Abstract: A compact video camera which is operable at continuously variable shutter speeds to capture high speed events which may be recorded and played back in slow motion for scene analysis. The video camera includes an image sensor, a zoom lens, and a rotating shutter which is continuously adjustable to different shutter speeds. The camera components are dimensioned and configured in a compact design for easy-to-use hand-held operation. The shutter includes a pair of rotating shutter discs having openings which are selectively adjustable relative to each other to vary the interval during which the imager sensor is exposed to a scene projected onto it by the zoom lens. The shutter discs are mounted on respective first and second holow shafts. The first shaft is rotatably and slidably mounted on a portion of the second shaft by a linkage.

Abstract: Charge accumulation read-out device of photosensitive detectors comprising a charge transfer shift register which receives the information from N detectors disposed in the same line. This register has the same storage area over the whole of its length and conveys the information collected at different times from these detectors without mixing it, means provide simultaneously several read-outs of the charges stored by certain given stages of the register, which ensures in phase summation of the information. The invention concerns the application of TDI read-out to photosensitive detector matrices.

Abstract: An ear microphone includes a bimorph piezoelectric transducer mounted on a PC board having an amplifier therein and surrounded by a helically wound spring. The piezoelectric transducer and spring are potted in a semi-soft potting compound which is formed in a shape adapted to be inserted into an external auditory ear canal to permit bone conduction to the microphone element. A cable is coupled to the amplifier through which a signal can be withdrawn for processing by electronic equipment.

Abstract: Apparatus and method for detecting and discriminating among various signals indicative of progress while making a telephone connection. A particular waveform parameter known as peak factor is advantageously employed in a call progress analyzer. The illustrative call progress analyzer uses the average magnitude peak factor (ratio of the peak of the waveform to the average of the absolute value of the waveform) to distinguish among single-tone signals (e.g., special service information tones), double-tone signals (e.g., dial tone, audible ring, and busy), and speech. Waveform ON and OFF times (duration above and below an energy threshold) are combined with signal-type determinations (made using peak factor) to automatically determine the status of a call.

Abstract: A patient intercom arrangement for magnetic resonance imaging systems wherein the gradient noises are recorded and substracted from the voice plus noise signals received from the patient during scan procedures to provide clear and audible voice signals.

Abstract: For the compensation of echo signals occuring in the course of the duplex transmission of digital signals by the dual channel system in signal transmission equipment provided with an echo compensator, the equipment is designed so that the clock pulses emitted by a timing generator for the transmission of the digital signals can be shifted in phase by predetermined phase grid steps. When a change in the phase position of the clock pulses takes place within one phase grid step, correction signals are generated, with the phase position that has been accurately set in each case being maintained. These correction signals are subtracted, together with the compensation signals emitted by the echo compensator for the compensation of the echo signals, from the digital signals received together with the echo signals.

Abstract: A video special effects generator is simulated by using a telecine with a still film frame therein. Effects such as zoom and pan are pre-programmed in a store and used to change the telecine scanning raster to give the desired visual effect, the operation being timed relative to the video output signals. Aperture correction is also proposed to be programmed in a telecine in similar manner.

Abstract: An automatic sound field correcting system with graphic equalizer means to be provided in an audio signal supply line. A test signal such as a pink noise is radiated in the listening space and detected at a predetermined listening point to determine the detection frequency characteristic of the test signal, thereby to adjust the frequency characteristic of the graphic equalizer means. Thereafter, the frequency characteristic of the graphic equalized means is made equal to different band-pass filter characteristics, one after another, and each time the equalization is effected, the detected test signal is obtained through the grapic equalizer means for determination of the detected frequency characteristic of the test signal.

Abstract: The present invention involves a modular distributing frame assembly for distributing telephone circuits. It includes a central office bay member which has a generally vertical hollow member with forward and rear surfaces. The forward surface has a plurality of alternating terminal blocks and interstices. Each terminal block communicates with the rear surface and provides appearances for office cables. The rear surface defines a vertical opening adapted to receive the office cables. The frame also includes an outside plant bay member with a generally vertical hollow member with forward and rear surfaces. The forward surface has a plurality of alternate terminal blocks and interstices. Each of the terminal blocks provides appearances for subscriber cables. The rear surface defines a vertical opening with a plurality of connector blocks mounted therein.

Abstract: A directional microphone having an acoustic damping washer positioned about the microphone cartridge adjacent the microphone rear sound entry.

Abstract: A telephone call routing system for routing incoming telephone calls assigns each such incoming call to a selected one or more of a plurality of agent display modules. The agent display module has a visual output indicating which of a plurality of telephone lines carries the incoming call assigned to it. Any one of a plurality of agents' telephones associated with corresponding agents' modules may be connected to the line carrying the incoming call. Each telephone has a device for generating and transmitting a coded signal along the telephone line which is answered by that particular telephone. The signal is uniquely coded to identify the agent's module which is associated with the telephone which answers the incoming call. A signal detection device detects the transmitted coded signal and decodes the signal to determine which telephone associated with an agent's module answered the incoming call.

Abstract: A video camera and handle configuration include a conventional side hand grip which may be grasped in the normal manner by the camera user so that the wrist and forearm of the camera user generally extend downwardly from the hand grip and novel support sections which extend laterally outward from the same side of the camera housing underlying the hand grip for engaging the wrist and/or forearm of the camera user to steady his hand when he grasps the hand grip and thereby reduce strain and fatigue to the camera user's arm when videotaping for extended periods of time.

Abstract: The invention relates to electroacoustic transducers and more particularly to microphones in which the conversion of an acoustic vibration into an electric voltage is provided by a piezoelectric diaphragm. The purpose of the invention is to allow transducers to be formed by mass production methods with a minimum of parts for providing the functions of embedment of the diaphragm, connections, screening, acoustic filtering and protection against damp and dust.

Abstract: An image distortion correcting apparatus for a television camera. In addition to an analogue correcting waveform, four corner independent distortion correcting waveforms are employed for rough adjustment together with a digital distortion correcting signal serving for fine adjustment. These waveforms are combined to be utilized for correcting image distortion from which the television camera suffers. A high-accuracy correction of image distortion can be accomplished with a circuit configuration of a small scale.

Abstract: Image scanning apparatus including an array of thin film light sensitive elements, said apparatus relying upon the concept of "proximity focusing" in order to generate electrical signals for replicating an image on an image-bearing member. Included is a shielding layer operatively disposed between the abrasion-resistant, transparent coating and the upper electrode of said light sensitive elements for dissipating the harmful affects of static charge build-up.

Abstract: A multi-speed, full duplex modem is disclosed for transmitting and receiving analog signals over a telephone network in communication with a remote modem. The analog signals are converted to digital data for processing by a signal processor and a microcomputer. A bi-directional bus is disposed between the signal processor and the microcomputer for selectively transferring multiple bits of data in either a transmit or receive direction. One or more of the multiple bits of data are restricted to convey bus direction data in one of the transmit and receive directions, and not restricted in the other direction. The full duplex modem allows simultaneous transmission and reception of analog signals over the telephone network, at one of the multispeed data rates selected for compatability between the full duplex, multispeed modem and the remote modem.

Abstract: A user terminal for use in a Videotex system includes an image number memory for storing image number data identifying specific ones of the images. A keyboard is provided for entering at least an image selection command, and the user terminal is responsive thereto to display the image whose image number data is stored in the image number memory. The image number memory automatically stores the image number data of the image currently displayed, or the image number memory may be made to store the image number data of at least one selected image in response to a reserve and register command.

Abstract: A two way telephone communication system includes a station having a signal transmitting channel for conveying a signal received at a microphone to another station, a signal receiving channel for conveying signals received from the other station to a speaker, and switches permitting the two signal channels to be selectively enabled or disabled. Two signal detection paths are associated with the transmitting and receiving channels, each containing circuitry which detects the presence of signals in one of the channels and responds by generating actuating signals. Control circuitry responds to the detection path which first generates an actuating signal by enabling its associated signal channel and simultaneously disabling the other signal channel, triggering the switches appropriately. Delay circuitry associated with each signal detection path can be selectively enabled to delay the generation of an actuating signal in the associated signal detection path.

Abstract: A hand held housing encloses a battery powered sound generator from which an audible voice simulating tone is transmitted through a tube when a push button switch is depressed also causing illumination of an indicator lamp. The tube is displaceable relative to the housing between extended and retracted positions. In the extended position, the tube may be inserted into the mouth.

Abstract: Image scanning apparatus includes an array of thin film light sensitive elements and relies upon the concept of "proximity focusing" in order to generate electrical signals for replicating an image on an image-bearing member. Included herein is an abrasion-resistant, transparent coating overlying said light sensitive elements.