Abstract: A plug-in power adapter is described. The plug-in power adapter may comprise a plug having a plurality of prongs, wherein a first prong of the plurality of prongs is adapted to receive power; a transformer coupled to receive the power by way of the first prong of the plurality of prongs, wherein the transformer is adapted to generate a power signal on a power signal line coupled to the transformer; an input portion comprising a control button, wherein the control button is accessible by a user of the plug-in power adapter; and a plurality of contact elements on a surface of the plug-in power adapter and accessible by the user of the plug-in power adapter; wherein a contact element of the plurality of contact elements is adapted to receive a control signal.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are configurations and devices for amplifying radio-frequency signals. The devices and configurations include using a wide-band or tunable downstream amplifier to amplify signals in a downstream or back-end module. The signals are first filtered and amplified by an upstream or front-end module that receives a diversity signal from a diversity antenna.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods for amplifying radio-frequency signals. Methods include using pre- and post-amplifier bandpass filters to provide opposite phase shifts and to reduce out-of-band noise produced in the filtering process. Methods also include reducing the gain of amplifiers in a downstream module in response to increasing the gain of amplifiers in the receiver module. This can be done to improve linearity in the downstream module.

Abstract: Diversity receiver front end system with post-amplifier filters. A receiving system can include a controller configured to selectively activate one or more of a plurality of paths between an input of a first multiplexer and an output of a second multiplexer. The receiving system can further include a plurality of amplifiers. Each one of the plurality of amplifiers can be disposed along a corresponding one of the plurality of paths and can be configured to amplify a signal received at the amplifier. The receiving system can include a first plurality of bandpass filters. Each one of the first plurality of bandpass filters can be disposed along a corresponding one of the plurality of paths at an output of a corresponding one of the plurality of amplifiers and can be configured to filter a signal received at the bandpass filter to a respective frequency band.

Abstract: There is provided a signal processing device including a signal generation unit that generates a control signal for controlling an imaging device connected via one cable, a signal superimposition unit that superimposes the control signal generated by the signal generation unit on a video signal received from the imaging device via the cable without an influence on display of a video corresponding to the video signal, and a transmission unit that transmits the signals superimposed by the signal superimposition unit to the imaging device via the cable.

Abstract: A system for decreasing output power required to produce an output signal based on persistence of perception characteristics. The system includes a circuit configured to receive a perception signal at an input. The circuit is also configured to output a portion of the input perception signal when the circuit is receiving power output a zero amplitude signal when the circuit is not receiving power. The system also includes a switch configured to provide power to the circuit for a first interval of time and cut power to the circuit for a second interval of time contiguous to the first interval of time.

Abstract: A prediction means for predicting a maximum delayed change time, which is the longest in a change time which allows a next program to be displayed, if a channel is selected to change the current program to the next program; and a display control means, by which, from a reception completion time when the reception of the current program has been completed, a relevant program is displayed on the basis of original program data remaining in a buffer at the relevant reception completion time, and at the same time, the reproduction speed of the display is based on a speed at which the current program is displayed during the period between the reception completion time and a maximum delayed change time.

Abstract: A measuring device for measuring a response speed of a display panel is provided. The measuring device includes a microcontroller and at least one photo sensor. The microcontroller provides a control command, according to which a display controller of the display panel provides test pattern to the display panel. The photo sensor senses a test frame displayed corresponding to the test pattern by the display panel, and provides a corresponding sensing signal associated with brightness and a response signal. According to the response signal, the response speed of the display panel is calculated.

Abstract: A data processing device includes a clock converter, a data converter, and an error detector. The clock converter is configured to receive a first clock signal, convert the first clock signal into a second clock signal, and output the second clock signal. The data converter is configured to receive first data, convert the first data into second data using the second clock signal, and output the second data. The error detector is configured to check whether the first clock signal is in a first clock state or a second clock state upon the first data transitioning to a first data state, and output an enable signal to the clock converter upon determining that the first clock signal has transitioned to the first clock state from the second clock state.

Abstract: This technique relates to a receiving device, a receiving method, and a program that can demodulate transmitted signals with high accuracy. A receiving device of this disclosure includes: an amplifying unit that amplifies a received signal; an adjusting unit that adjusts gain of the amplifying unit in accordance with power of the signal; a demodulating unit that demodulates the amplified signal; and a detecting unit that detects an interval from the signal, information having the same content continuously appearing in the interval. The adjusting unit restricts the process of adjusting the gain of the amplifying unit in accordance with a result of the detection of the interval. This disclosure can be applied to receiving devices that receive broadcast signals compliant with DVB-C2 via a CATV network.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for digital television demodulation, comprising using adjacent-channel power dependent automatic gain control (AGC) for the digital television demodulation, wherein an AGC technique takes into account a total power as well as power of adjacent channels to control gain of a gain control amplifier.

Abstract: The present invention includes an apparatus for distributing a received modulated RF signal to a plurality of tuners including a diplexer device. The diplexer device includes a plurality of filter circuits adapted to direct respective portions of the received modulated RF the signal to respective tuner devices. In an illustrated embodiment, the tuner devices supply tuned signals to a picture in picture display device. Also disclosed is a method of receiving a modulated ready of frequency signal and routing portions of the received signal to respective tuner devices using filter devices in a diplexer or multiplexer configuration.

Abstract: A monitoring apparatus includes a detection circuit, a filter circuit, an amplifying circuit, a regulation circuit, a delay and charging circuit, and a driving circuit. The detection circuit receives a video signal, and performs an operation to obtain an image signal from the video signal. The filter circuit obtains an average intensity of a luminance signal corresponding to the image signal. The delay and charging circuit charges an input capacitor when receiving a low level regulated signal from the amplifying circuit. The driving circuit activates an alarm when a charging voltage of the chargeable capacitor exceeds a predetermined value.

Abstract: An embodiment of the present invention provides a method for digital television demodulation, comprising using adjacent-channel power dependent automatic gain control (AGC) for the digital television demodulation, wherein an AGC technique takes into account a total power as well as power of adjacent channels to control gain of a gain control amplifier.

Abstract: Disclosed is a video signal output circuit including: a clamp circuit; a first differential amplifying circuit; a dividing circuit; and an offset circuit which adds or subtracts a predetermined offset voltage to or from a bias voltage, a reference voltage, or a base reference voltage generated by the dividing circuit so as to supply an offset voltage added/subtracted voltage to the clamp circuit or the first differential amplifying circuit, wherein the offset circuit includes a pnp bipolar transistor and an npn bipolar transistor, and outputs a difference voltage corresponding to a difference between a base-emitter voltage of the pnp bipolar transistor and a base-emitter voltage of the npn bipolar transistor.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a signal receiver and a method thereof. The signal receiver utilizes a switch unit to regulate a loop-through, where the complete function of the loop-through is accomplished even during a sleep mode, which reduces power consumption of the signal receiver.

Abstract: In a semiconductor integrated circuit arranged to perform sag compensation for a video signal, an operational amplifier includes a non-inverted input terminal, an inverted input terminal, and an output terminal, in which a video signal is input to the non-inverted input terminal. A first resistor includes a first end connected to the inverted input terminal and a second end being grounded. The output terminal is connected to a first external terminal and the inverted input terminal is connected to a second external terminal. A second resistor includes a first end connected to the output terminal and a second end connected to the inverted input terminal. A first capacitor is disposed between the first external terminal and the second external terminal and connected in parallel to the second resistor, and the second resistor has a resistance value determined based on a capacitance value of the first capacitor.

Abstract: Respective room output functions of an AV amplifier are set as respective devices. A controller receives device information about the devices from the AV amplifier, and can recognize the room output functions of the AV amplifier as different devices. As a result, the user can operate the room output functions of the AV amplifier individually through the controller.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an integrated power inserter, comprises: a housing; a voltage lowering and rectifying member; and a coupling member having a power input end, a radio frequency signal coupling circuit, a radio frequency signal input end and a radio frequency signal output end, wherein the radio frequency signal input end is input with a radio frequency signal and outputs a power signal, the radio frequency signal output end outputs a radio frequency signal being coupled to a television; with the mentioned structure of the integrated power inserter, a power inserter can be integrated in a power adaptor for simplifying wire layout and lowering production cost.

Abstract: In an audio/video system, an audio/video device including a signal amplifier, and an external device are connected via an HDMI cable, and the audio of the audio/video device or the external device is output from an audio output device. When there is a change in a specified state of the external device, if operation setting information has not been set to activate a system audio control function or to indicate start-up in an external input mode, then this function is deactivated, and the audio/video device is started up as a content reproduction device; and if the operation setting information has been set to activate the system audio control function and to indicate start-up in the external input mode, then this function is activated, and the audio/video device is started up as an audio amplification device.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic reduction of noise in video signals transmitted over conductors is presented. The present invention provides an adjustable amount of noise filtering matched to the amount of gain provided by an adjustable gain amplifier to a received video signal. One or more stages of a multi-stage discrete gain amplifier is provided with a corresponding noise filter circuit. The filter circuit is matched to the frequency response of and the amount of gain provided by the discrete gain amplifier stage. When the amplifier stage is applied to the received signal, the corresponding noise filter for that stage is invoked as well. In that manner, the amount of noise filtering applied to a video signal automatically varies with the amount of amplification provided to that signal.

Abstract: A radio frequency front end for a television band receiver and spectrum sensor includes a low noise amplifier that amplifies a received signal output of a radio frequency antenna connected to the radio frequency front end, a pin diode attenuator circuit that selectively attenuates an output of the low noise amplifier, and a buffer amplifier that amplifies an output of the pin diode attenuator.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a signal receiver and a method thereof. The signal receiver utilizes a switch unit to regulate a loop-through, where the complete function of the loop-through is accomplished even during a sleep mode, which reduces power consumption of the signal receiver.

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include systems, methods and apparatus for amplifying a composite video signal transmitted over long distance unshielded twisted pair cabling. The apparatus and system may include a plurality of amplifiers, an analog switch, and a control unit. The control unit generates a configuration signal to enable the output of one or more amplifiers (which may be serially connected) and configure the analog switch. A user input may be provided for manually configuring the amplifiers and analog switch. When the video signal is a color signal, the control unit may automatically configure the amplifiers and analog switch with reference to the amplitude of the color burst.

Abstract: The invention provides a graphic input device which has uniform sensitivity and is free of keystone distortion but which is lighter and less expensive to manufacture than the prior art, particularly for large drawing surfaces. It uses Fresnel optics to reduce the cost, thickness, and weight of the prism or collimator or both. Means are provided to mitigate the effects of lens flare from the Fresnel optics, minimize the thickness of the device, and to correct any remaining distortion in the camera's image using software executing on a standard computer.

Abstract: A digital amplifier including a clock generation unit configured to output a clock signal, a pulse width modulation unit configured to pulse width-modulate the clock signal based on an input signal, a driving unit configured to alternately drive at least two switching elements which convert the output of the pulse width modulation unit, an analysis unit configured to analyze characteristics of the input signal, and a control unit configured to control frequencies of the clock signal based on an output of the analysis unit.

Abstract: A video device to generate analog video signals to a plurality of display devices comprises a video processing chip, a plurality of video output interface circuits and a plurality of detection circuits. The video processing chip converts input video data into the analog video signals and comprises at least one video decoder and a plurality of analog to digital convertors. The video output interface circuit transmits the analog video signals to the plurality of display devices. The detection circuit detects voltage of horizontal sync signals of the analog video signals to determine connection of the video output interface circuit to the display device, and generates a feedback signal to the video processing chip to control the video decoder and the analog to digital convertor accordingly.

Abstract: An electronic system providing a video signal to an output terminal intended to be connected to a receiver having one input impedance out of two input impedances, the electronic system including an adaptable amplifier providing the video signal and capable of operating according to one operation configuration out of two operation configurations, each operation configuration being adapted to one of the two input impedances of the receiver; circuitry for detecting characteristic portions of the video signal; and control and measurement circuitry capable of measuring a signal representative of the current provided to the output terminal by the electronic system during each detected characteristic portion, and of having the adaptable amplifier adopt one of the two operation configurations based on the comparison of the representative measured signal with thresholds.

Abstract: Methods and systems for loop-through for multi-band TV tuners and set-top box and/or TV set applications are disclosed and may include generating master and slave output signals from one or more low-noise amplifiers including master and slave stages. The master and slave stages may include parallel-coupled gain paths. Gate terminals and source terminals of input transistors for the master and slave stages may be directly coupled. The input transistors for the master and slave stages may share an inductor coupled to the source terminals and to ground. The master and slave stages may include cascode stages. VHF and UHF signals may be amplified in the multi-band receiver. The generated master output signal may be processed in the multi-band receiver, and may be utilized to generate I and Q output signals. A plurality of the slave output signals may be summed and communicated to a receiver external to the multi-band receiver.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for automatic reduction of noise in video signals transmitted over conductors is presented. The present invention provides an adjustable amount of noise filtering matched to the amount of gain provided by an adjustable gain amplifier to a received video signal. One or more stages of a multi-stage discrete gain amplifier is provided with a corresponding noise filter circuit. The filter circuit is matched to the frequency response of and the amount of gain provided by the discrete gain amplifier stage. When the amplifier stage is applied to the received signal, the corresponding noise filter for that stage is invoked as well. In that manner, the amount of noise filtering applied to a video signal automatically varies with the amount of amplification provided to that signal.

Abstract: In a semiconductor integrated circuit arranged to perform sag compensation for a video signal, an operational amplifier includes a non-inverted input terminal, an inverted input terminal, and an output terminal, in which a video signal is input to the non-inverted input terminal. A first resistor includes a first end connected to the inverted input terminal and a second end being grounded. The output terminal is connected to a first external terminal and the inverted input terminal is connected to a second external terminal. A second resistor includes a first end connected to the output terminal and a second end connected to the inverted input terminal. A first capacitor is disposed between the first external terminal and the second external terminal and connected in parallel to the second resistor, and the second resistor has a resistance value determined based on a capacitance value of the first capacitor.

Abstract: An apparatus and method is disclosed for adjusting a gain of an amplifier assembly array. The amplifier assembly array includes a first stage to provide an amplified signal based upon an input signal. The first stage has a variable gain controlled in response to one or more gain control signals. An Automatic Gain Control (AGC) module generates the one or more gain control signals according to a ramp function in response to a power level of the amplified signal. The first stage may include a first low noise amplifier (LNA) to amplify the input signal to provide a first amplified input signal and a second LNA to amplify a second input signal to provide a second amplified signal. A switch selects between the amplified signal and the second amplified signal to provide the amplified signal. The amplifier assembly array may additionally include a second stage to provide a second amplified signal based upon the amplified signal.

Abstract: A video circuit including a video amplifier adapted to generate an amplified output video signal from an input video signal; a short detection circuit adapted to generate a first signal indicative of whether there is a short present at an output of the video amplifier; and a load detection circuit adapted to generate a second signal indicative of whether there is a load coupled to the output of the video amplifier. The video circuit may further include an input signal detection circuit adapted to generate a third signal indicative of whether an input video signal is present. The third signal generated by the input signal detection circuit may be used to enable the outputting of the first and second signals in order to prevent the false indication of faults at the output of the video amplifier in the absence of an input video signal.

Abstract: A method of automatically disabling a low noise amplifier (LNA) that serves to boost weak video signals in a TV tuner, when the television receives a cable TV service. The method involves storing the total number of preset programs assigned during an initial auto-tune setup operation. If the total count exceeds a predetermined threshold, this indicates cable TV service whose signals will not require boosting. The LNA is then disabled to avoid interference between programs on neighboring channels.

Abstract: According to one or more aspects of the present invention, a receiver arrangement is disclosed that is configured to receive digital television signals. The receiver arrangement has at least one first frequency conversion device with the signal input, a local oscillator input and an output. The at least one first frequency conversion device is designed to convert a signal which is applied to the input side to an intermediate frequency. A first amplifier is also provided and is designed with amplification in order to compensate for the signal level loss in a filter which is connected downstream from the first amplifier. The first amplifier is coupled to the output of the frequency conversion device. An intermediate-frequency amplifier with a variable gain factor is also provided, and is coupled to the first amplifier. At least the at least one first frequency conversion device the first amplifier are formed in a common semiconductor body.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a method for enhancing an image quality by saturation. The method includes the step of: determining a minimum gain value ‘SatGainMin’ and a maximum gain value ‘SatGainMax’ of a gain value ‘PGain’ of a pre-amplifier; defining a first to a third ranges based on the ‘SatGainMin’ and the ‘SatGainMax’; determining whether a currently used saturation value ‘USat’ is equal to or greater than approximately 1; determining whether the ‘PGain’ is less than the ‘SatGainMin’; performing saturation by using a value in the first range as an actual saturation value ‘ASat’ when ‘PGain’< ‘SatGainMin’; determining whether the ‘PGain’ is equal to or less than the ‘SatGainMax’; performing saturation by using a value in the second range as the ‘ASat’ when ‘SatGainMin’?‘PGain’?‘SatGainMax’; and performing saturation by using a value in the third range as the ‘ASat’ when ‘PGain’>‘SatGainMax’.

Abstract: A video output circuit that is operated at a low power supply voltage and capable of achieving reduced power consumption with a simple circuit configuration and a semiconductor integrated circuit incorporating the same are provided. The video signal output circuit includes a video signal input terminal 1, a clamp circuit 3 that is connected to the video signal input terminal 1, a voltage-current conversion circuit 4 that is connected to the clamp circuit 3, a current amplifier circuit 5 that is connected to the voltage-current conversion circuit 4 and a video signal output terminal 6 that is connected to the current amplifier circuit 5, wherein a resistor 8 is connected between the video signal output terminal 6 and a ground, a transmission line 9 is connected with the video signal output terminal 6, and a load resistor 10 having an equal resistance to the resistor 8 is connected between another end of the transmission line 9 and a ground. The clamp circuit 3 fixes a negative signal voltage.

Abstract: The video amplifying circuit amplifies the video signal with a given gain. The charge pump circuit generates the other voltages from a given fixed voltage in order to provide the video amplifying circuit with a plurality of mutually different power supply voltages. The oscillating circuit provides the charge pump circuit with a clock frequency. Noise caused by the clock frequency of the charge pump circuit is flown into the video amplifying circuit. The oscillating circuit sets the clock frequency so as to visually reduce the quality deterioration caused by image noises that occur in an image generated from the video signal processed by the video amplifying circuit.

Abstract: An image display apparatus has a control circuit that periodically varies a characteristic, such as an amplitude characteristic or timing characteristic, of the displayed image signal. Periodic variations may be produced by passing the image signal through a variable inductance element, for example, or by alternately selecting two amplifier circuits with different gain characteristics, or by periodically delaying the image signal. The periodic variations reduce peaks in the spectrum of unintended radiation emissions, and suppress undesired moire patterns in the displayed image.

Abstract: A driver amplifier operative from a single DC voltage supply, coupled directly to the output load without the need for DC coupling capacitors used for preventing DC reaching the output load. An onboard power supply generates a negative voltage rail that powers the output amplifiers, allowing driver amplifier operation from both positive and negative rails. Since the amplifiers can be biased at ground potential (0 volts), no significant DC voltage exists across the load and the need for DC coupling capacitors is eliminated.

Abstract: In a video IF channel the gain of the circuit is achieved ahead of the IF filter and the output of the filter, including its noise, need only be amplified a relatively small amount, thus preserving an acceptable signal to noise ratio. In one embodiment, a variable gain amplifier is used as the first stage amplifier and a fixed gain amplifier is used for the output stage.

Abstract: A receiving apparatus for receiving a digital television broadcast includes an amplification unit that amplifies radio frequency signals supplied from an antenna at a predetermined gain to output the amplified radio frequency signals, a channel selection unit that selects a broadcast wave from the radio frequency signals output from the amplification unit to produce output signals, a demodulation unit that processes the output signals to demodulate content data transmitted on the broadcast wave, and a control unit that controls the gain of the amplification unit so that the signal level of the output signals becomes a predetermined value. The control unit controls the gain of the amplification unit using the control start value and changes the control start value in accordance with the result of processing by the demodulation unit.

Abstract: An amplifier which amplifies an input signal, wherein an amplified signal which varies with a ground voltage as a center is obtained at an output of the amplifier using a positive power supply and a negative power supply. With this configuration, an amplified signal which varies with the ground voltage as a center can be obtained at the output of the amplifier so that a direct current cutting capacitor is no longer necessary.

Abstract: A tuner front-end circuit for processing a radio frequency (RF) signal includes a first filter block that terminates the RF signal for unwanted frequency bands; a second filter block that provides selectivity within the unterminated signal by separating the unterminated signal into a plurality of separate signals, each of a different desired frequency band; and an amplifier block that amplifies each of the separate signals. One or more of the amplified separate signals can be provided to a tuner. The circuit can also include a daisy chain output block that provides the amplified separate signals to one or more additional tuners. One or more tracking filter blocks can also be included to provide further selectivity to the amplified separate signals and to reject signals at specific harmonics to prevent degradation of a signal-to-noise ratio. A method of processing an RF signal is also presented.

Abstract: A broadband signal amplifier includes one of more broadband amplifier circuits, each dynamically controlled in response to a total power level of signals applied thereto to reduce linearity in response to a reduction of input signal strength. A filter may couple the output of the broadband amplifier circuits to each other to form a tandem arrangement. Power detectors are connected to detect and provide outputs indicative of the total power levels of the signals applied to respective broadband amplifiers. A control unit is connected to and receives the output from the power detectors and, in response, provides a control signals to the broadband amplifier circuit so as to operate each over portions of their operating characteristic curves that provide only that degree of linearity necessary to limit distortion to a predetermined or dynamically adjustable maximum acceptable level.

Abstract: A self-directing bus amplifier and method is disclosed, which includes an input biased at a given voltage level and a tri-state amplifier with a first input terminal coupled to the biased input and an output coupled to an output bus. A field effect transistor with a gate terminal coupled to the biased input and a source terminal coupled to ground potential with a drain terminal coupled to an inhibiting input of the tri-state amplifier. The drain terminal of the field effect transistor is biased, such that when a signal is present on the input the field effect transistor turns OFF, which enables the tri-state amplifier so that the signal is passed through to the output bus.

Abstract: A method for controlling dissipation in a video amplifier for a display signal. The method comprises the steps of setting a first current for establishing a first gain bandwidth product in the video amplifier. Generating a control signal in accordance with a slew rate of the display signal. Modifying the first current responsive to the control signal such that the video amplifier gain bandwidth product is controlled in accordance with the slew rate of said display signal.

Abstract: A semiconductor integrated circuit includes an audio signal amplifier and a video signal amplifier built in a single semiconductor chip, the audio signal amplifier and the video signal amplifier being configured to receive a supply of a positive power supply voltage and a negative power supply voltage. The semiconductor integrated circuit further includes a negative voltage generation circuit that generates the negative power supply voltage and supplies the negative power supply voltage to the audio signal amplifier and the video signal amplifier and a limit circuit that limits an amplitude of a signal input to the audio signal amplifier to a range free from an influence of a fluctuation in the negative power supply voltage supplied by the negative voltage generation circuit. Adverse effects on an audio signal due to a fluctuation of a negative voltage occurring in synchronization with the vertical period of a video signal can be suppressed with a simple additional circuit.

Abstract: A circuit for selectively controlling signal baseline and frequency emphasis. An amplifier with selectively controllable feedback circuitry allows higher frequency components of a signal to be emphasized over lower frequency components while also allowing control over the baseline of the signal. Additionally, a multiplexed video signal interface provides a multiplexed component video signal which includes component video signals with OSD data and user-controllable contrast, video gain and signal baseline, along with the ability to individually control such signal components.

Abstract: Disclosed are a digital display apparatus and method. The digital display apparatus includes a signal intensity detect unit, a tuner unit, a control unit, and a digital signal process unit. The signal intensity detect unit divides a digital input signal received through an antenna into a strong signal and a weak signal based on a predetermined level. The tuner unit amplifies the weak signal, bypasses the strong signal, demodulates each signal and outputs a digital stream. The control unit receives the digital stream and determines whether an error is generated, and if the error is generated, outputs a conversion signal to reverse a working state of the tuner unit. The digital signal process unit receives the digital stream and converts it to a signal type that can be outputted if the error is not generated. Accordingly, breaking or freezing of a video on the digital display apparatus can be compensated.