US4528600A
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Editing control system
Assignee: Sony Corp
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Filing: 1982-10-19
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Granted: 1985-07-09
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Expires: 2002-10-19
Abstract
Abstract An editing control system having a reel number generator, a plurality of registers for storing editing data including a reel number obtained from the reel number generator, and a control circuit to control the reel number generator when a new cassette is installed into a play VTR.
Inventors
- 👤 Mamoru Ishiguro
- 👤 Mitsutaka Enomoto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:41
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/028
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
An editing control system, comprising: a record VTR connected to record a video signal reproduced from one of a plurality of play VTRs, each of said play VTRs using a video tape cassette and having switch means for detecting insertion and ejection of a tape cassette, editing control means for controlling said record and play VTRs, said editing control means having a plurality of register means for respectively registering editing data including at least a reel number corresponding to the cassette used for editing, and flag data representing insertion and ejection of said tape cassette, means for detecting an entry of said editing data, means for manually incrementing said reel number, means for detecting an absence of manual incrementing of said reel number, means for automatically incrementing said reel number in response to said flag data and a signal from said means for detecting an entry of the editing data, and means for changing said flag data after incrementing of said reel number.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
An editing control system, comprising: a record VTR connected to record a video signal reproduced from one of a plurality of play VTRs, each of said play VTRs using a video tape cassette and having switch means for detecting insertion and ejection of a tape cassette, editing control means for controlling said record and play VTRs, said editing control means having a plurality of register means for respectively registering editing data including at least a reel number corresponding to the cassette used for editing, and flag data representing insertion and ejection of said tape cassette, means for detecting an entry of said editing data, means for manually incrementing said reel number, means for detecting an absence of manual incrementing of said reel number, means for automatically incrementing said reel number in response to said flag data and a signal from said means for detecting an entry of the editing data, and means for changing said flag data after incrementing of said reel number.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
An editing control system according to claim 1 further comprising means for manually changing the reel number.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
An editing control system according to claim 2 further comprising detecting means for detecting the fact that the reel number is manually changed.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
An editing control system according to claim 3 further comprising means for preventing operation of said means for controlling by an output from said detecting means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
An editing control system as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for controlling increments the reel number.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
22 words
An editing control system according to claim 1 further comprising means for automatically designating different reel numbers to said plurality of VTRs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
An editing control system according to claim 1 including means for displaying said editing data including a reel number on a sheet.
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) | 1988-07-08 | 1989-01-07 | 1989-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1992-07-08 | 1993-01-07 | 1993-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1996-07-08 | 1997-01-07 | 1997-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |