Color key detection scheme for multimedia systems

Details Color key detection scheme for multimedia systems Color key detection scheme for multimedia systems

1994-12-12

1997-07-01

Hjerpe, Richard

Computer graphics processing and selective visual display system

Plural physical display element control system

Display elements arranged in matrix

345114, 345113, 345200, G09G 500

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056443331

ABSTRACT:
This method is most advantageous when an analog multiplexer is controlled to pass either analog graphics signals or analog motion video signals to a multimedia display screen. In the preferred embodiment, this method includes the steps of outputting a digital color key from a graphics memory buffer at a designated time and for a designated period and then converting this color key to an analog signal. This analog color key signal is then detected during this designated period and stored to obtain a stored color key value. The graphics memory is then controlled to output the graphics signals to be displayed on a multimedia screen. These graphics signals include a digital color key for controlling a multiplexer to display a motion video window on the multimedia screen in place of the color key. The outputted graphics signals are converted into analog signals, and these analog signals are compared to the stored color key value for detecting whether a color key is being outputted in the graphics data stream. When the analog graphics signal matches the stored color key value, the multiplexer is controlled to pass motion video signals to the multimedia screen for displaying a video window within a graphics display. By using this method, the detection of a color key is not affected by any drifts in the analog graphics signal.

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