公开(公告)号：US20060187360A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-24

申请号：US10564345

申请日：2004-07-08

Applicant: Daniel Hutchinson ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Gary Grubbs ,  Thomas Mayer

Inventor： Daniel Hutchinson ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Gary Grubbs ,  Thomas Mayer

IPC: H04N5/52

CPC classification number: H03G3/3052 ,  H03G3/3068 ,  H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/52

Abstract: An apparatus such as a television signal receiver provides an AGC function by using multiple feedback sources which provide both narrow band and wide band AGC signals in an adaptive manner. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a tuner operative to generate first and second IF signals. A first demodulator is operative to generate a first AGC signal responsive to the first IF signal. A second demodulator is operative to generate a second AGC signal responsive to the second IF signal. A wide band AGC detector is operative to generate a third AGC signal responsive to at least one of the first and second IF signals. A switch is operative to selectively provide one of the first, second and third AGC signals to the tuner responsive to a predetermined condition.

Abstract translation: 诸如电视信号接收机的装置通过使用以自适应方式提供窄带和宽带AGC信号的多个反馈源来提供AGC功能。 根据示例性实施例，该装置包括可用于产生第一和第二IF信号的调谐器。 第一解调器用于响应于第一IF信号产生第一AGC信号。 第二解调器用于响应于第二IF信号产生第二AGC信号。 宽带AGC检测器可操作以响应于第一和第二IF信号中的至少一个产生第三AGC信号。 开关可操作以响应于预定条件向调谐器选择性地提供第一，第二和第三AGC信号中的一个。

公开(公告)号：US20060245131A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US11118490

申请日：2005-04-29

Applicant: Blaine Ramey ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Scott Edwards ,  MATTHEW SAUERS ,  JAMES KURTOCK ,  JAMES HARTMAN

Inventor： Blaine Ramey ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Scott Edwards ,  MATTHEW SAUERS ,  JAMES KURTOCK ,  JAMES HARTMAN

IPC: H02H3/20

CPC classification number: H02H7/18 ,  H02H7/20 ,  H02J7/0029 ,  H02J7/0044 ,  H02J7/0047

Abstract: An electrical protection circuitry for a docking station base of a hand held meter and method thereof are disclosed. In the event of a short circuit at a meter interface connector, the protection circuitry removes power at the meter interface connector. Similarly, in the event of an applied voltage outside a specified operating range of the base, the protection circuitry removes power to the meter interface connector. These conditions of the electrical system of the base are monitored regardless whether the meter or the meter's battery is electrically connected to the base. The protection circuitry also provides a visual indication in the event of either the over current and under/over voltage conditions. Additionally, the base is designed to prevent liquid from pooling inside a pocket used to cradle and hold the meter in the base through the use of a drain located at the lowest point in the pocket.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于手持式仪表的坞站基座的电气保护电路及其方法。 在仪表接口连接器短路的情况下，保护电路可以消除仪表接口连接器的电源。 类似地，在施加的电压超出基极的指定工作范围的情况下，保护电路去除仪表接口连接器的电力。 监测基座电气系统的这些条件，无论仪表或仪表的电池是否与基座电连接。 在过电压和欠压/过压状态下，保护电路还提供可视指示。 此外，底座设计成防止液体汇集在用于托架的口袋内，并通过使用位于口袋中最低点的排水口将仪表保持在基座中。

公开(公告)号：US20060181651A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-17

申请号：US10564428

申请日：2004-07-08

Applicant: Clint Ecoff ,  Gary Grubbs ,  Daniel Hutchinson

Inventor： Clint Ecoff ,  Gary Grubbs ,  Daniel Hutchinson

IPC: H04N5/268 ,  H04N5/50

CPC classification number: H04N5/4401 ,  H04N5/46 ,  H04N5/52 ,  H04N21/42638 ,  H04N21/4382 ,  H04N21/6112 ,  H04N21/6118

Abstract: An apparatus such as a television signal receiver employs an efficient and cost-effective signal processing architecture which enables, among other things, the reception and processing of both analog and digital signals from multiple signal sources, such as but not limited to, terrestrial and cable signal sources. According to an exemplary embodiment, the apparatus includes a first tuner operative to generate a first IF signal corresponding to a first RF signal. A first demodulator is operative to generate a first demodulated signal corresponding to the first IF signal. A second tuner is operative to generate a second IF signal corresponding to a second RF signal. A second demodulator is operative to generate a second demodulated signal corresponding to the second IF signal. A third demodulator is operative to generate a third demodulated signal corresponding to one of the first and second IF signals.

Abstract translation: 诸如电视信号接收机之类的装置采用有效且经济有效的信号处理架构，其特征在于能够接收和处理来自多个信号源（例如但不限于地面和电缆）的模拟和数字信号 信号源。 根据示例性实施例，该装置包括可操作以产生对应于第一RF信号的第一IF信号的第一调谐器。 第一解调器用于产生对应于第一IF信号的第一解调信号。 第二调谐器用于产生对应于第二RF信号的第二IF信号。 第二解调器用于产生对应于第二IF信号的第二解调信号。 第三解调器用于产生对应于第一和第二IF信号之一的第三解调信号。

公开(公告)号：US20050166221A1

公开(公告)日：2005-07-28

申请号：US10513891

申请日：2003-05-08

Applicant: Michael Pugel ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Michael Bridge

Inventor： Michael Pugel ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Michael Bridge

IPC: G06F3/00 ,  G06F13/00 ,  G08B25/08 ,  H04H1/00 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04N5/445 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/50 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N7/088 ,  H04N7/16 ,  H04N7/173 ,  H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H04N5/445 ,  G08B25/08 ,  G08B25/085 ,  H04H20/59 ,  H04H60/13 ,  H04N5/45 ,  H04N5/505 ,  H04N5/60 ,  H04N5/63 ,  H04N7/0882 ,  H04N7/165 ,  H04N21/235 ,  H04N21/4316 ,  H04N21/435 ,  H04N21/4383 ,  H04N21/478 ,  H04N21/4882 ,  H04N21/6543 ,  H04N21/814 ,  H04N21/8146

Abstract: A television signal processing apparatus is capable of receiving emergency alert signals and providing alert outputs to notify individuals of emergency events. According to one exemplary embodiment, the television signal processing apparatus includes a tuner (22) operative to tune a frequency including emergency alert signals indicating an emergency event. A processor (27) is operative to cause the television signal processing apparatus to be switched from an off/standby mode to an on mode responsive to the emergency alert signals.

Abstract translation: 电视信号处理装置能够接收紧急警报信号并提供警报输出以通知个人紧急事件。 根据一个示例性实施例，电视信号处理设备包括调谐器（22），其可操作以调谐包括指示紧急事件的紧急警报信号的频率。 处理器（27）可操作以响应于紧急警报信号使电视信号处理设备从断开/待机模式切换到打开模式。

公开(公告)号：US20070242633A1

公开(公告)日：2007-10-18

申请号：US11596909

申请日：2005-05-19

Applicant: Harold Roberts ,  Clint Ecoff

Inventor： Harold Roberts ,  Clint Ecoff

IPC: H04H1/00

CPC classification number: H04H40/90

Abstract: A bridge is provided for connecting multiple satellite receivers to multiple accessories in a video distribution system such as a direct broadcast satellite system. The bridge is designed for interposition between multiple satellite receivers (set top boxes or STBs) and controllable accessories (e.g. LNBs or multi-switches) of the video distribution system. The bridge provides controlled communication between STBs and controllable accessories using, for example, customized vendor extensions to the DiSEqC communication protocol. The bridge includes a communication protocol transceiver for each STB port, a communication protocol transmitter for each controllable accessory port, a mailbox for each STB port, a mailbox for the bridge, and a controller, processor, processing means or processing logic controlling or regulating video distribution system communication.

Abstract translation: 提供了一个桥梁，用于将多个卫星接收机连接到诸如直接广播卫星系统的视频分配系统中的多个附件。 桥被设计用于在视频分配系统的多个卫星接收机（机顶盒或STB）和可控附件（例如LNB或多开关）之间进行插入。 该桥通过例如DiSEqC通信协议的定制供应商扩展来提供机顶盒和可控附件之间的受控通信。 该桥包括每个STB端口的通信协议收发器，每个可控附件端口的通信协议发送器，每个STB端口的邮箱，用于桥接器的邮箱，以及控制器，处理器，控制或调节视频的处理装置 配电系统通讯。

公开(公告)号：US20060119741A1

公开(公告)日：2006-06-08

申请号：US10512330

申请日：2003-04-11

Applicant: Daniel Hutchinson ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Gene Johnson

Inventor： Daniel Hutchinson ,  Clint Ecoff ,  Gene Johnson

IPC: H04N5/44

CPC classification number: H03J3/04 ,  H03J1/0008

Abstract: A tuning apparatus compensates for temperature-related frequency variations of a filter. According to an exemplary embodiment, the tuning apparatus includes an RF signal source, a tuner, and the filter. The tuner includes a local oscillator and is coupled between the RF signal source and the filter and provides an IF signal for the filter. The tuner also includes a frequency adjustment mechanism for adjusting the frequency of the local oscillator in response to a temperature characteristic of the filter.

Abstract translation: 调谐装置补偿滤波器的温度相关频率变化。 根据示例性实施例，调谐装置包括RF信号源，调谐器和滤波器。 调谐器包括本地振荡器，并且耦合在RF信号源和滤波器之间，并为滤波器提供IF信号。 调谐器还包括频率调节机构，用于响应于滤波器的温度特性来调节本地振荡器的频率。