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Sub-nyquist sampling apparatus with improved effects processing

Assignee: Panasonic Holdings Corp
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Filing: 1988-01-25
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Granted: 1989-07-11
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Expires: 2008-01-25
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Abstract

Abstract A digital type VTR or the like image signal recording and reproducing apparatus using sub-Nyquist sampling on the image includes an interpolator circuit for carrying out interpolation on a signal based on correlation between image signals in neighboring fields. The interpolator circuit is by-passed when high speed reproducing is carried out.

Inventors

  • 👤 Kunio Suesada

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N9/00; H04N9/79; H04N9/7921; H04N5/00; H04N5/76; H04N5/91; H04N5/92; H04N5/926; H04N5/9261; H04N5/93; H04N5/937; H04N5/78; H04N5/782; H04N5/783

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim 199 words
An apparatus for recording and reproducing an image signal on a recording medium comprising: signal coding means for carrying out a sub-Nyquist sampling on said image signal; p1 recording means for recording information on said recording medium based on a signal produced by said signal coding means; reproducing means for reproducing said information from said recording medium; interpolating means for carrying out an interpolation on a signal based on an output signal of said reproducing means by utilizing a correlation between image signals in two or more neighboring fields, wherein said interpolating means comprises: field memory means disposed to receive said output signal of said reproducing means, comprising a first field memory means, and a second field memory means which receives an output of said first field memory means, said field memory means for selectively interpolating a sub-Nyquist sampled signal based on signals read out of said first field memory means and said second field memory means; and by-passing means for by-passing said interpolating means when a mode of reproducing by said reproducing means is a high speed reproducing mode, and ceasing said by-passing when a mode of reproducing by said reproducing means is a normal speed reproducing mode.
Claim 2
Independent Claim 199 words
An apparatus for recording and reproducing an image signal on a recording medium comprising: signal coding means for carrying out a sub-Nyquist sampling on said image signal; p1 recording means for recording information on said recording medium based on a signal produced by said signal coding means; reproducing means for reproducing said information from said recording medium; interpolating means for carrying out an interpolation on a signal based on an output signal of said reproducing means by utilizing a correlation between image signals in two or more neighboring fields, wherein said interpolating means comprises: field memory means disposed to receive said output signal of said reproducing means, comprising a first field memory means, and a second field memory means which receives an output of said first field memory means, said field memory means for selectively interpolating a sub-Nyquist sampled signal based on signals read out of said first field memory means and said second field memory means; and by-passing means for by-passing said interpolating means when a mode of reproducing by said reproducing means is a high speed reproducing mode, and ceasing said by-passing when a mode of reproducing by said reproducing means is a normal speed reproducing mode.
Claim 3
Independent Claim 172 words
An apparatus for recording and reproducing an image signal on a recording medium comprising: signal coding means for carrying out a sub-Nyquist sampling on an image signal; recording means for recording information on said recording medium based on a signal produced by said signal coding means; reproducing means for reproducing said information from said recording medium; interpolating means for carrying out an interpolation on a signal based on an output signal of said reproducing means, by utilizing a correlation between image signals in two or more neighboring fields; by-passing means for by-passing said interpolating means when a mode of reproducing by said reproducing means is a high speed reproducing mode to produce an output signal; a first low-pass filter for passing only a low frequency component of an output signal of said interpolating means; and a second low-pass filter for passing only a low frequency component of said output signal of said by-passing means, a cut off frequency of said second low-pass filter being lower than that of said first low-pass filter.
Claim 4
Independent Claim 172 words
An apparatus for recording and reproducing an image signal on a recording medium comprising: signal coding means for carrying out a sub-Nyquist sampling on an image signal; recording means for recording information on said recording medium based on a signal produced by said signal coding means; reproducing means for reproducing said information from said recording medium; interpolating means for carrying out an interpolation on a signal based on an output signal of said reproducing means, by utilizing a correlation between image signals in two or more neighboring fields; by-passing means for by-passing said interpolating means when a mode of reproducing by said reproducing means is a high speed reproducing mode to produce an output signal; a first low-pass filter for passing only a low frequency component of an output signal of said interpolating means; and a second low-pass filter for passing only a low frequency component of said output signal of said by-passing means, a cut off frequency of said second low-pass filter being lower than that of said first low-pass filter.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim 27 words
An apparatus in accordance with claim 2, wherein said cut-off frequency of said second low-pass filter is lower than half of that of a sub-Nyquist sampling frequency.

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