A set of methods, techniques and hardware is described for compressing image data for memory bandwidth and memory storage reduction in graphics processing systems. The disclosed technology can be used for compressing image data sent to the frame buffer and/or image data residing in the frame buffer. The compression process can be based on an adaptive number of base color points and an adaptive number of quantized color points. An adaptive technique for compressing alpha values based on pre-calculated maps or using an estimated alpha value based on thresholds is also disclosed. An implementation of the disclosed methods has, for example, a low hardware overhead, low buffering requirements, and low and predefined compression latency. Also, the disclosed methods allow, for example, random accesses to compressed image data.

A display assembly includes (a) a display stand having a base securable to a secure support surface and a platform detachably mounted to the base; (b) at least one display container supported atop and securely fastened to the platform, at least a portion of the container being generally transparent for viewing one or more articles containable therein for display; and (c) a locking mechanism mounted to the display stand. The locking mechanism is moveable between a locked position in which the platform is securely locked to the base to prevent detachment of the platform from the base, and an unlocked position in which the platform is unlocked from the base to permit detachment of the platform from the base for transporting the display container away from the base.

A display assembly includes (a) a display stand having a base securable to a secure support surface and a platform detachably mounted to the base; (b) at least one display container supported atop and securely fastened to the platform, at least a portion of the container being generally transparent for viewing one or more articles containable therein for display; and (c) a locking mechanism mounted to the display stand. The locking mechanism is moveable between a locked position in which the platform is securely locked to the base to prevent detachment of the platform from the base, and an unlocked position in which the platform is unlocked from the base to permit detachment of the platform from the base for transporting the display container away from the base.

Herein disclosed is a display stand that informs a consumer of the many advantages of buying a sustainable/eco-friendly and/or a recyclable product. More particularly the invention pertains to a display stand and system which encourages a consumer not only to purchase the product for environmental purposes but also to assemble or disassemble the product at the point of sale for a reduced sales price. Still further the display stand and/or product includes indicia which may include a quick reader code and/or an icon which informs the consumer of the carbon imprint for the product.

An apparatus (1) arranged to store and display a plurality of material samples (9), the apparatus (1) comprising a plurality of sample supports (21) arranged to hold the material samples (9), the sample supports (21) being moveable to allow a user to access a selected material sample (9); a controller (27) configured to receive a selection identifying a material sample (9) to be displayed; and a display mechanism configured to move the selected sample (9) from a first position, in which the selected sample (9) is not visible, to an extended position in which the selected sample (9) is visible and/or touchable by a user.

An apparatus (1) arranged to store and display a plurality of material samples (9), the apparatus (1) comprising a plurality of sample supports (21) arranged to hold the material samples (9), the sample supports (21) being moveable to allow a user to access a selected material sample (9); a controller (27) configured to receive a selection identifying a material sample (9) to be displayed; and a display mechanism configured to move the selected sample (9) from a first position, in which the selected sample (9) is not visible, to an extended position in which the selected sample (9) is visible and/or touchable by a user.

A display includes a riser and a cap where articles, such as jewelry elements and their holders, can be placed. The riser has a riser base and a riser side and the cap includes a cap side and a cap platform, wherein the cap side is in at least one of sliding and removable engagement with the riser side. In an alternative embodiment, the riser has a riser guide coupled with the riser side or the riser base, and the display further includes a drawer. The drawer has a drawer top, a drawer side, a drawer side guide coupled with the drawer side, and a drawer top guide. In yet another embodiment, the display further includes removable light fixtures having light emitting diodes.

A display includes a riser and a cap where articles, such as jewelry elements and their holders, can be placed. The riser has a riser base and a riser side and the cap includes a cap side and a cap platform, wherein the cap side is in at least one of sliding and removable engagement with the riser side. In an alternative embodiment, the riser has a riser guide coupled with the riser side or the riser base, and the display further includes a drawer. The drawer has a drawer top, a drawer side, a drawer side guide coupled with the drawer side, and a drawer top guide. In yet another embodiment, the display further includes removable light fixtures having light emitting diodes.

A display assembly includes (a) a display stand having a base securable to a secure support surface and a platform detachably mounted to the base; (b) at least one display container supported atop and securely fastened to the platform, at least a portion of the container being generally transparent for viewing one or more articles containable therein for display; and (c) a locking mechanism mounted to the display stand. The locking mechanism is moveable between a locked position in which the platform is securely locked to the base to prevent detachment of the platform from the base, and an unlocked position in which the platform is unlocked from the base to permit detachment of the platform from the base for transporting the display container away from the base.

A display assembly includes (a) a display stand having a base securable to a secure support surface and a platform detachably mounted to the base; (b) at least one display container supported atop and securely fastened to the platform, at least a portion of the container being generally transparent for viewing one or more articles containable therein for display; and (c) a locking mechanism mounted to the display stand. The locking mechanism is moveable between a locked position in which the platform is securely locked to the base to prevent detachment of the platform from the base, and an unlocked position in which the platform is unlocked from the base to permit detachment of the platform from the base for transporting the display container away from the base.