US4811083A
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Apparatus for displaying the phase and amplitude of a chrominance signal
Assignee: Tektronix Inc
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Filing: 1985-09-30
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2005-09-30
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for displaying in polar coordinates the relative phase and amplitude of a chrominance signal comprises a display device, such as a CRT display device, having a circuit for adjusting the brightness of the light dot. The apparatus also comprises a circuit for generating a blanking signal and applying it to the adjustment circuit in the event that the amplitude of the chrominance signal is below a predetermined value.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl G. Matney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:09
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N17/00; H04N17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
An improved apparatus for displaying in polar coordinates the relative phase and amplitude of a chrominance signal, the apparatus having a display device with a display surface, means for generating a light dot in two predetermined, mutually perpendicular directions over the display surface in such manner that, regardless of relative phase, the light dot remains at the same position if the amplitude of the chrominance signal is less than a predetermined value, and means for adjusting the intensity of the light dot, the improvement comprising: a peak detector for generating a signal representing the envelope of the chrominance signal; and a threshold comparator for receiving the envelope signal and providing a blanking signal to the adjusting means of the display device when the amplitude of the chrominance signal is less than said predetermined value.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
An improved apparatus for displaying in polar coordinates the relative phase and amplitude of a chrominance signal, the apparatus having a display device with a display surface, means for generating a light dot in two predetermined, mutually perpendicular directions over the display surface in such manner that, regardless of relative phase, the light dot remains at the same position if the amplitude of the chrominance signal is less than a predetermined value, and means for adjusting the intensity of the light dot, the improvement comprising: a peak detector for generating a signal representing the envelope of the chrominance signal; and a threshold comparator for receiving the envelope signal and providing a blanking signal to the adjusting means of the display device when the amplitude of the chrominance signal is less than said predetermined value.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
48 words
An improved apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the display device includes a center dot generator circuit which is operative to override repeatedly the blanking signal so as to insure that the light dot is not fully blanked when the chrominance signal is less than said predetermined value.
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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) | 1992-03-06 | 1992-09-05 | 1993-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-03-06 | 1996-09-05 | 1997-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-03-06 | 2000-09-05 | 2001-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |