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Comb filter device
Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1980-01-16
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 2000-01-16
Abstract
Abstract A comb filter device has two operation modes, one mode being a conventional comb filter when input signals have high correlation between sequential lines, and the other mode being a simple amplifier when input signals have low or no line correlation. Therefore, this comb filter has little deterioration of vertical resolution of a television picture.
Inventors
- 👤 Akihiro Takeuchi
- 👤 Masa-aki Kobayashi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:25
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N9/00; H04N9/77; H04N9/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
63 words
A comb filter device comprising two modes, one mode being that of a comb filter when the level of input signals thereto to be rejected thereby are lower than a predetermined threshold level, and the other mode being that of an amplifier which passes signals to the output when the level of input signals to be rejected is higher than said threshold level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
63 words
A comb filter device comprising two modes, one mode being that of a comb filter when the level of input signals thereto to be rejected thereby are lower than a predetermined threshold level, and the other mode being that of an amplifier which passes signals to the output when the level of input signals to be rejected is higher than said threshold level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
173 words
A comb filter device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said device comprises: first comb filter supplied with input signals; second comb filter supplied with said input signals, said second comb filter having complementary characteristics against said first comb filter; signal amplifier supplied with said input signal for producing an output signal having an amplitude the same as the maximum output amplitude of said first comb filter; a level detector coupled said second comb filter for judging the level of output signal of said second comb filter; and switching means controlled by said level detector for switching the output signals of said first comb filter and said signal amplifier in such a way that said switching means passes said output signals of said first comb filter when the level of output signal of said second comb filter is lower than a predetermined threshold level, and said switching means passes said output signals of said signal amplifier when the level of output signal of said second comb filter is higher than said threshold level.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
25 words
A comb filter device as claimed in claim 2, which further comprises band-width limiting filter means between said second comb filter and said level detector.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A comb filter device as claimed in claim 1, wherein said device comprises: first comb filter means and second comb filter means which are supplied with same input signals and which have complementary characteristics; a nonlinear circuit which is coupled to said second comb filter means, and which passes input signals when said input signal level is higher than said threshold level, and which stops said input signals when said input signal level is lower than said threshold level; and an adder means coupled to said first comb filter and said nonlinear circuit for adding their output signals.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
52 words
A comb filter device as claimed in claim 4, wherein said nonlinear circuit is constructed by a pair of diodes or some pairs of diodes connected in such a way that the electrodes at each connecting point of adjacent ones of said diodes are of types of polarities opposite to each other.
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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) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |