US3284567A
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Narrow bandwidth television system
Assignee: BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-26
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Granted: 1966-11-08
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Expires: 1983-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glen R Southworth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:13
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N7/00; H04N7/12; H04N7/122; H04N7/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A REDUCED BANDWIDTH TELEVISION SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISING MEANS FOR GENERATING A WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF AT LEAST ONE FRAME OF A SCENE, WIDE BAND SIGNAL MONITORING MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND DISPLAYING THE WIDE BAND SIGNAL INFORMATION FOR ADJUSTMENT PURPOSES, AND MEANS FOR SAMPLING THE WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL TO PRODUCE A SERIES OF SAMPLE PULSES, EACH OF SAID RESPECTIVE PULSES HAVING AN AMPLITUDE PROPORTIONAL TO THE AMPLITUDE OF THE WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL AT THE INSTANT IT IS SAMPLED AND SAID SERIES OF SAMPLE PULSES CONSTITUTING A NARROW BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR TRANSMISSION PURPOSES HAVING A LINE RATE EQUAL TO THE FRAME RATE OF THE WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL AND A FRAME RATE EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF TIME REQUIED TO SAMPLE THE ENTIRE SCENE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A REDUCED BANDWIDTH TELEVISION SYSTEM WHICH COMPRISING MEANS FOR GENERATING A WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF AT LEAST ONE FRAME OF A SCENE, WIDE BAND SIGNAL MONITORING MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND DISPLAYING THE WIDE BAND SIGNAL INFORMATION FOR ADJUSTMENT PURPOSES, AND MEANS FOR SAMPLING THE WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL TO PRODUCE A SERIES OF SAMPLE PULSES, EACH OF SAID RESPECTIVE PULSES HAVING AN AMPLITUDE PROPORTIONAL TO THE AMPLITUDE OF THE WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL AT THE INSTANT IT IS SAMPLED AND SAID SERIES OF SAMPLE PULSES CONSTITUTING A NARROW BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL FOR TRANSMISSION PURPOSES HAVING A LINE RATE EQUAL TO THE FRAME RATE OF THE WIDE BAND TELEVISION SIGNAL AND A FRAME RATE EQUAL TO THE AMOUNT OF TIME REQUIED TO SAMPLE THE ENTIRE SCENE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-11-07 | 1970-05-09 | 1970-11-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-07 | 1974-05-09 | 1974-11-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-07 | 1978-05-09 | 1978-11-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |