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Digital video sync detection

CA 1233244 A · Owner: Racal Data Communications Inc. · Inventors: Kao, Ming L.; De La Guardia, Mario

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An all digital video synchronization technique wherein a microprocessor tracks the incoming video signal and synchronizes its operation by stopping at a certain point in the sync signal and restarting upon occurrence of a horizontal sync pulse.

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  • Granted February 23, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 23, 2005.
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FiledJune 20, 1984
GrantedFebruary 23, 1988
Term endedFebruary 23, 2005
Patent numberCA 1233244 A
Classification (IPC)H04N5/06 +2 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedJune 20, 1984Patent grantedFeb 23, 1988Term endedFeb 23, 2005

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