(12) United States Patent
`Jacklin
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`US0063964nBl
`US 6,396,472 BI
`May 28, 2002
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`(10) Patent No.:
`(45) Date of Patent:
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`(54) DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DISPLAYING
`IMAGES AND SOUNDS
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`(76)
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`Inventor: Peter L. Jacklin, 1436 N. Stallion St.,
`Orange, CA (US) 92869-1378
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`( *) Notice:
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`Subject to any disclaimer, the term of this
`patent is extended or adjusted under 35
`U.S.c. 154(b) by 0 days.
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`(21) Appl. No.: 08/739,149
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`(22) Filed:
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`Oct. 28, 1996
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`Int. CI?
`(51)
`(52) U.S. Cl.
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`G09G 3/36; H05K 7/00
`345/104; 345/901; 348/231;
`361/681
`345/204, 901,
`(58) Field of Search
`345/104, 146; 704/272; 360/2, 5; 369/14;
`358/527; 386/69, 55; 361/679-682; 348/231
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`(56)
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`Author: Aug. 5 Miniature Memory Cards Bursky, David
`1996 Journal: Electronic Design pp 46 and 48.
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`Primary Examiner-Dennis-Doon Chow
`Assistant Examiner-Amr Awad
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`(57)
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`ABSTRACT
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`An electronic picture frame receives a removable flash
`memory card, or
`related non-volatile digital recording
`medium, which exist at miniature scale, having stored
`images, audio and data and includes means for displaying,
`arraying, fixing, and generally enjoying same in the tradi(cid:173)
`tional modes by which photographic images have been
`known and cherished over time. Economic efficiency dic(cid:173)
`tates the structure and network and system software are
`likewise compatible, providing apparatus effective for auto(cid:173)
`matic cycling of digital still photographs, and for use in
`combination with local area networks. However, the elec(cid:173)
`tronic frame functions as a free standing unit and may be
`used without
`the need or complex or high technology
`interfacing assistance. A process for displaying digital still
`photographs stored on known non-volatile digital storage
`media is likewise taught.
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`DEVICE AND PROCESS FOR DISPLAYING
`IMAGES AND SOUNDS
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`BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
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`The present invention relates to an electronic apparatus
`for displaying images in combination with audio outputs. In
`invention relates to an electronic
`particular,
`the present
`apparatus useful for the displaying of digital still photo(cid:173)
`graphs and accompanying audio recordings utilizing a non(cid:173)
`volatile digital recording medium, which device is function(cid:173)
`alized as either as a free standing unit, or operationalized
`within an electronic local area network or related systems.
`Likewise, the present invention teaches a process for the
`displaying of digital still photographs and accompanying
`audio recordings utilizing non-volatile digital recording
`media.
`Since the advent of contemporary photography, innova(cid:173)
`tions related to the ability to capture images have generally
`lingered just ahead of those technologies designed to render
`such images accessible to the general viewing public. Early
`photographic plates required complex processing and
`machinery to produce prints, at extremely high cost, only for
`those of means or having high degrees of skill in the art.
`Likewise, at each stage from the creation of high resolution
`digital
`reproduction capability using removable flash 25
`memory cards, no disclosure has been developed which
`would allow for review and casual enjoyment of the gener(cid:173)
`ated images without the use of multi-component or compli(cid:173)
`cated high-technology computer
`interface equipment.
`Although major corporate research and development forces
`from both the East and the West are attempting to standard-
`ize common specifications for flash memory cards for digital
`cameras (or "digital film"), and 20 million of same are
`the equipment
`forecasted to be sold in the year 2000,
`currently available for the average consumer's viewing of
`this new technology can be costly; not all consumers own
`equipment effective for transducing images stored on con(cid:173)
`ventional "digital film", and this equipment normally is not
`transportable, and difficult to operate for the average con(cid:173)
`sumer.
`For example, while known flash memory cards can con(cid:173)
`currently store almost one-hundred separate images-it has
`not been possible to access same without high-priced and
`complex computer interface technology, or cumbersome
`co-axial cable and television equipment. That is, prior to the
`teachings of the present invention being offered for consid(cid:173)
`eration.
`One simply cannot enjoy and randomly "flip- through"
`and enjoy the stored images in the same leisurely context as
`would be provided by conventional photographs and known
`albums for viewing same. Clearly, in order to ameliorate this
`unaddressed need to access the multiplicity of images,
`which may be so painstakingly stored digitally, in a simpli(cid:173)
`innovation are 55
`the teaching of the present
`fied manner,
`required.
`The paucity of disclosure in this emergent field is likewise
`exemplified by the following U.S. Letters Patents and
`Publications, which are incorporated expressly herein by
`reference:
`U.S. Pat. Nos. 5,461,596; 5,504,836; "Flash cards vie in
`storage derby", ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
`TIMES, pages 1 and 16 (Oct. 2, 1995); "Minicard
`promoters release details of spec, "ELECTRONIC
`ENGINEERING TIMES, page 16, (Jan. 29, 1996);
`MINIATURE MEMORY CARDS TRIM SIZE AND
`WEIGHT IN PORTABLE SYSTEMS," ELECTRONIC
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`5
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`2
`DESIGN, pages 46-47 (Aug. 5, 1996): SANDISK
`FLASH DATA STORAGE: "The Universal Storage
`Solution" (1995); TOSHIBA SOLID STATE FLOPPY
`DISK CARD (SSFDC) Product Overview (1996).
`U.S. Pat. No. 5,504,836 ("the '836 patent") issued on Apr.
`2, 1995 to Loudermilk. The '836 patent discloses a PIC(cid:173)
`TURE FRAME WITH ASSOCIATED AUDIO MESSAGE,
`and demonstrates that one of skill in the art is readily capable
`of using conventional audio message circuits to provide
`10 means for associating an audio output with a specific dis(cid:173)
`played image. However, nothing in this disclosure suggests
`anything but the use of a single conventional photograph,
`which differentiates it from the teachings of the present
`invention. The '836 patent
`likewise is demonstrative of
`15 storage of audio messages under CPU control such that
`initiation, or actuation, of the audio message is designed as
`a function of operator actions with manual switching means
`associated with the frame unit itself The teachings of the
`present invention include associating audio messages with
`20 images, but unlike the '836 patent, both audio and video
`storage means are controlled by the system claimed in the
`present invention. Further, one reasonably skilled in the art
`would find no hint at utilizing non-volatile digital recording
`media in conjunction with the '836 patent.
`Likewise, U.S. Letters Pat. No. 5,461,596 ("the '596
`patent") issued to Eastman Kodak on Oct. 24, 1995 is readily
`distinguished from the present invention, and only serves to
`amplify the novelty of the teachings of the instant disclosure.
`The '596 patent discloses a portfolio photo compact disc
`30 visual/audio display, which system was developed in
`response to known constraints of the photo compact disk
`technology, which do not impact upon the teachings of the
`instant invention directly. The '596 disclosure cannot be
`practiced without employing two photo compact disc
`35 players, and shows the type of systems which have been
`used to alternately address those issued ameliorated by the
`teachings of the present invention.
`Many camera manufacturers, both domestic and abroad
`have begun production of digital still cameras designed
`40 around, commonly available digital recording flash media.
`Such known systems comprise, for example, at least one of
`three small form factors, such systems being exemplified by
`the SOLID STATE FLOPPY DISC CARD (SSFDC), the
`Intel MiniCard and Sandisk CompactFlash. Coming to mar-
`45 ket now, among these known cameras are those having
`direct slots for SSFDC's and the like non-volatile recording
`media, which are available for under US$1,000. Likewise,
`the big three Japanese camera manufacturers,
`(FUJI,
`MINOLTA, and OLYMPUS) have revealed that they plan to
`50 introduce still digital cameras into the United States. Further,
`EASTMAN KODAK introduced a digital recording flash
`medium in the third quarter of 1996, and APPLE COM(cid:173)
`PUTER will introduce one in the first quarter of 1997, which
`are both based upon the SSFDC model.
`In essence, the SSFDC, the Intel MiniCard and Sandisk
`CompactFlash are vying to become a de facto standard in
`consumer electronics. Consumers have responded to the
`demand for digital cameras having capabilities of storage
`and editing pictures which may be done only with the use of
`60 personal computers. For digital cameras provide previously
`unknown flexibility to transfer images onto personal com(cid:173)
`puters and to place same into documents and presentations,
`including adding such images to "home pages" on the
`internet or to send them via remote electronic mail ("e-
`65 mail").
`the Intel MiniCard and Sandisk
`The SSFDC,
`CompactFlash, each serve as a storage memory or "digital
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`film" for digital still cameras. To date, the only means for
`transferring images from such products as the SSFDC, the
`Intel MiniCard and Sandisk CompactFlash are by down(cid:173)
`loading same into personal computers for storage or
`manipulation, or through related uses with television sets.
`Unfortunately,
`the constraints inherent
`in these systems
`outweigh any potential benefits to consumers.
`In sum, while it has become known to capture and store
`photographic images on non-volatile digital
`recording
`media, serious limitations exist in terms of any uses of same 10
`in a conventional sense for a user's ongoing viewing plea(cid:173)
`sure. Namely, the only known use of stored photographic
`images on non-volatile digital recording media exists within
`the like complex
`the context of personal computers,
`computer-based technologies, or cumbersome co-axial cable 15
`and television equipment. No disclosures among the prior
`art have addressed those problems solved by the instant
`teachings, which demonstrates the contributions of the
`present inventor to the progress of science and the useful
`arts.
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`According to an embodiment of the present invention, an
`electronic apparatus for the displaying of photographs and
`accompanying audio recordings, comprises, in combination;
`means for receiving a removable non-volatile digital record(cid:173)
`ing medium, means for selectively accessing and displaying
`at least two separate sets of data stored within said medium,
`means of transferring for at least two separate sets of data
`from a first position to a second position, and means for
`releasing said non-volatile digital recording medium.
`According to another embodiment of the present
`invention, an electronic apparatus for displaying images and
`accompanying audio recordings stored in a non-volatile
`digital recording medium, comprises; said non-volatile digi(cid:173)
`tal recording medium being of a type of sector for storing a
`plurality of bits of video and audio data, means of receiving
`said non-volatile digital recording medium, a video chip,
`and audio chip, means for switching power on and off on the
`basis of a pre-determined electrical signal, a BIOS chip, a
`CPU, a ROM, a flash memory controller, a network
`20 controller, means of selectively displaying each of said
`plurality of bits of video and audio data, and means for
`ejecting said non-volatile digital recording medium.
`According to still another embodiment of the present
`invention, electronic apparatus for displaying photographs
`25 in digital still photographs and the accompanying audio
`recordings stored on removable non-volatile digital record(cid:173)
`ing media comprising; at least a removable flash card, said
`flash card further comprising stored photographs, and stored
`audio, at least a flash controller, at least flash cards for entry
`30 of memory into said apparatus, at least a pair of stereo
`speakers, a means for controlling volume, a recording
`microphone, and a process active matrix display stream,
`read only memory, stored operating software, stored net(cid:173)
`work software, a video controller card, a central processing
`35 unit, a DRAM memory, a get-up means, a framing and
`displaying LED, at least a sound chip, at least a network
`chip, at least a local area network chip, means for manually
`selecting same, and a computer bus effective for connecting
`40 to a power source.
`According to yet a still further embodiment of the present
`invention, there is provided a adapted for displaying a digital
`still photograph, said frame having top and bottom front and
`back sides, a transluscent screen contiguous with said frame
`45 and covering a displayed digital still photograph and through
`which a displayed picture is visible, means for receiving a
`removable non-volatile digital recording medium, means for
`selectively accessing images and sound data arrayed within
`said means for advancing accessed images and sound data
`50 from at least first position to at least a second position,
`means for ejecting a removable non-volatile digital record(cid:173)
`ing medium.
`According to an alternate preferred embodiment of the
`present invention there is provided a process for displaying
`55 digital still photographs stored on a non-volatile digital
`storage medium comprising the steps of; powering up an
`electronic frame system having a display screen, inserting a
`non-volatile digital storage medium into said electronic
`frame system, accessing a first desired digital still
`60 photograph, within said non-volatile digital storage medium,
`viewing a first desired digital still photograph, exchanging a
`first desired digital still photograph for a second desired
`digital still photograph; and, repeating said viewing step and
`exchanging step, wherein said accessing step further com-
`65 prises accessing an accompanying desired audio sequence.
`The above, and other objects, features and objectives of
`the present invention, shall become apparent with the fol-
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`OBJECTS AND SUMMARY OF THE
`INVENTION
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`Accordingly, it is an object of this invention to provide an
`electronic apparatus for the displaying of images and accom(cid:173)
`panying audio recordings stored on a removable flash
`memory, or similar non-volatile digital recording media,
`which eliminates the drawbacks of the prior art.
`It is another object of the present invention to provide an
`electronic frame effective for receiving standard small form
`factor removable storage media, which media are standardly
`produced for use with hand held or consumer electronics
`products, which electronic frame is likewise effective for
`automatic cycling of digital still photographs, and for use in
`combination with local area networks.
`It is still another object of the present invention to provide
`an electronic means of receiving anyone of the at least three
`known forms non-volatile digital
`recording media,
`for
`example-SOLID STATE FLOPPY DISK CARD
`(SSFDC), the Intel MiniCard and Sandisk CompactFlash or
`the like "digital film" used for digital still cameras, which at
`least one of the three forms of non-volatile digital recording
`media are erasable, reusable, and effective for use in any
`number of a multiplicity of conventional digital still
`cameras, which electronic frame has setup and sound record(cid:173)
`ing features to enable an operator to access and display
`desired data.
`It is yet still a further object of the present invention to
`provide a process for displaying digital still photographs
`stored on known non-volatile digital storage media
`Briefly stated, an electronic picture fame receives a
`removable flash memory card, or related non-volatile digital
`recording medium, which exists at miniature scale, having
`stored images, audio and data includes means of displaying,
`arraying, fixing, internally enjoying same in the traditional
`modes by which photographic images have been known and
`cherished over time. Economic efficiency dictates the struc(cid:173)
`ture and network and system software are likewise
`compatible, providing apparatus effective for automatic
`cycling of digital still photographs, and for use in combi(cid:173)
`nation with local area networks. However, the electronic
`frame functions as a free standing unit and may be used
`without the need for complex or high-technology interfacing
`assistance. A process for displaying digital still photographs
`stored on known non-volatile digital storage media is like(cid:173)
`wise taught.
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`lowing description whether in conjunction with the company
`drawings,
`in which like reference numerical designating
`indicators designate the same elements.
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`BRIEF EXPLANATION OF THE DRAWINGS
`FIG. 1 illustrates a front view of a display screen of an
`apparatus according to an embodiment of the present inven(cid:173)
`tion shown in landscape orientation.
`FIG. 2 likewise illustrates a back view of a display screen
`of an apparatus according to an embodiment of the present
`invention shown in landscape orientation.
`FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating a landscaped left side view
`of a display screen of an apparatus according to an embodi(cid:173)
`ment of the present invention, wherein said apparatus is
`disposed upon a flat surface.
`FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a landscaped right side
`view of a display screen of an apparatus according to an
`embodiment of the present invention, wherein said appara(cid:173)
`tus is disposed upon a flat
`FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a top view of an apparatus
`invention,
`according to an embodiment of the present
`wherein said apparatus is disposed upon a flat surface.
`FIG. 6 is a diagram illustrating a landscaped left bottom
`view of a display screen of the apparatus according to an
`embodiment of the present invention, wherein the apparatus
`is disposed upon a flat surface.
`FIG. 7 schematically illustrates operations of an embodi(cid:173)
`ment of the present invention, encompassing both a pre(cid:173)
`ferred embodiment as illustrated above in FIG. 1 to FIG. 6,
`and a plurality of related embodiments contemplated by the
`scope of the present invention as defined herein.
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`DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF PREFERRED
`EMBODIMENTS
`inventor has discovered that non-volatile
`The present
`digital recording flash media are susceptible of novel uses
`within devices that have not been contemplated by or
`developed within the context of any known disclosures
`among the prior art. Namely, it has been discovered that one
`can display images, such as photographs stored on-for
`example-well known 'flash memory cards'-in conjunc(cid:173)
`tion with accompanying audio recording if desired, without
`the need for complex computer interfacing equipment---{)r
`the like hardware. Likewise, according to the teachings of
`present
`invention,
`it
`is contemplated to use any known
`conventional flash memory cards appurtenant
`to, or in
`conjunction with local area networks to achieve the objects
`of the present invention. The present invention is described
`thereof 50
`in detail hereunder, referring to an embodiment
`shown in FIGS. 1 to 6, and summarized schematically, in
`accordance with alternate preferred embodiments in FIG. 7.
`Referring now to FIG. 1 & FIG. 7, a preferred embodi(cid:173)
`invention may consist of a plastic
`ment of the present
`molded container 3, shown here in a front view, wherein a 55
`multiplicity of electronic components are housed internally.
`According to this preferred embodiment, a plurality of
`indicators, operator control mechanisms and connectors may
`be mounted upon the outside of plastic molded container 3.
`Likewise, operator control mechanisms and connectors may
`be mounted upon the outside of the back portion of plastic
`molded container 27 (not shown in this view).
`Prototypes of the present invention use any number of
`conventional plastics for this unit, and accordingly their
`composition is not further specified, because it would be
`readily understood by one having a modicum of skill in the
`art.
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`6
`Plastic molded container 3, according to this illustrated
`preferred embodiment, includes recessed beveled frame 5,
`which recessed beveled frame 5 is effective for surrounding
`a digital still photographic image. Further, the nature of the
`shaping configuration of recessed beveled frame 5 serves to
`focus a user's attention, and concentrate a user's
`eyes' optical focal point upon a central portion of a displayed
`image within recessed beveled frame 5. Display screen 7
`allows a user to view any selected digital still photograph, in
`10 addition to displaying the available operator selection
`options (or "setup menu"), when same has been selected by
`a user. Likewise, display screen 7 may contain a manufac(cid:173)
`turer specific digital still photograph, or an advertising
`message during the power sequence which is fully devel-
`15 oped below, and summarized in FIG. 7.
`Operationally, display screen 7 comes into play following
`the power on sequence when a subject digital still
`photograph, located at the first stored frame ("frame 1") on
`the digital film---{)r non-volatile storage medium, is dis-
`20 played.
`Stereophonic speakers 9, produce accompanying audio
`information for a selected and displayed digital still
`photograph, when same has been made available and stored.
`Microphone 10, provides audio recording to accompany
`25 digital photographs from an alternate source. Microphone 10
`is not operational during power on sequence, becoming
`operational following power on sequence.
`Stereophonic speakers 9, are silent during power up
`sequence, and then play associated audio recordings for
`30 frame 1, following completion of power on sequence.
`Nameplate 11, provides a location for a manufacturer to
`display at least one of a company name, product name, logo,
`service mark, and/or all of the above, including related or
`35 similar indicia of a source of origin or other strings of
`characters appropriate to the particular application used for
`the involved embodiment of the apparatus according to the
`present invention.
`Setup button 13, clears currently displayed image from
`40 the screen, and displays the fist setup screen. Setup button is
`not operational during the power up sequence, however, it
`becomes operational after the power up sequence is com(cid:173)
`plete as explained further in reference to FIG. 7.
`Option button 15, operates only when the setup sequence
`45 is in progress, and allows an operator to move to setup
`options displayed on the screen, selecting the one which is
`this may involve
`desired to be changed. For example,
`photograph matting, cropping of photographs or exit setup
`functions as detailed below.
`Select button 17, operates only when the setup sequence
`is in progress and allows operator to move to detail con(cid:173)
`figuration specifications displayed for selected options. For
`example for photograph matting-No matting, black, 50%
`black, and similar or related variations.
`Means for cycling, and cycling step of the process inven-
`tion further include next button 19, which allows an operator
`to run the manual means to display desired images, and to
`hear the associated audio sequences in accordance with the
`next highest frame number. This portion of the teaching of
`60 the present invention also is useful in conjunction with the
`sound recording features of the present invention which are
`further developed below. When a digital still photograph is
`in Frame 1 and associated audio displayed, then to trigger
`the highest frame number when the next button 19, comes
`65 into play, and is depressed to effectuate this step.
`Likewise, previous button 21, allows the user to operate
`the manual means to display the photograph and to hear an
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`associated audio sequence with the next lowest frame num(cid:173)
`ber and photograph with the next lowest frame number.
`Setup features of the present invention allow an operator
`to program a desired sequence of display, or to have same
`done manually. To these ends, setup button 13, option button 5
`15, select button 17, next button 19 and previous button 21
`are not operational during power up sequence, becoming
`operational when power up sequence is complete. Likewise,
`setup button 13, option button 15, select button 17, next
`button 19 and previous button 21 are operational during the 10
`power down sequence and not operational after the power
`down sequence.
`Power light 23, displays a green hue when power is
`applied to the present invention, and displays a yellow hue
`when power is inadequate to maintain the performance of 15
`this device. A red hue is displayed when power is being
`disengaged, and when no power is being applied to the
`device of the present invention. Light Emitting Diode (LED)
`25, shows the number of the current frames being displayed,
`and displays error condition messages in the event that same 20
`should occur, in addition to "REC" or the like strings as
`needed.
`Referring now to FIG. 2 and to FIG. 3, both a left side and
`a landscaped back-view of Plastic Molded container 3,
`shows a plurality of indicators, operator control mechanisms 25
`and connectors which are mounted on the outside of the
`container. The backside of the plastic molded container 27
`houses the electronic components which are stored inter(cid:173)
`nally.
`Fastening device 29, is used to hold the front of the plastic
`molded container 3 to the back of the plastic molded
`container 27. Fastening device 29 is affixed by means of
`plurality of apertures which are effective for joining plastic
`molded container front 3 and plastic molded container back 35
`27 with the use of countersinking in the apertures allowing
`for positioning of a series of fastener heads flush with the
`back of plastic molded container 27.
`The Wall hanging orifice 31, is composed of at least two
`slotted apertures permitting placement of the apparatus of 40
`the present invention on the surface of a wall (each said
`orifice is manually engaged with a light piece fixed to a wall
`(not shown). Nameplate 33, provides a location for the
`to display the pending and issued patent
`manufacturer
`number, trademark or licensing information, any required 45
`electrical specifications, hazard notices and light symbols
`including any and all information which the manufacturer is
`required by law to display or is of interest to the manufac(cid:173)
`turer to display on the back side of said device invented to
`back molded container 27.
`Recessed storage area for invention stand 35, is effective
`to receive invention stand support 37. Recessed storage area
`invention stand 35 likewise houses invention stand support
`37 and is further effective for housing same in the event that
`the invention is fixed to a wall. Recessed storage area for 55
`invention stand 35 is also countersunk to permit the present
`device to house invention stand support 37 in a manner
`which allows plastic molded container back 27 to be affixed
`such that it is flush with a wall.
`Invention stand support 37 when extended, allows the 60
`apparatus of the present invention to lean backwards at an
`angle to the vertical which makes viewing of display screen
`7 adjustable to the specific need and applications of a
`specific user's use of, or other employment of the apparatus
`according to the teachings of the present invention. Inven- 65
`tion stand support 37 is capable of making a 90 degree
`rotation.
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`Invention stand gimbal 39, provides a connection between
`invention stand support 37 and the plastic molded container
`back 27. This invention stand gimbal 39 allows invention
`stand support 37 to achieve its 90 degree rotation.
`Referring now also to FIG. 6, removable power cord 41,
`is used to connect the plastic molded container back 27 to a
`110 VAC outlet, which outlet provides the power source for
`the apparatus of the present invention. This operation is done
`in conjunction with recessed power outlet 42 which connects
`to 110 VAC outlet, providing power to the apparatus of the
`present invention, and said recessed power outlet 42,
`is
`contained in a recessed area in the bottom of the apparatus
`according to the present invention to allow plastic molded
`container 27 to be attached flush to a wall with reces