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Drive level control system for testing kinescopes
Assignee: RCA Corp
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Filing: 1982-02-05
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Granted: 1984-03-13
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Expires: 2002-02-05
Abstract
Abstract A drive level control circuit for testing a kinescope detects the vertical blanking pulses and provides a DC voltage, the level of which is proportional to the level of the blanking pulses. The vertical sync pulses are used to gate the circuit during vertical blanking. The DC voltage is compared to a reference voltage and the result of the comparison is used to control the drive level to an element of the electron gun in the kinescope.
Inventors
- 👤 Felta C. Farmer, Jr.
- 👤 Donald P. Knight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 23:42
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A drive level control for testing a kinescope having an element driven by a drive voltage and in which electron beams are scanned in accordance with vertical synchronizing pulses and vertical blanking pulses comprising: first means for receiving said vertical blanking pulses and for applying said vertical blanking pulses to said element; second means for receiving said vertical blanking pulses and converting said pulses to a voltage proportional to the level of said vertical blanking pulses; third means responsive to said vertical synchronizing pulses for gating said second means in accordance with the initial transition of said synchronizing pulses; fourth means for providing a reference drive level; fifth means responsive to said reference level and to said proportional voltage for providing an error signal, said first means being responsive to said error signal for maintaining said drive voltage at a constant level.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A drive level control for testing a kinescope having an element driven by a drive voltage and in which electron beams are scanned in accordance with vertical synchronizing pulses and vertical blanking pulses comprising: first means for receiving said vertical blanking pulses and for applying said vertical blanking pulses to said element; second means for receiving said vertical blanking pulses and converting said pulses to a voltage proportional to the level of said vertical blanking pulses; third means responsive to said vertical synchronizing pulses for gating said second means in accordance with the initial transition of said synchronizing pulses; fourth means for providing a reference drive level; fifth means responsive to said reference level and to said proportional voltage for providing an error signal, said first means being responsive to said error signal for maintaining said drive voltage at a constant level.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
38 words
The drive level control of claim 1 wherein said second means includes charge storage means for receiving said vertical blanking pulses and converting said blanking pulses to a voltage proportional to the level of said vertical blanking pulses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
The drive level control of claim 2 wherein said third means inludes timing means whereby said second means is gated on during the presence of said vertical blanking pulse and turned off prior to the cessation of said vertical blanking pulse.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The drive level control of claim 3 wherein said timing means includes a resistance-capacitance network having a time constant less than the duration of said vertical blanking pulse.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The drive level control of claim 4 wherein said charge storage means is a capacitor.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The drive level control of claim 5 wherein said third means includes a monostable multivibrator.
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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) | 1987-03-13 | 1987-09-12 | 1988-03-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-03-13 | 1991-09-12 | 1992-03-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-03-13 | 1995-09-12 | 1996-03-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |