Patents by Inventor Robert C. Antonio

Robert C. Antonio 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).

  • Video sample rate converter
    Patent number: 5182633
    Abstract: A video sample rate converter for converting decoded SMPTE D2 interleaved component video to SMPTE D1 interleaved component video includes a single modified multi-tap finite impulse response ("FIR") digital filter which alternately functions as a data selector and two-point linear interpolator, and as a four-point polyphase interpolator. The FIR filter uses time variant switched filter coefficients and a selectively inhibited output clock signal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Abekas Video Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert C. Antonio, Phillip P. Bennett, Mark R. Andrews