US4001502A
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Straylight compensation circuit and blanking circuit for same
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1975-06-24
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Granted: 1977-01-04
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Expires: 1995-06-24
Abstract
Abstract A straylight compensation circuit which corrects for excessive dark current features a blanking circuit to ensure a stable black level without spikes and blanking noise. The video is integrated to provide a measure of the average picture level and is added to a reference level to compare with the blanking level in the original signal. The blanking circuit has a differential amplifier with diodes to ensure a correct and stable black level without noise or spikes.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederik Johannes van Roessel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:54
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N3/00; H04N3/10; H04N3/16; H04N3/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A blanking circuit for a video signal having video and blanking portions, said circuit comprising an inverting amplifier having an input means for receiving said signal and an output; an output terminal; a first diode coupled between said output terminal and said amplifier output; means for providing feedback coupled between said diode and said amplifier input means; means for maintaining said feedback during said blanking portion coupled between said diode and said amplifier input, and means coupled to said diode and having input means for receiving a blanking signal for biassing said diode to clip said signal at a reference potential during the blanking portion and for biassing said diode at some other potential during the video portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A blanking circuit for a video signal having video and blanking portions, said circuit comprising an inverting amplifier having an input means for receiving said signal and an output; an output terminal; a first diode coupled between said output terminal and said amplifier output; means for providing feedback coupled between said diode and said amplifier input means; means for maintaining said feedback during said blanking portion coupled between said diode and said amplifier input, and means coupled to said diode and having input means for receiving a blanking signal for biassing said diode to clip said signal at a reference potential during the blanking portion and for biassing said diode at some other potential during the video portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said amplifier comprises a differential amplifier and an emitter follower coupled thereto.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said amplifier biassing means comprises a second diode coupled to said amplifier input.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 further comprising means for sampling said video signal, means for integrating said video signal, means for comparing said sampled and integrated video signals having an input means for receiving said video signal and an output coupled to said amplifier input, and means for clamping said video signal in accordance with the difference thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
14 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said feedback means comprises a resistor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said maintaining means comprises a third diode.
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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) | 1980-01-04 | 1980-07-05 | 1981-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-01-04 | 1984-07-05 | 1985-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-01-04 | 1988-07-05 | 1989-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |