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Video switcher system with modular architecture

CA 1298398 C · Owner: Frasier, Richard A. · Inventors: Bannister, Richard S.; Frasier, Richard A.; Olmstead, Neil R.

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Video signal processing apparatus comprises at least first and second source selectors each having a plurality of input terminals, for receiving a plurality of video signals respectively and at, least two output terminals. A set of video processors each have an input terminal and an output terminal. A processor selector is provided for connecting each source selector output terminal selectively to each video processor input terminal. First and second output devices each have a plurality of input terminals connected to the output terminals of the video processors respectively and also have an output terminal. Operator interfaces are connected to the processor selector for defining a first …

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  • Granted March 31, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 31, 2009.
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FiledMarch 30, 1989
GrantedMarch 31, 1992
Term endedMarch 31, 2009
Patent numberCA 1298398 C
Classification (IPC)H04N5/22 +1 more

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1990199219941996199820002002200420062008Application filedMarch 30, 1989Patent grantedMarch 31, 1992Term endedMarch 31, 2009

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