Embodiments of the present invention relate to integrated modular display panels. In one embodiment, modular display panel includes a casing having a recess. The casing includes locking points for use in attachment to an adjacent casing of another modular display panel. A printed circuit board is di
Embodiments of the present invention relate to integrated modular display panels. In one embodiment, modular display panel includes a casing having a recess. The casing includes locking points for use in attachment to an adjacent casing of another modular display panel. A printed circuit board is disposed in the recess and a plurality of LEDs attached to the printed circuit board. A driver circuit is attached to the printed circuit board. A heat sink is disposed between a back side of the casing and the printed circuit board. The heat sink thermally contacts the back side of the casing and the printed circuit board. A framework of louvers is disposed over the printed circuit board. The framework of louvers is disposed between rows of the LEDs. The framework of louvers is attached to the printed circuit board using an adhesive.
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1. A modular display panel comprising: a casing having a recess, wherein the casing comprises a first side and an opposite second side,wherein the first side of the casing includes a surface that is part of an outer surface of the modular display panel, andwherein the casing comprises aluminum;a pri
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A modular display panel comprising: a casing having a recess, wherein the casing comprises a first side and an opposite second side,wherein the first side of the casing includes a surface that is part of an outer surface of the modular display panel, andwherein the casing comprises aluminum;a printed circuit board disposed in the recess;a plurality of LEDs attached to a front side of the printed circuit board;a driver circuit attached to the printed circuit board;a power supply unit for powering the LEDs, wherein the power supply unit is disposed within the casing;a thermally conductive material disposed between the power supply unit and the casing, wherein the power supply unit is thermally coupled to the outer surface of the modular display panel by the thermally conductive material and wherein the thermally conductive material comprises aluminum; anda framework of louvers disposed over the printed circuit board, the framework of louvers disposed between rows of the LEDs,wherein the modular display panel is sealed to be waterproof. 2. The panel of claim 1, wherein the framework of louvers is attached to the printed circuit board using screws. 3. The panel of claim 1, further comprising a potting material overlying the printed circuit board. 4. The panel of claim 3, wherein the panel is completely waterproof against submersion in up to 3 feet of water. 5. The panel of claim 3, wherein the panel comprises an ingress protection (IP) rating of IP 65, IP 66, IP 67, or IP 68. 6. The panel of claim 1, wherein the casing comprises an aluminum casing. 7. The panel of claim 1, further comprising a first data cable connector that is configured to be attached to a data cable of an adjacent preceding panel and a second data cable connector that is configured to be attached to a data cable of an adjacent succeeding panel. 8. The panel of claim 1, further comprising a first cable connector and a second cable connector, each comprising an integrated data and power connector. 9. The panel of claim 1, wherein the power supply unit comprises a power converter for converting ac power to dc power. 10. The panel of claim 1, wherein the power supply unit comprises a down converter that down converts a dc voltage at a first level to a dc voltage at a second level that is lower than the first level. 11. The panel of claim 1, wherein the casing comprises attachment points for use in attachment as part of a multi-panel modular display. 12. The panel of claim 11, wherein the attachment points comprise interlocking features. 13. The panel of claim 11, wherein the attachment points are located in each of four corner regions of the panel, wherein one or more attachment points are configured to mount a corner plate that is configured to mount to corresponding attachment points of three adjacent panels. 14. A modular multi-panel display system comprising: a mechanical support structure; anda plurality of LED display panels mounted to the mechanical support structure so as to form an integrated display panel;wherein each LED display panel includes a casing comprising aluminum and having a recess,wherein each LED display panel also includes a printed circuit board disposed in the recess,wherein a plurality of LED modules are attached to the printed circuit board;wherein each LED display panel also includes a power supply unit for powering the plurality of LED modules, wherein the power supply unit is disposed within the casing;wherein the power supply unit is thermally coupled to an outer surface of each LED display panel by a thermally conductive material comprising aluminum; andwherein each LED display panel with the casing is sealed to be waterproof and exposed to environment without use of any cabinets. 15. The display system of claim 14, wherein the modular multi-panel display system is cooled passively and includes no air conditioning, fans, or heating units. 16. The display system of claim 14, wherein the casing comprises attachment points for attaching to an adjacent LED display panel. 17. The display system of claim 14, wherein each LED display panel further comprises a framework of louvers disposed over the printed circuit board, the framework of louvers exposing LEDs of the plurality of LED display panels. 18. The display system of claim 14, further comprising a data receiver box mounted to the mechanical support structure, the data receiver box configured to provide power, data, and communication to the LED display panels. 19. The display system of claim 18, wherein each of the plurality of LED display panels comprises a data receiver card. 20. A modular display panel comprising: a housing having a recess, wherein the housing comprises a first side and an opposite second side,wherein the first side of the housing includes a surface that is part of an outer surface of the modular display panel, the surface comprising aluminum;a printed circuit board disposed in the recess;a plurality of LEDs attached to a front side of the printed circuit board;a potting compound overlying the printed circuit board;a driver circuit attached to the printed circuit board; anda power supply mounted within the housing; anda heat sink mounted within the housing, wherein the heat sink thermally contacts the surface of the housing, wherein the modular display panel is sealed to be waterproof. 21. The panel of claim 20, further comprising: a first integrated data and power cable connector electrically coupled to the printed circuit board and the power supply; anda second integrated data and power cable connector electrically coupled to the printed circuit board and the power supply. 22. The panel of claim 20, further comprising a framework of louvers disposed over the printed circuit board, the framework of louvers disposed between rows of the LEDs. 23. The panel of claim 22, wherein the framework of louvers is attached to the printed circuit board using screws. 24. The panel of claim 20, wherein the power supply comprises a power converter for converting ac power to dc power. 25. The panel of claim 20, wherein the power supply comprises a down converter that down converts a dc voltage at a first level to a dc voltage at a second level that is lower than the first level. 26. The panel of claim 20, wherein the panel is completely waterproof against submersion in up to 3 feet of water. 27. A modular multi-panel display system comprising: a mechanical support structure; anda plurality of modular display panels mounted to the mechanical support structure so as to form an integrated display panel, wherein the mechanical support structure comprises a plurality of beams, andwherein each of the plurality of modular display panels is attached to a beam of the plurality of beams without being enclosed in any additional enclosures,wherein each modular display panel comprises: a housing comprising aluminum and having a recess, wherein the housing comprises a first side and an opposite second side,wherein the first side of the housing includes a surface that is part of an outer surface of the modular display panel;a printed circuit board disposed in the recess, wherein each of the plurality of modular display panels comprises only one printed circuit board;a plurality of LEDs attached to a front side of the printed circuit board;a potting compound overlying the printed circuit board;a driver circuit attached to the printed circuit board; anda power supply mounted within the housing, wherein the power supply is thermally coupled to the outer surface of the modular display panel by a thermally conductive material comprising aluminum, wherein the modular display panel is sealed to be waterproof. 28. The display system of claim 27, further comprising a corner plate, wherein, using the corner plate, a corner region of one of the plurality of modular display panels is attached to a first corner region of a first adjacent one of the plurality of modular display panels,a second corner region of a second adjacent one of the plurality of modular display panels, anda third corner region of a third adjacent one of the plurality of modular display panels.
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