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US4137551A
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Cathode addressing system
Assignee: RCA Licensing Corp
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Filing: 1976-10-04
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Granted: 1979-01-30
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Expires: 1996-10-04
Abstract
Abstract In an image having a plurality of cathode stripes, individual cathodes may be addressed using a system having a first resistor at one end of each of the cathodes and a second resistor at the other end of each of the cathode stripes. The first resistors are bussed so that X number of adjacent first resistors are connected in common to form Y groups; wherein X times Y equals the total number of cathode stripes. A plurality of first switches are connected to the groups of first resistors to selectively apply one of two voltage levels to each group. The second resistors are connected into X groups each having Y resistors. A plurality of second switches selectively switch one of two voltage levels to each group of second resistors.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan A. Rajchman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:51
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N3/00; H04N3/10; H04N3/12; H04N3/122
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for addressing a plurality of cathodes in an image display device with one of two different voltage levels, said system comprising: a plurality of first resistors each being electrically connected to one end of a different cathode; a first bus means connecting X adjacent first resistors in common to form Y groups wherein X times Y equals the total number of cathodes; a first switch means for selectively switching one of two different voltage levels to each group of first resistors; a plurality of second resistors each being electrically connected to the other end of a different cathode; a second bus means connecting each of the second resistors into X groups of Y resistors; and a second switch means for selectively switching one of two different voltage levels to each group of second resistors.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
136 words
A system for addressing a plurality of cathodes in an image display device with one of two different voltage levels, said system comprising: a plurality of first resistors each being electrically connected to one end of a different cathode; a first bus means connecting X adjacent first resistors in common to form Y groups wherein X times Y equals the total number of cathodes; a first switch means for selectively switching one of two different voltage levels to each group of first resistors; a plurality of second resistors each being electrically connected to the other end of a different cathode; a second bus means connecting each of the second resistors into X groups of Y resistors; and a second switch means for selectively switching one of two different voltage levels to each group of second resistors.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for individually addressing one of a plurality of cathodes with only two voltages wherein at least two resistors of substantially equal resistance are connected to each cathode and wherein at least one of said resistors is connected to each end of every cathode, the method comprising: applying a first voltage to both resistors of the cathode to be addressed which will enable electron emission from said cathode; and applying a second voltage which is at least twice the cathode cut-off voltage to at least one resistor of the cathodes which are not to be addressed.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
97 words
A method for individually addressing one of a plurality of cathodes with only two voltages wherein at least two resistors of substantially equal resistance are connected to each cathode and wherein at least one of said resistors is connected to each end of every cathode, the method comprising: applying a first voltage to both resistors of the cathode to be addressed which will enable electron emission from said cathode; and applying a second voltage which is at least twice the cathode cut-off voltage to at least one resistor of the cathodes which are not to be addressed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method as in claim 2 including applying either the first or the second voltage to the other resistor of each cathode which is not to be addressed.
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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) | 1982-01-29 | 1982-07-31 | 1983-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-29 | 1986-07-31 | 1987-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-29 | 1990-07-31 | 1991-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |