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Dropout compensator with proportional duration dropout detector

US4158855A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 1977
Grant dateJun 19, 1979
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Expiry dateNov 29, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N5/94
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A signal defect compensator is provided which develops a replacement video signal for use during a signal dropout. The compensator includes a dropout pulse detector for the generation of a stretched dropout control pulse interval proportional to the duration of the signal dropout.

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