US3229047A
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Data conversion systems
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-06
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1982-08-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Simpson Alvin Ross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 04:49
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A VOICE READOUT SYSTEM INCLUDING IN COMBINATION, A TRANSPARENT STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL SOUND TRACKS RECORDED THEREON, ACCESS MEANS TO GIVEN SOUND TRACK, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ACCESS MEANS TO PRODUCE A LIGHT PULSE UPON SELECTION OF SAID SOUND TRACK, A PHOTOCONDUCTIVE PICKUP TUBE, AN OPTICAL SYSTEM TO PROJECT AN IMAGE OF SAID SOUND TRACK ONTO THE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE TARGET OF SAID PICKUP TUBE UPON PRODUCTION OF SAID LIGHT PULSE, SAID OPTICAL SYSTEM ACTING TO DISSECT SAID IMAGE INTO A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, WITH SAID SECTIONS OF SAID DISSECT IMAGE BEING VERTICALLY DISPOSED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER TO SUBSTANTIALLY COVER THE ENTIRE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE TARGET OF SAID PICKUP TUBE, MEANS TO CAUSE THE ELECTRON
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A VOICE READOUT SYSTEM INCLUDING IN COMBINATION, A TRANSPARENT STORAGE MEDIUM HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPTICAL SOUND TRACKS RECORDED THEREON, ACCESS MEANS TO GIVEN SOUND TRACK, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID ACCESS MEANS TO PRODUCE A LIGHT PULSE UPON SELECTION OF SAID SOUND TRACK, A PHOTOCONDUCTIVE PICKUP TUBE, AN OPTICAL SYSTEM TO PROJECT AN IMAGE OF SAID SOUND TRACK ONTO THE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE TARGET OF SAID PICKUP TUBE UPON PRODUCTION OF SAID LIGHT PULSE, SAID OPTICAL SYSTEM ACTING TO DISSECT SAID IMAGE INTO A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS, WITH SAID SECTIONS OF SAID DISSECT IMAGE BEING VERTICALLY DISPOSED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER TO SUBSTANTIALLY COVER THE ENTIRE PHOTOCONDUCTIVE TARGET OF SAID PICKUP TUBE, MEANS TO CAUSE THE ELECTRON
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |