US3997901A
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Method of directing an aerial to a receiver according to a main direction
Assignee: US Philips Corp
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Filing: 1974-12-31
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Granted: 1976-12-14
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Expires: 1994-12-31
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus for directing an antenna has an information signal being emitted in a main direction from the antenna. Two auxiliary signals are transmitted symmetrically about the antenna, from which an error signal can be derived for alignment of the antenna.
Inventors
- 👤 Jacques Claude Cayzac
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S1/00; G01S1/02; G01S1/08; G01S1/10; G01S1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A circuit comprising input means for receiving a transmitted signal from a transmitter having a main transmission direction during an information content portion of said transmitted signal and two other directions symmetrical with respect to said main direction during an auxiliary signal portion distinct in time from said main signal portion, and means coupled to said input means for producing an error signal from said auxiliary signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A circuit comprising input means for receiving a transmitted signal from a transmitter having a main transmission direction during an information content portion of said transmitted signal and two other directions symmetrical with respect to said main direction during an auxiliary signal portion distinct in time from said main signal portion, and means coupled to said input means for producing an error signal from said auxiliary signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
60 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said producing means comprises a pair of capacitors, means coupled to said receiving means and to said capacitors for alternately coupling said capacitors for receiving the auxiliary signals respectively, and a difference amplifier having a pair of inputs coupled to said capacitors respectively and an output means for supplying said error signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 2 wherein said alternately coupling means further comprises a pair of diode bridges coupled between said receiving means and said capacitors respectively, and means coupled to said receiving means and said bridges for alternately enabling said bridges.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 3 wherein said transmitted signal has sychronizing pulses and said producing means further comprises a counter means coupled to said receiving means for counting said synchronizing pulses and for producing enabling pulses and said enabling means comprises a pair of monostable circuits coupled to said counting means and to said bridges respectively.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
26 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said input means receives a transmitted television signal and receives said auxiliary signals during the vertical blanking time.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
14 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said auxiliary signals comprise consecutive signals.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
57 words
A method comprising receiving a transmitted signal from a transmitter having a main transmission direction during an information content portion of said transmitted signal and two other directions symmetrical with respect to said main direction during an auxiliary signal portion distinct in time from said main signal portion, and producing an error signal from said auxiliary signals.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
57 words
A method comprising receiving a transmitted signal from a transmitter having a main transmission direction during an information content portion of said transmitted signal and two other directions symmetrical with respect to said main direction during an auxiliary signal portion distinct in time from said main signal portion, and producing an error signal from said auxiliary signals.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method as claimed in claim 7 wherein said auxiliary signals comprise consecutive signals.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
30 words
A method as claimed in claim 7 wherein said receiving step comprises receiving a television signal and receiving said auxiliary signals during successive line periods during the vertical blanking time.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method as claimed in claim 9 wherein said auxiliary signals receiving step comprises receiving variations in the blanking signal from a fixed level.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-14 | 1980-06-14 | 1980-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-14 | 1984-06-14 | 1984-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-14 | 1988-06-14 | 1988-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |