Assignee: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.

Location: Irvine, CA
No. of patents: 38

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Number	Title	Issue Date
8021000	Flat projection television A flat projection television comprising an imagine engine mounted adjacent a top of an enclosure and optically coupled to a collimator mirror, a flat mirror, a mirror assembly comprising a plurality of cylindrical mirrors, and a diffuser screen. The image engine inc...	09/20/2011
7954126	Control system and user interface for network of input devices Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more...	05/31/2011
7941821	Control system and user interface for home theater network Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more...	05/10/2011
7889678	Systems and methods for connecting networked devices Systems and methods that facilitate the selection and connection of sub-devices managed by virtual device or logical units (LUs) within a network. In one exemplary embodiment, LU connections are preferably brought to the IP layer using HTTP commands and responses. T...	02/15/2011
7814516	Control system and user interface for network of input devices Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices;, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, mor...	10/12/2010
7809210	Smart grey level magnifier for digital display Systems and methods are provided that facilitate grey level magnification to improve details and contrast for a dark scene of video on a digital display system. Preferably implemented over a limited pixel level range, the video enhancement process counts the number ...	10/05/2010
7797718	Control system and user interface for network of input devices Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system an...	09/14/2010
7782407	Smart remote control A remote control unit for an entertainment system comprising a television or other display device, and a plurality of peripheral devices connected to the televisions. The remote control unit is adapted to send and receive information signals to and from the televisi...	08/24/2010
7733429	Automatic convergence for image projection systems Systems and methods are provided that facilitate automatic convergence and geometry alignment in projection systems. Preferably, an optical element such as a lens array is coupled to all areas of the projection system's screen and to a detector element such as a pho...	06/08/2010
7710504	Remote control system and method for controlling a television A remote control system and method comprising a television and a light pointing apparatus adapted, in a first embodiment, to transmit a first narrow beam having a first frequency corresponding to visible light, which is used to give an indication of where the pointe...	05/04/2010
7690017	Control system and user interface for network of input devices Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more...	03/30/2010
7619692	Control system and user interface for network of input devices Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more...	11/17/2009
7530694	Flat projection television A flat projection television comprising an imagine engine mounted adjacent a top of an enclosure and optically coupled to a collimator mirror, a flat mirror, a mirror assembly comprising a plurality of cylindrical mirrors, and a diffuser screen. The image engine inc...	05/12/2009
7456906	Power status detection and processing of audio/video (A/V) devices in A/V networks Systems and methods are provided that facilitate detection and processing of A/V device power status in A/V networks. Preferably, a power detection system includes a current sensor coupled to the power cord of an A/V device, a current-to-voltage converter coupled to...	11/25/2008
7315417	Screen frame and bezel clip system An apparatus and methods that facilitate efficient and easy installation of a display screen and protective shield onto a cabinet of a display unit such as a projection TV (PTV) and the like. Preferably, a screen frame and bezel clip system includes a bezel clip hav...	01/01/2008
7196741	Automatic image convergence for projection television systems Systems and methods that facilitate automatic convergence and geometry alignment in projection systems such as a PTV. The automatic convergence system (ACS) preferably includes a CCD camera mounted inside the PTV and focused on the entire inside of a projection scre...	03/27/2007
7161638	Spring mounting clip A spring mounting clip is provided that preferably includes a spring arm coupled to and extending from a mounting base. The spring arm bends aside as the mirror is pressed against the back wall of a PTV enclosure and spring back to its original unstressed position o...	01/09/2007
6948692	Mounting clip for removable protective shields The present invention is directed to a mounting clip that facilitates easy installation and removal of protective shields for PTVs and other video display units. The clip preferably comprises a base attached to the protective shield and a thin walled body extending ...	09/27/2005
6944876	“V-chip” preset criteria Systems, methods and apparatus are provided for allowing a user to supervise personal exposure to a program exhibited by a consumer electronics device, such as a television system. The consumer electronics device includes “V-chip” circuitry that analyzes a signa...	09/13/2005
6943696	Protocol for avoiding interference between transmission devices Systems and methods for preventing signal jamming within a consumer electronics system comprising a remote control, interpreting device, and audio/video device. A plurality of primary messages are generated by, and wirelessly transmitted from, the remote control in ...	09/13/2005
6930730	Control system and user interface for network of input devices Apparatus, methods, and systems for centrally and uniformly controlling the operation of a variety of devices, such as communication, consumer electronic, audio-video, analog, digital, 1394, and the like, over a variety of protocols within a network system and, more...	08/16/2005
6850419	Antenna switch support bracket An antenna support bracket is provided that preferably strengthens electronic connectors, such as F connectors and the like, by distributing the load or stress applied to an individual connector over all of the connectors in a group of connectors extending from a te...	02/01/2005
6833880	Bracket for CRT An enclosure for a projection television set is provided that includes an upper compartment to house a mirror and a screen, and a lower compartment attached to the upper compartment. The lower compartment preferably includes a front panel, a rear panel, and a plural...	12/21/2004
6833879	Image projection in television off position A system and method that facilitates the transformation of PTVs, when in the “OFF” mode, into aesthetically pleasing decorative furniture. The PTV preferably includes a primary and a secondary projection system. The secondary projection system preferably compris...	12/21/2004
6825888	Closure member for optical unit spacer bracket A projection television set having a screen and three projection units each capable of projecting a monochromatic image onto the screen. The projection units each having a cathode ray tube (CRT) optically coupled to a projection lens, which includes both a C-lens an...	11/30/2004
6816201	XDS enhancement system A television system and method for facilitating use of closed caption text or other information that may be included in an extended data service (XDS) system. The system includes a tuner adapted to receive a television signal, the television signal including a video...	11/09/2004
6755535	Enclosure for projection television sets A projection television set having an enclosure housing a screen, an optical unit and a mirror, wherein the optical unit and mirror are capable of projecting an image onto the screen. The enclosure is preferably constructed from hollow plastic extruded panels. In ad...	06/29/2004
6717626	High contrast projection television shield A protection panel is provided that enhances the color quality and/or contrast of a rear projection television set. The protection panel has a spectral transmittance that peaks at dominant wavelengths of red, green, and blue light, and that is reduced at wavelengths...	04/06/2004
6714137	Protocol for avoiding interference between transmission device Systems and methods for preventing signal jamming within a consumer electronics system comprising a remote control, interpreting device, and audio/video device. A plurality of primary messages are generated by, and wirelessly transmitted from, the remote control in ...	03/30/2004
6688713	Television base casting An integrally weighted base suitable for attachment to a bottom surface of an enclosure to form an integrally weighted cabinet. The integrally weighted cabinet is able to satisfy load bearing and tip over standards without requiring the addition of separa...	02/10/2004
6684478	Television base casting The present invention provides for an integrally weighted base suitable for attachment to a bottom surface of an enclosure to form an integrally weighted cabinet. The integrally weighted cabinet is able to satisfy load bearing and tip over standards witho...	02/03/2004
6565214	Enclosure for projection television sets A projection television set having an enclosure housing a screen, an optical unit and a mirror, wherein the optical unit and mirror are capable of projecting an image onto the screen. The enclosure is preferably constructed from hollow plastic extruded pa...	05/20/2003
6545729	Foam cabinetry for electronic devices PTV cabinetry comprising molded plastic foam parts formed from expanded polystyrene or phenolic foam. The foam parts are preferably functionally designed to replace the equivalent parts presently being made by wood fabrication or other molded plastic tech...	04/08/2003
6529680	Device for selecting and controlling a plurality of signal sources in a television system A device for selecting from one of a plurality of audio/video sources and connecting audiovisual signals from the selected source to input receiving circuitry such as the recording circuitry of a VCR or a display device. Based upon a user request such as ...	03/04/2003
6360893	Carton sleeve with interlock The present invention is directed to a load bearing shipping carton with a sleeve interlock that facilitates ease of assembly and structural integrity of the shipping carton assembly. The carton assembly includes a tray into which a product to be packaged...	03/26/2002
6359398	Method to control CRT phosphor aging Methods and apparatus are provided for equally aging a cathode ray tube (CRT). A video input terminal is coupled to the CRT and receives an external video signal. Control circuitry is provided, which detects the aspect ratio of the signal and determines w...	03/19/2002
6188448	Fast tuning audiovisual display system Systems and methods are provided for the fast and effective tuning of a dual tuning audiovisual display system, such as a television. The dual tuners are selectively coupled via a selector to the display. In the preferred embodiment, one tuner is adapted ...	02/13/2001
6147719	Pulse position modulation protocol Methods and apparatus for use in communication between a remote control and a receiving unit provide power saving modes of operation and enable remote control use of high data generating devices, such as a trackball. A pulse position modulation protocol i...	11/14/2000

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Assignee: Mitsubishi Digital Electronics America, Inc.