Visual display apparatus for the display of information units and related methods

摘要

A display apparatus is provided which includes a display for displaying at least part of a spine including a plurality of vertebrae and for displaying a plurality of organs and a nerve system. The organs and nerve system are physiologically associated with the vertebrae. The display includes a light penetrable support on which the vertebrae and organs are displayed. A plurality of light generating devices are employed for selectively illuminating respective of the vertebrae and organs. There are provided a plurality of control switches which are connected in a circuit to the light generating devices for the illumination of the vertebrae and organs as well as the nervous system. An electronic computer is coupled to the control switches and to the circuit and is responsive to the control switches for the selection and automatic sequencing of illumination of light generating devices to create movies. A message display is provided upon which may be scrolled messages of various types including tutorial messages and messages relating to the movies. This message display is capable of operating and responding in an interactive manner. A leasing plan is also provided through use of the computer.