EP0655674A2
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Data input apparatus
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1994-11-23
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2014-11-23
Abstract
Abstract Data input apparatus (100) operative to store and to transfer written information includes a pen (104) and a board (102), which has a sensing mechanism (101), a memory device (106) and a communication link (112). When the pen (104) imprints symbols to the board (102), the symbols are not concurrently electronically displayed. But the symbols are detected by the sensing mechanism (101), stored in the memory device (106), and can later be transferred to an electronic device (150) through the communication link (112).
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel Flickinger
- 👤 Bo U. Curry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:47
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0487; G06F3/0488; G06F1/00; G06F1/16; G06F1/1613; G06F1/1626; G06F1/163; G06F1/1633; G06F1/1656; G06F1/1684; G06F1/1698; G06F2200/00; G06F2200/16; G06F2200/163; G06F2200/1632
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
Data input apparatus comprising: a stylus (104) for defining symbols; a board (102) on which symbols can be formed by means of stylus, the symbols not being concurrently displayed electronically; a sensing mechanism (101) coupled to the board (102) for sensing the formed symbols; and a memory device (106) coupled to the board (102) for storing the sensed symbols for later transfer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
22 words
Data input apparatus as recited in Claim 1, comprising a communication link (112) for transferring the symbols stored in the memory (106).
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
Data input apparatus as recited in Claim 1 or 2, comprising a holding mechanism (114) operative to hold a piece of paper (200) or other mechanism onto the board (102).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
Data input apparatus as recited in Claim 3, comprising a sensor (116) operative to produce a signal when the holding mechanism (110) is activated.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
42 words
Data input apparatus as recited in Claim 3 or 4, wherein the paper or other mechanism is a standard form (200) with an identifier (202,204,206); the apparatus comprising an identifier mechanism (118,120) for storing the identifier (202,204,206) in the memory device (106).
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
Data input apparatus as recited in any preceding Claim, comprising a functionality indicator (142) alerting a user to check the functionality of the apparatus (100).
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
33 words
Data input apparatus as recited in any preceding Claim, comprising an automatic power activation mechanism (104,101) operative to activate the apparatus (100) when the sensing mechanism senses the tip of the stylus (104).
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
34 words
Data input apparatus as recited in any preceding Claim, comprising an activity indicator (146) operative to provide an indication when symbols are provided on the board (102) and stored in the memory device (106).
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
Data input apparatus as cited in any preceding Claim, wherein the board (306) is in the form of a watch (304).
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
15 words
Data input apparatus as recited in any preceding Claim, wherein the apparatus (100) is waterproofed.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
47 words
A method of inputting data into a device comprising the steps of: forming symbols by a stylus; receiving the symbols by a board; sensing the symbols received by the board, but not concurrently electronically displaying the symbols; and storing the symbols in the board for later transfer.
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