RU2079897C1 - Method for generation of pictures and device which implements said method - Google Patents

Abstract

FIELD: textual and graphical information presentation. SUBSTANCE: method involves generation of picture by means of movement of information elements 2 to opposite side of base 1 and simultaneous turning inner side to outside. Corresponding device has base 1 and information elements 2 which are located on base and are used for information presentation. Base 1 has through holes 3 for moving elements 2 to its opposite side. Each element 2 is designed as hollow body with cone constriction and hole which is located at its and is designed for connection to corresponding hole 3 of base 1. Parts 4 5 of base 1 and information element 2 which are adjacent to point of their connection are flexible. EFFECT: simplified method and design, increased functional capabilities. 15 cl, 46 dwg

Description

 The invention relates to methods and devices for synthesizing visual digital, text or graphic information and can be used in various fields of technology, for example, as a sign, sign, number and functional signs, signage signs (designation) of streets, institutions, enterprises, stations, as price tags for goods, labels, price lists, posters, banners, schemes, road signs, training materials, advertisements and the like, providing the ability to quickly change information from mvolov and graphic images.

 A known method of reflecting digital information, which consists in changing the relative position of information elements based on their movement from one position to another (ed. St. USSR N 519739, class G 09 F 9/00, 1974).

 The disadvantage of this method is its low technological capabilities and the design complexity of the devices used for its implementation.

 In addition, a method for synthesizing the invention is known, which consists in changing the position of information elements based on their movement from one position to another (see USSR Author's Certificate N 1764078, G 09 F 9/00, 1989).

 The known method is the closest to the claimed in its technical essence and the achieved result, in connection with which it is selected as a prototype.

 The disadvantage of this method is also the low technological capabilities and design complexity of the devices used for its implementation.

 These shortcomings are caused by the fact that the known methods do not provide for the methods and means used to simplify the processes necessary for synthesizing the image, and also do not provide operations for obtaining color and grayscale images.

 To solve this problem, the invention is directed.

 The technical result, the receipt of which provides the proposed method is to simplify the process of synthesizing the image and to expand its technological capabilities.

 The specified technical result is achieved by solving the problem of creating simple and reliable processes for synthesizing color and grayscale images.

The proposed method can be characterized by the following set of essential features:
a method for synthesizing an image, which consists in changing the position of information elements based on their movement from one position to another;
information elements are moved to the opposite side of the base while turning their inner surface outward;
image synthesis is carried out on both sides of the base.

 Significant, distinctive from the prototype signs should include the fact that information elements are moved to the opposite side of the base with the simultaneous turning of their inner surface to the outside.

 Particular cases of the invention should include the fact that image synthesis is carried out on both sides of the base.

 Thus, the above set of essential features of the claimed method allows to provide a technical result, which consists in simplifying the process of synthesizing the image and expanding its technological capabilities.

 A number of devices are known by which the methods for displaying information described above can be implemented.

 Thus, a device for reflecting digital information is known, comprising a perforated panel installed in the housing with pin-type push-button indicators in the panel openings with locking elements in two positions (see USSR Author's Certificate N 519739, class G 09 F 9/00 1974).

 A disadvantage of the known device claims low technological capabilities and design complexity.

 It is also known an electromechanical device for reflecting information, containing a panel with holes in which rotary two-color indicator elements are located, made, for example, in the form of a body of revolution, inside which there are permanent magnets (ed. St. N 798958, G 09 F 9/00, 1975).

 The disadvantages of this device are also low technological capabilities and design complexity.

 And finally, a device for synthesizing an image (information board) is known, containing a base and placing information elements on it (ed. St. USSR N 1764078, G 09 F 9/00, 1989).

 The known device is the closest to the claimed in its technical essence and the achieved result, in connection with which it was chosen as a prototype.

 The disadvantages of the known devices are also low technological capabilities and design complexity.

 These shortcomings are caused by the fact that the known devices do not provide means for simplifying the structural elements necessary for image synthesis, and also do not provide means for obtaining color and grayscale images.

 To solve this problem, the invention is directed.

 The technical result, which provides the proposed device is to simplify the design of the device for synthesizing images and to expand its technological capabilities.

 The specified technical result is achieved by solving the problem of creating simple and reliable means for synthesizing color, grayscale and relief images based on new principles of operation.

The proposed device can be characterized by the following set of essential features:
a device for synthesizing an image containing a base and information elements placed on it;
the base has through holes for displaying information elements on its opposite side;
each information element is made in the form of a hollow body with a narrowing and a hole at its end for connection with the corresponding hole of the base;
sections of the base and the information element adjacent to the place of their connection with each other are made elastic;
information elements are made in one piece with the base;
information elements on their external or internal working surfaces have color or any other contacting coatings;
information elements are made in relief form;
information elements are placed on the base in the form of a matrix structure;
information elements are truncated in their upper part;
information elements are placed on the base with the ability to touch their side surfaces with the side surfaces of adjacent information elements;
information elements on their external or internal surfaces have additional inserts;
additional inserts are made of material with magnetic properties;
information elements are removable;
the device is additionally equipped with panels with holes located on the base for accommodating information elements;
the device is additionally provided with a substrate placed on the panel;
information elements are made of corrugated shape.

 Significant, distinguishing features from the prototype are the fact that the base has through holes for displaying information elements on its opposite side, each information element is made in the form of a hollow body with a narrowing and a hole at its end for connection with the corresponding hole of the base, and sections of the base and the information element adjacent to the place of their connection with each other are made elastic.

 Particular cases of the invention should include the fact that the information elements are made in one piece with the base.

 In addition, to the private signs should include the fact that the information elements on their outer or inner working surfaces have color or any other contrasting coatings.

 Particular features include the fact that the information elements are made in relief form.

 Particular features of the invention include the fact that information elements are placed on the basis in the form of a matrix structure.

 Particular features include the fact that information elements are truncated in their upper part.

 Particular features include the fact that information elements are placed on the base with the ability to touch their side surfaces with the side surfaces of adjacent information elements.

 Particular features of the implementation include the fact that the information elements on their outer or inner surfaces have additional inserts.

 Particular features include the fact that additional inserts are made of material with magnetic properties.

 The private features also include the fact that the information elements are removable.

 Also to particular signs should be attributed to the fact that the device is additionally equipped with panels located on the base with holes for accommodating information elements.

 Particular features include the fact that the device is additionally equipped with a substrate located on the panel.

 And finally, the particular features should include the fact that the information elements are made of corrugated form.

 Thus, the above set of essential features of the claimed device allows to provide a technical result, which consists in simplifying the design of the device for synthesizing the image and expanding its technical capabilities.

 Indeed, during the experimental verification of the proposed solution, it was found that the proposed device is much simpler than the known indicators of the passive type, in which the image is created due to the contrasting signs of the surfaces of the elements and the base and, at the same time, provides the possibility of obtaining color and grayscale images, has an “image memory" , that is, it keeps the image configuration constant for an unlimited time until the moment of forced "reset" of the image, cat ing can be carried out selectively on individual elements or groups of elements and for all elements simultaneously. It should also be noted the compact design and the ability to create images on both sides of the base of the device.

 Thus, the claimed group of images, both the method and the device, has significant features, which together ensure the achievement of the specified technical result.

 A search on available sources of scientific, technical and patent information did not allow us to establish the above set of features of the claimed invention and the technical result shown by them, which, in our opinion, indicates the presence of an inventive step.

In FIG. 1 shows a General view of a device for synthesizing a sectional image; in FIG. 2 schematically depicts the process of deformation and movement of an information element on the opposite side of the base while turning its inner surface outward; in FIG. 3 is a schematic cross-sectional view of an image synthesizing apparatus; in FIG. 4 the same, top view; in FIG. 5 layout of information elements during image synthesis; in FIG. 6 the same, top view; in FIG. 7 layout of elements with labels on the outer surface during image synthesis; in FIG. 8 same, top view; in FIG. 9 layout of labels with the outer and inner surfaces of information elements; in FIG. 10 is the same, top view, in FIG. 11 the same, rear view; in FIG. 12 is an accurate cross-sectional diagram of possible options for information elements; in FIG. thirteen
examples of forms of information elements (feed above); in FIG. 14 is a view of a device with circular information elements; in FIG. 15 the same with hexagonal elements; in FIG. 16 the same with square elements; in FIG. 17 layout of information elements on the basis with the possibility of touching their side surfaces of the side surfaces of adjacent elements; in FIG. 18 same, top view; in FIG. 19 is a diagram of synthesizing an image using information elements placed on the base with the possibility of touching its side surfaces of the side surfaces of adjacent elements (positive image); in FIG. 20 the same, view from above; in FIG. 21 is a scheme for synthesizing an image using information elements placed on the base with the possibility of touching its side surfaces of the side surfaces of adjacent elements (negative image); in FIG. 22 same, top view; in FIG. 23 a scheme for synthesizing an image using information elements of a planigon shape with various contrasting coatings of both the elements themselves and both sides of the base; in FIG. 24 the same, view from the front of the base; in FIG. 25 the same, view from the back of the base; in FIG. 26 is a scheme for synthesizing an image using information elements of a planigon shape with various contrasting coatings of both the elements themselves and both sides of the base when moving the elements to the back side of the base; in FIG. 27 the same, view from the front side of the base; in FIG. 28 - the same, view from the back of the base; in FIG. 29 an example of building a multi-color mosaic of square elements for two colors; in FIG. 30 the same for four colors; in FIG. 31 the same for the five flowers; in FIG. 32 example of constructing a multi-color mosaic of triangular elements for two colors; in FIG. 33 the same for six flowers; in FIG. 34 the same for eight flowers; in FIG. 35 example of building a multi-color mosaic of hexagonal elements for three colors; in FIG. 36 the same for four colors; in FIG. 37 the same for the seven flowers; in FIG. 38 layout of elements with a truncated upper part; in FIG. 39 same view from above; in FIG. 40 a scheme for synthesizing an image from elements with additional inserts; in FIG. 41 scheme for synthesizing images from removable elements; in FIG. 42 is a specific example of a device for synthesizing an image with panels; in FIG. 43 synthesis scheme from the elements of the corrugated form; in FIG. 44 same view from above; in FIG. 45 fragment of the base of the device with elements for displaying stylized numbers; in FIG. 46 is a connection diagram of individual bases for constructing typesetting means for displaying information.

 A method for synthesizing an image consists in changing the position of information elements on the basis of their movement on the opposite side of the base while turning their inner surface outward.

 At the same time, image synthesis can be carried out on both sides of the base (both front and back).

 The specified method can be implemented in a device for synthesizing an image.

 A device for synthesizing an image contains a base 1 (Fig. 1) and information elements 2 placed on it. Base 1 has through holes 3 for outputting elements 2 to its opposite (back side. Each information element 2 is made in the form of a hollow body with a conical narrowing and a hole at its end for connection with the corresponding hole 3 of the base 1. Sections 4 of the base 1 and sections 5 of the information element 2 adjacent to the place of their connection to each other are made elastic. sections 5 (base) and 5 (element) can be achieved by reducing the thickness of the material in these areas or other known methods, depending on the particular material used.

 Information elements 2 on their outer or inner surfaces can have color, or any other contrasting surface 6.

 The shape and dimensions of the elements 2 can be practically any, while the shape and dimensions of the hole 3 must be selected so that, with a certain effect on the element 2 (Fig. 2), it can deform and exit through the hole 3 to the back side of the base 1.

 Information elements 2 (Fig. 3) for the presentation of information can be made in one piece with base 1. In this case, elastic materials such as rubber, latex, plastisols and many others can be applied.

 When several information elements 2 are located on the base 1 (Fig. 4), a scoreboard for image synthesis is obtained.

 As already noted above, the shape and dimensions of the holes 3 (Fig. 5) in the base 1 are selected in such a way that they allow the passage of the elements 2 through this hole to the back of the base 1 while turning the inner surface of the element 2 out after a certain action is applied.

 Thus, the design of the device for synthesizing the image is such that it allows you to "remove" the elements 2 from one side of the base 1 to the opposite, which is achieved by visual representation of information.

 After transferring part of the elements 2 (Fig. 6) to the opposite side of the base 1, the last remains a combination of elements 2 in the form of a relief image (due to the height difference between the base 1 and elements 2).

 On the outer surfaces of the elements 2, color or any other contrasting coatings 8 can be made (Fig. 7). In this case, the visual image of the information can be enhanced by selecting the contrast of the colors of the elements 2 and the base 1 (Fig. 8).

 It should be noted that in addition to coatings 6 (Fig. 9) applied on the outside of the elements 2, the latter can have similar coatings 7 on their inner surface. In the case of transferring such an element 2 to the back side of the base 1, the color coatings seem to be interchanged, which allows the formation of contrasting images on both sides of the base 1, both from the front (Fig. 10) and from the back (Fig. 11). Moreover, the parts of the color coatings 6 and 7 viewed through the holes 3 can create an additional visual effect when synthesizing the image.

 The shape and size of information elements 2 (Fig. 12) can be very diverse: round, square, spherical, conical, cylindrical, corrugated-conical, with a relief shape in the form of any images, etc. However, it should be noted that the determining condition is the size of the holes 3, the smaller they are, they are less noticeable on the basis of 1 (information board) with the corresponding removal of part of the elements 2 on the back side of the base 1 when synthesizing the image. Reducing the dimensions of the holes 3 require the implementation of elements 2 with thin walls to ensure their unhindered passage.

 Thus, the synthesized images due to the shape of the elements 2 (Fig. 13) can represent not only geometric figures, but also transmit any graphic images, flowers, trees or given plot images.

 Elements 2 (Fig. 14) can be made in the form of a matrix of elements 2 of a circular shape. Perhaps the formation of a cellular structure from elements 2 (Fig. 15) of a hexagonal shape or the construction of a matrix of elements of a square shape (Fig. 16).

 Information elements 2 (Fig. 17) can be placed on the base 1 with the possibility of touching their side surfaces of the side surfaces of adjacent elements 2. In this case, a panel is formed in which elements 2, for example of a square shape (Fig. 18) overlap the base 1. When applying color coatings 6 (Fig. 19) to such elements 2, image synthesis can be performed by removing individual information elements 2 with base 1. In this case, the image displays the base 1 itself (Fig. 20) (positive image). In another embodiment, the removal of elements 2 (Fig. 21), the image is formed due to the remaining elements 2 (Fig. 22) (negative image). Thus, on the same device, both positive and negative display of the same information (image) can be synthesized.

 As already noted above, the working surfaces of the elements 2 with both the outer and inner surfaces can have contrasting coatings 6 and 7 (Fig. 23), respectively. Similar contrasting coatings on their sides 8 (with the front) and 9 (with the back) can have a base 1. Moreover, the sections of the coatings 8 and 9 can have different colors, both from the front (Fig. 24) and from the back (Fig. 25) parties.

 In the case of the transfer of elements 2 (Fig. 26) to the back side of the base, the images on the front (Fig. 27) and back (Fig. 28) sides are changed. Here it is necessary to emphasize one important feature of the proposed device for image synthesis. If any information element 10 (Fig. 23) has a coating on its outer working surface that coincides in the center with the coating of the portion of the front side of the base located under this element 10, then, in the case, the withdrawal of this element 10 on the back side of the base 1 , a visual change of the image does not occur (cf. Fig. 24 and Fig. 27), since the base section under this element 10 has the same color.

 Conversely, if the inner working surface of this element 10 has a contrasting ratio with respect to the corresponding portion on the rear side of the base 1, then the image changes on the back side of the base 1 (cf. FIG. 25 and FIG. 28).

 Thus, it is possible to build images that are “independent” of one another, both on the front and on the back side of the base and, accordingly, carry out the process of synthesizing the image on both sides of the base 1.

 It should be noted that a number of the most important properties of the device for image synthesis are realized when the elements are in the form of planigons, i.e. convex polygons of the correct partition of the plane into equal polygons (Fig. 29 37). In cross section, these elements have a shape similar to that shown in FIG. 23.

 As such elements for an image synthesizing device, it is practically advisable to use a square (as already shown in Fig. 17-28, a hexagon and a triangle. For monochrome devices with such elements, it is possible to synthesize the image in direct and inverse contrast on either side of the device (Fig. 20, 22).

 To obtain independent images on different sides, you can use the elements 2 (Fig. 23) for the image on one (front) side and the elements 10 for the image on the other (back) side.

 To synthesize multicolor images from elements of the indicated planigon form, it is advisable to have structural spatial homogeneity of the multi-purpose mosaic. This is ensured when the centers of elements of the same color are at the vertices of a square (for elements of a square shape) or a rhombus (for elements of a six- and triangular shape) and the coordinate grid corresponding to any one color would have the same dimensions and directions of the sides as the grid corresponding to any other color.

где
K число цветов;
p, q целые числа, определяющие связь между монохромной и цветовой структурами мозаики.The analysis shows that this condition for elements of a square, hexagonal and triangular shape is provided only for a fixed number of colors defined by the relations:

Where
K is the number of colors;
p, q are integers defining the relationship between the monochrome and color structures of the mosaic.

 In FIG. 29 to 31 show examples of filling the base plane 1 with square elements for 2 colors (p 1, q 1) (Fig. 29), for 4 colors (p 2, q 0) (Fig. 30) and for 5- ty colors (p 2, q 1) (Fig. 31). In FIG. 32 34 are examples of filling the base plane with elements of a triangular shape for 2 colors (p 1, q 0) (Fig. 32), for 6 colors (p 1, q 1) (Fig. 33) and 8 colors (p 2, q 0) (Fig. 34). In FIG. 35 37 are examples of filling the base plane with hexagon-shaped planagon elements for 3 colors (p 1, q 1) (Fig. 35), for 4 colors (p 2, q 0) (Fig. 36) and for 7- mi colors (p 2, q 1) (Fig. 37). The coordinate lines in FIG. 29 37 are conventionally shown only for elements of the same color (color designations are indicated by Arabic numerals in the center of each of the mosaic elements).

 Thus, each element of the color mosaic can be visually perceived in one of 4 colors (when observed from two sides): the color of the outer surface of the element 2; background color (base 1) under the element on the front side; the color of the background (base 1) on the back side and the color of the inner surface of the element 2 when moving it to the back side of the base 1.

 With various combinations of color-background, you can synthesize dependent and independent images on both sides of the base 1 (Fig. 24, 25, 27 and 28).

 Structurally, the elements 2 (Fig. 38) can also be truncated, that is, have a slice 11 in their upper part, in this case, image synthesis based on 1 (Fig. 39) will also be achieved by moving the elements 2 to the back base side 1.

 Elements 2 (Fig. 40) for the presentation of information can be provided with additional inserts (overlays) 12 made of metal or plastic. These inserts 12 can also carry information images on their outer surface, and also serve as auxiliary means for moving the elements 2. For example, if the inserts 8 are made of material with magnetic properties, the process of moving the elements 2 on the base 1 can be carried out using permanent magnets or electromagnets.

 In this case, the dimensions of the hole 3 and the adjacent portion 4 of the base 1 should be selected in such a way as to allow free passage of both the deformed element 2 and the additional insert 12.

 Elements 2 (Fig. 41) for the presentation of information can be made removable, in this case, in the design of the device for synthesizing images, means should be provided to ensure their free removal and installation. So, on the base 13 of element 2, an annular bead 14 can be made, and in each hole 3 there is a corresponding annular groove 15 for installing the annular bead 14.

 In the design of the device for synthesizing images, two panels 16 and 17 can be provided (Fig. 42), one of which 16 is located on the top, the other 17 is on the bottom of the base 1, information elements 2 are placed in the cells 18 of the panels 16 and 17. Elements 2 can be located flush with the top panel 14, and the thickness of the panel 17 may be sufficient to accommodate the element 2 moved to the back of the base 1 therein.

 In addition, the device for image synthesis can be provided with a substrate 19, which serves to place and fix the device on various objects. So, in the case of using the device as a label, price tag, the substrate 19 may have on its surface an adhesive layer (or adhesive tape) for fixing on the advertised item.

 Information elements can be made of complex corrugated form, for example, of three components. In this case, the part 20 of the element 2 (Fig. 43) of the smallest size is located at the top, then its parts 21 and 22 follow with increasing size. All parts of the element 20, 21 and 22 are enclosed in an auxiliary shell 23, which is connected with the base 1.

 With such a constructive construction of information elements, you can first push to the surface 1 part 20 of the element, then 21, etc. With appropriate coloring of the parts 20, 21 and 22 of the elements (Fig. 44) (for example, as in the printing industry red, yellow and blue), various color combinations can be obtained on the information board (base 1) by superimposing and mixing colors or grayscale images with the same color of the parts of the corrugated element 20, 21 and 22, manipulating, in this case, the size of the color spot.

 When using the device for the visual representation of alphanumeric information, the form of the elements 2 (Fig. 45) can be made in the form of stylized elements of numbers and letters.

 A device for synthesizing an image can be made type-setting, consisting of several bases 1 (Fig. 46) for constructing composite means for displaying group and collective use. Moreover, the docking zones of the bases 1 may have means 24 for interconnecting, made, for example, in the form of a dovetail connection.

 The base 1 of the device for image synthesis can be made of any complex geometric shape, for example, spherical, cylindrical, as well as any irregular shape.

 A device for synthesizing an image is used as follows.

 For the visual display of information, depending on the chosen method and the type of construction of the device itself, it is necessary to leave or “remove” from the base 1 (Fig. 1, 3) the required number of elements 2. Depending on the nature of the image, the user, acting on the corresponding element 2 with the tip of a finger , pencil, pointer or other objects convenient for this purpose (depending on the type of construction), first deforms element 2 (Fig. 2), and then, with further exposure to it, passes the latter through hole 3 from one by turning the inner surface outward. Then the element 2, made of an elastic material, partially or completely restores its shape and volume and remains invisible to the user on the back of the base 1 (Fig. 2, 3). Based on the removal of individual elements 2 or their groups from the base 1, the principle of operation of the device for the proposed method for synthesizing images is based. Removing individual elements 2 from the base 1, the user thereby provides a visual display of information. By removing eight elements on a fragment of the base 1, made in the form of a "4x5" matrix, an image of the letter "P" can be obtained (Fig. 6). When using matrices with a large number of elements 2 (Fig. 14-16), for example, basic character-synthesizing formats, such as "5x7", "7x9" or "9x13", it is possible to obtain sharper font styles of letters and numbers and represent all kinds of patterns and graphics.

 To enhance the effect of displaying information, by increasing the contrast, device elements 2 are used, which are equipped with color contrast coatings 6 (Fig. 7). Color coatings 6 can be made using fluorescent dyes, which ensures effective display of information even in the dark, for example, for billboards or warning signs, since such devices can work in reflected light. For example, when illuminated by the headlights of a car. An example of the image obtained in this case is shown in FIG. eight.

 When using color coatings 6 and 7 (Fig. 9) located both on the inner and outer surfaces of the elements 2, the principle of image synthesis remains the same, however, the device can be used on both sides. So, for example, the main image (Fig. 10) and its "negative" reflection (Fig. 11).

 Given the possible use of a wide range of elements 2 (Fig. 12) for representing information, images of various shapes can be obtained (Figs. 13, 14, 15 and 16).

 Information elements 2 (Fig. 17) placed on the base 1 with the possibility of touching their side surfaces of the side surfaces of adjacent elements 2 form a panel in which the elements 2 (Fig. 18) overlap the base 1. Synthesizing the image, in this case, is performed using removing individual information elements 2 from the base 1. In one case, the image displays the base 1 itself (Fig. 20) (positive image), and in another embodiment (Fig. 21) the image is formed due to the remaining 2 on the base 1 (Fig. 22) (n negative image). As already mentioned above, such a constructive implementation allows synthesizing both positive and negative display of the same information on the same device.

 In the case of using elements of the 2 planigon shape (Fig. 23), the image synthesis process is carried out in a similar way and taking into account the fact that each element 2 of the color mosaic can be visually perceived by one of the 4 possible color combinations (when observed from both sides): element surface 2; background color (base 1) under the element on the front side; the background color on the back side and the color of the inner surface of the element 2 when moving it to the back side of the base 1.

 With various color-background combinations, dependent and independent images on both sides of the base 1 can be synthesized by the corresponding movement of the elements 2.

 Similarly, images are constructed in the case of using truncated elements 2 (Figs. 38 and 39).

 The process of image synthesis, in the case of using elements 2 with additional inserts 12 (Fig. 40), occurs similarly to that described above.

 The use of removable elements 2 (Fig. 41) allows you to create an image of a more complex form, replacing, if necessary, individual elements 2. In the proposed design, the annular collar 14 of the element 2 is inserted into the annular groove 15, while fixing the element 2 and the reliability of the connection of the collar 14 with the groove 15 ensured by the elastic and elastic properties of the material.

 When using more complex structures with additional panels 16 and 17 (Fig. 42), the image formation process also remains unchanged. And the use of the substrate 19 provides its attachment to advertised items.

 In the case of using elements 2 of the corrugated form (Fig. 43), depending on the task, it is possible to obtain a color solution (using the color of the component parts of elements 20, 21 and 22, as is customary in printing to obtain different shades by mixing the three main yellow, red, and blue), or grayscale. In the latter case, the parts of the element 20, 21 and 22 bear the same color or color marks, and the color intensity is formed by the corresponding extension of the elements 20, 21 and 22.

 The extension of the parts of the element 20, 21 and 22 is produced by acting on them from the back of the base 1, the removal of information elements is carried out in the reverse order. A general view of the resulting image is shown in FIG. 44.

 The formation of stylized images of letters and numbers (Fig. 45) is carried out in a similar way by removing the corresponding elements 2.

 The constructive implementation of devices in the form of separate bases 1 (plates) (primarily intended for displaying alphanumeric information) makes it easy to interconnect them vertically and horizontally to increase the overall bit depth of information or the working information field (Fig. 46).

 The "memory" of the image (its configuration) is stored for an unlimited time until the moment of forced reset of the image or entering new information.

 Reset of images (information) can be carried out selectively for individual elements 2, groups of elements and all elements at the same time. The reset method is based on the principle of the return of the involved elements 2 to its original state (position). Therefore, the image can be reset by sequential action on the elements 2 from the back of the base 1. For example, with the finger of a hand, the tip of a pencil, pen, other object or service device convenient for these purposes. In this case, the process is similar to that described above. When exposed to the element 2, the latter is deformed, and during the subsequent exposure passes through the hole 3 on the front surface of the base 1, then the element 2 is straightened and becomes in its original position, thereby erasing the previously obtained image.

 Resetting the image can also occur when the whole or part of the area of the back side of the base 1 is exposed. For example, when it is pressed against a hard surface or when the back side of the base 1 is moved along an edge with a certain force.

 Due to the use of materials with elastic properties, the device can be used to repeatedly reproduce and reset the image.

 As starting materials, it is advisable to use rubbers, latex, plastisols and other similar materials.

 Depending on the starting materials and the field of application, devices for synthesizing inventions can be made heat- and frost-resistant, moisture-resistant (including for use under water), oil-resistant, acid-resistant, etc. (when operating in aggressive environments).

 In the case of manufacturing the base 1 with elements 2 of latex, it is advisable to use the dipping method. In which the form that reproduces the internal cavity of the device is immersed ("dipped") in a latex solution, after which it is held for some time, removed, dried, immersed in the solution again and the process is continued until the shell thus built up acquires a predetermined thickness.

 A device for synthesizing an image can also be manufactured by vacuum molding, in which case the material plate reproduces the outer shell of the mold, or by injection molding (compression) under pressure.

 However, it is most effective to manufacture the device from plastisols by expansion in a rotating mold. In this case, the molten plastisols wash the walls of the mold to form a thin shell.

 In each of the described cases, the removal of the workpiece from the molds is ensured by the elasticity of the materials used.

 The main technology in the conditions of mass production is the molding of a device from one material using one dye, which provides the lowest cost of all known technologies for the production of passive indicators.

 The geometric dimensions of the base 1, elements 2 and holes 3, are selected in each case, depending on the task and scope. So, for billboards, the dimensions of the elements 2 can be very significant, in contrast to the almost microscopic elements for labels or labels.

 It should also be noted that the control of this device, unlike the manual method described above, can be mechanized and automated. Why an individual drive can be used to move each element 2 on the basis of 1. The specified drive can be electric, where the movement of the elements is carried out by means of electromagnets. Given the implementation of the elements 2 from a material with elastic properties and obtaining a sealed design, it is no less advisable to use a pneumatic or hydraulic actuator, where the movement of the elements is controlled by valves.

 General control of these drives to create images is possible using computer technology, in particular computers.

 To control the device for image synthesis, the latter may include a software device (not shown) and a switch, the outputs of which are connected to the windings of the actuators, for example, electromagnets.

 Currently, a working model of the device for synthesizing an image has been manufactured by which the proposed method for synthesizing an image has been implemented. The material used is plastisol. The sample was obtained by expansion in a rotating mold. Elements for presenting information in cross section are mushroom-shaped, with a maximum outer diameter of 12 mm and a shell thickness of about 0.2 mm. Information elements and the base are made in black and white.

 Tests of the sample confirmed its main advantages over existing structures.

 The use of the invention allows to simplify the method and design of the device for synthesizing images and to expand their technological capabilities.

 All this allows the proposed method and device for its implementation to find wide application in the national economy and provide consumers with fundamentally new and convenient means for displaying information.

 The economic effect of the implementation of the claimed technical solution is calculated in each case, depending on the type of technological process of its production.

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 1. A method of synthesizing an image, which consists in changing the position of information elements on the basis of their movement from one position to another, characterized in that the information elements are moved to the opposite side of the base while turning their inner surface out.  2. The method according to claim 1, characterized in that the image synthesis is carried out on both sides of the base.  3. A device for synthesizing an image containing a base and information elements placed on it, characterized in that the base has through holes for outputting information elements to its opposite side, wherein each information element is made in the form of a hollow body with a narrowing and a hole at its end for connection with the corresponding hole of the base, and the sections of the base and the information element adjacent to the place of their connection to each other are made elastic.  4. The device according to p. 3, characterized in that the information elements are made in one piece with the base.  5. The device according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that the information elements are provided on their outer and inner working surfaces with color or other contrasting coatings.  6. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 5, characterized in that the information elements are made in relief form.  7. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 6, characterized in that the information elements are placed on the base in a matrix structure.  8. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 7, characterized in that the information elements are truncated in its upper part.  9. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 8, characterized in that the information elements are placed on the base with the ability to touch their side surfaces with the side surfaces of adjacent information elements.  10. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 9, characterized in that the information elements on their outer and inner surfaces are equipped with additional inserts.  11. The device according to claim 10, characterized in that the additional inserts are made of material with magnetic properties.  12. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3, 5 to 11, characterized in that the information elements are removable.  13. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 12, characterized in that it is additionally equipped with located on the base of the panels with holes for accommodating information elements.  14. The device according to item 13, characterized in that it is further provided with a substrate placed on the panel.  15. The device according to any one of paragraphs.3 to 14, characterized in that the information elements are made of corrugated shape.

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