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US 5,293,232 AGranted
Apparatus for transmitting still images retrieved from a still image filling apparatus
AssigneeSony Corporation
InventorsYousuke Seki, Akihiko Matsumoto
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AssigneeSony Corporation
InventorsYousuke Seki, Akihiko Matsumoto
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A still image signal output apparatus connected to at least one still image filing apparatus is comprised of a first memory for storing a data signal representative of a transmission sequence of the still image signal, a second memory having at least a pair of frame memories each for storing one frame of the still image signal in accordance with the data signal, a third memory for storing a plurality of frames of the still image signal in accordance with the data signal, a processor circuit for controlling a supply of the still image signal stored in the third memory to the second memory and the still image signal stored in the still image filing apparatus to the third memory in accordance with the data signal when a still image signal stored in the second memory is output therefrom.
Apparatus for transmitting still images retrieved from a still image filing apparatus, the transmitting apparatus comprising:
Apparatus for transmitting still images retrieved from a still image filing apparatus, the transmitting apparatus comprising:
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Editing; Indexing; Addressing; Timing or synchronising; Monitoring; Measuring tape travel: programmed access in sequence to a plurality of record…
With a telecommunication apparatus, e.g. a switched network of teleprinters for the distribution of text-based information, a selective call…
For mass storage, e.g. in document filing systems: interfaces allowing access to a plurality of users, e.g. connection to electronic image libraries
Regeneration of the television signal or of selected parts thereof: by assembling picture element blocks in an intermediate store
Term ended 27 Mar 2012 (estimated)
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1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates generally to still image signal output apparatus and, more particularly to a still image signal output apparatus utilized in broadcast stations or the like.
2. Description of the Related Art
A better understanding of other objects, features, and advantages of the invention can be gained from a consideration of the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment thereof, in conjunction with the figures of the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a still image signal output apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention;
FIGS. 2A and 2B are respectively flowcharts to which references will be made in explaining operation of the still image signal output apparatus according to the present invention;
FIG. 1 of the accompanying drawings shows in block form the entire arrangement of a still image signal output apparatus according to an embodiment of the present invention.
As shown in FIG. 1, there is provided a still image signal output apparatus 1, the operation of which is controlled by a central processing unit (CPU) 11. The CPU 11 is provided with a memory 12a in which there are stored data such as a play list indicative of a transmission sequence of still images according to the scenario or the like and a memory 12o in which there are stored data such as a protocol of operation of the apparatus or the like. The memory 12a might be formed of a random access memory (RAM) and the memory 12o might be formed of a read-only memory (ROM).
Still image filing apparatus 2a, 2b and 2c are respectively provided with magnetooptical discs (represented by MO in FIG. 1 for simplicity). A remote control signal generated from the CPU 11 in the still image signal output apparatus 1 is supplied to these still image filing apparatus 2a, 2b and 2c from which still images are sequentially taken out in accordance with the play list stored in the RAM 12a or the like. The still images thus taken out are supplied to the still image signal output apparatus 1.