Convergence calibration in video displays with signal level control
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1. A system for performing a convergence calibration operation using at least one beam, comprising:
- a level controller for selectively controlling a level of an input video signal only when said input video signal includes a test pattern signal;
a beam generator for generating a beam pattern in response to said input video signal supplied by said level controller;
at least one sensor for converting the generated beam pattern to an output signal; and
a programmable controller for receiving said output signal and for determining alignment of said at least one beam based on the received output signal.
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Abstract
A television system performs beam convergence in video displays. The system is implemented through one or more convergence sensors, which are exposed to two distinct convergence test patterns. The output signals from the sensors when exposed to the two convergence test patterns are used in beam convergence calculations. The convergence test patterns are selected to reduce the dynamic range requirement for an A/D converter in the television system supplied with the sensor output signals.
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1. A system for performing a convergence calibration operation using at least one beam, comprising:
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a level controller for selectively controlling a level of an input video signal only when said input video signal includes a test pattern signal;
a beam generator for generating a beam pattern in response to said input video signal supplied by said level controller;
at least one sensor for converting the generated beam pattern to an output signal; and
a programmable controller for receiving said output signal and for determining alignment of said at least one beam based on the received output signal.
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2. A method for performing a convergence calibration operation using at least one beam, comprising the steps of:
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selectively controlling a level of an input video signal only when said input video signal includes a test pattern signal;
generating a beam pattern in response to said input video signal;
converting the generated beam pattern to an output signal;
receiving said output signal; and
determining alignment of said at least one beam based on the received output signal.
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3. Apparatus for performing a convergence calibration operation using a number of beams, comprising:
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a signal generator for generating first and second video signals for use in said convergence calibration operation;
a level controller for selectively controlling respective levels of the generated first and second video signals received from said signal generator only when said respective first and second video signals include a test pattern signal;
a beam generator for generating first and second beam patterns in response to said first and second video signals, respectively, supplied by said level controller;
at least one sensor for converting the generated first and second beam patterns to first and second output signals, respectively, in response to the generated first and second beam patterns, respectively; and
a programmable controller for receiving said first and second output signals and for determining alignment of the beams based on the received first and second output signals. - View Dependent Claims (8, 9)
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4. Apparatus for performing a convergence calibration operation using a number of beams, comprising:
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a signal generator for generating first and second video signals for use in said convergence calibration operation;
a level controller for controlling respective levels of the generated first and second video signals received from said signal generator;
a beam generator for generating first and second beam patterns in response to said first and second video signals, respectively, supplied by said level controller;
at least one sensor for converting the generated first and second beam patterns to first and second output signals, respectively, in response to the generated first and second beam patterns, respectively; and
a programmable controller for receiving said first and second output signals and for determining alignment of the beams based on the received first and second output signals, wherein said signal generator selectively generates a control signal such that said level controller controls said respective levels of the generated first and second video signals in response to said control signal received from said signal generator. - View Dependent Claims (5, 6, 7)
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