US3257545A
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Method of recording marks and method and device for scanning these marks
Assignee: Government of Netherlands
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Filing: 1959-07-21
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1979-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Petrus Ludovicus Maria Duuren
- 👤 Hendrik Cornelis Anthon Duuren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:35
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/08; G06V; G06V30/00; G06V30/10; G06V30/22; G06V30/224; G06V30/2247
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
INFORMATION BEARING MEANS FOR USE WITH DATA PROCESSING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ADJACENT SCANNING AREAS, EACH OF WHICH IS DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF "M" VERTICAL COLUMNS AND "N" HORIZONTAL ROWS TO PROVIDE NXM SCANNING ELEMENTS FOR EACH AREA, A VISUALLY-READABLE CHARACTER IN AT LEAST ONE AREA, AT LEAST ONE GATING POSIOF THE CHARACTER BEING PREASSIGNED FOR LOCATION IN PREDETERMINED ELEMENTS OF AN AREA, AT LEAST ONE GATING POSITION IN EACH COLUMN FOR LOCATING A GATING STRIPE, A GATING STRIPE BEING INCLUDED AT THE POSITION IN A COLUMN WHICH ALSO INCLUDES A VERTICAL ELEMENT OF A CHARACTER TO PROVIDE, IN COMBINATION, A FIRST CLASS OF SIGNAL, AND A VERTICAL ELEMENT OR A GATING STRIPE BEING OMITTED FROM THE COLUMN TO PROVIDE A SECOND CLASS OF SIGNAL, THE GATING STRIPES AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
INFORMATION BEARING MEANS FOR USE WITH DATA PROCESSING MEANS INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF ADJACENT SCANNING AREAS, EACH OF WHICH IS DIVIDED INTO A PLURALITY OF "M" VERTICAL COLUMNS AND "N" HORIZONTAL ROWS TO PROVIDE NXM SCANNING ELEMENTS FOR EACH AREA, A VISUALLY-READABLE CHARACTER IN AT LEAST ONE AREA, AT LEAST ONE GATING POSIOF THE CHARACTER BEING PREASSIGNED FOR LOCATION IN PREDETERMINED ELEMENTS OF AN AREA, AT LEAST ONE GATING POSITION IN EACH COLUMN FOR LOCATING A GATING STRIPE, A GATING STRIPE BEING INCLUDED AT THE POSITION IN A COLUMN WHICH ALSO INCLUDES A VERTICAL ELEMENT OF A CHARACTER TO PROVIDE, IN COMBINATION, A FIRST CLASS OF SIGNAL, AND A VERTICAL ELEMENT OR A GATING STRIPE BEING OMITTED FROM THE COLUMN TO PROVIDE A SECOND CLASS OF SIGNAL, THE GATING STRIPES AND
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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |