Electronic message sign definition

Electronic message sign means a sign containing a message or display that consists of a pattern of lights or other technology which is capable of changing at intermittent intervals in order to vary the message being communicated (see “full-color electronic message sign” and “monochrome electronic message sign”).

Electronic message sign means a Variable Message Sign that utilizes computer- generated messages or some other electronic means of changing copy. These signs include displays using incandescent lamps, LEDs, LCDs or a flipper matrix, and may also enable changes to be made to messages from locations other than at the sign. Electronic Message Signs shall be classified as animated, flashing or moving signs when the rate of copy and/or graphic changes is more than one change per second.

Electronic message sign means a sign or part of a sign upon which programmable or electronic switching of changeable, text-only copy is displayed. An electronic message sign’s area shall not exceed 0.5 sq. m.;

Examples of Electronic message sign in a sentence

• Electronic message sign (EMS): A sign or portion of a sign, that displays an electronic image or video, which may or may not include text, including any sign or portion of a sign that uses changing lights or similar forms of electronic display such as LED to form a sign message with text and or images wherein the sequence of messages and the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes.

• Electronic message sign types are further defined and subdivided into the following categories: OUTDOOR NUMERIC DISPLAY - An electronic variable message sign which singular function is only capable of displaying numbers and letters in a static mode only.

• Electronic message sign lettering or numbering height shall be a minimum of 8” and a maximum of 12” and may consist only of white or gold lettering or numbering on a black background.

• Electronic message sign displays shall be limited to displays, which are gradual movements, including, but not limited to, dissolve, fade scrolling, or traveling.

• Reference Electronic message sign (EMS) definition.PROPOSEDCommunity special event sign: Signs and banners, including decorations and displays celebrating a traditionally-accepted patriotic or religious holiday, or special municipal, school or other non-profit activities.

More Definitions of Electronic message sign

Electronic message sign means an electronic changeable copy sign or portion thereof that displays electronic, non-pictorial, text information in which each alphanumeric character, graphic or symbol is defined by a small number of matrix elements using different combinations of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), fiber optics, light bulbs, or other illumination devices within the display area.

Electronic message sign means an electronically activated changeable copy sign whose variable message capability can be electronically programmed.

Electronic message sign means A sign capable of displaying words, symbols, figures or images that can be electronically or mechanically changed by remote or automatic means. (See also following terms principally associated with Electronic Message Signs: Display Time, Dissolve, Dynamic Frame Effect, Fade, Frame, Frame Effect, Scroll, Transition, Travel).

Electronic message sign means a sign or part of a sign on which the advertising is programmable or changeable by electrical or electronic means;

Electronic message sign means a changeable copy sign that uses lights to form a sign message wherein the sequence of messages and the rate of change is electronically programmed and can be modified by electronic processes. Time and/or temperature shall not be considered an electronic message sign. For the purposes of this ordinance, electronic message signs are not considered to be animated signs.

Electronic message sign means a permanent sign providing information in both a horizontal and vertical format sign copy, on which copy is created through use of a electronic energy, which may change. Video signs and flashing lights are not included in this definition.

Electronic message sign means an automated sign, which may be programmed by computer, using moving illuminated words or graphics.