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Time base correcting system

Assignee: Olympus Corp
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Filing: 1979-11-15
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Granted: 1981-09-22
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Expires: 1999-11-15
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Abstract

Abstract A system for correcting the time base in a fixed type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus is disclosed. The system involves picking up video signals with a fixed head, reproducing the video signals with a demodulator, correcting time base variations of the reproduced video signals with a variable delay member, comparing the output signals of the variable delay member with reference signals in order to detect the time base variations caused in the reproduced video signals by the tape running irregularly and the time base variations caused by a change with time or the like in output signals of the variable delay member, feeding back the obtained time base variation signals to the variable delay member through a low-phase filter and a mixer thereby to control the delay member, comparing the phase of input signals to the variable delay member with the phase of the reference signals in order to correct high frequency components of the time base variations which are removed by the low-pass filter, and supplying the obtained time base variation signals to the variable delay member through a high-pass filter thereby to control the delay member.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kenji Kimura

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 13:47
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/91; H04N5/93; H04N5/95; H04N5/953

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim 185 words
In a system for correcting time base for use in a fixed head type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus, comprising a fixed head for picking up video signals, a demodulator for reproducing the picked video signals, a variable delay member for correcting time base variations of the reproduced video signals, characterized in means for comparing the output signals of the variable delay member with reference signals in order to detect time base variations caused by tape running irregularity in the reproduced video signals and the time base variations caused by changes with time contained in output signals of the variable delay member, a low-pass filter and a mixer for feeding back the time base variation signals to the variable delay member to control the delay member, means for comparing the phase of input signals of the variable delay member with the phase of the reference signals to correct high frequency components of the time base variations which are removed by the low-pass filter, and a high pass filter for supplying the time base variation signals to the variable delay member to control the delay member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 185 words
In a system for correcting time base for use in a fixed head type magnetic recording and reproducing apparatus, comprising a fixed head for picking up video signals, a demodulator for reproducing the picked video signals, a variable delay member for correcting time base variations of the reproduced video signals, characterized in means for comparing the output signals of the variable delay member with reference signals in order to detect time base variations caused by tape running irregularity in the reproduced video signals and the time base variations caused by changes with time contained in output signals of the variable delay member, a low-pass filter and a mixer for feeding back the time base variation signals to the variable delay member to control the delay member, means for comparing the phase of input signals of the variable delay member with the phase of the reference signals to correct high frequency components of the time base variations which are removed by the low-pass filter, and a high pass filter for supplying the time base variation signals to the variable delay member to control the delay member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 19 words
A system as in claim 1, wherein a reference signal generator connected to the demodulator produces the reference signals.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim 15 words
A system as in claim 2, wherein the reference signal generator is a fly-wheel oscillator.

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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) 1984-09-21 1985-03-23 1985-09-22 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1988-09-21 1989-03-23 1989-09-22 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1992-09-21 1993-03-23 1993-09-22 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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