Electronic table card, electronic identification system and electronic signboard

Abstract

The invention provides an electronic signboard which comprises a shell, an electrophoresis display screen and a driving interface, the electrophoresis display screen and the driving interface are installed in the shell, and the driving interface is electrically connected with the electrophoresis display screen and used for receiving a display driving signal and transmitting the display driving signal to the electrophoresis display screen. The electrophoresis display screen is powered by the driving interface, and the electronic signboard is not provided with a driving circuit; the invention also discloses a bookshelf, a book management system, an electronic table card and an electronic chest card. A bookshelf, a book management system, an electronic table card and an electronic chest card all use the electronic signboard. The electronic signboard saves paper and printing ink.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of electronic display equipment, and in particular to an electronic table sign, an electronic identification system and an electronic identification board. Background Art

[0002] Signage is widely used in modern life. From book signs in libraries to price signs in supermarkets and table and name badges in workplaces, signage has made life more convenient. However, due to their temporary nature, signage requires frequent replacement. Existing signage is typically printed on paper, requiring new paper to be used for replacement, wasting paper and ink. Summary of the Invention

[0003] The present invention discloses an electronic signage comprising a housing, an electrophoretic display screen, and a drive interface. The electrophoretic display screen and the drive interface are mounted in the housing. The drive interface is electrically connected to the electrophoretic display screen and is configured to receive and transmit display drive signals to the electrophoretic display screen. The housing includes a removable color cover. Optionally, the electrophoretic display screen is powered by the drive interface.

[0004] Optionally, the electronic signboard is not provided with a driving circuit.

[0005] Optional, where the color cover is pink, including: Substrate layer: 1.0mm PMMA, transmittance ≥ 70%; Dyeing layer): containing phthalocyanine dye, thickness 60μm; Anti-reflective layer: Nano zinc oxide coating, haze ≤5%.

[0006] The present invention also provides an electronic table sign, comprising a bracket and the electronic sign, wherein the electronic sign is mounted on the bracket.

[0007] Optionally, the electronic identification plate is detachably connected to the bracket.

[0008] The present invention also provides an electronic identification system, comprising a host and an electronic identification board as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the host is provided with a driving circuit and a driving connector adapted to the driving interface, the driving connector is detachably connected to the driving interface, and the driving circuit sends a display driving signal to the driving interface through the driving connector.

[0009] Optionally, it includes an outer display for displaying name, position and logo; the inner display shows meeting documents and real-time annotations.

[0010] Optionally, batch update the display content of multiple table cards; remotely switch the cover color scheme to match the Pantone color library.

[0011] The electronic signage includes an electrophoretic display and a driver interface. The driver interface can be connected to an external driver circuit, which changes the characters on the electrophoretic display to create a signage displaying the new characters. Using this electronic signage, changing characters does not require replacing paper or using ink, saving paper and ink. Furthermore, since the electronic signage does not have its own driver circuit, the cost of the driver circuit board is reduced, significantly reducing the cost of the electronic signage and making it easier to promote and apply. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0012] The above and other purposes, features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent by describing in more detail the preferred embodiments of the present invention shown in the accompanying drawings. The same reference numerals indicate the same parts throughout the accompanying drawings, and the drawings are not intentionally scaled to actual size, but rather are intended to illustrate the subject matter of the present invention.

[0013] Figure 1 An exploded view of an electronic signboard according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A side view of a bookshelf according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 3 This is a side view of a bookshelf with the electronic identification plate removed according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 It is a rear view of the electronic signboard of the preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A side view of an electronic signboard according to a preferred embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 This is a structural block diagram of the library management system and electronic identification system of the preferred embodiment of the present invention. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0014] The technical solution of the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments so that those skilled in the art can better understand the present invention and implement it, but the embodiments are not intended to limit the present invention. Figure 1-6As shown, an embodiment of the present invention provides an electronic signboard, comprising a shell 1, an electrophoretic display screen 2 and a drive interface 3, wherein the electrophoretic display screen 2 and the drive interface 3 are installed in the shell 1. Preferably, the shell 1 comprises an inner shell 11 and an outer shell 12, wherein the inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12 are fixedly connected, the electrophoretic display screen 2 and the drive interface 3 are located between the inner shell 11 and the outer shell 12, and the outer shell 12 is a transparent shell, wherein the display surface of the electrophoretic display screen 2 faces the outer shell 12. The drive interface 3 is electrically connected to the electrophoretic display screen 2, and is used to receive a display drive signal and transmit it to the electrophoretic display screen 2, thereby changing the display characters of the electrophoretic display screen 2, thereby forming a signboard with a new logo. Since the electronic signboard itself does not have a drive circuit, but only receives an external display drive signal through the drive interface 3, the cost of the drive circuit board is saved, which greatly reduces the cost of the electronic signboard and makes it easier to promote and apply. During use, the drive interface 3 is connected to the drive connector of the external host to receive the display 4 drive signal, so that the electrophoretic display screen 2 displays the text or pattern corresponding to the display drive signal, and then the drive interface 3 is separated from the drive connector of the external host. Since the electrophoretic display screen 2 has a bistable characteristic, the displayed text or pattern can be maintained until the next display drive signal is received. In a preferred embodiment, the electrophoretic display screen 2 is powered by the drive interface 3, that is, the electronic signboard 10 is not provided with a power supply or a dedicated power interface. Only when the drive interface 3 is connected to the drive connector of the external host, power is obtained from the drive connector of the external host to power the electrophoretic display screen 2. Since the electrophoretic display screen 2 has a bistable characteristic, the characters are still displayed after the power is turned off. In another preferred embodiment, the electronic signboard 10 is not provided with a drive circuit 5, and the drive circuit 5 is provided in the external host. To change the characters on electronic signboard 10, connect the drive interface 3 of electronic signboard 10 to the drive circuit 5. Drive circuit 5 on the host generates a display drive signal, which is transmitted via drive interface 3 to electrophoretic display screen 2, causing electronic signboard 10 to display the new characters or image. Because electrophoretic display screen 2 is bi-stable, the characters remain displayed even after power is removed. Disconnecting electronic signboard 10 from drive circuit 5 allows it to be used as a new electronic signboard 10. The present invention also provides a bookshelf, comprising a shelf 20 and the electronic signboard 10 described in any of the above embodiments. The shelf 20 is provided with a mounting frame, and the electronic signboard 10 is detachably mounted on the mounting frame. When the characters on the electronic signboard 10 need to be changed, the electronic signboard 10 is removed and connected to the drive circuit 5, and then mounted on the shelf 20 after the characters are changed. Figure 3-5In a preferred embodiment, a slide groove 201 is provided on one of the mounting frame and the housing of the electronic sign 10 (in this case, the side wall of the frame serves as the mounting frame), and a slider 101 is provided on one of the mounting frame and the housing of the electronic sign 10 to cooperate with the slide groove 201. The mounting frame and the housing are connected via the slide groove 201 and the slider 101. In another preferred embodiment, the mounting frame and the housing are connected by a snap-fit connection. Furthermore, a slot is provided on the mounting frame and a buckle is provided on the housing. The mounting frame and the housing are fixed by the slot and the buckle. In other preferred embodiments, the mounting frame clamps the housing. Furthermore, a clip is provided on the housing, and the housing is clamped to the mounting frame via the clip. refer to Figure 6 The present invention also provides a book management system, comprising a host 6, a plurality of racks and a plurality of electronic signboards 10 according to any of the above embodiments. Each rack is provided with a mounting frame, and the electronic signboard 10 is detachably mounted on the mounting frame. The host 6 is provided with a driving circuit 5 and a driving connector 4 adapted to the driving interface 3. The driving circuit 5 sends a display driving signal to the driving interface 3 through the driving connector 4, and the signal changes the displayed characters of the electrophoretic display screen 2. The present invention also provides an electronic table sign, comprising a bracket and the electronic signboard 10 according to any of the above embodiments. The electronic signboard 10 is mounted on the bracket and can be used to indicate a person's name or for other purposes. In a preferred embodiment, the electronic signboard 10 is detachably connected to the bracket, and the electronic signboard 10 is connected to the drive circuit 5. The characters on the electronic signboard 10 can be changed. The electronic signboard 10 is disconnected from the drive circuit 5, which makes it easy to move the electronic signboard 10, making the electronic signboard 10 more convenient to use. The present invention also provides an electronic badge, including the electronic signboard 10 described in any of the above embodiments, and a connecting portion is provided on the shell. The shell can be a hard shell or a soft shell. Further, the connecting portion is a hanging rope, an adhesive sheet or a pin. The present invention also provides an electronic shelf, including a shelf body, a mounting frame and a plurality of electronic signboards 10 described in any of the above embodiments. The mounting frame is provided on the shelf body, and the electronic signboard 10 is detachably mounted on the mounting frame. The electronic signboard 10 is used to display information such as the name and price of the goods. When the characters on the electronic signboard 10 need to be changed, the electronic signboard 10 is removed and connected to the drive circuit 5, and then installed on the frame 20 after the characters are changed. It is more convenient to change the category and price of the goods, and it saves paper and ink. Reference Figure 6The present invention also provides an electronic identification system, comprising a host 6 and any of the above-mentioned electronic signboards 10. The host 6 is provided with a drive circuit 5 and a drive connector 4 adapted to the drive interface 3. The drive connector 4 is detachably connected to the drive interface 3. The drive circuit 5 sends a display drive signal to the drive interface 3 via the drive connector 4. The drive interface 3 is electrically connected to the electrophoretic display screen 2, and is used to receive the display drive signal and transmit it to the electrophoretic display screen 2, so as to change the display characters of the electrophoretic display screen 2. The present invention also provides a display method for any of the above-mentioned electronic signboards 10, characterized in that it comprises the following steps: connecting the drive interface 3 to the drive connector 4 of the host 6; sending a display drive signal to the electronic signboard via the host 6; the electrophoretic display screen 2 displays according to the display drive signal; and separating the drive interface 3 from the drive connector 4. The electronic signboard provided by the present invention comprises an electrophoretic display screen and a drive interface. The drive interface can be connected to an external drive circuit, and the characters on the electrophoretic display screen are changed by the external drive circuit to form a signboard displaying new characters. If this electronic signboard is used, changing characters does not require changing paper or using ink for printing, thus saving paper and ink. Moreover, since the electronic signboard itself does not have a driving circuit, the cost of the driving circuit board is saved, which greatly reduces the cost of the electronic signboard and makes it easier to promote and apply.

[0015] An electronic table card embodiment 1 of the present invention Hardware configuration: External display: 7.8-inch electronic paper, showing participant information; Internal display: 10.3-inch touch electronic paper, supports handwritten annotations; Pink cover: chromaticity values L=85, a=25, b=-5 (CIE Lab).

[0016] Workflow: The main controller sends the agenda to the table card, with the name displayed on the outside and the PDF document on the inside; Users mark key points through the touch screen, and the data is sent back to the server in real time; After 10 minutes of inactivity, the system enters sleep mode (power consumption ≤ 0.1mW).

[0017] Example 2 (Exhibition Scene) Optical Optimization: The cover dyeing layer is added with 0.3% carbon nanotubes, and the surface resistance is ≤100Ω / sq (anti-static); Edge light guide strips (112) compensate for low light environments and adaptively adjust brightness (50-300cd / m²) The above are only preferred embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention description and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An electronic signboard, characterized in that: It includes a shell, an electrophoretic display screen and a drive interface. The electrophoretic display screen and the drive interface are installed in the shell. The drive interface is electrically connected to the electrophoretic display screen and is used to receive display drive signals and transmit them to the electrophoretic display screen. The shell includes a detachable color cover.

2. The electronic signboard according to claim 1, wherein: The electrophoretic display screen is powered by the driving interface.

3. The electronic signboard according to claim 1, wherein: The electronic sign is not provided with a driving circuit.

4. The device according to claim 1, wherein The color cover is pink and includes: Substrate layer: 1.0mm PMMA, transmittance ≥ 70%; Dyeing layer): containing phthalocyanine dye, thickness 60μm; Anti-reflective layer: Nano zinc oxide coating, haze ≤5%.

5. An electronic table card, characterized in that: The electronic sign comprises a bracket and the electronic sign according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the electronic sign is mounted on the bracket.

6. The electronic table card according to claim 5, wherein: The electronic identification plate is detachably connected to the bracket.

7. An electronic identification system, characterized in that: It comprises a host and an electronic signboard as described in any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the host is provided with a driving circuit and a driving connector adapted to the driving interface, the driving connector is detachably connected to the driving interface, and the driving circuit sends a display driving signal to the driving interface through the driving connector.

8. The electronic identification system according to claim 7, characterized in that: It includes an outer display for displaying name, position and LOGO; the inner display shows meeting documents and real-time annotations.

9. The electronic identification system according to claim 7, wherein: Batch update the display content of multiple table cards; remotely switch the cover color scheme to match the Pantone color library.

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