US5260785A
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Grid-correction device for a TV set
Assignee: Deutsche Thomson Brandt GmbH
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Filing: 1992-05-28
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Granted: 1993-11-09
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Expires: 2012-05-28
Abstract
Abstract A cursor for correcting the locations of points formed by the crossing horizontal and vertical lines of a grid arranged on the screen of a television receiver. The screen has a portion illuminated by a picture and a dark portion unilluminated by the picture. The grid also has at least one line of dark-points parallel to each edge of the picture and lying outside of the picture. The cursor is configured and dimensioned to extend into the picture when the cursor covers one of the dark-points.
Inventors
- 👤 Gunter Gleim
- 👤 Jacques Chauvin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:50
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N9/00; H04N9/12; H04N9/31; H04N17/00; H04N17/04; H04N9/16; H04N9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A cursor for correcting the locations of points formed by the crossing horizontal and vertical lines of a grid arranged on the screen of a television receiver, said screen having a portion illuminated by a picture and a dark portion unilluminated by said picture, said grid also having at least one line of dark-points parallel to each edge of said picture and lying outside of said picture, an improvement wherein said cursor is configured and dimensioned to extend into said picture when said cursor covers one of said dark-points.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A cursor for correcting the locations of points formed by the crossing horizontal and vertical lines of a grid arranged on the screen of a television receiver, said screen having a portion illuminated by a picture and a dark portion unilluminated by said picture, said grid also having at least one line of dark-points parallel to each edge of said picture and lying outside of said picture, an improvement wherein said cursor is configured and dimensioned to extend into said picture when said cursor covers one of said dark-points.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said cursor is shaped as a rightangle cross having four arms of equal length, the length of said arms being longer than the distance of said dark-points from the edge of said picture.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said cursor has at least one arm extending into said picture.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
10 words
The improvement of claim 3 wherein said cursor is T-shaped.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The improvement of claim 1 wherein said cursor when outside said picture is configured differently than when inside said picture.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
GB2166028A
Cited
JPH03128590A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1996-11-08 | 1997-05-10 | 1997-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2000-11-08 | 2001-05-10 | 2001-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2004-11-08 | 2005-05-10 | 2005-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |