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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 31, 2017
Filed:
Mar. 25, 2015
Nichia Corporation, Anan-shi, JP;
Tomohiko Hatano, Naruto, JP;
NICHIA CORPORATION, Anan-shi, JP;
Abstract
A display system includes a first display unit and a second display unit, each including a substrate having a plurality of light-emitting elements arranged in matrix, a mask disposed at a front side of the substrate, and a case having a main body supporting the substrate from its back side. The first display unit is arranged above the second display unit such that a gap is formed between the cases of the first display unit and the second display unit. The mask of the second display unit includes a plurality of canopy sections above and along each row of the plurality of light-emitting elements, except for an uppermost row. The main body of the case of the second display unit has a canopy section above and along the light-emitting elements in the uppermost row of the second display unit, at least partially covering the gap.