Abstract: A method for producing a plurality of successive output data values defining an output curve that approximates an input curve defined by a plurality of input sample values, the output data values having a higher sampling frequency than the input sample values, the method comprising the steps of: pre-emphasizing the plurality of input sample values; defining successive and overlapping intervals including at least three of the pre-emphasized input sample values; interpolating a plurality of the output data values in an interpolation interval by calculating a moving average of a linear interpolation curve based on the at least three pre-emphasized input sample values, each of the output data values being influenced by the at least three pre-emphasized input sample values; and, emphasizing differently the influence of the at least three pre-emphasized input sample values for determining different ones of the output data values in the interpolation interval, whereby the pre-emphasizing step brings the output curve

Abstract: A mounting system for three axis rotational adjustment of a light projector assembly of a projection television, the mounting system having a spherical wall and a spherical bracket slidably engaged with the spherical wall and moveable relative thereto. The wall and bracket coact with one another to rotate the light projector assembly about three axes, thereby restricting movement of the projector assembly to a portion of a spherical path and enabling adjustment of an image generated by the projector assembly on a screen of a projection television to a desired geometry without affecting picture centering.

Abstract: A first method for acquiring data from a recording on a disk medium, comprises the steps of, successively reading bits defining a data set from different parts of the disk, continuously error correcting the bits to validate at least a part of the data set read from the disk, and, terminating reading upon successful validation of the data set by the error correcting step. A second method for acquiring data from a recording on a disk medium, comprises the steps of reading a data set beginning from a first position on the data recording, reading the data set from a second position radially spaced in a first direction from the first position absent acquisition of an error free data set from the first position; and, reading the data set from a third position radially spaced in an opposite direction beyond the first position absent acquisition of an error free data set from the second position.

Abstract: The invention includes a system and method 300 for changing a playback speed of a selected video segment having repeat fields. To achieve fast motion play a selected video segment can be modified to delete repeat fields 340. Further pictures can be deleted as required 360 to achieve a desired playback speed. To achieve slow motion play, a selected video segment can be modified by encoding repeat fields into conventional field pictures. Further pictures can be added as required to achieve a desired playback speed 330. Further, a repeat first field flag in the picture header of the picture containing the repeat field can be set to zero 325. Furthermore, a GOP structure of the modified video segment can be reencoded into a conventional 365 or a desired 367 GOP structure. Additionally, the modified video segment can be recorded exclusively on a desired portion of a storage medium 370.

Abstract: A method and device for editing to a picture a group of pictures (GOP) in a DVD media without decoding and encoding of an MPEG encoded signal. The method includes the steps of: marking a user selected end picture to identify a selected segment of the encoded signal to be edited; automatically identifying an actual end picture for the selected segment based on a position of the user selected end picture relative to at least one other picture within the encoded signal; and performing an edit function on an actual segment delimited by the actual end picture.

Abstract: A method for adjusting convergence in a projection television receiver, in which a marker contained in a projected image is adjusted by a manipulated variable to illuminate a photosensor arranged adjacent to the projection screen. The method employs two markers which are moved towards the sensor from opposite directions with a varying step size. The sensor supplies an output voltage indicating lighting by the two markers in conjunction with two mutually spaced manipulated variables. A mean value of the two manipulated variables is used as the manipulated variable for the marker.

Abstract: In a video mixer (1) in which a video component of the video signal to be mixed and a mixing type are preselectable for performing a mixing operation on said video signal applied to the mixer (1), an additional external function on the video mixer can be controlled in that an additional external function is selectable at the video mixer (1), this function being selectable from predetermined additional external functions, and in that the video mixer (1) generates a control signal during a mixing operation for controlling a selected external function, this control signal changing from a first extreme value to a second extreme value in the course of the mixing operation and serving for controlling the selected external function, an initial value of a variable of the external function being assigned to the first extreme value of the control signal and a final value of the variable of the external function being assigned to the second extreme value of the control signal.

Abstract: A method for generating a convergence correction curve from a plurality of successive output data values determined from a plurality of input sample values smaller in number than the plurality of output data values, the method comprising the steps of: defining successive and overlapping intervals including exactly three of the input sample values; interpolating a plurality of the output data values in an interpolation interval by calculating a moving average of a linear interpolation curve based on the three input sample values, each of the output data values being influenced by the three input sample values; emphasizing differently the influence of the three input sample values for determining different ones of the output data values in the interpolation interval; and, adjusting the input sample values to control convergence correction, whereby each incremental slope of the correction curve between adjacent output data values varies smoothly.

Abstract: A portable security device (10) for setting up secure powerline modem networks is disclosed. The portable security device includes a memory (18) which stores a protocol (19) for communicating with powerline modem devices (e.g., 22), and a socket (14) configured to receive a power cord (23) from a powerline modem device (22). A number assigning device (12 or 16) transmits a private key to powerline modem devices such that the private key is stored in the powerline modem devices and is used to associate a plurality of powerline modem devices and exclude unauthorized powerline modem devices.

Abstract: In a television receiver, a dynamic, parabolic correction voltage for focusing is generated by way of a transformer whose primary winding is fed with the line deflection current or a line-frequency voltage and to whose secondary winding a capacitor is connected, which capacitor integrates the sawtooth-waveform current in the secondary winding into a parabolic voltage. New types of picture tubes require a correction voltage which does not have a parabolic profile, rather whose form corresponds approximately to the cross section through the center of a bathtub. It is an object to provide a simple circuit for generating such a bathtub-waveform correction voltage.

Abstract: A video imaging apparatus comprises first and second cathode-ray tubes, each having an ultor electrode and a focus electrode. A power supply generates an ultor voltage, which may have a fluctuating voltage component produced by beam current variations, and which is coupled to first and second ultor electrodes of the first and second cathode-ray tubes. A high voltage amplifier generates a dynamic focus voltage component at a frequency related to a deflection frequency. A combining network combines the fluctuating voltage component and the dynamic focus voltage component to develop a combined, dynamic focus voltage. The combined, dynamic focus voltage is coupled to each of the first and second focus electrodes for developing from the combined, dynamic focus voltage each of a first dynamic focus voltage at the first focus electrode and a second dynamic focus voltage at the second focus electrode.

Abstract: A system and method for relinquishing a network master device status in accordance with a device power reserve level includes a system having a network master device for monitoring its own power reserve level and relinquishing its network master status for that of network slave status when such level is below a threshold value, and one or more network slave devices where each such device is in signal communication with the network master device for monitoring its own power reserve level and relinquishing its network slave status for that of network master status when such level is above at least one of the threshold value and the power reserve level of the master; and further includes a corresponding method for a wireless master device to relinquish its network master status based on its power reserve level, where the method includes monitoring the power reserve level of the wireless master device, determining whether the monitored power reserve level falls below a threshold, and relinquishing the network mas

Abstract: A convergence method for color television receiver comprises the steps of emitting a test signal from a control circuit to a first convergence channel to generate a current of a predetermined intensity in a convergence coil assigned thereto. The control circuit emitting a zero signal to the other convergence channels to generate zero current in the assigned convergence coils. Measuring and comparing with a reference potential a potential at a reference point of each convergence coil of channels driven by the zero signal. Generating a reference signal responsive to the comparison step b), for each case for the relevant convergence channel and coupling to the control circuit. Repeating steps a) to c) for each convergence channel, the convergence channels being driven in an alternating fashion one after another once in each case by a test signal.

Abstract: A liquid crystal display television receiver projection system uses a high-intensity discharge lamp as a back lighting source. The lamp is of the type that should not be re-started or turned on immediately after being turned off. In response to a user power off command, the display screen will immediately give a false appearance of being turned off, during a first interval of, for example, 30 seconds that immediately follows the power off command. Despite the appearance of being turned off, the lamp is maintained powered on, during the first interval. Should a user issue a power on command, before the first interval has elapsed, the user will not experience any start-up delay. Should the user not issue et power on command, during the first interval, the lamp will be de-energized.

Abstract: A microcircuit includes core and other portions, which receive different supply voltages from disparate sources. An electrostatic discharge protection (ESD) circuit internally connects the lower and higher voltage terminals together with a diode, poled so that the diode conducts if the nominally lower voltage supply exceeds the higher voltage supply. If the high voltage supply fails or even drops below the value of the low voltage supply, the diode conducts, and current is drawn in an amount which may overheat the microcircuit. A shut-down circuit is provided for sensing the voltage of the higher-voltage source, and shutting down the lower-voltage source any time the higher-voltage source drops below either the actual voltage or nominal voltage of the lower value source.

Abstract: A system and method for detecting a condition of an extension telephone is presented for processing caller ID information. A reference value of a telephone line connected to an apparatus is first determined. An auxiliary telephone connected to the apparatus is then disconnected. A second value of the telephone line is determined while the auxiliary telephone is disconnected. The reference value and the second value of the telephone line are compared to determine the condition, such as off-hook, of the extension telephone.

Abstract: A method for managing buffers in an apparatus adapted for writing program portions onto and reading the program portions from a digital program disk comprises the steps of: filling a first buffer with encoded program portions at a first bit rate; filling a second buffer with the encoded program portions; supplying the encoded program portions from the second buffer for decoding; and, establishing an initial complementary fullness of the first and second buffers using an excess bit rate capability of the apparatus related to the first bit rate. The first bit rate is a constant bit rate slower than one-half of a maximum bit rate of the apparatus. An apparatus for implementing the method comprises a controller for recording the program portions onto alternate segments of the track, for initiating complementary operation of record and track buffers and for maintaining the complementary operation.

Abstract: Electromagnetic deflection unit for color cathode-ray tubes, comprising a pair of horizontal deflection coils and a pair of vertical deflection coils, the saddle-shaped vertical deflection coils having a rear bundle on the electron-gun side and a front bundle located on the screen side, lateral conductor harnesses 120 connecting the two bundles so as to produce a main window in the intermediate region lying between these said bundles, the conductor harnesses being arranged so that, at the end of the main window 18, on the gun side, at least 98% of the lateral harness conductors lie within an angular aperture &THgr;m of between 60 and 80°. This arrangement of the conductors in the rear part of the window makes it possible to minimize the aberrations due to coma parabola so as to avoid the use of additional field shapers.

Abstract: An autotransformer steps up the output of a high voltage amplifier for applying a drive signal to the focus electrode of a CRT. A parabolic signal is obtained or generated at a deflection frequency such as the horizontal scanning frequency and is applied as an input to the amplifier. The amplifier output is coupled to a center tap of the autotransformer. One winding is serially coupled to the focus electrode and the other winding is AC coupled by a capacitor to ground, in parallel with the amplifier output. The transformer steps up the amplifier output voltage and can reduce the voltage rating required of transistors in the amplifier.

Abstract: An apparatus for generating a digital video picture is proposed. In this case, the video picture comprises a main picture and a secondary picture. The secondary picture serves to provide information about the status of the apparatus or else for operational guidance. The data of the picture are supplied digitally. Data for the subpicture are additionally contained in the bit stream for the main picture. The subpicture can likewise be displayed together with the main picture and provide information such as, for example, subtitles with respect to the main picture. Decoding apparatuses for the main-picture data and the subpicture data are provided. Also provided is a multiplexing device for the correctly timed outputting of the decoded data and, consequently, of the joint representation of main picture and subpicture. The apparatus has a storage device, in which data for the secondary pictures are stored in coded form.