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Title:
DISPLAY DEVICE FOR DISPLAYING DIGITAL IMAGING
Document Type and Number:
WIPO Patent Application WO/2014/144849
Kind Code:
A4
Abstract:
A system for displaying digital content comprising a display screen, comprising a processor, adapted to display digital content, a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of the display screen, configured to mount the display screen on a vertical surface, and a processing controller within the structural assembly configured to communicate with the display screen processor. The system also comprises power assembly, external to the display screen, configured to connect to an external power supply to power the display screen, a connector cord configured to connect the display screen and the power assembly, and a wall mounting device configured to matingly secure to the structural assembly to hang the display screen on a vertical surface. Finally, the system includes an application, configured to run on a computer with memory and processor, and configured to communicate with the processing controller to control the display of images on the display screen.

Inventors:
TRACHTENBERG MARC (US)
GARIEPY FRANCOIS (CA)
Application Number:
PCT/US2014/029431
Publication Date:
November 06, 2014
Filing Date:
March 14, 2014
Export Citation:
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Assignee:
VIDERI INC (US)
International Classes:
H04N5/64
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
KLAIBER, James, R. (7 Times Square 38th Floo, New York NY, US)
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Claims:
AMENDED CLAIMS

received by the International Bureau on 29 September 2014 (29.09.2014)

1 ) A display device compri sin :

a display screen configured to display digital content;

a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of said display screen; a processing controller within said structural assembly, said processing controller comprising:

a memory,

a display processor, configured to communicate with said display screen;

and

a power distribution and adaptation module, configured to receive power for said display screen;

a power assembly, external to said display screen, configured to connect to an external power supply to power said display screen; and

a power connector cord having only power conductors configured to connect said external power assembly to said power distribution and adaptation module.

2) A display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein a rear side of said structural assembly comprises a recessed mounting mechanism configured to mate with a wall mounting device, said wall mounting device configured to mount said display screen on a vertical surface,

3) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an application, configured to run on a computer with memory and processor, and configured to communicate with said processing controller via the internet to control the display of said digital content on said display

96 screen.

4) A display device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said computer is a mobile device.

5) A display device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said mobile device is a tablet,

6) A display device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said application is configured to communicate with said processing controller through radio.

7) A display device as claimed in claim 6, wherein said radio is one or more of WiFi, Bluetooth, Near Field Communications, or iBeacon.

8) A display device as claimed in claim 3, wherein said application is configured to communicate with said processing controller via the internet.

9) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising display lighting technology, said display lighting technology comprising one or more of self-lighting technology or a back lighting unit,

10) A display device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said, self-lighting technology comprises one or more of plasma and organic light-emitting diode ("OLED"),

1 1) A display device as claimed in claim 9, wherein said back lighting unit comprises one or

97 more of a plurality of light-emitting diodes, a light guide technology, a diffuser, one or more reflectors, or other known back lighting technology components.

12) A display device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said wall mounting device further comprises a rotation component, said rotation component configured to rotate a display screen secured to said wall mounting device between a vertical configuration and a horizontal configuration.

13) A display device as claimed in claim 12, wherein said rotation component is configured to automatically rotate said display screen based on said digital content displayed on said display screen.

14) A display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said digital content comprises one or more of still images, motion images, interactive images, and app images.

15) A display device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said digital content further comprises one or more of digital frames and digital mats to surround said still images, motion images, interactive images, and app images.

16) A display device as claimed in claim 14, wherein said digital content comprises one or more of digital art, digital poster, or digital decoration.

17) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said, processing controller further

98 comprises a time controller.

18) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said processing controller further comprises an anti -tampering mechanism.

19) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said display screen further comprises one or more touch strips configured to control said display screen.

20) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of said display screen is less than 13mm.

21) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein the thickness of said processing controller is less than 4.5mm.

21) A display device as claimed in claim 2, wherein the distance between said structural assembly and the mounting surface, when said structural assembly is secured to said wall mounting device, is less than 2mm.

23) A display device as claimed in claim 1, wherein the thickness of said connection cord is less than 2.2mm.

24) A display device as claimed in clai 1, wherein said display screen further comprises a front bezel.

99 25) A display device as claimed in claim 24, wherein the thickness of said front bezel is less than 15mm.

26) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , wherein said structural assembly further comprises one or more power connectors configured to connect to said external power assembly via said connection cord.

27) A display device as claimed in claim 2, wherein said wall mounting device further compr ses one or more mating connectors configured to connect with one or more power connectors on said structural assembly, said one or more mating connectors further configured to connect to said external power assembly via connection cord.

28) A display device as claimed in claim 1 , further comprising an external audio subsystem, configured to communicate with said processing controller via WiFi, Bluetooth, or the internet to receive sound from said processing controller.

29) A display device as claimed in claim 2, further comprising an installation template, configured to releasably secure to the vertical surface to mark the desired location for the display device,

wherein said installation template comprises a removable central component corresponding to the shape of said wall mounting device for placement of said wall mounting device on the vertical surface;

wherein the perimeter of said installation template is configured to align with and

100 match the perimeter of said display screen to be installed; and

wherein said installation template is configured to be removal upon securement of said wall mounting device to the vertical surface and said display screen to said wall mounting device.

30) A display device as claimed in claim 29, wherein said installation template further comprises a bubble level for proper leveling thereof on the vertical surface.

31) A display device as claimed in claim 29, wherein a rear face of said installation template further comprises a chalk-like substance configured to mark the desired location for the display device when said installation template is releasably secured to the vertical surface.

32) A display device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a display stand configured to secure to said display screen for display thereof.

33) A display device as claimed in claim 32, wherein said display stand further comprises a power adapter configured to mate with one or more power connectors on said structural assembly, said one or more mating connectors further configured to connect to said external power assembly via connection cord.

34) A display device as claimed in claim 32, wherein said display stand is made of solid brushed aluminum, acrylic, or wood.

101 35) A display device as claimed in claim 1, further comprising a back plate, said back plate configured to secure to said display screen to provide rigidity to said display screen when displayed in a freestanding configuration.

36) A display device as claimed in claim 35, wherein said back plate is configured to hold said display screen of said display device in both a vertical or horizontal configuration,

37) A system for displaying digital content, comprising:

a display screen configured to display digital content;

a structural assembly, secured to the rear face of said display screen, configured to mount said display screen on a vertical surface;

a processing controller, within said structural assembly, comprising:

a memory,

a display rocessor;, configured to communicate with said display screen; and

a power distribution and adaptation module, configured to receive power for said display screen;

a power assembly, external to said display screen, configured to connect to an external power supply to power said display screen;

a power connector cord having only power conductors configured to connect said external power assembly and said power distribution and adaptation module;

a wall mounting device, configured to matingly secure to said structural assembly to hang said display screen; and

102 an application, configured to run on a computer with memory and processor, and configured to communicate with said processing controller to control the display of said digital content on said display screen.

38) A system as claimed in claim 37, wherein said digital content comprises one or more of still images, motion images, interactive images, and app images.

39) A system as claimed in claim 38, wherein said, digital content comprises one or more of digital art, digital poster, or digital decoration.

40) A system as claimed in claim 37, wherein said computer is a mobile device.

41) A system as claimed in claim 37, wherein said processing controller further comprises a time controller.

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