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Microprocessor controlled multiple channel VTR configuration of an audio follow video mixer
Assignee: Sony Electronics Inc
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Filing: 1993-04-09
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Granted: 1995-02-28
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Expires: 2013-04-09
Abstract
Abstract An audio mixer system using a serial editor interface is disclosed. Use of a microprocessor control circuit is disclosed to control various functions a plurality of multiple channel VTRs under the control of a mixer. Serial control signals are supplied from a video editor to a serial interface which includes a microprocessor. These control signals are decoded, and the appropriate controls of the VTRs are implemented. These controls include crossfading as well as PREVIEW/REVIEW monitoring.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael A. Zampini
- 👤 Alan Flum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:06
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04H; H04H60/00; H04H60/02; H04H60/04; G; G11; G11B; G11B27/00; G11B27/02; G11B27/022; G11B27/028; G11B27/10; G11B27/34; H04S; H04S1/00; H04S1/007
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
An audio mixer system comprising: means for processing audio signals from a plurality of devices according to one of a plurality of functions; an editor operatively connected with said processing means for supplying editor control signals indicating which of said audio signals are to be processed, and the function according to which said audio signals are to be processed by said processing means; configuration selection means for enabling selection of a desired configuration of said plurality of devices and for producing configuration selection signals corresponding to a selected configuration; and microprocessor control means for controlling said processing of the audio signals from the selected plurality of devices according to control signals obtained from said editor control signals and said configuration selection signals.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
An audio mixer system comprising: means for processing audio signals from a plurality of devices according to one of a plurality of functions; an editor operatively connected with said processing means for supplying editor control signals indicating which of said audio signals are to be processed, and the function according to which said audio signals are to be processed by said processing means; configuration selection means for enabling selection of a desired configuration of said plurality of devices and for producing configuration selection signals corresponding to a selected configuration; and microprocessor control means for controlling said processing of the audio signals from the selected plurality of devices according to control signals obtained from said editor control signals and said configuration selection signals.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
The audio mixer system of claim 1 wherein said plurality of devices comprise multiple channel VTRs.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
The audio mixer system of claim 2 wherein said plurality of multiple channel VTRs includes a combination of two and four-channel VTRs.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The audio mixer of claim 3 wherein said combination comprises one of 16 preprogrammed configurations.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
The audio mixer of claim 4 wherein said 16 preprogrammed configurations each comprise different combinations of four single audio channels and eight dual audio channels.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The audio mixer of claim 4 wherein said preprogrammed configurations are stored in non-volatile memory coupled to said microprocessor control means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
17 words
The audio mixer system of claim 1 wherein said processing means implements crossfading of said audio signals.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
17 words
The audio mixer of claim 1 wherein said plurality of functions includes PREVIEW, REVIEW, and crossfade functions.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The audio mixer of claim 1, further comprising interface means for providing said editor control signals from said editor to said microprocessor control means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
48 words
The audio mixer of claim 9, wherein said interface means successively transmits said editor control signals in a serial format, converts said editor control signals from said serial format to a parallel format, and transmits said editor control signals in said parallel format to said microprocessor control means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
15 words
The audio mixer of claim 10, wherein said interface means includes a communications integrated circuit.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
The audio mixer of claim 1, wherein said processing means, said configuration selections means, and said microprocessor control means are contained together in a mixer unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
16 words
The audio mixer of claim 1, wherein said configuration selection means includes a configuration select member.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
The audio mixer of claim 13, wherein said configuration select member is operable to toggle through a plurality of preprogrammed configuration schemes stored in nonvolatile memory, said nonvolatile memory being coupled with said microprocessor control means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The audio mixer system of claim 1, wherein said editor is a video editor.
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