Systems and methods for automated, artificial intelligence (“AI”) based monitoring of, and alerting for, digital out of home display units are disclosed. The display units are installed at various geographic locations and each include a display subassembly connected to a structural subassembly, sensors for measuring conditions, airflow pathways with fans, and electronics for operation and control. A monitoring subsystem receives data from the display units, including sensor and operational status data, tags the data with a unique identifier, and analyzes the data using an AI model to identify if the data indicates that any of the display units are experiencing abnormal conditions or maintenance needs. The AI model is trained on historical data including sensor and operational status data from same or different display units tagged as normal or abnormal. The monitoring subsystem generates an alert and electronic service request for the abnormal conditions and maintenance needs.
Display assemblies with bi-directional flow through a common, partition heat exchanger are provided. Side assemblies are connected to portions of a structural framework and each include a cover, an electronic display, and a channel for airflow, the electronic display and channel being located rearward of the cover. A heat exchanger is positioned rearward of the side assemblies. Septa airflow channels extend from the side assemblies and/or the structural framework to the heat exchanger. Rear airflow channels extend between the heat exchanger and the side assemblies, and are further defined, at least in part, by at least one of the septa airflow channels.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
G09F 9/302 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
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EXTRUDED DOOR FRAME SUBASSEMBLY, METHODS, AND SYSTEMS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
Door frame subassemblies for electronic display assemblies are disclosed, along with related electronic display assemblies and methods of manufacturing the same. The door frame subassembly includes a frame defining an opening and including a perimeter surface and a ledge having a first surface receiving a cover layer, which is transparent or translucent. The ledge is recessed from an upper and lower edge of the perimeter surface such that at least a majority of the perimeter surface, including the lower edge, extends on a first side of the ledge. The ledge extends outward at least substantially perpendicular from, and extends along, an interior facing surface of the perimeter surface such that the ledge extends into the opening.
B29C 53/40 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
Display units with vandalism deterrence are disclosed, along with related systems and methods. A controller in electronic communication with an electronic display and a network communication device of the unit initiates a vandalism deterrence protocol at the display unit in response to receipt, by way of the network communication device, of a signal from a second display unit indicating occurrence of a vandalism event at the second display unit.
Display assemblies with data security and authentication features, along with related systems and methods are provided. The display assembly includes a processing device in electronic communication with a media player and an electronic display. The processing device checks for a valid digital signature in files received from the media player for playing at the electronic display. Only if the valid digital signature is found will the processing device allow the received video file to be played at the electronic display.
H04L 9/32 - Arrangements for secret or secure communicationsNetwork security protocols including means for verifying the identity or authority of a user of the system
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DOOR FRAME ASSEMBLY WITH INTEGRATED VENTILATION, DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES, DISPLAY UNITS, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS INCORPORATING THE SAME
A door frame for a display assembly of a display unit is disclosed, along with related display assemblies, units, systems, and methods. The door frame includes a body which is at least substantially planar. At least one vent is provided at the body. A cover is installable to a lip of the door frame which extends at least substantially perpendicular to the body and from an end thereof. The door frame subassembly is replaceable, such as to repair damaged covers offsite. The door frame may be formed by extrusion and bending.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
Display assemblies with monitoring features, along with related systems and methods, are disclosed. The display assembly includes a display unit having an electronic display movably mounted to a frame. A controller includes an orientation detection device in connection with a processor. The controller receives data from the orientation detection device and determines, from time to time, a state of the display assembly based, at least in part, on data received from the orientation detection device.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
Display assemblies are provided which include subassemblies, including a passageway and at least one of which also includes an electronic display. A closed loop airflow pathway for circulating gas includes a rear airflow passageway between the subassemblies and the airflow passageway thereof. Fan units are located within the rear airflow passageway adjacent to an entrance to the airflow passageway of an associated one of the subassemblies. Each fan unit including fan(s) and a ducted passageway extending about an exit of fan(s) to the airflow passageway of the associated subassembly such that, when the fan is activated, the ducted passageway captures airflow exiting the fan(s) and conveys it to the entrance to the airflow passageway of the associated subassembly for flow therein in a respective direction.
Display assemblies with an incorporated lift box are disclosed, along with related systems and methods. The display assembly includes a common structure including and/or forming the lift box in a base thereof. An electronic display subassembly is connected to the common structure and includes a cover layer and an electronic display layer. Two such display assemblies may be arranged at a common surface such that an open end of the lift boxes faces in an at least substantially same direction. Forks of a forklift or pallet jack may be moved into the lift boxes for transporting the display assemblies together.
Display assemblies with replaceable covers are disclosed, along with related subassemblies, systems, and methods thereof. A cover subassembly for a display assembly includes a door frame, a plurality of clips, each removably installed to the door frame by fasteners, and a cover, a portion of which is sandwiched between a ledge of the door frame and a lip of each of the clips. The cover subassembly may be removed and replaced with a new cover subassembly. The cover of the removed cover subassembly may be replaced, such as at an offsite location, to generate a refurbished cover subassembly for subsequent installation to a same or different display assembly.
An electronic display assembly with ventilation, and systems and methods related to the same are disclosed. The electronic display assembly includes an electronic display layer located rearward of a cover layer, a closed loop airflow pathway extending within the electronic display assembly, one or more fans located within the closed loop airflow pathway for moving circulating gas within the closed loop airflow pathway when activated, and one or more vents fluidly interposed between the closed loop airflow pathway and an ambient environment.
Display assemblies are disclosed which include a cover layer, an electronic display layer located behind the cover layer, an illumination device located rearward of, and spaced apart from, the electronic display layer, and support structures extending from a forward surface of the illumination device towards a rear surface of the electronic display layer. These support structures may be optically transmissible and support the electronic display layer, such as against rearward movement towards the illumination device.
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
A heat exchanger for a thermal management system of a display assembly includes layers, at least one of which is formed into sections of alternating height. A plurality of deposits of structural adhesive are provided, at least some of which are provided at the sections of alternating height to secure said layers to each other. Related display assemblies and methods are also provided.
Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A first mounting device includes a first complementary portion extending, at least primary, in a first direction. A side assembly includes a display layer and a backlight, and a second mounting device located, at least in part, rearward of at least a viewing surface of the display layer. The second mounting device includes a second complementary portion extending, at least primarily, in a second direction. The first mounting device receives the side assembly by complementary engagement of the first complementary portion and the second complementary portion, engagement of which secures the side assembly to the first mounting device in a removable fashion.
Display units with vandalism deterrence are disclosed, along with related systems and methods. A display unit includes electronic display(s), shock sensor(s), and a controller which receives data from the shock sensor(s). Where the controller determines that the data received from the shock sensor(s) is outside of one or more predetermined parameters, the controller initiates a vandalism detected signal, which may electronically and automatically cause changes to ongoing operations of some or all of the one or more electronic displays.
Bending mandrils and related bending machines and methods are disclosed, which include at least one ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) material. The mandril, which may comprise or consist of the UHMW material, is placed within an interior of a structure to be bent before the structure is bent about a bending die of the bending machine. Kerf cuts may be provided at the mandril for added flexibility. Other components of the bending machine, such as the following block and/or the bending die may also include panels of surfaces comprising a same or different UHMW material.
A display assembly providing proof of play information is disclosed. Content items, including static content files, each of which comprises a single image for display in each play instance for a period of consecutive seconds, are displayed at electronic display, at least in part by way of a media player. A unit controller causes a cumulative play count for each of the content items to be stored and maintained over time, redundancy check codes to be generated for the content items such that a respective code is consistently generated for each of the content items, and is consistently and consecutively generated for each of the static content items in each of the play instances, and where a consistent redundancy check code is consecutively generated for a respective one of the content items in a respective one of the play instances, cause the play count associated therewith to be incremented.
H04N 21/442 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. detecting the failure of a recording device, monitoring the downstream bandwidth, the number of times a movie has been viewed or the storage space available from the internal hard disk
An optical stack and related electronic display assemblies and methods are disclosed. The optical stack includes a sub-stack. The sub-stack includes a micro lens array (“MLA”) and a liquid crystal (“LC”) layer. The MLA and the LC layer are directly or indirectly bonded to one another as part of the sub-stack.
Systems and methods for remotely monitoring digital signage are disclosed. A display assembly has components including a cooling fan, an electronic display, and a sensor which monitors, in substantially real time, an operating condition at the display assembly. A programmable controller is in electronic communication, by way of the internet, with the sensor and at least one of the components of the display assembly. A remote computer receives and stores, in substantially real time, data representative of actual performance of the operating condition from the sensor, automatically analyzes the actual performance data in comparison with preferred performance data for the operating condition stored at a database to determine if they differ by at least a preset threshold difference, and if so, automatically sends an electronic signal to the controller to adjust the actual performance of the operating condition to align with the preferred performance condition setting.
Digital signage unit, such as for digital out of home advertising, with monitoring features are provided. The digital signage unit includes an electronic display, a sensor for measuring tilt, and a controller which receives data from the sensor and determines, from time to time, an operating status of the digital signage unit based, at least in part, on the data from the sensor.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
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Display assembly using air characteristic data to verify display assembly operating conditions, systems and methods for the same
Display assemblies utilizing air characteristic data to verify internal operating conditions and related systems and methods are disclosed. The display assembly includes a side assembly, including an electronic display, is connected to a structural framework. Sensor(s) are provided, at least one of which is located at, or fluidly connected to, a closed airflow pathway. A controller receives data from the sensor(s) and determines whether an initial indication of an operating condition exists. If so, a testing routine is initiated, additional data is received from the sensor(s) during and/or thereafter. The controller confirms whether the operating condition exists based on the additional data.
Display assemblies for inhibiting delamination of an optical stack are disclosed. A structural framework defines, at least in part, an enclosure for the optical stack, which includes an electronic display layer. One or more airflow passageways are located within the enclosure and define a continuous, interconnected airflow pathway extending along one or more surfaces of the optical stack. One or more fan units are positioned along the continuous, interconnected airflow pathway, and when activated, move gas through the continuous, interconnected airflow pathway and generate compressive forces at the optical stack, thereby reducing the likelihood of delamination.
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
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Fan unit for providing improved airflow within display assemblies
A fan unit for improved airflow within a display assembly is provided. A common housing forms a ducted passageway for exhaust from fans thereat. An upper portion of the common housing includes openings, each aligned with an intake of a respective one of the fans for ingesting airflow. A forward portion of the common housing forms, at least in part, an exit for the exhaust. A rear wall extends along and from a rear edge of the upper portion to and along an underlying surface of the display assembly when the fan unit is installed. The rear edge forms a wave shape defining peaks in the upper portion for the openings, and a valley between adjacent peaks. The rear wall forms the wave shape and thereby defines peaks, each accommodating one of the fans and a valley between adjacent peaks.
Digital signage unit, such as for digital out of home advertising, with monitoring features are provided. The digital signage unit includes an electronic display, a shock sensor, and a controller which receives data from the shock sensor and determines, from time to time, an operating status of the digital signage unit based, at least in part, the data from the shock sensor.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
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Double sided display assembly with bi-directional flow through a common, partitioned heat exchanger
Display assemblies with bi-directional flow through a common, partition heat exchanger are provided. Side assemblies are connected to a structural framework and include a cover, an electronic display, and one or more channels. A heat exchanger is positioned between the side assemblies and within the structural framework. A closed loop airflow pathway includes a first portion including at least one of the channels of the first side assembly, a second portion including a first portion of the heat exchanger, distal from the first side assembly, a third portion including at least one of the channels of the second side assembly, and a fourth portion extending to the first portion and including a second portion of the heat exchanger, distal from the second side assembly.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
G09F 9/302 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements characterised by the form or geometrical disposition of the individual elements
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Bending mandril comprising ultra high molecular weight material, related bending machines, systems, and methods
Bending mandrils and related bending machines and methods are disclosed, which include at least one ultra-high molecular weight (UHMW) material. The mandril, which may comprise or consist of the UHMW material, is placed within an interior of a structure to be bent before the structure is bent about a pending die of the bending machine. Kerf cuts may be provided at the mandril for added flexibility. Other components of the bending machine, such as the following block and/or the bending die may also include panels of surfaces comprising a same or different UHMW material.
Electronic display assemblies are provided which include a housing assembly, a display unit supported by the housing assembly at an elevated position, the display unit including an electronic display and an airflow pathway which extends through at least a portion of the display unit. A cavity is located within the housing assembly below the display unit. Electronic equipment for operating the electronic display assembly is also provided, at least a first portion of which is located within the cavity.
Display assemblies with enhanced fan control are disclosed. An electronic display is located within a housing. A controller receives readings from sensors located at an airflow pathway extending within the housing and determines which of the readings is, relatively, furthest from a predetermined, associated parameter. The controller drives fans located at the airflow pathway based on the relatively furthest one of the readings in accordance with a control scheme including reading-dependent, preprogrammed operating parameters for the fans.
A display assembly with improved sightlines is disclosed. The display assembly includes a framework, an electronic display subassembly connected to the framework at an elevated position, and an open, see-through area located below the electronic display subassembly and within the framework. The open, see-through area provides sightlines through the display assembly, by way of example. Wiring may be routed from a base along or through upward extending members of the framework, such as to the electronic display subassembly.
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
Display units for prioritizing requested operational updates are disclosed. A control subsystem is in electronic communication with an electronic display, sensor(s), and a thermal management subsystem. The control subsystem operates the display unit based on operational parameters which are specific to readings from the one or more sensors. Requests to update operational parameters for the display unit are received at the control subsystem and are prioritized for implementation.
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
G09G 1/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with cathode-ray tube indicators
Display units with vandalism deterrence are disclosed, along with related systems and methods. A display unit includes electronic display(s), shock sensor(s), and a controller which receives data from the shock sensor(s). Where the controller determines that the data received from the shock sensor(s) is outside of one or more predetermined parameters, the controller initiates a vandalism deterrence protocol for the display unit.
Display assemblies and related systems and methods providing field leak testing are disclosed. An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, a differential pressure sensor fluidly connected to an ambient environment and an internal area, and fan(s) located within, or fluidly connected with, the internal area. Differential pressure readings are taken before and while and/or after to command a speed of the fan(s) to be temporarily increased. Where an insufficient change is provided, indication of a probable leak is provided.
G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
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Display assemblies with condensation mitigation and related systems and methods
Display assemblies and related systems and methods are provided which provide modified operations for condensation control. A controller calculates a dewpoint spread between a dewpoint temperature for air at the display assembly and an internal temperature for the display assembly determined based, at least in part, on data received from one or more sensors located along an airflow pathway extending within a housing for an electronic display. The controller continues to operate the display assembly in a modified operating mode until the dewpoint spread is determined to be above a predetermined threshold by at least a predetermined clear parameter. The controller continues to not operate in the modified operating mode unless and until the dewpoint spread is determined to be less than the predetermined threshold by at least a predetermined buffer parameter.
Methods of manufacturing a door frame subassembly for an electronic display assembly and related systems and apparatuses are disclosed. A material is extruded to form a frame. The material is bent into a rectangular shape with rounded corners to define an opening. Notches may be formed in the frame to facilitate the bending. A remaining gap in the material is joined, such as by a bracket at a lower portion of the opening to secure the frame to itself.
B29C 53/40 - Bending and joining, e.g. for making hollow articles by bending sheets or strips at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the article being formed and joining the edges for articles of definite length, i.e. discrete articles
A display assembly is provided which includes a housing for an electronic display and a thermal management substructure. The thermal management substructure is located rearward of the electronic display and includes multiple components, which are secured to one another by a plurality of deposits of structural adhesive. Methods of manufacturing the thermal management substructure are also provided where structural adhesive is deposited between components of the thermal management substructure.
Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A side assembly with electronic display and a mounting device positioned, at least in part, rearward of the electronic display having laterally extending portion and hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in a first direction is raised relative to another mounting device with hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in a second, opposing direction. The side assembly is raised so that the hooked portions of said additional mounting device clear the hooked portions of the mounting device as the side assembly is moved laterally rearward to at least partially overlap the hooked portions of the mounting device and the additional mounting device. The side assembly is lowered to engage hooked portions of the additional mounting device and the mounting device.
Display assemblies with distributed airflow are provided. Side assemblies, each having a display layer located behind a cover are connected to a frame. A cavity is located, at least in part, between the side assemblies and spaced apart side panels of a frame. Open airflow pathways are fluidly connected to an ambient environment by way of an intake and extend, at least in part, along a rear portion of the electronic display subassembly of a respective one of the side assemblies to a respective one of exhausts. A closed airflow pathway includes the cavity and is fluidly separated from the ambient environment and the open airflow pathways, and extends, in part, within each of the side assemblies. A first set of fans is provided at or along the intake, and a second set of fans is provided at or along one of the side panels.
Systems and methods for remotely monitoring digital signage. Display assemblies include components for operation, including an electronic display, and sensor(s) for monitoring local conditions. Server(s) receive data from the sensors and components of the display assemblies by way of local controllers and network connection devices of the display assemblies. The data is stored such that data points thereof are identifiable to the display assembly and sensor or component of origination. Data requests are received requesting specific information. For each request, a subset of the data points is retrieved in accordance with the data request and at least one data output display is generated based on the subset of said data points.
Display assemblies and related systems and methods are disclosed for reducing circuit breaker trips. Electronic equipment of the display assembly, including an electronic display, is interposed between external power source(s) and circuit breaker(s). A controller receives data from power monitoring equipment electrically interposed between the circuit breaker(s) and the electronic equipment. Where the power consumption exceeds a predetermined threshold, which is established below the trip threshold, the controller causes the electronic equipment to adjust operations to reduce power consumption, thereby reducing the likelihood of the circuit breaker(s) tripping.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
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Display assemblies for providing compressive forces at electronic display layers
Display assemblies for preventing delamination of an optical stack are disclosed. A continuous, interconnected airflow pathway includes each of a first, second, and third airflow passageways, where the first airflow passageway is located, at least in part, forward of the optical stack, the second airflow passageway is located, at least in part, rearward of the optical stack, and the third airflow passageway is located, at least in part, rearward of the second airflow passageway. One or more fan units are positioned along the continuous, interconnected airflow pathway, and when activated, push gas through the continuous, interconnected airflow pathway, including into the first and second airflow passageways to generate compressive forces by the gas at the optical stack.
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
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Solar powered electronic display assembly with pole mount
An electronic display assembly includes a housing having an intake and an exhaust, a liquid crystal display (“LCD”) interior to the housing, a backlight interior to the housing and rearward of the LCD, a cover forward of the LCD, and a panel interior to the housing, at least part of which is spaced apart from a rear surface of the backlight. An airflow pathway extends, at least in part, from the intake, rearward of the backlight and forward of the panel, and to the exhaust. A second airflow pathway is separated from the airflow pathway, and forms a closed, continuous airflow pathway extending, at least in part, rearward of the backlight and a rear surface of the panel. At least one electronic component for operating the electronic display assembly is located at the rear surface of the panel and within the second airflow pathway.
Display units for executing operational updates in a prioritized fashion are disclosed. A control subsystem is in electronic communication with an electronic display, sensor(s), and a thermal management subsystem. Requests to update established operational parameters for the electronic display and the thermal management subsystem are received at the control subsystem. The established operational parameters include operational parameters specific to sensor readings. The control subsystem determines which of the requests would provide a largest change to the established operational parameters if implemented, and prioritize that, largest, one of the requests for execution.
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
G09G 1/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with cathode-ray tube indicators
Digital signage unit, such as for digital out of home advertising, with monitoring features are provided. The digital signage unit include an electronic display, a shock sensor, and a controller which receives data from the shock sensor and determines, on an ongoing basis, an operating status of the digital signage unit based, at least in part, the data from the shock sensor.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
Display assemblies with divided interior space and related methods are disclosed. A common passageway for the gas fluidly connects passageways of a first and second electronic display subassembly. A barrier extends within, and partitions, the common passageway into a first portion and a second portion. A continuous airflow pathway for the gas includes the first and second portions of said common passageway and the passageways of the first and second electronic display subassemblies. The first and second portions being fluidly interconnected by the passageways of the first and second electronic display assemblies.
Digital signage unit, such as for digital out of home advertising, with monitoring features are provided. The digital signage unit includes an electronic display, a sensor for measuring tilt, and a controller which receives data from the sensor and determines, on an ongoing basis, an operating status of the digital signage unit based, at least in part, on the data from the sensor.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
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Display assemblies with condensation mitigation and related systems and methods
Display assemblies and related systems and methods are provided which provide condensation mitigation. A cover layer forms a forward portion of a housing for an electronic display located rearward of the cover layer. A continuous airflow pathway extends entirely within the housing such that the continuous airflow pathway is partitioned from an ambient environment. One or more gaskets are provided which, at least in part, partition the continuous airflow pathway from the ambient environment. The one or more gaskets extending from an interior surface of the cover layer to a portion of the housing.
Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A mounting structure includes a central airflow pathway for a first dedicated flow of ambient air with electronic equipment located along the same. One or more side assemblies are attached to the mounting structure and include a cover, a display layer located rearward of the cover, an illumination device for illuminating at least the display layer when operated, and a side assembly open loop airflow pathway for a second dedicated flow of the ambient air. When operated, the electronic equipment provides functionality other than operation of the one or more side assemblies. The central airflow pathway and the side assembly open loop airflow pathway of each of the one or more side assemblies are fluidly separated from one another.
Display units with automated power governing features and related systems and methods are disclosed. A control subsystem is in electronic communication with a power subsystem electrically connected to an electronic display, temperature sensors, and a thermal management subsystem for the display unit. The control subsystem includes at least one governor which monitors external power supply and internal power demand, and where either of the external power supply or internal demand exceeds respective predetermined thresholds, commands reduction to power levels of the electronic display.
G09G 1/00 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with cathode-ray tube indicators
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
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Self-contained electronic display assembly, mounting structure and methods for the same
Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A side assembly with electronic display and a mounting device positioned, at least in part, rearward of the electronic display having laterally extending portion and hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in a first direction is raised relative to another mounting device with hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in a second, opposing direction. The side assembly is raised so that the hooked portions of said additional mounting device clear the hooked portions of the mounting device as the side assembly is moved laterally rearward to at least partially overlap the hooked portions of the mounting device and the additional mounting device. The side assembly is lowered to engage hooked portions of the additional mounting device and the mounting device.
A display assembly, communications box, and related methods are disclosed. A display assembly includes an electronic display subassembly attached to a mounting structure. A communications box attached to the mounting structure has an interior space for electronic equipment which is located above, and spaced apart from, the electronic display subassembly. A gas permeable fabric panel of the communications box occupies at least a majority of a side of the communications box and is gas permeable, such as to allow airflow to electronics contained therein.
Display assemblies with condensation control are disclosed. A cover is positioned forward of an electronic display layer located within a housing. Fans and sensors are located at an airflow pathway extending within the housing. A controller receives readings from the sensors, determines which of the readings is, relatively, highest, and drives each of said fans based on the relatively highest one of the readings in accordance with a control scheme for each of the fans, where the control scheme is dependent upon the readings.
Display assemblies providing electric vehicle charging are disclosed which include side assemblies connected to a frame having an electronic display and power supplies and electric vehicle charging equipment, including internal and external components. The electric vehicle charging equipment and the one or more side assemblies are each connectable to an external power supply in a manner which electrically separates power supplied to at least a bulk energy storage device of the electric vehicle charging equipment from power supplied to at least an electronic display subassembly power supply of the one or more side assemblies.
Electronic display assemblies are disclosed which include a housing, an electronic display located within the housing, a first airflow pathway extending through the housing between an intake and an exhaust and a second airflow pathway, separated from the first airflow pathway, and forming a closed, continuous pathway within the housing. A panel is spaced apart from the electronic display and at least partially defining and separating the first and second airflow pathways, where at least a portion of the first airflow pathway extends between a rear surface of the electronic display and a forward surface of the panel, and where at least a portion of the second airflow pathway extends between a rear surface of the panel and a forward surface of a rear portion of the housing. Electronic component(s) for operating the electronic display assembly are located within the second airflow pathway.
Electronic display assemblies are disclosed which include a housing having an intake and an exhaust, an electronic display located within the housing, a first airflow pathway fluidly connected to an ambient environment and extending through the housing between the intake and the exhaust, a first portion of which extends proximate to a rear surface of the electronic display and a second portion of which extends rearward of, and is spaced apart from, the rear surface of the electronic display. A second airflow pathway is separated from the first airflow pathway and forms a closed, continuous pathway within the housing. At least a portion of the second airflow pathway is located rearward of the electronic display. One or more electronic assemblies for operating the electronic display assembly are located within the portion of the second airflow pathway located rearward of the electronic display.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
A display assembly with cooling pathways includes a housing for an electronic display and a closed, continuous airflow pathway. Partition(s) located within the housing partially separate an equipment storage area for electronic equipment from the continuous airflow pathway. The partition(s) define, at least in part, a sub-pathway within, but separated from, the closed, continuous airflow pathway. Fan(s), when activated, cause a portion of a flow of circulating gas traveling through the closed, continuous airflow pathway to leave the same and instead travel through the sub-pathway pathway while a remainder of the flow continues through the closed, continuous airflow pathway, before rejoining the closed, continuous airflow pathway.
Display assemblies with thermal management features are provided. The display assemblies include an image assembly, a housing for the image assembly having an intake and exhaust. A first, continuous airflow pathway is located within the housing, and includes a first portion located forward of the image assembly and a second portion located rearward of the image assembly. A second airflow pathway extends within the housing between the intake and the exhaust. A heat exchanger located within the housing and rearward of the image assembly includes a first set of ducted passageways forming part of the first airflow pathway and a second set of ducted passageways forming part of the second airflow pathway. The first set of ducted passageways extend alongside, in an alternating fashion with, the second set of ducted passageways.
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
A display assembly includes a mounting structure with a dedicated central airflow pathway for a first flow of ambient air, electronic equipment located along the dedicated central airflow pathway, and side assemblies. Each of the side assemblies are attached to a respective side of the mounting structure and include a cover, a display layer located rearward of the cover, one or more dedicated side assembly airflow pathways.
Digital signage unit, such as for digital out of home advertising, with monitoring features are provided. The digital signage unit include an electronic display, an orientation detection device, and a controller which receives orientation data from the orientation detection device and determines, on an ongoing basis, an orientation of the display unit based, at least in part, from the orientation data.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
A display assembly includes a framework, an electronic display subassembly connected to the framework at an elevated position, and an open, unobstructed, pass-through area located below the electronic display subassembly and within the framework. The pass-through area may assist with sightlines through the display assembly, by way of example. Wiring may be routed from a base along or through upward extending members of the framework.
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
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Electronic display assembly with a channel for ambient air in an access panel
An electronic display assembly includes a side assembly having a cover panel forming, at least in part, a front portion of said side assembly, and an electronic display located interior to said cover panel. An access panel is located rearward of the electronic display and includes an intake and a spaced apart exhaust. An airflow pathway for ambient air extends between the intake and the exhaust. The airflow pathway separates into at least a first and second sub-pathway at a first location fluidly adjacent to the intake. The first sub-pathway extends along a rear surface of the electronic display. The second sub-pathway extends along an interior surface of the access panel. At least the first and second sub-pathways rejoin at a second location fluidly adjacent to the exhaust.
G02F 1/1347 - Arrangement of liquid crystal layers or cells in which the final condition of one light beam is achieved by the addition of the effects of two or more layers or cells
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
A display assembly with divided interior space includes a common passageway which fluidly connects passageways of first and second electronic display subassemblies where the common passageway and passageways of the electronic display subassemblies form, at least in part, a continuous airflow pathway for gas. A central septum extends within the common passageway to prevent the gas from directly traveling between a first portion and a second portion of the common passageway, defined, at least in part, by the central septum. Each of the portions of the common passageway are fluidly connected with the passageways of the first and second electronic display subassemblies.
Systems and methods for remotely monitoring digital signage. Display assemblies are provided, each having an electronic display, an additional component for operating the display assembly, a sensor for monitoring conditions at the display assembly, a local controller, and a network connection device. Remote server(s) execute software which establishes a data connection with each of the display assemblies, receives and stores data measurements made by the sensors of the display assemblies in a sensor specific and a display assembly specific manner, receives user data requests, and for each of the user data requests, generates data output displays including a user specified subset of the data measurements associated with a user specified subset of the sensors and a user specified subset of the display assemblies indicated in the respective user data request.
Display assemblies and related systems and methods are disclosed which alert to unsecured conditions. An electronic display is movable attached to a structural subassembly, and a securing device moves between a secured configuration securing the electronic display to the structural framework in a closed position and an unsecured configuration allowing movement of the electronic display into an opened position away, at least in part, from the structural subassembly. One or more sensors detect if the display assembly is secured such that the electronic display is in the closed position and the securing device is in the secured configuration, or not. A controller receives data from the sensors, permits the electronic display to undertake normal operations where the data indicates that the display assembly is secured, and, at each discrete instance where the data indicates that said display assembly is not secured, generate an alert message.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
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Electronic display assembly with fabric panel communications box
A display assembly includes a communications box and one or more electronic display subassemblies attached to a mounting structure. The communications box is located above the one or more electronic display subassemblies and has a front panel and a rear panel, at least one of which comprises fabric for ambient air to travel through to cool electronic equipment located within.
A display assembly for preventing delamination of electronic display layers includes an electronic display subassembly at a structural framework having multiple optical layers and/or films (“the layers”). A first passageway is located between a cover forward of the electronic display subassembly and a forward one of the layers. A second passageway is located rearward of the layers. A third passageway is fluidly connected to an entrance and an exit of each of the first and second passageways. The first, second, and third passageways define, at least in part, a continuous airflow pathway. A fan unit positioned proximate to the entrance to each of the first and second passageways moves gas through the continuous airflow pathway, including into the first and second passageways in a same primary direction to generate compressive forces at the layers.
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
Display units with automated power governing features and related systems and methods are disclosed. A control subsystem is in electronic communication with a power subsystem electrically connected to an electronic display, temperature sensors, and a thermal management subsystem for the display unit. The control subsystem includes at least one governor which monitors external power supply and internal power demand, and where either of the external power supply or internal demand exceeds respective predetermined thresholds, commands reduction to power levels of the electronic display.
G09G 3/36 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source using liquid crystals
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DISPLAY ASSEMBLIES WITH DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSORS
Systems and methods for detecting and alerting to probable leaks in an electronic display assembly are provided. An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display, a differential pressure sensor fluidly connected to an ambient environment and an internal area partitioned from an ambient environment, and one or more fans located within, or fluidly connected with, the internal area. Differential pressure readings are monitored, and when outside an acceptable parameter, a speed of the fan(s) is temporarily increased. Additional differential pressure reading(s) are taken, and where they remain outside the acceptable parameter, an electronic notification regarding the probable leak is generated and transmitted.
G01M 3/26 - Investigating fluid tightness of structures by using fluid or vacuum by measuring rate of loss or gain of fluid, e.g. by pressure-responsive devices, by flow detectors
A proof of play information system, and related assemblies and methods are provided. Electronic display assemblies include media players providing content for display at electronic displays thereof, some of which includes static advertising images. A unit controller is electronically interposed between the media player and the electronic display. Redundancy check codes are generated for the content items transmitted from the media player to the electronic display. If a consistent redundancy check code is consecutively generated for a respective one of the content items, cause a play count associated with the respective one of the content items is incremented.
H04N 21/442 - Monitoring of processes or resources, e.g. detecting the failure of a recording device, monitoring the downstream bandwidth, the number of times a movie has been viewed or the storage space available from the internal hard disk
Display assemblies providing alerts, along with related systems and methods, are provided. A side assembly with an electronic display is movably attached to a structural subassembly. A latching device selectively secures the side assembly to the structural subassembly. Where a controller receives data from a sensor indicating that the latching device is latched, the controller causes the side assembly to provide normal operations, including displaying normal programming images at the electronic display. Where the controller receives data received from the sensor indicating that the latching device is unlatched, the controller causes the side assembly to interrupt the normal operations and display an unlatched alert image at the electronic display indicating that the side assembly is unlatched.
G01D 5/14 - Mechanical means for transferring the output of a sensing memberMeans for converting the output of a sensing member to another variable where the form or nature of the sensing member does not constrain the means for convertingTransducers not specially adapted for a specific variable using electric or magnetic means influencing the magnitude of a current or voltage
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display. An upper portion is supported by a housing assembly above, and spaced apart from, the electronic display, which is also supported by the housing assembly. One or more fans associated with the upper portion move ambient air ingested through one or more intake/exhaust apertures in an upper portion housing, an upper cavity, and a transition area between the upper portion and the electronic display. Ambient air is also ingested through one or more intakes at the transition area by the one or more fans and moved towards one or more open loop airflow pathways extending behind the electronic display.
Display assemblies are provided. One or more electronic display subassemblies are mounted to a framework at an elevated position. An unobstructed zone is located below each of the electronic display subassemblies and within said framework. Wiring and electronic components may extend along some of the framework and may be covered by cladding.
Display assemblies are provided. One or more electronic display subassemblies are mounted to a framework at an elevated position. An unobstructed zone is located below each of the electronic display subassemblies and within said framework. Electric vehicle chargers are provided with the display assemblies, such as within recessed compartments with cable management devices.
B60L 53/30 - Constructional details of charging stations
B60L 53/18 - Cables specially adapted for charging electric vehicles
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
H02G 11/02 - Arrangements of electric cables or lines between relatively-movable parts using take-up reel or drum
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H05K 5/02 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus Details
Display assemblies are provided. One or more electronic display subassemblies are mounted to a framework at an elevated position. An unobstructed zone is located below each of the electronic display subassemblies and within the framework. Electronic components are provided within a base portion of the framework. A panel may extend above each of the electronic display subassemblies and within the framework.
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
G09F 13/02 - Signs, boards, or panels, illuminated by artificial light sources positioned in front of the insignia
G09F 23/00 - Advertising on or in specific articles, e.g. ashtrays, letter-boxes
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Bus shelter with solar powered electronic displays
A solar powered display assembly and related systems and methods are disclosed. A controller is interposed between an electronic display at a housing, an alternative power source external to, but electrically connected to the display assembly at a housing, and a solar energy harvesting device. The controller determines a power requirement for operating the display assembly, determines power available from the solar energy harvesting device, and where the power available from the solar energy harvesting device meets or exceeds the power requirement, sources operational power from the solar energy harvesting device. Where the power available from the solar energy harvesting device falls below the power requirement, the controller sources the power available from the solar energy harvesting device as a portion of the operational power, and sources supplemental power from the alternative power source.
B60R 16/033 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems characterised by the use of electrical cells or batteries
B60K 6/24 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the combustion engines
B60K 6/26 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the motors or the generators
B60K 6/28 - Arrangement or mounting of plural diverse prime-movers for mutual or common propulsion, e.g. hybrid propulsion systems comprising electric motors and internal combustion engines the prime-movers consisting of electric motors and internal combustion engines, e.g. HEVs characterised by apparatus, components or means specially adapted for HEVs characterised by the electric energy storing means, e.g. batteries or capacitors
B60L 58/10 - Methods or circuit arrangements for monitoring or controlling batteries or fuel cells, specially adapted for electric vehicles for monitoring or controlling batteries
B60R 11/02 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for for radio sets, television sets, telephones, or the likeArrangement of controls thereof
B60R 13/00 - Elements for body-finishing, identifying, or decoratingArrangements or adaptations for advertising purposes
B60R 16/03 - Electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided forArrangement of elements of electric or fluid circuits specially adapted for vehicles and not otherwise provided for electric for supply of electrical power to vehicle subsystems
E04H 1/12 - Small buildings or other erections for limited occupation, erected in the open air or arranged in buildings, e.g. kiosks, waiting shelters for bus stops or for filling stations, roofs for railway platforms, watchmen's huts or dressing cubicles
G09F 9/33 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being semiconductor devices, e.g. diodes
G09F 21/04 - Mobile visual advertising by land vehicles
H02J 3/38 - Arrangements for parallelly feeding a single network by two or more generators, converters or transformers
H02J 7/00 - Circuit arrangements for charging or depolarising batteries or for supplying loads from batteries
H02J 7/35 - Parallel operation in networks using both storage and other DC sources, e.g. providing buffering with light sensitive cells
H05K 5/00 - Casings, cabinets or drawers for electric apparatus
H05K 7/20 - Modifications to facilitate cooling, ventilating, or heating
B60R 11/00 - Arrangements for holding or mounting articles, not otherwise provided for
G09F 9/35 - Indicating arrangements for variable information in which the information is built-up on a support by selection or combination of individual elements in which the desired character or characters are formed by combining individual elements being liquid crystals
Display units for digital out of home advertising with orientation monitoring features are disclosed. The units include an electronic display, an orientation detection device, and a controller. The controller receives orientation data from the orientation detection device, determines a baseline orientation of the display unit, and where a subsequently detected orientation is not within a predetermined margin of the baseline orientation, electronically generates an alert.
G04G 21/02 - Detectors of external physical values, e.g. temperature
G09G 3/34 - Control arrangements or circuits, of interest only in connection with visual indicators other than cathode-ray tubes for presentation of an assembly of a number of characters, e.g. a page, by composing the assembly by combination of individual elements arranged in a matrix by control of light from an independent source
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Self-contained electronic display assembly, mounting structure and methods for the same
Display assemblies and related systems and methods for mounting are provided. A side assembly includes a cover positioned forward of an electronic display and a mounting device positioned, at least in part, rearward of the electronic display. The mounting device includes a laterally extending portion and hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in a downward facing direction. An additional mounting device includes a laterally extending portion and hooked portions facing, at least primarily, in an upward facing direction, where the hooked portions of the mounting device are complementary with the hooked portions of the additional mounting device.
A display assembly includes a mounting structure with one or more cavities for electronic equipment located along a dedicated central airflow pathway for a first flow of ambient air. Each of a number of side assemblies are attached to a respective side of the mounting structure and include a front cover, a display layer located rearward of the front cover, an illumination device for illuminating the display layer when operated, and one or more dedicated side assembly airflow pathways.
A method of increasing thermal conduction in an electronic display assembly includes securing a panel forming part of a thermal management substructure for the electronic display assembly, depositing a structural adhesive to at least one of an electronic component for operating the electronic display assembly and the panel, securing said electronic component directly to a first side of the panel by way of the adhesive, and securing the thermal management substructure within a housing of the electronic display assembly such that a second side of said panel defines, at least in part, at least a portion of an airflow pathway of the electronic display assembly of which the thermal management substructure forms a part.
An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display located within a housing. A first airflow pathway fluidly connected to an ambient environment extends through at least a portion of the housing. A second airflow pathway, separated from the first airflow pathway, forms a closed loop within the housing. Some or all electronic components for operating the electronic display assembly are located within the second airflow pathway, such as to at least partially isolate such electronics from dust or other containments in ambient air.
F28D 9/00 - Heat-exchange apparatus having stationary plate-like or laminated conduit assemblies for both heat-exchange media, the media being in contact with different sides of a conduit wall
F28F 3/02 - Elements or assemblies thereof with means for increasing heat-transfer area, e.g. with fins, with recesses, with corrugations
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Electronic display assembly with thermal management
An electronic display assembly includes an electronic display and a panel located within a housing such that the panel is spaced apart from a rear surface of the electronic display. An airflow pathway fluidly connected to an ambient environment extends through at least a portion of the housing. At least a portion of the airflow pathway extends behind the electronic display and forward of the panel. At least one electronic component for operating the electronic display assembly is located at a rear surface of the panel. The at least one electronic component may be directly adhered to the rear surface of the panel, such as to provide thermal coupling.
An electronic display device includes a housing for an electronic display to form an assembly. A thermal management subsystem forms part of the assembly and utilizes ingested ambient air from immediately outside said assembly to thermal manage the assembly. Data is received from one or more sensors pertaining to at least one characteristic of the ingested ambient air at times during operation of the assembly. Operating parameters of the assembly are automatically adjusted when the data indicates a difference in the measured at least one characteristic at the times, and when said difference exceeds a threshold value.
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