Monday 20th May 2024
Difficulty: Hard
Seven-segment displays (Quiz #549)
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A seven-segment display is an electronic display device for showing decimal numerals. They are widely used in digital clocks, basic calculators, and other electronic devices that display numerical information.
1. When did seven-segment representation of numerals first appear in a patent?
2. When a 7-segment display is used to show the numerals 0-9, which of the segments (as shown in slide B above) is "on" most often?
3. How many possible combinations of segments on and off are there for a single seven segment display?
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