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Signal unscrambler
Assignee: MICRODYNE CORP
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Filing: 1980-07-11
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2000-07-11
Abstract
Abstract A received video signal that has been inverted at the transmitter is reinverted by the use of low cost pin diodes to reverse the ground and signal lead connections to the primary winding of a transformer operating at RF frequencies.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith B. Nicholson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 05:46
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04K; H04K1/00; H04K1/006; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/167; H04N7/171; H04N7/1716
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
A signal unscrambler for inverting a previously inverted signal comprising: a first and a second input terminal having a signal applied therebetween, a first and a second lead, means for developing on said first and second leads the signal appearing on said first and second input terminals, said means including a first unidirectionally conducting device coupled between said first input terminal and said first lead, a second unidirectionally conducting device coupled between said first input terminal and said second lead, a third unidirectionally conducting device connected between said first lead and said second input terminal, a fourth unidirectionally conducting device coupled between said second lead and said second input terminal, means for concurrently rendering said first and fourth devices conductive and for alternatively rendering said second and third devices conductive, and a transformer winding connected between said first and second leads.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
A signal unscrambler for inverting a previously inverted signal comprising: a first and a second input terminal having a signal applied therebetween, a first and a second lead, means for developing on said first and second leads the signal appearing on said first and second input terminals, said means including a first unidirectionally conducting device coupled between said first input terminal and said first lead, a second unidirectionally conducting device coupled between said first input terminal and said second lead, a third unidirectionally conducting device connected between said first lead and said second input terminal, a fourth unidirectionally conducting device coupled between said second lead and said second input terminal, means for concurrently rendering said first and fourth devices conductive and for alternatively rendering said second and third devices conductive, and a transformer winding connected between said first and second leads.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
A signal unscrambler as described in claim 1 wherein said signals are at RF frequencies and said devices are pin diodes.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a system having a transformer input and a further input to an FM signal demodulator, a signal unscrambler comprising: a lead having an FM signal thereon, means for coupling said FM signal at a phase of 270° relative to said FM signal on said lead, said transformer input to the FM demodulator having a primary winding with a first end and a second end, means for alternatively applying said FM signal to said first and said second end, respectively, of said primary winding while grounding said second and said first end, respectively, of said primary winding, to shift selectively the phase of the FM signal applied to said transformer input by 180°.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
113 words
In a system having a transformer input and a further input to an FM signal demodulator, a signal unscrambler comprising: a lead having an FM signal thereon, means for coupling said FM signal at a phase of 270° relative to said FM signal on said lead, said transformer input to the FM demodulator having a primary winding with a first end and a second end, means for alternatively applying said FM signal to said first and said second end, respectively, of said primary winding while grounding said second and said first end, respectively, of said primary winding, to shift selectively the phase of the FM signal applied to said transformer input by 180°.
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) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |