A new teletext decoder with advanced OSD features for wide screen TV

The introduction of wide-screen TV gives new opportunities for improvements in teletext and onscreen display performance. A new decoder design for both purposes anticipates a move towards higher level teletext transmissions in Europe. Deficiencies in existing decoders are overcome and special consideration is given to wide-screen TV applications. More than 40 characters per row can be displayed and examples are shown of how the extra character space might be used.