A reflective decorative panel comprises a base implemented as a module of the panel, the base having restraining members on which reflective elements are arranged. The base is configured as a lattice framework having longitudinal and transverse bearing stripes, and the restraining members comprise rods each having a restraining head and used for accommodating the reflective element. The restraining head has a tapered shape towards its free end, and the restraining members are casted integrally with the base. At edge portions of the base, support members are provided with connection slots for connecting modules. The restraining members comprise the support members, and the support members have inner longitudinal cavities in which the rods with the restraining heads are provided. The restraining head comprises a vertical slot used for putting on the movable reflective element.

A decorative item including an element made at least partly of a metallic, polymeric or ceramic based material and including a face visible to an observer, at least one light source external or internal to the element, the decorative item further includes at least one optical fibre embedded in the material of the element, the optical fibre serving as a guide for the light from the light source in order to produce, during use, a light effect on the visible face of the element. A method for manufacturing the decorative item is also disclosed.

A decorative item including an element made at least partly of a metallic, polymeric or ceramic based material and including a face visible to an observer, at least one light source external or internal to the element, the decorative item further includes at least one optical fibre embedded in the material of the element, the optical fibre serving as a guide for the light from the light source in order to produce, during use, a light effect on the visible face of the element. A method for manufacturing the decorative item is also disclosed.

Systems and devices for providing an illuminated flagpole assembly are disclosed. The assembly can include a hoist end member configured to be attached to a flagpole, a fly end member aligned in parallel with and opposite the hoist end member, an upper cross member, and a lower cross member. The upper cross member and lower cross member may each be formed of a respective plurality of links. Each plurality of links may be connected to one or more adjacent links and aligned along a plane. A first link of each of the plurality of links may be connected to the hoist end member and a second link of each of the plurality of links may be connected to the fly end member. Each link of the each of the plurality of links can be configured to swivel with respect to one or more adjacent links.

A designed sign system 101 including: an image projector 2 for projecting an image constituted of a still image and/or a dynamic video; a projection screen body 1a for displaying recognizably by reflecting a projected image from the image projector 2; and a design part 10 formed into a shape displaying a character, a figure, or a pattern by partially providing on a projection surface side of the projection screen body 1a; wherein the design part 10 has a translucent layer 10a that diffuse reflecting a part of light received on a front surface side and transmits a remaining part, and has an opaque layer 10b that reflects remaining light transmitted on the back surface side. Thus, a designed sign system that can produce luxury feeling and has high designability may be provided.

A designed sign system 101 including: an image projector 2 for projecting an image constituted of a still image and/or a dynamic video; a projection screen body 1a for displaying recognizably by reflecting a projected image from the image projector 2; and a design part 10 formed into a shape displaying a character, a figure, or a pattern by partially providing on a projection surface side of the projection screen body 1a; wherein the design part 10 has a translucent layer 10a that diffuse reflecting a part of light received on a front surface side and transmits a remaining part, and has an opaque layer 10b that reflects remaining light transmitted on the back surface side. Thus, a designed sign system that can produce luxury feeling and has high designability may be provided.

A transparent display device using rotation-based persistence of vision includes: an opaque display unit that displays first images; a transparent display unit that includes image display bars, which are positioned outside the opaque display unit and on each of which a plurality of light emitting elements are mounted, and a display bar driving unit which rotates the image display bars, the transparent display unit displaying second images which are viewed to overlap the first images by persistence of vision based on rotation of the image display bars; and a display casing that accommodates both the opaque and transparent display units in a state where the transparent display unit is positioned outside the opaque display unit, the display casing having a sight window through which the first images and the second images are viewed at a preset region.

A starry sky reproducing device contains: a ceiling section an inner surface of which has a semi-spherical surface on which a starry sky can be projected; a wall section which has a nearly vertical wall surface contiguous to a lower end section of the semi-spherical surface of the ceiling section; a floor section on which the wall section is installed; starry sky projection means for projecting a starry sky on the semi-spherical surface of the ceiling section, the starry sky projection means being installed near a center of the floor section and near a center of the semi-spherical surface of the ceiling section; a plurality of seats which are installed on the floor section; one or more partial starry sky reproducing means for reproducing details of a part of a starry sky, the partial starry sky reproducing means being installed between the seats and the wall surface, preferably at positions in a proximity of the wall surface; and one or more telescopes through which a detailed image of a part of a starry sky which the partial starry sky reproducing means reproduces can be observed, the telescopes being installed at positions between the seats and the wall surface opposing the partial starry sky reproducing means across the starry sky projection means.

A starry sky reproducing device contains: a ceiling section an inner surface of which has a semi-spherical surface on which a starry sky can be projected; a wall section which has a nearly vertical wall surface contiguous to a lower end section of the semi-spherical surface of the ceiling section; a floor section on which the wall section is installed; starry sky projection means for projecting a starry sky on the semi-spherical surface of the ceiling section, the starry sky projection means being installed near a center of the floor section and near a center of the semi-spherical surface of the ceiling section; a plurality of seats which are installed on the floor section; one or more partial starry sky reproducing means for reproducing details of a part of a starry sky, the partial starry sky reproducing means being installed between the seats and the wall surface, preferably at positions in a proximity of the wall surface; and one or more telescopes through which a detailed image of a part of a starry sky which the partial starry sky reproducing means reproduces can be observed, the telescopes being installed at positions between the seats and the wall surface opposing the partial starry sky reproducing means across the starry sky projection means.

In an example there is provided a printing method comprising receiving first and second image data for first and second images to be printed on a substrate, determining first print data for the first image on the basis of the first image data and a white layer to be printed between the first image and second image, to achieve a nominal color profile for the first image; determining second print data for the second image on the basis of the first image data, second image data, the white layer and one or more properties of the substrate to achieve a nominal color profile for the second image; communicating the print data for the first and second images to a printing device to print the first and second images and white layer on the substrate.