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Video processing circuit
Assignee: Philips North America LLC
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Filing: 1975-10-20
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1995-10-20
Abstract
Abstract A video processing circuit features direct current coupled circuits. This reduces streaking errors and lowers the power dissipation required.
Inventors
- 👤 Frederik Johannes van Roessel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 03:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/14; H04N5/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A video processing circuit comprising a cable compensating circuit having a first input means for receiving a video signal, a second input means, and an output, a straylight compensation and clamping circuit having an input coupled to said cable compensation circuit output and an output coupled to said cable compensation circuit second input means, a blanking amplifier having an input direct current coupled to said cable compensating circuit output and an output, a matrix circuit having an input direct current coupled to said blanking amplifier output and an output, and a gamma correction and clamping circuit having an input direct current coupled to said matrix circuit output and an output.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A video processing circuit comprising a cable compensating circuit having a first input means for receiving a video signal, a second input means, and an output, a straylight compensation and clamping circuit having an input coupled to said cable compensation circuit output and an output coupled to said cable compensation circuit second input means, a blanking amplifier having an input direct current coupled to said cable compensating circuit output and an output, a matrix circuit having an input direct current coupled to said blanking amplifier output and an output, and a gamma correction and clamping circuit having an input direct current coupled to said matrix circuit output and an output.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said blanking amplifier comprises a variable gain input.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 wherein said cable compensation circuit comprises an inverting output amplifier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1 further comprising a variable gain amplifier having an input direct current coupled between said blanking amplifier and said matrix.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 4 further comprising a blanking and black and white peak clipping circuit coupled to said gamma correction and clamping circuit output.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
84 words
A circuit as claimed in claim 1, further comprising means for transmitting a clamping pulse over an unmatched cable from said video processing circuit to a camera head, whereby a portion of said signal is reflected to said processing circuit, and means for receiving the reflected clamping pulse and for applying it to said straylight compensation and clamping circuit, whereby said reflected and received clamping pulse is in time synchronization with said video signal transmitted from said camera head to said video processing circuit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
70 words
A circuit comprising means for transmitting a first signal from a first station to a second station over an unmatched transmission line, whereby a portion of said signal is reflected to said first station, and means for receiving the reflected first signal at said first station, whereby said received and reflected first signal is in time synchronization with a second signal transmitted from said second station to said first station.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
70 words
A circuit comprising means for transmitting a first signal from a first station to a second station over an unmatched transmission line, whereby a portion of said signal is reflected to said first station, and means for receiving the reflected first signal at said first station, whereby said received and reflected first signal is in time synchronization with a second signal transmitted from said second station to said first station.
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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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |