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High resolution video graphics system

CA 1237207 A · Owner: Samsung Electronics America, Inc. · Inventors: Schreiber, Paul

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A high resolution video graphics system for use with a processor and characterized by improved memory expandability particularly in connection with color display. The high resolution video graphics system includes a video memory which is preferably comprised of a plurality of video memory planes and video counter means for providing display timing. There are basically four buses that are used with the system including a control bus, a read bus, a write bus and an, address bus. A multiplexer means is provided for receiving either video counter addresses or direct addresses from the processor. There is associated with the video memory means for converting to serial output data which the …

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  • Granted May 24, 1988. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended May 24, 2005.
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FiledNovember 29, 1984
GrantedMay 24, 1988
Term endedMay 24, 2005
Patent numberCA 1237207 A
Classification (IPC)G09G1/00 +2 more

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1985198819911994199720002003Application filedNov 29, 1984Patent grantedMay 24, 1988Term endedMay 24, 2005

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