US3980405A
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Cathode-ray tube picture projection apparatus
Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1974-09-13
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Granted: 1976-09-14
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Expires: 1994-09-13
Abstract
Abstract To prevent a picture of cathode-ray tube, which picture is projected through an optical lens system from being imaged with a deformed shape on a flat plane because of the curved phosphor screen of cathode-ray tube, an optical lens system is provided having imaging characteristics such that the central portion of an image formed thereby is convex toward the optical lens system.
Inventors
- 👤 Yujiro Tatsuno
- 👤 Takatoshi Ikeda
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:29
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N1/00; H04N1/40; H04N1/401; G; G02; G02B; G02B13/00; G02B13/16; G03; G03B; G03B31/00; G03B31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
246 words
An apparatus for projecting a cathode-ray tube display onto a flat imaging plane comprising a cathode-ray tube having a curved phosphor screen, said cathode-ray tube including means for displaying a picture on said curved screen, wherein said means for displaying said picture includes means for controlling the brightness of said phosphor screen of said cathode-ray tube to be substantially the same at the peripheral portion and at the central portion, and optical means for projecting said picture on said curved screen onto a flat imaging plane, said optical means having imaging properties for imaging a flat object plane onto a curved imaging surface with a central portion of said curved imaging surface being convex toward said optical means, such that an image of said picture on said curved screen is imaged on said flat imaging plane, and wherein said means for controlling the brightness of said phosphor screen of said cathode-ray tube includes first circuit means for producing in accordance with a horizontal synchronizing signal a first parabolic output voltage which increases from the center of deflection to the peripheral portions of deflection for a horizontal scan period, and second circuit means for producing in accordance with a vertical synchronizing signal a second parabolic output voltage which increases from the center of deflection to the peripheral portions of deflection for a vertical scan period, said parabolic output voltages of said first and second circuit means forming control signals to control the brightness of said phosphor screen.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
246 words
An apparatus for projecting a cathode-ray tube display onto a flat imaging plane comprising a cathode-ray tube having a curved phosphor screen, said cathode-ray tube including means for displaying a picture on said curved screen, wherein said means for displaying said picture includes means for controlling the brightness of said phosphor screen of said cathode-ray tube to be substantially the same at the peripheral portion and at the central portion, and optical means for projecting said picture on said curved screen onto a flat imaging plane, said optical means having imaging properties for imaging a flat object plane onto a curved imaging surface with a central portion of said curved imaging surface being convex toward said optical means, such that an image of said picture on said curved screen is imaged on said flat imaging plane, and wherein said means for controlling the brightness of said phosphor screen of said cathode-ray tube includes first circuit means for producing in accordance with a horizontal synchronizing signal a first parabolic output voltage which increases from the center of deflection to the peripheral portions of deflection for a horizontal scan period, and second circuit means for producing in accordance with a vertical synchronizing signal a second parabolic output voltage which increases from the center of deflection to the peripheral portions of deflection for a vertical scan period, said parabolic output voltages of said first and second circuit means forming control signals to control the brightness of said phosphor screen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a photosensitive recording medium is situated at said flat imaging plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An apparatus according to claim 2, wherein the photosensitive medium is transported to said imaging plane by means of a transport belt.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
62 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said first circuit means includes first integrating means for intergrating twice an input signal corresponding to said horizontal synchronizing signal to produce said first parabolic output signal, and wherein said second circuit means includes second integrating means for integrating an input signal corresponding to said vertical synchronizing signal to produce said second parabolic output signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
28 words
An apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said optical means includes lens means for projecting and imaging said picture on said curved screen onto said flat imaging plane.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
104 words
An apparatus according to claim 5, wherein said lens means includes a lens system being constituted in sequence along the optical axis by a first positive lens having a strong refractive power, a first negative lens, a second positive lens having a weaker refractive power, a third positive lens having a weaker refractive power, a second negative lens, and a fourth positive lens having a strong refractive power, and wherein said first positive lens, said first negative lens and said second positive lens are arranged to oppose said third positive lens, said second negative lens, and said fourth positive lens with an aperture therebetween.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-09-14 | 1980-03-15 | 1980-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-09-14 | 1984-03-15 | 1984-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-09-14 | 1988-03-15 | 1988-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |