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Waveform controlling device for a tracking error signal

US5926445A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1996
Grant dateJul 20, 1999
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B7/0903
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An unbalanced waveform of a tracking error signal is automatically corrected within a short period of time. A peak value and a bottom value of a tracking error signal are obtained by a peak-hold circuit and a bottom-hold circuit, respectively. Based on the peak value and the bottom value, an amount of offset measured from a reference level and an amplitude of the tracking error signal are computed. An adjustment value is computed for correcting the unbalance between the peak value and the bottom value based on the amount of offset and the amplitude of the tracking error signal. The adjustment value is fed back to a tracking balance circuit so that the waveform of the unbalanced waveform of the tracking error signal is corrected.

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