illuminated by a bundle of optical fibers 302-1 and the splashing water is illuminated by a bundle of optical fibers 304-1. For the first segment of the frame, and in order to visually differentiate between the contour image of the dolphin and the contour image of the splashing water, either a different intensity of light or a different color may be used for the bundles of optical fibers 302 -1 and 304-1.

The three sequential frame segments of the image 300 showing only the dolphin 302-2, 302-3 and 302-4 are each separate illuminated images of the dolphin at different points in its jump, eg, full extension out of the water, At the height of the jump and nailing again in the water. The final segment of the picture shows the dolphin entering the water splashing. The partial image of the dolphin entering the water is illuminated with the bundle of optical fibers 302-5 and the splashing water is defined and illuminated with the bunch of optical fibers 304-5. as in the case of the first frame segment, either a different light intensity or different color can be used to differentiate between the partial image of the dolphin and the image of the water splashing in the fifth frame segment. To simulate movement or to produce the desired animation, the frame segments are illuminated sequentially as follows. Both bundles of optical fibers 302-1 and 304-1 are illuminated simultaneously to show the dolphin beginning its jump out of the water with the initial splash of water. Simultaneously with the removal of the light source from bundles of optical fibers 302-1 and 304-1 after a timed period, the second segment of the dolphin frame is illuminated using the bundle of optical fibers 302-2. After a similar timed period, the light source for the bundle of optical fibers 302-2 is removed and the third frame segment is illuminated using the bundle of optical fibers 302-3. As in the previous sequencing, after a timed period, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 302-3 and the fourth frame segment is illuminated using the bundle of optical fibers 302-4. Finally, after a similar timed period, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 302-4 and the bunches of optical fibers 302-5 and 302-4 illuminate to show the fifth segment and end of the animated movement of the dolphin nailing back into the water ending the animated movement sequence. Thus, in a single frame representing the sequential movement of an image using contour lighting, the desired animated movement can be produced by sequencing a combination of light intensities or colors within that single-frame image in combination with the contour illumination of a single color to represent the desired movement. This technique is useful for defining multiple colors and light intensities per frame in animated motion. Another type of animated movement can be classified as sequential "top to bottom" animation. This is easily described using plural frame segment images to represent a bird in flight as shown in the single-frame image 400 of Fig. 4. Although this sequential animation has been characterized as "top to bottom", it can also classified as sequential animation "forward and backward". Similar to the forward sequential animation described above, in this case the sequence pattern is reversed so that the last movement that is perceived is that which belongs to a repeating repetitive directional movement. In a later description, reference may be made to Figs. 4A-4D Figs. 4A-4D show each of four frame segments which, when superimposed and sequenced appropriately, show a bird in flight. The light V-shape at the center of the group of illumination points is representative of the display ends of the optical fibers and shows the body of the bird. Because of the superposition of each of the frame segments within a single space, the human eye perceives a larger body for the bird than is provided for each of the illuminated frame segments. Fig. 4A shows a first group of illuminated dots representing the display ends of the optical fibers 402 which comprise the first frame segment showing the wings of the bird in the downward direction. Fig. 4B depicts the bird with its wings extended horizontally from its body as shown by a group of illuminated spots representative of the optical fiber display ends 404 comprising the second frame segment. Fig. 4C shows the bird with its wings slightly raised above the horizontal represented by a group of illuminated spots representing the optical fiber display ends 406 comprising the third frame segment. Fig. 4D shows the bird with its wings in the upper position as shown by a group of illuminated spots representing the optical fiber display ends 408 comprising the fourth frame segment. The perceived movement occurs as each of the bundles of optical fibers is illuminated by exciting a source of light that is proximate a first end of each optical fiber within the bundle. It should be noted that the second display end of each optical fiber comprises the group of illuminated spots 402, 404, 406 and 408. The first frame segment is illuminated when the bundle of optical fibers 410 has a light source presented to its first group of dots showing the wings of the bird at the lowest point of the flutter movement. After a timed period, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 410 and applied to the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 412 illuminating the group of points showing the first upward flutter of the bird's wings. After a similar second timed period, the light source is removed from the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 412 and applied to the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 414 so that the group of illuminated spots 406 is illuminated showing a movement of flutter that continues upwards. again, after a similar timed period, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 414 and applied to the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 416 illuminating the points in group 408 showing the maximum upward movement of the fibers. wings of the bird flapping. See Figs. 4A - 4D. At this point, the bird's wings have moved up from the lower position to the upper position. Now the inversion of the direction of the sequence begins from its forward movement until its backward movement. After another similar timed period. the light source is removed from the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 416 and a light source is applied again to the first bundle of optical fibers 414 (Fig. 4C) to show the first downward flutter of the bird's wings . After a similar timed period, the light source is removed from the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 414 and applied again to the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 412 showing a continuing motion of flapping downwardly of the bird's wings. The final segment of the animated frame of the single frame is the removal of the light source from the first end of the bundle of optical fibers 412 after a similar timed period and the reapplication of a light source to the first end of the bundle of fibers. Optical fibers 410 to finish the bird's fluttering movement downwards. Thus, for the animated movement of the image 400 of Fig. 4 resembling a bird, the overlapping segments of frame, as they are illuminated sequentially through seven (7) separate segments of the frame, produce the repetitive directional inversion "from above. down "or" from front to back "of the animated movement that can be perceived as a bird moving its wings in flight. This technique is useful to define the movement of bouncing balls, metronomes, pendulums and the like. The following animation technique produces a desired type of animated movement using plural images in a single frame. Fig. 5 depicts a bird in flight moving its wings in conjunction with a palm tree swaying in the breeze. The movement that is perceived is unified and repetitive and uses sequential "top-down" or "front-to-back" sequential animation for the repetitive directional reversal movement discussed above. Referring to Fig. 5, the single-frame image 500 is shown with the combination of a bird in flight 502 and a palm tree rocking 504. The combined images of the bird in flight 502 and the palm tree rocking 504 have three states that can be considered three separate but sequential table segments through which the images have a unified movement. As in the case of Fig. 4, the image of the bird in flight 502 has each of its three frame segments superimposed on each other in such a way that the body of the bird is represented by the small V-shaped segment in the center of the groups of illuminated points that do not overlap each other exactly. This slight displacement creates the optical illusion that the bird's body is a little larger than can then be defined by a single fiber optic end. The combined unified movement is described below with reference to Figs. 5A-5C. In the first segment of the unified movement, the bird 502 is shown with its wings in the upper extension with a group of illuminaspots representing the ends of optical fibers 502-1. Likewise, the palm tree is shown in its most leaning to the left position represenby a group of illuminaspots representative of the ends of the optical fibers 504-1. The optical fiber groups 502-1 and 504-1 are put together in a first bundle of optical fibers 506 for simultaneous combined illumination of both images. The second frame segment is shown in Fig. 5B. In this case, the image of the bird in flight is represenby a group of lighting points representing the ends of the optical fibers 504-2, which represent the palm tree in its straight position. Both groups of optical fibers 502-2 and 504-2 are combined in a second bundle of optical fibers 508 for illumination. The third frame segment is shown in Fig. 5C where the image of the bird in flight is drawn by a group of illumination points representative of the ends of the optical fibers 502-3, which show the wings of the bird in its lower position. The palm tree is drawn by a group of points representative of the ends of the optical fibers 504-3, which delineate the palm tree by leaning to the right. Both groups of optical fibers 502-3 and 504-3 are combined in a third bundle of optical fibers 510. The unified movement of the plural images is achieved through the sequential illumination of the first to the third frame segments described above in connection with Figs. 5A-5C. The lighting sequence is to apply a light source to the bundle of optical fibers 506 to illuminate the first frame segment comprising the bird and the palm tree shown by the optical fiber display end groups 502-1 and 504-1. After a timed period, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 506 and a light source is applied to the bundle of optical fibers 508 which produces the first movement of the bird and the palm tree such groups of display ends. Optical fibers 502-2 and 504-2 delineate them. Then, when a timed time passes, the light source is removed from bunch 508 and applied to the bundle of optical fibers 510 illuminating the third frame segment and the optical fiber display end groups 502-3 and 504-3 showing the next sequential movement of the bird and the palm tree.

As described above in connection with Figs. 4A-4D, the directional movement is now reversed by removing the light source from the bundle of optical fibers 510 and again applying the light source to the optical bundle 508. Continuing with the directional inversion of the movement, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 508 and applied again to the bunch of optical fibers 506 completing the directional inversion of the movement. Thus, the forward and reverse unified animated movement of the flying bird 502 and the rocking palm 504 comprise five (5) frame segments such that the bundles of optical fibers 506, 508, 510 and after 508 and 506 are illuminated and have their respective light sources removed in a sequence of timed times producing the desired animated movement in a unified combined animation of the bird in flight and the palm tree rocking in the breeze, thus, is shown in the example as the present invention is able to define more of an animated image for each bundle of optical fibers such as rain and springs, erupting volcanoes with twinkling stars and the like. Referring to Fig. 6, an example of animated motion incorporating multi-colored illumination in a sequence animation "forward and reverse" is shown. The image of a single picture of plural images uses another technique to create animated motion using illuminated images. In this case, the plural images within the single frame are imparted unified motion with the use of multiple colors to define the stationary and moving portions of the image. Fig. 6 depicts a combined image of a pair of eyes 600 having a unified "wink" movement. Each eye 602, 604 may either follow the other in unified motion or wink in an independent movement with the other eye remaining stationary in any position from open to closed. Color is used to differentiate between the iris of the eye that remains stationary and the eyelid of the eye that is imparted movement by changing the distributions of illuminated points representing the fiber optic display end groupings. Figs. 6A-6D represent a repetitive forward and reverse directional reversal movement using multiple colors to impart the perceived movement and assist in the differentiation of the parts of the image. In Fig. 6A, the closed eyelids of the eyes are represented by the illuminated dotted groups of the display ends of the optical fibers 602-1, 604-1 whose optical fibers are combined in a first bundle of optical fibers 606 for illumination. In Fig. 6B the groups of optical fibers 602-1 and 604-1 represent the lower eyelid of each eye and a second set where groups of illuminated spots of the optical fiber display ends 602-2a, 604-2a that represent the partial iris of each eye are combined in a third bundle of optical fibers 610 for illumination. In Fig. 6C a fourth set of dotted groups illuminated from the optical fiber display ends 602-3a, 604-3a representing a first expansion showing the iris of each eye are combined in a fourth bundle of optical fibers 612 for illumination. Also in FIG. 6C a fifth set of illuminated dot groups of the optical fiber display ends 602-3b, 604-3b representing the upper eyelid of each eye are combined in a fifth bundle of fibers 614 for illumination. In Fig. 6D a sixth set of illuminated spots of display ends of the optical fibers 602-4a and 604-4a representing a second expansion showing the iris of each eye are combined in a sixth bundle of optical fibers 616 for illumination . Also in FIG. 6D a seventh set of illuminated dot groups of display ends of the optical fibers 602-4b and 604-4b representing the upper eyelid of each eye are combined in a seventh bundle of optical fibers 618 for illumination. With reference to Figs. 6 and 6A - 6D, the repetitive forward and reverse directional movement can be achieved as follows. The bundle of optical fibers 606 is illuminated during a timed period that illuminates the closed eyelids of the eyes 602, 604. At the conclusion of the timed period, the bundle of optical fibers 606 remains illuminated for a second timed period and bundles of optical fibers 608 and 610 light up producing the movement of eyes 602 and 604 partially opening. During the second timed period, with the eyes more open, a part of the iris of each eye and the open eyelid are illuminated, in addition to continuing to illuminate the lower eyelid. At the conclusion of the second timed period, the bunches of optical fibers 606 and 608 remain illuminated, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 610 and the bunches of optical fibers 612 and 614 are illuminated producing the most open movement of the fibers. eyes 602, 604, an additional part of the iris and a different upper eyelid of each eye are illuminated in addition to continuing to illuminate the lower eyelid and the first part of the iris of each eye during a third timed period. At the conclusion of the third timed period, bundles of optical fibers 606, 608 and 612 remain illuminated, the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 614 and bundles of optical fibers 616 and 618 are illuminated producing the maximum opening movement of the eyes 602, 604. During the fourth timed period, a part of the iris and a different upper paragraph of each eye are illuminated, in addition to continuing to illuminate the lower paragraph and both parts of the iris of each eye previously illuminated. With each corresponding Fig. 6A-6D of the first to fourth frame segments of the animated movement of the eyes winking, the sequence of movement is as follows. The lower paragraph of each eye 602-1, 604-1 illuminates in the first frame segment. In the second segment of the box the lower eyelid of each eye 602-1, 604-1 remains illuminated, a first part of the iris of each eye 602-2a, 604-2a and a first upper eyelid of each eye 602-2b, 604 -2b light up. In the third frame segment the lower paragraph of each eye 602-1, 604-1 and a first part of the iris of each eye 602-2a, 604-2a remain illuminated while a second part of the iris of each eye 602-3a, 604-3a and a second upper eyelid of each eye 602-3b, 604-3b are illuminated. In the fourth frame segment the lower paragraph of each eye 602-1, 604-1, a first part of the iris of each eye 602-2a, 604-2a and a second part of the iris of each eye 602-3a, 604- 3a remain illuminated while one third of the iris of each eye 604-4a, 604-4a and a third upper eyelid of each eye 602-4b, 604-4b are illuminated. In order to create the sequencing for the desired animated movement that produces the eyes winking 602, 604 with a full forward and reverse movement, seven steps are required that pass through the first to the fourth frame segments to open the eyes followed from third to the first frame segments to return eyes 602, 604 to the closed position. The described movement is used in the expansion or contraction of an image, for example, the growth or shrinkage, or the increase or decrease of the density of an image. Another animated movement produced by the groups of spotlights illuminated timed and sequenced appropriately is the series of footprints 700 of Fig. 7 depicting a pursuit sequence of multiple frame segments. In this case the movement is carried out by illuminating different segments of the image of a single frame, for example, separate images of the combined image in a previously determined sequence to produce the desired animated movement. Each of the traces is defined by a group of illuminated points distributed around the outline of the footprint representing the second or the optical fiber display ends 702, 704, 706, 708 and 710. Each of the footprints has a bundle of associated optical fibers 712, 714, 716, 718 and 720. To illuminate any of the footprints 702-710, a light source is placed near a first end of the bunches of optical fibers 712-720. To produce the desired forward chase movement, the first footprint 702 is illuminated through the bundle of optical fibers 712 with a first light source during a first timed period. While the first footprint 702 remains illuminated, the second footprint 704 is illuminated through the bundle of optical fibers 714 with a second light source during a second timed period by partially overlapping with the first period.

At the end of the first timed period the first source of light is removed from the first footprint 702, the second footprint 704 remains illuminated and a third footprint 706 is illuminated through the bundle of optical fibers 716 with a third source of light during a third qualifying period overlapping with the second qualifying period. At the end of the second timed period the second light source is removed from the second footprint 704, the third footprint 706 remains illuminated and a fourth footprint 708 is illuminated during a fourth timed period overlapping partially with the third timed period . At the end of the third timed period the third source of light is removed from the third footprint 706, the fourth footprint 708 remains illuminated and a fifth footprint 710 is illuminated through a fifth bundle of optical fibers 720 during a fifth qualifying period partially overlapping with the fourth time period. In the animated movement represented in FIG. 7 with the illumination described by synchronizing the fourth and fifth footprints 708, 710 remain illuminated in the fifth timed period. The forward chase sequence animation can continue infinitely as described. However, variations such as intermittent directional inversions with trailing footprints may be introduced, delays in synchronization indicating pauses in progress, or partial elevation of a foot drawn by partial removal of the light source from the back portion of the foot. a footprint. This animated movement technique is useful for representing movement through an extension space in a particular direction such as a lava river, moving water in a river, traffic moving along a road and the like. Fig. 8 illustrates a "marquee effect" by creating a random flash of groups of points illuminated in a defined area representing a particular image, for example, a character, a shape or an alphanumeric design. A series of two or more bundles of optical fibers can be distributed with their individual ends in a random manner, dispersed in equal densities, or dispersed in a particular place within the image contour to create the intended movement. The marquee image 800 can be comprised of one or more characters. For the character "0" 802 three groups of illuminated dots are shown representing the display ends of the optical fibers 804, 806 and 808. Each of the groupings represents a series of randomly dispersed ends of optical fibers associated with three bundles of optical fibers 801, 812 and 814. When the first, second and third bundles of optical fibers 810, 812 and 814 are illuminated sequentially during short timed periods, for example on rapid on and off in repeated sequence, a random flash occurs through the space in extension of the internal area of the character. Similarly, for the "W" character 816, three groupings of illuminated dots representing the extremae of the optical fibers 818, 820 and 822 are shown. Each of the groupings represent a series of randomly dispersed ends of optical fibers associated with three bundles of optical fibers 824, 826 and 828. When the first, second and third bundles of optical fibers 824, 826 and 828 are illuminated sequentially during short timed periods, the ignition and then the shutdown in repeated sequence, a flash occurs random through the space in exteneión of the internal area of the character, with both characters 802, 826, distributed in the same marquee, the illumination by random flash of the characters creates a movement similar to an explosion through each character, and through each complete distribution of characters with more than one arrangement. With plural characters, bunches of optical fibers can use common light sources to achieve the desired animated movement. This technique uniquely defines a starry sky, a large number of luminescent insects, etc. Fig. 9 is a diagrammatic representation of the control in modules for use with the present invention. The animated motion control system 900 is comprised of a power source 902, which may be a pillar pack or some similar portable power source having an extended operating time. the battery pack 902 is connected to both the synchronization and sequencing control means 904 and to a series of separate light sources 906-1 through 906-8. The number of separate sources of light is only one example and should not be considered as limiting or restricting the number of bunches of optical fibers that may be illuminated by the control means 904. The light sources 906 may be light emitting diodes or any another source of low voltage light that has hitherto been known or recently discovered, and may include colored light emitting diodes or colored lenses placed on the light emitting diodes to produce the desired colors. Connected to each of the separate light sources 906-1 through 906-8 are bundles of optical fibers 908-1 through 908-8. Each of the bundles of optical fibers contains the first ends of optical fibers grouped together to illuminate the portion of an image as described in this discussion. The illumination may be of portions of combined images or segments of images and remain illuminated in accordance with the synchronization and sequence controlled by the control means 904. The control means 904 may be composed of an integrated circuit with memory therein and means synchronization multiples for independently controlling each of the light sources 906. The memory may contain predetermined lighting sequences and related timed periods for use in the control of the plural light sources 906. A single control means may be used. 904 for supplying the synchronization and lighting sequence to a plurality of images simultaneously or a plurality of control means 904 may be used to independently control a corresponding number of images. In any case, the control means 904 will control the exact timing and sequence of illumination of any of the described animated movements that can be attributed to the images delineated in Figs. 1 - 8, and in Fig. 10 to be described later. Referring to Fig. 10, the animated movement that is represented is that of a fluid that is served from a bottle to a receptacle. This movement uses a combination of several of the techniques described above within a single frame. These sequences of animated movements include a repositioning of the bottle, which is a forward-forward sequence animation, pouring the fluid from the bottle with a second repositioning, which is a combination of an image, which is contracted and a second forward chase sequence, the fluid pouring from the bottle into the receptacle which is a combination of placement, growth or expansion of the fluid flow, the sparkling effect of "marquee" and the growth of the fluid collecting in the receptacle, which is a image expansion within a confined space. All of these combine to form the combined animated image and produce the animated movement within a single picture. The single-frame image of the bottle pouring the fluid into the receptacle 1000 is shown in Fig. 10. Figs. 10 A-10D represent the different frame segments comprising the animated movement of the complete image 1000 of Fig. 10. In the different figures, common base reference numbers for the bottle 1002 will be used., the fluid in the bottle 1004, the fluid pouring out of the bottle 1006, the receptacle or vessel 1008 and the fluid level in the vessel 1010. Each of these designations will be characterized with a so-called ree of a table with the first item of table shown in Fig. 10A, the second frame item shown in Fig. 10B, the third frame segment shown in Fig. 10C and the fourth frame segment (with the next motion animated considering the fluid) shown in FIG. Fig. 10D. In Fig. 10A, the bottle 1002 is represented by the group of dots illuminated at the display ends of the optical fibers 1002-1 which are combined in a first bundle of optical fibers 1012-1 for illumination. The fluid level in the bottle is represented by the group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1004-1 which are combined in a second bundle of optical fibers 1014-1 for illumination. Since this is a static frame segment, both bundles of optical fibers 1012-1 and 1014-1 will illuminate eimultaneously. In Fig. 10B, the bottle is represented by the group of illuminated dots 1002-2 at the display ends of the optical fibers 1002-2 which are combined in a third bundle of optical fiber 1012-2. The fluid level, since the bottle is now slightly raised and tilted forward, is represented by the group of illuminated points of the display ends of the 1004-2 optical fibers which are combined in a fourth bundle of fibers optics 1014-2 for lighting. This second frame segment is also static and bundles of optical fibers 1012-2 and 1014-2 are illuminated eimultaneously. Eeta illumination immediately following the removal of the light source from bundles of optical fibers 1012-1 and 1014-1 shown in Fig. 10A, produce an animated forward motion of the sequence of the bottle and fluid showing the bottle lift, the forward inclination with the fluid level following the movement. In Fig. 10C, the bottle is represented by the group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1002-3 which are combined in a fifth bundle of optical fibers 1012-3 for illumination. The fluid level of the bottle now tilted forward is represented by the group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1004-3 which are combined in a sixth bundle of optical fibers 1014-3 for illumination. Since the frame segment shown in Fig. 10C is merely the next segment in the forward chase sequence animation of raising and tilting the bottle forward, both bundles of optical fibers 1012-3 and 1014-3 are illuminated simultaneously. In each of the first to the third segment, the bundles of optical fibers that delineate the bottle and the fluid level can have the same light source, separate sources of light of different colors. Fig. 10D is the final frame item of the forward chase sequence animation in which the bottle 1002 takes its final position slightly down from the horizontal with the contour of the bottle represented by the group of points illuminating the display ends of the 1002-4 optical fibers whose optical fibers are combined in a seventh bundle of optical fibers 1012-4. When the bottle assumes this position, the receptacle or vase 1010 appears for the first time in the frame segment and is represented by the group of illuminated points of the display ends of the optical fibers 1008-4 which are combined in an eighth bunch of optical fibers 1018-4 for lighting. At the same time, a first level of fluid in the bottle is represented by the group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1004-4a. The first level of fluid in the vessel 1008 is represented by the group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1014-4a. The optical fibers 1004-4a and 1010-4a are combined in a ninth bundle of optical fibers 1014-4a for illumination. Also in Fig. 10D in the fourth frame segment, the liquid appears for the first time pouring from the bottle 1002 into the vessel 1008. The pouring liquid 1006 is represented by a first group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1006-4a. The optical fibers 1006-4a are segregated into three sub-clusters of a single-line chase sequence (as described with reference to Figs 1 and IA-ID) to define the liquid pouring 1006 with movement from the bottle 1002 to the vessel 1008. The continuous illumination of each of the sub-clusters of the optical fibers 1006-4a produces a continuous linear sequence animation that draws the liquid 1006 from the bottle 1002 to the vessel 1008. The optical fibers 1006-4a are combined in a tenth bundle of fibers and 1016-4a for lighting. The pouring fluid is also represented by a second group of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1006-4b, which are also segmented into subgroups as described above in connection with the optical fibers 1006-4a to achieve the animated movement of a liquid pouring. The optical fibers 1006-4b are combined in an eleventh bundle of optical fibers 1016-4b for illumination. The optical fibers 1006-4a are the external lines that indicate the pouring of the liquid 1006 and the optical fibers 1006-4b are the internal lines that indicate the pouring of the fluid 1006. The second level of the liquid in the bottle and in the glass is represented by the groups of illuminated points of the display ends of the optical fibers 1004-4b and 1010-4b respectively. The optical fibers 1004-4b and 1010-4b are combined in a twelfth bundle of optical fibers 1014-4b for illumination. The third fluid levels in the bottle and the vessel are represented by the groups of illuminated spots of the display ends of the optical fibers 1004-4c and 1010-4C respectively. The optical fibers 1004-4C and 1010-4c are combined in a thirteenth bundle of optical fibers 1014-4C for illumination. The particular sequence for the animation can be described as follows. However, to be clear, it must be understood that the sequential timed periods are all of equal duration. In the first frame segment, as shown in Fig. 10A, bundles of optical fibers 1012-1 and 1014-1 are illuminated to draw the contour of bottle 1002 and the level of fluid 1004 in the bottle. After the first timed period, the light source is removed from bundles of optical fibers 1012-1 and 1014-1 and bundles of optical fibers 1012-2 and 1014-2 illuminate showing the bottle slightly raised and tilted forward approximately at a 45 ° angle as shown in Fig. 10B. After the second timed period, the light source is removed from the bundles of optical fibers 1012-2 and 1014-2 and the bundles of optical fibers 1012-3 and 1014-3 are illuminated to produce the orientation of the bottle 1002 and the fluid level 1004 as shown in Fig. 10C. During the third timed period, the bottle 1002 tilts further forward to almost the horizontal position and the fluid 1004 moves closer to the opening of the bottle. After the third timed period, the light source is removed from bundles of optical fibers 1012-3 and 1014-3 and bundles of optical fibers 1012-4 (bottle), 1018-4 (receptacle), 1014-4a (fluid) in the bottle and receptacle) and 1016-4a, 1016-4b (liquid pouring) light up. During the fourth timed period, the bottle is oriented with its opening slightly below the horizontal with the level of liquid in the bottle presented as decreasing, the liquid is shown as pouring and the level of fluid in the receptacle is shown as increasing or expanding to the first fluid level in vessel 1010-4a. After the fourth timed period, the light source is removed from bundles of optical fibers 1014-4a and 1016-4a with bundles of optical fibers 1012-4, 1018-4 and 1018-4b staying illuminated. The bundle of optical fibers 1014-4b is also illuminated by delineating the changed levels of fluid in the bottle 1002 and 31 glass 1008 at its second levels and reducing the liquid pouring from a wide stream to a narrow stream, but continuing the linear sequence of repetition. of loe eub-clusters of optical fibers 1006-4b to show the downward movement of the liquid. After the fifth timed period, the bundles of optical fibers 1012-4, 1018-4 and 1016-4b remain illuminated and the light source is removed from the bundle of optical fibers 1014-b. The bundle of optical fibers 1014-4c is now illuminated to show the changed level of fluid in its significantly contracted state in the bottle 1002 and its significantly expanded state in the vessel 1008. The linear sequence of pursuit of the sub-sets Clusters of the optical fibers 1006-4b continue to show the downward movement of the liquid from the bottle and into the vessel. In order to create sequencing for the desired combined animated movement by producing the repositioning of the bottle and the pouring of the liquid into the vessel with a full forward chasing motion for the bottle and shrinkage and image expansion for the liquid with the appearance from a downward pouring motion, six steps are required with the first to the third frame segments to move the bottle from its stationary, upright position, supported to a position almost ready to pour the liquid as shown in Figs. 10A-10C. The actual discharge of the liquid from the bottle to the vessel, which includes the final placement of the bottle, the appearance of the vessel and the movement of pouring the liquid in the downward direction is shown in Fig. 10D and comprises three superimposed segments. of frame to complete the animated movement. Thus, the described movement utilizes a linear sequence comprising multiple images of eub-frame having multiple sources of light and coloration, the bottle illuminated in one color and the fluid level illuminated in a second color. The movement also uses an image in expansion or contraction, for example the level of liquid in the bottle shrinking or decreasing and the level of liquid in the vessel expanding or increasing. The movement also uses a grouped linear sequence chase movement to delineate the downward direction of the pouring liquid, which is imparted a visual perception of velocity and density by a wider flow, intensified at the outlet, which narrows to draw a slower flow at the conclusion of the spill. The pouring liquid and the level of fluid in the glass are all illuminated in the same color as the liquid in the bottle. The outline of the glass can be illuminated in the same color as the bottle or in a third color. When combined and sequenced as described, the multiple images of the forward chase sub-frame of Figs. 10A-10C and superimposed subframe images of Fig. 10D produce the desired animated illuminated movement. The method to incorporate different animation techniques described here is useful for defining three-dimensional multicolored figures that move through a surface or to create the illusion of objects that come out of the fabric. Thus, it can be seen from the descriptions of the different techniques of animated illumination to derive movement through a single picture using continuous segmented linear images, either separated or superimposed, repetitive directional inversion of such unique images (or plural images that have combined unified movement), rotation movement using a plurality of subframe images and random arc-lighting or "exploding" to define instantaneous image positions that produce the Visual perception of the defined movement of the image within a single frame. Each of the described techniques that produces animal movements that differ can be used individually or taken in a selected combination to achieve the desired animated illuminated movement. Increase and make the movement easier to perceive is the use of different colors as well as the combination of different techniques to achieve the desired animated illuminated movement. The present invention may have modalities in other specific forms without departing from the spirit or essential attributes thereof, and accordingly, the described modalities are considered in all aspects as illustrative and not restrictive, with the scope of the invention being indicated by the accompanying claims, more than by the previous detailed description, indicating the scope of the present invention as well as all modifications that may fall within an equivalence interval that also attempts to rea here.

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1. An apparatus for producing the continuous animated display of two or more images within a single display box space using illuminated changing patterns of fiber optic groups and being further characterized by comprising: a. a plurality of bunches of optical fibers, each bundle containing one or more groups of optical fibers and having first ends for receiving illumination and second ends for displaying said illumination through the defined area; b. a plurality of light sources distributed in juxtaposition against a corresponding number of said plurality of bundles of optical fibers to provide illumination to said receiving ends; c. said display ends of said one or more groups of optical fibers being mounted to and through a flat surface in a plurality of previously determined patterns to create a plurality of sub-frame images on said planar surface within said defined area; and d. control circuit control means for illuminating each of said plurality of previously determined patterns by illuminating each of said plurality of eub-frame images in a previously programmed timing sequence, said defined area being that in which each of the plurality of sub-frame images is combined to form the continuous continuous animated display and produce a continuous continuous animated movement of said two or more images.

2. The apparatus according to claim 1 further characterized in that the flat surface can be selected from the group that you connected of flexible cloth material that is used to make apparel and flexible plastics, polymeric, cardboard and other paper materials that are used to build substantially rigid display panels.

3. The apparatus according to claim 1 further characterized in that said control means of the control circuit further comprises switching means for connecting one or more energy sources to provide it and illuminate said plurality of light sources and previously programmed to control the synchronization and sequence of illumination to the plurality of bunches of optical fibers exciting the plurality of corresponding light sources.

The apparatus according to claim 1 further characterized in that said plurality of sub-frame images may be combined by superimposing each of said sub-frame images to achieve the combined continuous animated movement of said one or more images.

5. The apparatus according to claim 4, further characterized in that said combination eobrapueeta of image eub-cuadro produces a rotation movement.

6. The apparatus according to claim 4, further characterized in that said superimposed combination of sub-frame images produces a repetitive directional reversal movement.

7. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 1, further characterized in that said plurality of sub-frame image can be combined in a successive linear progression of each of the sub-frame images to achieve the combined continuous animated movement of said one or more images.

The apparatus according to claim 7, further characterized in that said successive linear progression of eub-frame images produces a movement that can be selected from the group consisting of image expansion, image contraction, segmented directional flow, inversion of direction and random sparkling movements.

The apparatus according to claim 7, further characterized in that said successive linear progression has a previously programmed synchronization sequence which allows to overlap the illumination of said plurality of sub-frame images.

10. The apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized in that it comprises coloring means for said plurality of light sources to illuminate said plurality of eub-box images in different colors.

The apparatus according to claim 1, further characterized in that it comprises means for illuminating said plurality of subframe images to achieve a continuous, combined, unified animated movement of said two or more images.

12. An apparatus for providing the continuous animated display of doe or máe imágenee within a single display box space using sequenced lighting patterns of fiber optic groups and also characterized by comprising: a. a plurality of fiber optic bundles, each bundle containing one or more groups of optical fibers and having first ends for receiving illumination and second ends for displaying said illumination through the display board; b. a plurality of light sources distributed in juxtaposition against a corresponding number of said plurality of bundles of optical fibers to provide illumination to said receiving ends; c. said display ends of said one or more groups of optical fibers being mounted to and through a flat surface in a plurality of arrangements previously determined to create a plurality of sub-frame images on said planar surface with said display board; and d. circuit control means for illuminating each of said plurality of arrays determined previously by illuminating each of said plurality of subframe images in a previously programmed sequence of timed timings, said defined area being that in which each of the plurality of sub-frame images is combined to form the continuous animated display to produce one or more animation techniques that impart continuous motion to said doe or more images that produce the desired animated movement on said planar surface.

13. The apparatus according to claim 12, further characterized in that the planar surface can be selected from the group consisting of flexible fabric material that is used in the manufacture of flexible and polymeric apparel and plastics, paperboard and other paper materials. that are used to build eustancialmente rigid exhibition panels.

14. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 12, further characterized in that said control circuit control means further comprises a switching means for connecting one or more power sources to provide it and illuminating said plurality of light sources and previously programmed means for controlling the synchronization and sequence of illumination to the plurality of optical fiber bundles exciting the plurality of corresponding light sources.

15. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 13, further characterized in that the animation technique may be one or more of those selected from the group consisting of successive linear progression, multiple unified images, superimposed directional inversion and random sparking.

16. The apparatus according to claim 13, further characterized in that the euceeiva linear progression animation technique may be one or more of the eelected one from the group that you connected of image expansion, image contraction, directional directional flow, reversal of the direction and pursuit forward / reverse.

The apparatus according to claim 12, further characterized in that said plurality of subframe images can be combined by superimposing each of said subframe images to achieve the combined continuous animated movement of said one or more images.

18. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 17, further characterized in that said superimposed combination of sub-frame images produces a rotational movement.

19. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 18, further characterized in that said superimposed combination of sub-frame images produces a repetitive motion of directional inversion.

20. The apparatus according to claim 12, further characterized in that said illumination of said sub-frame images has a pre-programmed synchronization sequence which allows overlapping of the illumination of said plurality of sub-frame images to carry out the combined continuous animated movement of said one or more images.

The apparatus according to claim 12, further characterized in that it comprises coloring means for said plurality of light sources to illuminate said plurality of subframe images in different colors.

The apparatus according to claim 12, further characterized in that it comprises means for illuminating said plurality of sub-frame images to achieve a unified, continuous, combined movement of said two or more images.

23. An apparatus for providing the continuous animated display of two or more images within a single display box space using sequenced lighting patterns of optical fiber groups being characterized by comprising: a. a plurality of bunches of optical fibers, each bundle containing one or more groups of optical fibers and having first ends for receiving illumination and seconde for displaying said illumination through the display board; b. a plurality of light sources distributed in juxtaposition against a corresponding number of said plurality of bundles of optical fibers to provide illumination to said first ends; c. said second ends of said one or more groups of optical fibers being mounted to and through a flat surface in a plurality of arrangements previously determined to create a plurality of sub-frame images on said planar surface with said display board; and d. circuit control means for illuminating each of said plurality of previously determined arrays by illuminating each of said plurality of subframe images in a previously programmed time sequence; and. placing two or more of said plurality of sub-frame images within said single display frame in a successive linear progression in accordance with said pre-programmed timed sequence of events allowing overlapping of the illumination of said plurality of sub-frame imagessaid single display space being that area where each of the plurality of sub-frame images are combined by said overlapping of said sub-frame images in said successive linear progression to produce one or more animation technique that They impart continuous motion to said or other images that produce the animated movement detected on said plane surface.

24. The apparatus according to claim 23 further characterized in that the flat surface is selected from the group consisting of flexible fabric material that is used in the manufacture of clothing and flexible plastics, polymer, cardboard and other paper materials that they are used to build substantially rigid display panels.

25. The apparatus according to claim 23 further characterized in that said circuit control means further comprises switching means for connecting one or more power sources to provide it and illuminating said plurality of light sources and means previously programmed to control the synchronization and sequence of the illumination to the plurality of bunches of optical fibers exciting the plurality of the corresponding light sources.

26. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 23, further characterized in that one or more animation techniques are selected from the group connecting euceeiva linear progreeion, overlapping directional inveretion of unified multiple images and random sparking.

27. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 23, further characterized in that successive linear progression animation techniques are selected from the group consisting of image expansion, image contraction, segmented directional flow, reversal of direction and forward / reverse pursuit.

28. The apparatus according to claim 23, further characterized in that said positioning of said plurality of subframe images produces a segmented directional flow movement.

29. The apparatus in accordance with the claim 23, further characterized in that said positioning of said plurality of subframe images produces a forward / reverse chase movement.

30. The apparatus according to claim 23, further characterized in that said positioning of said plurality of sub-frame images produces a repetitive directional reversal movement.

31. The apparatus according to claim 23, further characterized in that it comprises means for said plurality of illumination sources to illuminate said plurality of subframe images in different colors.

32. The apparatus according to claim 23, further characterized in that it comprises means for illuminating said plurality of sub-frame images and achieving a continuous, combined, unified animated movement of said or other image.