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Image signal processor

CA 1339668 C · Owner: Abumi, Takao · Inventors: Abumi, Takao

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An image signal processor includes a memory device for storing an image signal representative of a picture during one field period, an operating unit for generating a READ-OUT command necessary to read out contents stored in the memory device, a selector for selectively switching the memory device between a WRITE-IN READY condition and a READ-OUT READY condition and a, switching control unit for generating a control signal necessary to control the switching operation of the selector. The switching control unit is adapted to receive the READ-OUT command and a vertical synchronizing signal included in a composite video signal. The selector performs the switching operation in synchronism with …

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  • Granted February 10, 1998. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended February 10, 2015.
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FiledMarch 15, 1988
GrantedFebruary 10, 1998
Term endedFebruary 10, 2015
Patent numberCA 1339668 C
Classification (IPC)H04N9/67

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198919921995199820012004200720102013Application filedMarch 15, 1988Patent grantedFeb 10, 1998Term endedFeb 10, 2015

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