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SIGNAL-PROCESSING APPARATUS AND METHOD

  • US 3,614,722 A
  • Filed: 10/27/1965
  • Issued: 10/19/1971
  • Est. Priority Date: 10/27/1965
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Signal processing apparatus for a transducer array, comprising:

  • A. a signal-recording medium;

    B. a plurality of recording devices each for recording a signal derived from a respective transducer of said array, on a separate track of said recording medium;

    C. readout means;

    D. said recording medium being movable relative to said recording devices, and said readout means;

    E. said readout means including a plurality of linear transducer means, 1. each said linear transducer means extending across, and being in signal transfer relationship with, all said tracks, 2. each said linear transducer being positionable independently of said recording devices at an angle greater than 0* with respect to the direction of relative movement between said readout means and said recording medium, 3. at least two of said linear transducers being at an angle greater than 0* with respect to each other.

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