US3226529A
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Reading machine system with tape output
Assignee: Control Data Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-23
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Granted: 1965-12-28
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Expires: 1982-02-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hardy Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:44
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06V; G06V10/00; G06V10/98
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
IN A READING SYSTEM HAVING A READING MACHINE FOR DOCUMENTS WHERE THE READING MACHINE PROVIDES A REJECT SIGNAL UPON FAILURE TO READ A PORTION OF THE DOCUMENT, AND WHERE THE MACHINE MARKS THE DOCUMENT TO INDICATE THE UNREAD PORTION THEREOF, A DOCUMENT ACCUMULATOR TO BUFFER A PART OF THE DOCUMENT, MEANS FED FROM SAID ACCUMULATOR TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENT FOR DISPLAY, RECORDFORMING MEANS OPERABLE TO FORM A RECORD OF THE INFORMATION READ FROM THE DOCUMENT, MEANS TO CODE THE RECORD WHEN SAID REJECT SIGNAL IS PROVIDED BY THE READING MACHINE, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE REJECT SIGNAL TO ADVANCE THE RECORD IN A MANNER TO PROVIDE A BLANK SPACE IN THE RECORD ADJACENT TO SAID CODE AND MEANS TO EXAMINE SAID RECORD AND DETECT SAID CODE SO THAT THE CORRESPONDING MARKED PORTION OF SAID DOCUMENT MAY BE EASILY DISCOVERED AND INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO THE UNREAD PORTION OF THE DOCUMENT INSERTED IN SAID BLANK SPACE OF THE RECORD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
IN A READING SYSTEM HAVING A READING MACHINE FOR DOCUMENTS WHERE THE READING MACHINE PROVIDES A REJECT SIGNAL UPON FAILURE TO READ A PORTION OF THE DOCUMENT, AND WHERE THE MACHINE MARKS THE DOCUMENT TO INDICATE THE UNREAD PORTION THEREOF, A DOCUMENT ACCUMULATOR TO BUFFER A PART OF THE DOCUMENT, MEANS FED FROM SAID ACCUMULATOR TO PRESENT THE DOCUMENT FOR DISPLAY, RECORDFORMING MEANS OPERABLE TO FORM A RECORD OF THE INFORMATION READ FROM THE DOCUMENT, MEANS TO CODE THE RECORD WHEN SAID REJECT SIGNAL IS PROVIDED BY THE READING MACHINE, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE REJECT SIGNAL TO ADVANCE THE RECORD IN A MANNER TO PROVIDE A BLANK SPACE IN THE RECORD ADJACENT TO SAID CODE AND MEANS TO EXAMINE SAID RECORD AND DETECT SAID CODE SO THAT THE CORRESPONDING MARKED PORTION OF SAID DOCUMENT MAY BE EASILY DISCOVERED AND INFORMATION CORRESPONDING TO THE UNREAD PORTION OF THE DOCUMENT INSERTED IN SAID BLANK SPACE OF THE RECORD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-12-27 | 1969-06-28 | 1969-12-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-27 | 1973-06-28 | 1973-12-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-27 | 1977-06-28 | 1977-12-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |