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Picture manipulation in video systems
Assignee: Quantel Ltd
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Filing: 1979-02-27
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Granted: 1980-12-16
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Expires: 1999-02-27
Abstract
Abstract A video system and method for manipulating picture information in the form of a number of picture points. The information is manipulated by sequentially synthesizing a picture point from information on a number of existing picture points adjacent the synthesized picture point from at least one field. The portions of the picture points used from current and previous fields may be varied in dependence on picture movement detected between fields.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter C. Michael
- 👤 Richard J. Taylor
- 👤 Martin R. Trump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 14:52
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/01; G; G06; G06T; G06T5/00; G06T5/20; G06T7/00; G06T7/20; G06T7/254; H04N5/00; H04N5/14; H04N5/144; H04N5/222; H04N5/262
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A video system for manipulating picture information in the form of a plurality of picture points comprising adaptive processing means for receiving a number of picture points from more than one field to provide a synthesised picture point from information on a number of existing picture points adjacent said synthesised picture point and from more than one field; and selector means for determining the portions of information used from the picture points from each field in dependence on picture movement therebetween.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A video system for manipulating picture information in the form of a plurality of picture points comprising adaptive processing means for receiving a number of picture points from more than one field to provide a synthesised picture point from information on a number of existing picture points adjacent said synthesised picture point and from more than one field; and selector means for determining the portions of information used from the picture points from each field in dependence on picture movement therebetween.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
50 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein the processing means includes an area processor for receiving a number of picture points from adjacent lines horizontally and adjacent points vertically to provide a new picture point which corresponds to the sum of portions of the picture points within the selected area.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein the processor comprises a plurality of multipliers each capable of receiving information on one picture point and an adder for summing the output from said multiplier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A system according to claim 3, wherein the multipliers each comprise a random access memory having a plurality of locations for storing coefficients to be applied to these picture points.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
36 words
A system according to claim 4, wherein coefficient storage means are provided for storing a plurality of predetermined coefficients for the random access memory to allow the coefficients applied to said picture points to be varied.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A system according to claim 3, wherein the multipliers are preceeded by line stores for receiving write and read signals at different rates to effect horizontal picture modification.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
A system according to claim 1, wherein the processing means includes a volume processor for receiving a number of picture points from more than one field to provide a new picture point which corresponds to the sum of portions of the picture points selected.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
A system according to claim 7, wherein the volume processor is adapted to receive a number of picture points forming a small picture area from more than one field.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
43 words
A system according to claim 7, wherein the volume processor is adapted to receive a number of picture points from one line of one field and a number of picture points from two lines of another field to effect the picture point synthesis.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
55 words
A system according to claim 7, wherein the volume processor is adapted to synthesise picture points from information contained in previous and current fields of both odd and even field types using interpolation during stationary scenes and from only an odd or only an even field type during parts of the scene which contain movement.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system according to claim 7, wherein said selector means includes a movement detector provided to detect any picture movement.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 11, wherein video storage means are provided for storing at least one picture field for access by said movement detector.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 12, wherein said movement detector is adapted to provide a movement code indicative that picture movement has occurred, for storage with video data within the video storage means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 13, wherein the volume processor is provided after the video storage means to modify the picture after storage in dependence on the movement code accompanying the video data.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 7, wherein video storage means are provided for storing at least one picture field for access by said volume processor.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
A system according to claim 15, wherein the volume processor is provided prior to the video storage means to modify the picture prior to storage.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
57 words
A system according to claim 1 including control means for controlling the synthesis of new picture points to provide at least a portion of picture comprising a plurality of new picture points, the number of picture points in said portion being different to the number of picture points contained in a corresponding portion of the existing picture.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
59 words
A method of manipulating picture information in the form of a plurality of picture points comprising synthesising a new picture point from information on a number of existing picture points adjacent the synthesised point from more than one field, and selecting the portions of information used from the picture points from each field in dependence on picture movement therebetween.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
59 words
A method of manipulating picture information in the form of a plurality of picture points comprising synthesising a new picture point from information on a number of existing picture points adjacent the synthesised point from more than one field, and selecting the portions of information used from the picture points from each field in dependence on picture movement therebetween.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
42 words
A method according to claim 18 including receiving a number of picture points from adjacent lines horizontally and adjacent points vertically to provide a new picture point which corresponds to the sum of a portion of each picture point within the area.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
43 words
A method according to claim 19 including forming at least a portion of picture comprising a plurality of picture points each synthesised from a number of existing picture points within a small area, the areas being selected so as to overlap one another.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
47 words
A method according to claim 18 including synthesising the picture points from information contained in previous and current fields of both odd and even types using interpolation during stationary scenes and from only an odd or an even field during parts of the scene which contain movement.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A method according to claim 18, including detecting any movement occurring between the selected frames to control the picture point synthesis.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
37 words
A method according to claim 18 including receiving a number of picture points from one line of one field and a number of picture points from two lines of another field to effect the picture point synthesis.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method according to claim 18 including storing picture information from at least one field for use in the picture point synthesis.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
45 words
A method as claimed in claim 24 including generating a code indicative of movement between fields, storing the code with the picture information, and reading out the stored code to control the portion of the picture point information used for the new picture point synthesis.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
26 words
A method according to claim 18 including synthesising the new picture point by multiplying each existing picture point selected by a coefficient and summing the result.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
24 words
A method according to claim 26 including storing a plurality of coefficients and selecting the required coefficient to be used in the multiplying step.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-16 | 1984-06-16 | 1984-12-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-16 | 1988-06-16 | 1988-12-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-16 | 1992-06-16 | 1992-12-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |