Abstract:
A modular, portable writing and projection system having a variable curvature is disclosed. The system uses dry erase boards, chalk or black boards, or other flexible panels having at least one writing surface. The panels have edges for joining to posts. The system combines panels to form a large, modular system for use at meetings, gatherings or other assemblies. The system allows a large number of users to contribute to a presentation, and also allows users to view the presentation. Because the panels are flexible, the system may be curved, allowing more panels to be mounted, used, written on and viewed, within limited space. The panels may be used in either a convex or concave manner, i.e., curved in or curved out, as desired. The resistance of the panels to remaining in a curved state is overcome by feet on the posts and braking or holding devices on the feet.
Abstract:
An interactive whiteboard system that can be put on a desk or a floor surface is implemented. A reflection frame-equipped sheet in accordance with the present invention has a flexible sheet, and a retroreflective frame(s) that is/are fixed to given one side or given two opposite sides of the sheet.
Abstract:
A collapsible, freestanding oversized drawing board including a frame comprised of a plurality of frame members, a drawing sheet, and attachments to the frame. Specifically, the sheet can be drawn on, painted on, washed, or receive magnets.
Abstract:
The present inventive subject matter relates to a multi-panel writing surface and visual display device. More particularly, the present inventive subject matter relates to a multi-panel writing surface and visual display device with each panel having an erasable surface, and which may be mounted to a surface to display information. In particular, the present inventive subject matter relates to a multi panel writing surface and visual display device comprising at least one hinge, a front panel having at least one peripheral edge attached to the at least one hinge, a back panel having at least one peripheral edge attached to the at least one hinge; and at least one intermediate panel having at least one peripheral edge attached to the at least one hinge.
Abstract:
A foldable dry erase surface, such as a temporary wall, permits writing on the surface as is typically done with a dry erase board. The dry erase surface includes individual panels that are hinged together so that the surface formed by the panels is foldable. The individual panels have a dry erase film attached to them so that writing may occur on the panels themselves. The dry erase surface may be collapsed when not in use, or it may be expanded when it is necessary to write on or read from the surface. The dry erase surface is collapsed or expanded by pivoting the panels about the hinged connections, which is typically done by pushing or pulling an end panel of the dry erase surface.
Abstract:
A writing board with an automatic erase device includes a frame, a driving roller and a supporting roller rotatably mounted on the frame in a parallel manner, an endless writing sheet trained around the driving and supporting rollers to form a front exposed writing surface and a back surface, a supporting board interposed between the front writing exposed writing surface and the back surface of the writing sheet for providing a fixed rigid supporting to the front exposed surface, and an erase device positioned behind the back surface of the writing sheet and mounted on the frame. The erase device includes at least an elongated eraser which is extended along a width of the writing sheet and is disposed in the touching with the back surface of writing sheet, so that a writing content on the front exposed writing surface can be erased by the eraser automatically when the writing sheet is rotated by the driving roller.
Abstract:
An electronic print board which includes driving and support rollers rotatably mounted on a frame, an endless belt trained over the rollers, and a writing medium having a flat writing surface, wrapped around the rollers on the endless belt so as to substantially entirely surround the belt to thereby form an endless band-shaped screen. Fixing mediums are provided on the rear surface of the writing medium and the belt to removably mount the writing medium on the belt. A readout sensor receives light reflected from a picture image on the writing medium to provide a readout picture image to a recorder which records the picture image on recording paper. The exposed surface of the writing medium may be erasably written upon by, for example, a felt pen so that the writing medium may be repeatedly reused and easily detached and replaced when worn.
Abstract:
Certain embodiments of the invention include an apparatus for creating a line. Certain embodiments of an apparatus include two or more reels having an extendable and retractable cord. Pulling the two or more reels apart allows for the creation of a line of various sizes. In certain embodiments, the two reels share a single cord. In certain embodiments, a first reel has a first cord with a first attachment end that joins with another attachment end. Certain embodiments include a reel with a magnet, allowing attachment to a magnetic surface. Certain embodiments of the invention include a system for creating a line. In certain embodiments, the system includes an apparatus, and a pin having a magnet. Certain embodiments of the pin help to change the direction of the cord.
Abstract:
A method of forming a writable erasable area on an object includes selecting a glass sheet having a front surface and a back surface, where the front surface is opposed to and parallel to the back surface. An area of the object where the writable erasable area is to be located is selected. The selected area has a select non-flat shape. The shape of the glass sheet is conformed to the select non-flat shape. The glass sheet is then mounted on the object such that the glass sheet is located at the selected area of the object and conforms in shape to the selected area of the object.