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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 30, 2012
Filed:
May. 23, 2007
Chad N. Gloege, Brookings, SD (US);
Matthew R. Mueller, Brookings, SD (US);
Neil R. Burghardt, Brookings, SD (US);
Brett D. Wendler, Watertown, SD (US);
Chad N. Gloege, Brookings, SD (US);
Matthew R. Mueller, Brookings, SD (US);
Neil R. Burghardt, Brookings, SD (US);
Brett D. Wendler, Watertown, SD (US);
Daktronics, Inc., Brookings, SD (US);
Abstract
Disclosed are redundant data path(s) for transmission of graphical data between components in a graphical display system. The redundant data path(s) are used to transmit graphical data by at least two independent means, so that if a failure in one data path occurs, a data transmitted via a separate data path can be used for display. The system is particularly advantageous for multiple-serial-module configurations. The redundant data path(s) minimize disruption of data display and make repair and maintenance of the display system more efficient. The invention includes apparatus for graphical display systems, and also includes methods of data transmission for graphical display systems, and methods of maintenance of graphical display systems.