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Digital video data scaler and method

US7050113B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateMar 26, 2002
Grant dateMay 23, 2006
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG09G2340/10
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A digital video stream is digitally scaled to properly display on a device having a horizontal to vertical aspect ratio different than the source aspect ratio leaving a blank area on the device. Graphic data is digitally scaled separately to extend partially or completely into and therefore use the blank area. A compositing blender digitally combines the two prior to a display encoder which produces analog signals for driving the display device.

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