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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7545447 | Display apparatus having multiple source-dependent display modes A display apparatus for video signals has improved operability. The display apparatus includes a tuner which receives a video signal, an external input unit into which a video signal is input from the outside, a display processor operable to select one of the video ... | 06/09/2009 |
| 7477329 | Structure for fixing electrical apparatus such as television and method of fixing electrical apparatus To fix a TV 10 (electrical apparatus to be mounted) having a power cord 12 (insulated electric wire) to a DVD player 20 (mounting object) when the TV 10 is placed on the DVD player 20, the DVD player 20 is provided with a ho... | 01/13/2009 |
| 7408558 | Laser-based display having expanded image color A method for displaying a color image by providing a color image display apparatus having at least three narrow-band emissive light sources that define a display color gamut. Image data values are accepted that are defined within an original color gamut that is smal... | 08/05/2008 |
| 7387392 | System and method for projecting sub-frames onto a surface A display system includes a housing including a plurality of bays. The system includes a plurality of removable projector modules configured to project images onto a surface. Each projector module is configured to be inserted into and removed from one of the bays. T... | 06/17/2008 |
| 7324834 | Speaker system A speaker system functioning as a stand capable of power supply to a mobile phone and hand-free communication and being capable of derived surround reproduction or stereo reproduction is provided. An enclosure (201), on which a mobile phone is placed, include... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7300161 | Portable large scale projection display system The present invention is a portable, configurable, inexpensive large scale projection system. The system is comprised of a plurality of projectors mounted on a structure and a display screen. The structure can be reconfigured to hold more or fewer projectors, and ca... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7292287 | Structure and method for fixing electrical apparatus such as television To fix a TV (electrical apparatus mounted) having a power cord (insulated electric wire) to a DVD player (mounting body) when the TV is mounted on the DVD player, the DVD player is provided with a main body (a part of a main body) and a hook member fixed to the main... | 11/06/2007 |
| 7281807 | Positionable projection display devices Described herein are devices that provide projection-type video output in a portable and flexible design. The design includes a projection chamber, a base, and an interface that permits relative positioning between the projection chamber and base. The base maintains... | 10/16/2007 |
| 7280166 | Image reproducing device In an integrated type video reproducing equipment having a reproducing unit for reproducing the video information, a display unit for displaying the reproduced video information, and a chassis for supporting them, the equipment is provided with supporting means for ... | 10/09/2007 |
| 7251144 | Display with electromagnetic interference shielding A display includes a monitor module, a base and a shielding apparatus. The base is coupled to the monitor module, and the shielding apparatus is disposed between the base and the monitor module. The shielding apparatus includes a magnetic core and a non-flexible coi... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7227550 | Processing module for a computer system device A processing module converts an input signal, which is generated in a computer system device, into a digital output signal at a video output. The digital output signal is adapted to be visualized by a display device. The processing module includes a scaler for scali... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7227595 | Liquid crystal television receiver A liquid crystal television receiver includes a DC power supply to generate and output tuning DC power, a receiving portion, a display portion, and a series regulator. Preferably, the receiving portion is fed the tuning DC power and receives a video signal, the disp... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7206039 | Flat display apparatus having partitioned housing A flat display includes an outer case having a front face frame having a opened rear face and a rear cover covering the opened rear face. The outer case is configured by an electrically conductive chassis board having a front face and a back face; a display panel at... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7148934 | Easy-maintain rear projection television A rear projection television includes a casing with a space therein and a plurality of modular units. A plurality of maintenance holes are formed through the casing to communicate with the space. The modular units are positioned in the space to correspond to the mai... | 12/12/2006 |
| 7139041 | Display apparatus A display apparatus is provided that includes: a display part including a panel with an effective face on which a picture is displayed, and a supporting face extending along a circumference of the effective face; a rear cover provided at the rear of the panel and su... | 11/21/2006 |
| 7091833 | Automobile theft deterrent system An automobile theft deterrent system for providing still video images and continuously recorded video images of activities within the automobile and scenes external to the automobile. The system has a front video camera mounted in the front portion of the automobile... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7088400 | Display apparatus having TV tuner and method thereof A display apparatus includes an LCD panel, a main PCB having a signal processor processing and transmitting a video signal to the LCD panel, and a PCB supporting member supporting the main PCB, a front cover, and a rear cover attached to the front cover to accommoda... | 08/08/2006 |
| 7084932 | Video display system for a vehicle A display unit (12) is provided, the display unit including a housing (20) configured for mounting in an interior region of a vehicle, and a screen (30) mounted on the housing for movement between a stowed position wherein the screen is at least... | 08/01/2006 |
| 7072002 | Rear-project video assembly with a foldable reflector A rear-project video assembly with a foldable reflector includes a housing and a screen mounted in a first side of the housing. A reflector has one side pivotally connected to a second side of the housing for reflecting image to the screen. An overhead projector is ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7064672 | High resolution digital display system with recording capability A high resolution and high definition digital display system which is computer operated and includes a high resolution display panel in the form of a television system. A computer in the housing controls the generation of a display on the display screen with X-Y coo... | 06/20/2006 |
| 7046310 | Display apparatus and a tuner mounted thereon Disclosed is a display apparatus including a front cover, a rear cover coupled the front cover and forming an accommodating space, a display panel disposed inside the accommodating space, a main PCB having a signal processor and transmitting a video signal to the di... | 05/16/2006 |
| 7027295 | Compact design for handheld computing device having LCD display A handheld computing device includes a system motherboard; and a display secured to the system motherboard. The display comprises a display panel, and a circuit board carrying display electronics for the display panel. The system motherboard includes a cavity, and t... | 04/11/2006 |
| 7006146 | Digital still camera capable of telecommunication and modification of electromagnetic signal into digital electronic signal A digital still camera capable of telecommunication includes a device which converts an optical image into a digital electromagnetic signal indicative of a still image, a receiver which receives an electromagnetic signal generated in accordance with a wireless telep... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6995906 | Projection unit A rear projection unit has a screen mounted in a frame which supports a projector at a desired position in relation to the screen. The projector can thereby be positioned in various ways and the frame reduced and enlarged according to the requirements of the project... | 02/07/2006 |
| 6847411 | Modular television for providing a distinguishable sound according to a selection of a module and/or a module function A modular television for allowing a user to perceive an operation according to a selection of a module and/or a module function, is disclosed. The modular television includes a module rack having at least one module connection slot for mounting at least one module t... | 01/25/2005 |
| 6843542 | Image display device and frame for such a device An image display device such as a television set or a monitor is disclosed. The image display device includes a front casing on which a screen and a rear casing are mounted. A frame surrounding the screen is detachably fastened to the front casing independently of t... | 01/18/2005 |
| 6749507 | Entertainment apparatus and monitor device used therein The present invention provides an entertainment apparatus that can serve to display images and to reproduce sound either by connecting to a television set or only by itself. It has an apparatus body (1) for generating and outputting sound and video signals an... | 06/15/2004 |
| 6710799 | Microscopic motion measuring Microscopic motions of a target are measured by illuminating the target, receiving the image of the illuminated target, and controlling illumination with a computer. The real-time image of the illuminated target may be displayed. ... | 03/23/2004 |
| 6621531 | Display device convertible between a cave configuration and a wall configuration A method for converting a wall configuration of a display device to a cave configuration, the display device including a first display module having a display screen including first and second opposite peripheral edges and means for displaying an image on... | 09/16/2003 |
| 6594078 | Interlocking mounting package having separatable chassis for use in multiscreen projection displays A stackable mechanical package for a digitally addressed projector (12N) includes a housing portion (22) having top and rear surfaces (44) that are shaped to form a contoured recess (46), and a pedestal portion (20) having bottom and front surfaces (60) t... | 07/15/2003 |
| 6490011 | Display device convertible between a cave configuration and a wall configuration A display device convertible between a cave configuration and a wall configuration. The present display device includes a first display module having a display screen including first and second opposite peripheral edges and a first video projector for dis... | 12/03/2002 |
| 6473138 | Custom installation television receiver with variable front panel configuration A television receiver monitor intended to be built into a wall and used in connection with an audio/video entertainment center can be adapted to provide various visual aspects corresponding to the control capabilities of the user. When only a bezel surrou... | 10/29/2002 |
| 6371580 | Console for glass forming machine A glass container forming machine has a machine base with a vertical front wall which includes a console assembly. This assembly has vertical front and rear box halves which are hingedly connected at the bottom and releasably connected at the top. The rea... | 04/16/2002 |
| 6341806 | Ornament cap for casings An ornament cap for covering a groove formed in a first casing which is fastened to a second casing by means of a fastening device accommodated in the groove, the cap includes a seat formed in the groove and an insert for engaging with the seat. At the en... | 01/29/2002 |
| 6337720 | Built-in monitor apparatus A built-in monitor apparatus such as an electronic game machine and etc., which is adapted to allow a built-in monitor unit having a rectangular picture screen to rotate in a 90-degree arc. This built-in monitor apparatus comprises; a monitor unit compris... | 01/08/2002 |
| 6246434 | Video apparatus which can be adjusted easily By connecting the module 1 to the BUS line 6 of the adjustable tester 5, and then, by inputting commands or data from the inputting/outputting means (adjusting means) 4 to the microcomputer 3, each device which constitutes said single module 1 is adjusted... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6239849 | Electromagnetic wave shield usable with a display device An integrated plastic shield for shielding the electromagnetic waves of a cathode ray tube in monitors is disclosed. The shield is formed of a conductive or nonconductive plastic material into a single structure through an injection molding process, with ... | 05/29/2001 |
| 6122019 | Display device A monitor is provided that conceals the cable connection parts of the power and the signal cables inside the monitor's housing, which improves the monitor's appearance. The design of the rear housing and its attachments reduces manufacturing defects relat... | 09/19/2000 |
| 6104444 | Monitor with a mount for a supplemental printed circuit board A supplemental printed circuit board package is provided that can be directly interfaced with the main printed circuit board of a monitor. A monitor using the improved supplemental printed circuit board package may be constructed using a cathode ray tube,... | 08/15/2000 |
| 6104921 | Communications modular docking station A novel communications modular docking station receives information related to one or more types of services and forwards information to one or more subscriber destinations. The communications modular docking station includes a housing and a single coaxia... | 08/15/2000 |
