Patents by Inventor Marius van der Watt

Marius van der Watt has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Fast video multiplexing system
    Patent number: 5654758
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for processing video data signals to generate a time division multiplexed video signal which incorporates a maxima number of fields from successive selected video input signals. The invention provides dual video decoder channels associated synchronisation circuits for generating an early synchronisation signal. The early synchronisation signals are applied to control inputs of the video decoders to enable reading of their output earlier than would normally be possible, avoiding delays in the combining of successive fields of video information in the video TDM signal. The provision of dual channels avoids delays due to lack of synchronisation between the different video sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 1995
    Date of Patent: August 5, 1997
    Inventors: Eric Taylor, Marius Van Der Watt
  • Fast video multiplexing system
    Patent number: RE37508
    Abstract: The invention provides a method and apparatus for processing video data signals to generate a time division multiplexed video signal which incorporates a maxima number of fields from successive selected video input signals. The invention provides dual video decoder channels associated synchronisation circuits for generating an early synchronisation signal. The early synchronisation signals are applied to control inputs of the video decoders to enable reading of their output earlier than would normally be possible, avoiding delays in the combining of successive fields of video information in the video TDM signal. The provision of dual channels avoids delays due to lack of synchronisation between the different video sources.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2002
    Assignee: Interlogix, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Taylor, Marius van der Watt