Title: Digital interpolator for reducing time quantization errors

Abstract: A digital processor for discretely sampled information signals, of the type such as radar return signals and communication signals. Means are disclosed for determining the positions and values of extrema and the positions of the leading and trailing edges of extended pulses occurring between sampling instants. Means are also disclosed for determining the duration of such extended pulses.

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Inventors: Urkowitz, Harry (Philadelphia, PA, US)
Perry, Richard Prather (Haddon Heights, NJ, US)
Weinberg, Leonard (Haddonfield, NJ, US)

Application Number: 490791
Filing Date: 1974-07-22
Publication_date: 1976-03-09
Assignee: RCA Corporation (New York, NY)
Primary Class(es): 708/290
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US Patent Ref:

3412240	Nov, 1968	Hunt et al.	235/152.
3594793	Jul, 1971	Aker	324/181.
3725684	Apr, 1973	Panschow	235/152.
3789203	Jan, 1974	Catherall et al.	235/152.
3813529	May, 1974	Bartlett	235/152.

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Primary Examiner: Atkinson, Charles E.
Assistant Examiner: Smith, Jerry
Attorney: Norton; Edward J., Lazar; Joseph D., Lechter; Michael A.