An animated poster system including a simulation panel, an image server having appropriately processed media, and a projector enable a moving image to appear on a textured surface of the panel with no detectable projection devices. The simulation panel includes a portion that, when illuminated by the projector with the media, appears to be paper that is wrinkled, torn, and/or pasted to the wall, and includes graphics that also appear to be printed but include moving images. The animated poster system can produce a convincing illusion of an animated poster, even at close observing distances.

A sign apparatus of the present disclosure includes a light source operable to emit light, a front panel having a front portion and a side portion, and a rear panel attached to the front panel and having a back portion, a side portion and a rim portion. The rear panel and the front panel define a cavity where the light source is housed. The side portion of the front panel extends between the cavity and the side portion of the rear panel, and the rim portion of the rear panel is configured to follow a contour of the front panel, extend beyond a periphery of the front panel, and have opaque properties.

Systems, kits and methods are disclosed which facilitate more dynamic and visually impactful backlighting of fabric panel displays. A perimeter frame assembly has a front edge, a rear edge, and a backlight cavity disposed therebetween. A front perimeter groove extends along the front edge. A display panel includes a flexible textile display substrate removably mounted in tension across the backlight cavity. A planar array of independently-activatable point light elements distributed in mutually-orthogonal X and Y directions is disposed within the backlight cavity at a gap distance from the display substrate. The gap distance is orthogonal to the X and Y directions. A controller is in data communication with the planar array for programmably controlling sequential activation and deactivation of the point light elements independently of one another. The display substrate may have a dye sublimated printed textile graphic thereon, and the point light elements may be white LEDs.

Field serviceable display assemblies are provided. Multiple side assemblies are mounted to a structural framework in a moveable manner, each including a channel located between a transparent layer and an electronic display, which is located behind the transparent layer. A fixed structure is positioned within a cavity located within the structural framework and between the side assemblies. The fixed structure remains stationary when the side assemblies are moved between a closed position where the cavity is enclosed, and an opened position where the fixed structure is exposed to facilitate direct access to electronic components located thereon.

An image display device according to the present embodiment includes: a display panel; a power line; and an outer frame. The display panel is switchable between an image display mode in which an image is displayed and a transmissive mode in which the display panel is in a transmissive state where an object behind the display panel is visible in a front view of the display panel. The power line is disposed along a periphery of the display panel. The outer frame is disposed along an edge of the display panel, and includes a first housing space for housing the power line and a second housing space for housing the edge of the display panel.

The present invention relates to an illuminated frame system for framing a display unit, such as a screen and the like, comprising a frame on which lighting means, preferably in the form of LEDs, are arranged. An illuminated frame system of this kind may advantageously be used in gaming devices which have at least one screen.

An electronic display device includes: a chassis including a plurality of mounting elements and an antenna, a power supply, a controller, a media player, a gateway, and a terminal; and a display panel comprising a plurality of display modules mounted to the mounting elements, wherein each display module includes a video display on a front surface of the display module and is positioned relative to the chassis using one or more locating pins located on a back surface of the display module that cooperate with one or more receiving holes in a front surface of the mounting elements, is magnetically secured to the chassis, and is locked in place relative to each respective mounting element using a locking mechanism, such that each individual display module may be secured or removed from the chassis independently; wherein the controller causes the media player to display media content on the display panel.

A self-contained illuminated sign for mounting on a vehicle is disclosed. The sign includes a front panel, a rear panel situated opposite and substantially parallel to the front panel in spaced relation therefrom to define a space therebetween, and a light source comprising a plurality of LEDs. The light source is positioned between the front and rear panels and is configured to emit light that emanates from the front panel. The front panel is thus backlit to display indicia. A system for supporting a self-contained illuminated sign on a vehicle is also disclosed. The system includes the sign and a separate mounting frame mountable on a vehicle. The mounting frame is configured to removably receive the sign and, when the sign is received in the mounting frame, to surround a perimeter of the sign while permitting visibility of the front display area. Related methods are also disclosed.

An advertising medium includes a frame enclosing a traffic signal control cabinet. Tie rods extend between lock devices, which are secured to rails of the frame such that removing the frame from its position around the cabinet is prevented. As a result, advertising material may be secured to a traffic signal control cabinet without intruding upon or modifying the cabinet.

A machine that may allow for notching, flanging if required, and bending of two different materials with different physical profiles and bending parameters and feeding requirements. The machine may process channel letter coil and/or trimcap material. Each type of material may be fed into the machine accurately, notched using one or more different notching methods, flanged, if required, and then bent in the proper shape given the various physical differences of channel letter coil and/or trimcap material. Accordingly, sign manufacturers may automatically notch and bend channel letter coil to produce letter returns and/or trimcap material used to attach the faces to the channel letters using just one single machine.