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Control arrangement for video synchronizers
Assignee: Quantel Ltd
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Filing: 1978-01-27
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Granted: 1979-10-23
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Expires: 1998-01-27
Abstract
Abstract A video control arrangement for a synchronizer includes a joystick for moving the T.V. picture in at least one plane to a first selected position. A memory arrangement receives and holds information on the location of the first preselected position which can be recalled later to effect automatic movement of the T.V. picture to this preselected position.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard J. Taylor
- 👤 Peter C. Michael
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:35
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/222; H04N5/262; H04N5/2628
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
50 words
A video control arrangement for a synchroniser comprising: picture positioning means for moving the relative frame position of a T.V. picture to a first selected position; memory means for receiving and holding information on the location of said first preselected position and for recalling the location of this preselected position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
50 words
A video control arrangement for a synchroniser comprising: picture positioning means for moving the relative frame position of a T.V. picture to a first selected position; memory means for receiving and holding information on the location of said first preselected position and for recalling the location of this preselected position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
A control arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said memory means is for holding information on a full size picture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
A control arrangement according to claim 1 wherein said memory means is for holding information on a compressed picture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A control arrangement according to claim 1 wherein auto key means are provided to ensure automatic centering of the position of the T.V. image.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
A control arrangement according to claim 1 wherein the control arrangement can be provided remote from the synchroniser via coupling means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
A control arrangement according to claim 1, wherein a plurality of memory means are provided to receive and hold information on a plurality of preselected positions.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A control arrangement according to claim 6 wherein transition means are provided to effect movement of said picture from one preselected position to another in a predetermined period.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
A control arrangement according to claim 7 wherein said transition means are variable to provide movement over a predetermined period range.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
36 words
A control arrangement according to claim 1 wherein freeze control means are provided to freeze the picture for a predetermined period and wherein update means are provided to update the frozen picture after a predetermined period.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
19 words
A control arrangement according to claim 9 wherein the update means is variable to provide a variable update period.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1982-10-22 | 1983-04-23 | 1983-10-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-10-22 | 1987-04-23 | 1987-10-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-10-22 | 1991-04-23 | 1991-10-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |