Non-linear contrast control apparatus with pixel distribution measurement for video display system

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PATENT NO 5422680
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08296074

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A video signal to be processed is applied to a non-linear processor having an adjustable gain responsive to a control signal over at least one portion of the amplitude range of the video input signal. A sampling circuit, responsive to the video signal, generates video samples related to the video signal. A control circuit, responsive to the video samples, generates the control signal in accordance with the number of samples in at least a given amplitude range thereby controlling the percentage of samples of a given range in displayed images. Plural control and sampling circuits may be included provide control for white stretch processing, black stretch processing and video mid-point processing for enhancing contrast through out the entire video signal range.

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  • THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bergen, James R Hopewell, NJ 21 1938
Christopher, Todd J Indianapolis, IN 53 1160
Lagoni, William A Indianapolis, IN 36 462
Pica, Albert P East Windsor, NJ 6 284

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