US Patent:
20040036805, Feb 26, 2004
Inventors:
Adam Nevins - Johnstown PA, US
Keith Varner - St. Michael PA, US
International Classification:
H04N011/20
Abstract:
A device to adapt any incoming TV signal aspect ratio to a full screen TV with an aspect ratio of 4:3. The device includes a housing with signal input terminals and signal output terminals. The signal input terminals may include cable/satellite input terminals, S-video input terminals, audio input terminals, standard video input terminals, and component input terminals. The signal output terminals may include a cable output terminal, an S-video output terminal, audio output terminals, a standard video output terminal, and component video output terminals. The device may also include an electrical cord with a plug to connect the device to an external power source. The device may also include hand elements for enabling a user to readily carry the device. Contained within the device is electrical circuitry including a video signal detector, a demodulator, a transport demultiplexer, a video decoder, an audio decoder, and an aspect ratio converter.