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Synchronous signal polarity converter of video card
Assignee: Samsung Electronics Co Ltd
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Filing: 1990-12-28
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Granted: 1992-10-27
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Expires: 2010-12-28
Abstract
Abstract A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card comprises a data output circuit including a graphic processor and a buffer, a driving control circuit, and a synchronous signal output circuit, wherein the polarity control data can be changed as desired and the desired polarity of the synchronous signals can be provided by combining the polarity-control data in a data storage circuit with the synchronous signals of graphic processor.
Inventors
- 👤 Hyo S. Yi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 21:28
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/14; G09; G09G; G09G1/00; G09G1/06; G09G1/14; G09G1/16; G09G1/165; G09G1/167; G09G1/28; G09G1/285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 15
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card, comprising: a data output circuit including a graphic processor for providing graphic data, a polarity control data, and synchronous signals, and a buffer for moralizing said graphic data and polarity control data of said graphic processor; a driving control circuit connected to said graphic processor for providing an enable signal according to a write signal of said graphic processor or a memory address signal of a computer; and a synchronous signal output circuit connected to said graphic processor, said buffer, and said driving control circuit for providing new synchronous signals selectable to either a positive or a negative polarity by combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with the polarity control data provided from said buffer driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card, comprising: a data output circuit including a graphic processor for providing graphic data, a polarity control data, and synchronous signals, and a buffer for moralizing said graphic data and polarity control data of said graphic processor; a driving control circuit connected to said graphic processor for providing an enable signal according to a write signal of said graphic processor or a memory address signal of a computer; and a synchronous signal output circuit connected to said graphic processor, said buffer, and said driving control circuit for providing new synchronous signals selectable to either a positive or a negative polarity by combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with the polarity control data provided from said buffer driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
92 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 1, wherein said synchronous signal output circuit comprise: a data storage part connected to said driving control circuit and to said buffer to be driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit, for storing the polarity control data of said buffer; and a first logic combination part connected to said data storage part and said graphic processor for combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with said polarity control data stored in said data storage part.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 1, wherein said driving control circuit comprises a decoder for decoding the address signals provided from the computer and a second logic combination part connected to said decoder and said graphic processor for combining the write signal of said graphic processor with an output of said decoder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
82 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 2, wherein said data storage part comprises: a first D-type flip-flop connected to said driving control circuit and to said buffer to be driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit for storing the polarity control data provided from said buffer; and a second D-type flip-flop connected connected to said driving control circuit and to said driving control circuit fir storing the polarity data provided from said buffer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
68 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 2, wherein said first logic combination part comprises: a first exclusive OR-gate for combining a horizontal synchronous signal provided from said graphic processor with an output data of said first D-type flip-flop; and second exclusive OR-gate for combining a vertical synchronous signal provided from said graphic processor with an output data of said second D-type flip-flop.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
47 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 3, wherein said second logic combination circuit part comprises an OR-gate connected to said decoder and to said graphic processor for combining the output of said decoder with the write signal of said graphic processor.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
30 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 6, wherein said second logic combination part may be replaced by an AND gate for said OR gate.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
206 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card comprising: a data output circuit including a graphic processor for providing graphic data, a polarity control data, and synchronous signals, and a buffer for normalizing said graphic data and polarity control data of said graphic processor; a driving control circuit connected to said graphic processor for providing an enable signal according to a write signal of said graphic processor or a memory address signal of a computer; and a synchronous signal output circuit connected to said graphic processor, said buffer, and said driving control circuit for providing new synchronous signals by combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with the polarity control data provided from said buffer driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit, said synchronous signal output circuit comprising a data storage part connected to said driving control circuit and to said buffer to be driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit, for storing the polarity control data of said buffer and a first logic combination part connected to said data storage part and said graphic processor for combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with said polarity control data stored in said data storage part.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
206 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card comprising: a data output circuit including a graphic processor for providing graphic data, a polarity control data, and synchronous signals, and a buffer for normalizing said graphic data and polarity control data of said graphic processor; a driving control circuit connected to said graphic processor for providing an enable signal according to a write signal of said graphic processor or a memory address signal of a computer; and a synchronous signal output circuit connected to said graphic processor, said buffer, and said driving control circuit for providing new synchronous signals by combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with the polarity control data provided from said buffer driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit, said synchronous signal output circuit comprising a data storage part connected to said driving control circuit and to said buffer to be driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit, for storing the polarity control data of said buffer and a first logic combination part connected to said data storage part and said graphic processor for combining the synchronous signals provided from said graphic processor with said polarity control data stored in said data storage part.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
59 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 8, wherein said driving control circuit comprises a decoder for decoding the address signals provided from the computer and a second logic combination part connected to said decoder and said graphic processor for combining the write signal of said graphic processor with an output of said decoder.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
81 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 8, wherein said data storage part comprises: a first D-type flip-flop connected to said driving control circuit and to said buffer to be driven by the enable signal of said driving control circuit for storing the polarity control data provided from said buffer; and a second D-type flip-flop connected to said driving control circuit and to said driving control circuit for storing the polarity data provided from said buffer.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
68 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 8, wherein said first logic combination part comprises: a first exclusive OR-gate for combining a horizontal synchronous signal provided from said graphic processor with an output data of said first D-type flip-flop; and second exclusive OR-gate for combining a vertical synchronous signal provided from said graphic processor with an output data of said second D-type flip-flop.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
47 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 9, wherein said second logic combination circuit part comprises an OR-gate connected to said decoder and to said graphic processor for combining the output of said decoder with the write signal of said graphic processor.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
30 words
A synchronous signal polarity converter of a video card according to claim 12, wherein said second logic combination part may be replaced by an AND gate for said OR gate.
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) | 1995-10-27 | 1996-04-27 | 1996-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1999-10-27 | 2000-04-27 | 2000-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2003-10-27 | 2004-04-27 | 2004-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |