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Dynamic focus circuitry for a CRT data display terminal
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1979-03-27
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Granted: 1980-10-28
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Expires: 1999-03-27
Abstract
Abstract Dynamic focus circuitry for a CRT data display terminal provides high resolution even in the corners of the screen by means of a dynamic focus voltage which is the product of parabolic waveforms at horizontal line rate and vertical frame rate. The non-linear characteristic of a diode provides the product function at minimum expense.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael P. Bafaro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 13:28
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N3/00; H04N3/10; H04N3/16; H04N3/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
In a cathode ray tube device requring high resolution as for data display, the combination comprising: means for supplying an electron beam; focusing means positioned to focus said electron beam; high voltage supply means coupled to the focusing element for supplying an adjustable DC focus voltage; first circuit means coupled to the focusing element for supplying a signal having a parabolic waveform at the vertical frame rate; second circuit means coupled to the focusing element for supplying a second signal having a parabolic waveform at the horizontal line rate; and circuit means coupled to the focusing element for multiplying the output signals of the first and second circuit means to provide a dynamic focusing voltage.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
In a cathode ray tube device requring high resolution as for data display, the combination comprising: means for supplying an electron beam; focusing means positioned to focus said electron beam; high voltage supply means coupled to the focusing element for supplying an adjustable DC focus voltage; first circuit means coupled to the focusing element for supplying a signal having a parabolic waveform at the vertical frame rate; second circuit means coupled to the focusing element for supplying a second signal having a parabolic waveform at the horizontal line rate; and circuit means coupled to the focusing element for multiplying the output signals of the first and second circuit means to provide a dynamic focusing voltage.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
In a cathode ray tube device in accordance with claim 1 and wherein the circuit means for multiplying signals comprises a diode means operative in a non-linear fashion.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a cathode ray tube device in accordance with claim 2, and further including amplifier means coupled to the circuit means for multiplying signals and to the focusing element for amplifying the multiplied signals before coupling said signals to the focusing element.
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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) | 1983-10-28 | 1984-04-28 | 1984-10-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-10-28 | 1988-04-28 | 1988-10-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-10-28 | 1992-04-28 | 1992-10-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |