US4454543A
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Dynamic video scrambling
Assignee: TV/COM TECHNOLOGIES Inc
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Filing: 1981-11-06
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Granted: 1984-06-12
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Expires: 2001-11-06
Abstract
Abstract A means for coding and decoding video signals by the application of one of a plurality of available scrambling signals includes means for comparing the brightness level during a predetermined time period of the video signal with the brightness level of the video signal over the succeeding predetermined time period. There are means for changing from one scrambling signal to another if the difference between brightness levels in successive predetermined time periods exceeds a given value.
Inventors
- 👤 John A. Lund
- 👤 David L. Richardson
- 👤 Graham S. Stubbs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:13
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/16; H04N7/167; H04N7/171
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
Means for descrambling a video signal scrambled by the application of one of a plurality of available scrambling signals and whereby the scrambling signals are changed in accordance with changes in the brightness level of the video signal, including plural means for detecting, only from the scrambling applied to the video signal, which of the plurality of available scrambling signals is currently being used, said plural detecting means, each including a detector responsive to a scrambling signal different from any other available scrambling signals, and means connected to and responsive to said plurality of detectors for effecting a descrambling mode to descramble the video signal scrambled by the application of the detected scrambling signal.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
Means for descrambling a video signal scrambled by the application of one of a plurality of available scrambling signals and whereby the scrambling signals are changed in accordance with changes in the brightness level of the video signal, including plural means for detecting, only from the scrambling applied to the video signal, which of the plurality of available scrambling signals is currently being used, said plural detecting means, each including a detector responsive to a scrambling signal different from any other available scrambling signals, and means connected to and responsive to said plurality of detectors for effecting a descrambling mode to descramble the video signal scrambled by the application of the detected scrambling signal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The descrambling means of claim 1 further characterized in that said coding signals differ in frequency and each are multiples of the horizontal line frequency of the video signal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The descrambler of claim 1 further characterized in that the coding signals are changed in response to a difference in brightness level between successive predetermined video signal time periods.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
60 words
The descrambling means of claim 1 further characterized by a plurality of band pass amplifying means connected to said detectors, there being one band pass amplifying means for each scrambling signal, and gate means connected to said detectors and band pass amplifying means to provide a descrambling signal consistent with the particular scrambling signal used to scramble said video signal.
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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) | 1987-06-12 | 1987-12-12 | 1988-06-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1991-06-12 | 1991-12-12 | 1992-06-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1995-06-12 | 1995-12-12 | 1996-06-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |