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Video decoder with different signal types processed by common analog-to-digital converter

US7425994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2005
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH03M1/1225
  • WIPO fieldBasic communication processes
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A video decoder (14). The decoder comprises an interface (30) for receiving a set of an integer number S of analog input signals at a same time. The decoder also comprises circuitry for processing the S analog input signals, and that circuitry comprises an integer number N of analog-to-digital converters (38x) for producing a set of the integer number S of digital signals. Each digital signal in the set of S of digital signals corresponds to a respective different one of the S analog input signal, and N is less than S. The decoder also comprises output circuitry (40x, 42x), coupled to the circuitry for processing, for providing each digital signal in the set of S of digital signals to a different respective output conductor.

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