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Programmable and reconfigurable camera control unit for video systems

US7212227B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 9, 2001
Grant dateMay 1, 2007
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04N23/555
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A video imaging system is provided including, a camera head for transmitting image data to a camera control unit, a camera control unit for receiving and processing the image data into a usable format, and a storage device accessible by the camera control unit. The retrieved program executes on the camera control unit for enabling the camera control unit to process image data.

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