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Apparatus for converting cathode ray portrayable information to spacial images
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1967-08-22
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Granted: 1971-07-13
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Expires: 1987-08-22
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to apparatus for converting an optical image or electrical signals obtained from scanning an image, or from other information, into an electromechanical or sensory image conforming thereto. The invention, while applicable to many fields such as printing, metal forming, image reproduction in general, and others, nevertheless will be explained in connection with a preferred embodiment thereof which enables a blind person to perceive what is ahead of him by virtue of a sensory image or outline on his skin, preferably the back or other large area.
Inventors
- 👤 Zaid Diaz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61F; A61F9/00; A61F9/08; G; G09; G09B; G09B21/00; G09B21/001; G09B21/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 57
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into corresponding spacial effects at a receptive medium comprising, in combination means for controlling a cathode-ray tube in accordance with the cathode-ray portrayable information; means for detecting the cathode-ray portrayed information; and means responsive to said detecting means to produce a spacial effect at a remote point in the spacial effects corresponding to the point in the cathode-ray portrayable information where the cathode-ray portrayable information is detected; said means responsive to said detecting means comprising a plurality of effect producing elements capable of producing the spacial effects at said receptive medium at a spacially fixed location relative to the effect producing elements without scanning movement between the effect producing elements and the receptive medium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into corresponding spacial effects at a receptive medium comprising, in combination means for controlling a cathode-ray tube in accordance with the cathode-ray portrayable information; means for detecting the cathode-ray portrayed information; and means responsive to said detecting means to produce a spacial effect at a remote point in the spacial effects corresponding to the point in the cathode-ray portrayable information where the cathode-ray portrayable information is detected; said means responsive to said detecting means comprising a plurality of effect producing elements capable of producing the spacial effects at said receptive medium at a spacially fixed location relative to the effect producing elements without scanning movement between the effect producing elements and the receptive medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus claim 1 whereIn the spacial effects comprise mechanical effects generated by selective energization of the effect producing elements.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said detecting means comprises a plurality of transducer elements and said plurality being in a proportion substantially less than one to one with respect to the number of transduceable points transduceable thereby.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the spacial effects are created by imparting movement selectively to the effect producing elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the means for detecting comprises a matrix of elements for receiving cathode-ray beam impingements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 5 wherein the matrix of elements comprises two separate sets of elements which detect, in discriminate ordinates, the position of the cathode-ray beam impingements.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the two separate sets of elements each comprise an array having a plurality of individual beam responsive elements for respectively detecting beam position within a set of coordinate axes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 6 wherein the two separate sets of elements comprise a first plurality of conductors and a second plurality of conductors electrically isolated there from and out of alignment therewith.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of effect producing elements of the detecting means comprises a matrix of electromagnetic transducers.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of effect producing elements of the detecting means comprises a matrix of individually movable effect producing elements.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 9 wherein the transducers each comprise a pair of coils; a plurality of conductors; said coils being respectively connected to separate conductors to comprise a coordinate matrix arrangement; and wherein at least one of the coils in each pair may produce a mechanical pressure.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein said transducers each comprise a movable element adapted to communicate pressure at the receptive medium when its corresponding transducer is activated.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The apparatus of claim 11 wherein each transducer comprises a movable element adapted to be moved into contact with the receptive medium when its corresponding transducer is activated.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 11 further comprising electrodes; means holding the electrodes at the receptive medium for selective contact by said receptive medium.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of effect producing elements comprise a printing matrix for printing on said receptive medium.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
44 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein the plurality of effect producing elements comprises a plurality of transducers, each comprising a pair of coils; a pair of conductors; said coils respectively connected to separate pairs of conductors to comprise the printing matrix in coordinate form.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 16 comprising means for mounting the coils to leave at least one coil of each pair to exert mechanical printing pressure.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 16 further comprising a plurality of movable printing elements respectively activated by selected pairs of coils of said pairs of coils.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
22 words
The apparatus of claim 15 wherein said printing matrix comprises a plurality of discrete groups of printing transducers for enabling color reproduction.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
23 words
The apparatus of claim 19 further comprising a plurality of sources of printing color respectively associated with said discrete groups of printing transducers.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said plurality of effect producing elements comprises a forming matrix capable of shaping formable objects.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
41 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the forming matrix comprises a plurality of transducers each comprising a pair of coils; a plurality of pairs of conductors; said transducers respectively connected to separate pairs of conductors to comprise a coordinate matrix arrangement.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 22 comprising mEans supporting said coils with one coil of each pair being free to produce pressure.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 22 comprising a plurality of movable elements respectively activated by said pairs of coils.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 further comprising a plurality of conductors and wherein said effect producing elements comprise a switching matrix for selectively connecting the conductors.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
45 words
The apparatus of claim 25 wherein the plurality of effect producing elements comprises a plurality of transducers each including a pair of coils; and means supporting the coils to permit one coil in each pair to be free to activate at least one electrical connection.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 26 further comprising a plurality of movable switching elements respectively activated by said pairs of coils.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
26 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein the plurality of effect producing elements is capable of providing a sensorial reception other than sight for a human being.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 28 wherein the effect producing elements comprises a plurality of transducers each comprising a pair of coils; separate conductors; said coils respectively connected to the separate conductors in a coordinate matrix arrangement.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
24 words
The apparatus of claim 29 comprising means for supporting said coils with one coil in each pair being free to exert a sensorial effect.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
20 words
The apparatus of claim 30 further comprising a plurality of movable sensorial elements respectively actuated by said pairs of coils.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
92 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding pressures manifested at a receptive medium comprising, in combination means for portraying the cathode-ray portrayable information; a plurality of means for detecting the cathode-ray information as portrayed; a plurality of means responsive to said detecting means to produce pressures at the receptive medium spacially corresponding to the detected cathode-ray information; and connection between the plurality of detecting means and the plurality of responsive means; said connection being substantially fewer in number than the plurality of detecting means or the plurality of responsive means.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
92 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding pressures manifested at a receptive medium comprising, in combination means for portraying the cathode-ray portrayable information; a plurality of means for detecting the cathode-ray information as portrayed; a plurality of means responsive to said detecting means to produce pressures at the receptive medium spacially corresponding to the detected cathode-ray information; and connection between the plurality of detecting means and the plurality of responsive means; said connection being substantially fewer in number than the plurality of detecting means or the plurality of responsive means.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
31 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein the means for producing pressure comprises a plurality of movable elements which move in response to detection of information by the plurality of detecting means.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 32 wherein said means for detecting comprises a pair of detecting cathode-ray tubes having cathode rays respectively and a matrix of transducing elements for detecting positions of the cathode rays of the cathode-ray tubes; and means to produce pressures comprising electromagnetic means; and elements selectively movable thereby.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
101 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding mechanical movements manifested at a receptive medium comprising, in combination means for producing a cathode-ray beam; means for controlling the cathode-ray beam from the cathode-ray portrayable information; means for detecting the cathode-ray position in point by point fashion; and means responsive to the detecting means to produce mechanical movements at the receptive medium spacially corresponding to the cathode-ray portrayable information detected in point by point fashion; and means responsive to the detecting means being spacially fixed relative to the receptive medium and capable only of selective mechanical movement relative to the medium.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
101 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding mechanical movements manifested at a receptive medium comprising, in combination means for producing a cathode-ray beam; means for controlling the cathode-ray beam from the cathode-ray portrayable information; means for detecting the cathode-ray position in point by point fashion; and means responsive to the detecting means to produce mechanical movements at the receptive medium spacially corresponding to the cathode-ray portrayable information detected in point by point fashion; and means responsive to the detecting means being spacially fixed relative to the receptive medium and capable only of selective mechanical movement relative to the medium.
Claim 39
Independent Claim
84 words
A device for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding mechanical movements comprising means for controlling a cathode-ray beam in accordance with the cathode-ray portrayable information; means for detecting the cathode-ray beam position in point by point fashion; means responsive to the detecting means to produce mechanical movements spacially corresponding to the point by point detection of the cathode-ray beam; said mechanical movement spacially corresponding To the detection being manifested in two dimensions by the detection means and fixed relative to the responsive means.
Claim 40
Independent Claim
84 words
A device for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding mechanical movements comprising means for controlling a cathode-ray beam in accordance with the cathode-ray portrayable information; means for detecting the cathode-ray beam position in point by point fashion; means responsive to the detecting means to produce mechanical movements spacially corresponding to the point by point detection of the cathode-ray beam; said mechanical movement spacially corresponding To the detection being manifested in two dimensions by the detection means and fixed relative to the responsive means.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
65 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding pressure information comprising, in combination means for transducing the portrayable information; said means comprising a cathode-ray-type tube and electron beam; means for providing spot by spot detection of the transduced cathode-ray information; and means responsive to the detection means to produce spacially corresponding pressure in a two dimensional array fixed spacially relative to the responsive means.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
65 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information into spacially corresponding pressure information comprising, in combination means for transducing the portrayable information; said means comprising a cathode-ray-type tube and electron beam; means for providing spot by spot detection of the transduced cathode-ray information; and means responsive to the detection means to produce spacially corresponding pressure in a two dimensional array fixed spacially relative to the responsive means.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 37 wherein the means providing spot by spot detection comprises a matrix comprising of a first plurality of conductors, and a second plurality of conductors electrically isolated therefrom and out of alignment with the conductors of said first plurality.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
52 words
The apparatus of claim 37 wherein the means for providing spot by spot detection comprises a pair of cathode-ray-type tubes, each comprising an array of elements for beam impingement; and said cathode-ray tubes deflecting respectively each of the two coordinate components of the cathode-ray tube portrayable information simultaneously across and on arrays.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for converting information portrayable by electron beam energy to coordinate output signals comprising, in combination means for controlling the electron beam energy in accordance with said information; means for controlling beam positions in accordance with said information; and means for detecting beam positions to provide output coordinate signals; said means for detecting comprising a matrix of elements for receiving beam energy.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
62 words
Apparatus for converting information portrayable by electron beam energy to coordinate output signals comprising, in combination means for controlling the electron beam energy in accordance with said information; means for controlling beam positions in accordance with said information; and means for detecting beam positions to provide output coordinate signals; said means for detecting comprising a matrix of elements for receiving beam energy.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
27 words
The apparatus of claim 40 wherein the matrix of elements comprises two separate sets of elements, each set of elements detecting the beam positions in discrete ordinates.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 41 wherein the two separate sets of elements each comprises an array having a plurality of individual beam responsive elements for respectively detecting beam positions as the coordinate signals.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
32 words
The apparatus of claim 42 wherein the two separate sets of elements comprise a first plurality of conductors and a second plurality of conductors electrically isolated therefrom and out of alignment therewith.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
76 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray information into spacially corresponding effects comprising in combination means for controlling a cathode-ray beam by the cathode-ray information; means for detecting the cathode-ray beam; said detecting means comprising a plurality of transducer elements having a proportion substantially less than one to one with respect to the number of transduceable points transduceable thereby; and means responsive to said detecting means to produce spacially corresponding effects in accordance with detection of the cathode-ray beam.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
76 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray information into spacially corresponding effects comprising in combination means for controlling a cathode-ray beam by the cathode-ray information; means for detecting the cathode-ray beam; said detecting means comprising a plurality of transducer elements having a proportion substantially less than one to one with respect to the number of transduceable points transduceable thereby; and means responsive to said detecting means to produce spacially corresponding effects in accordance with detection of the cathode-ray beam.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information from one form to another form comprising, in combination means for separating the cathode-ray portrayable information into coordinately related discrete portions; means for applying the cathode-ray portrayable information to the separating means; a plurality of transduced effect producing means; channels connecting the means for separating with the plurality of effect producing means to permit the effect producing means to be responsive to the separating means to produce spacially corresponding effects at a spacially fixed location relative to the plurality of effect producing means; and the number of channels being substantially fewer than the number of said discrete portions of cathode-ray portrayable information.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for transducing cathode-ray portrayable information from one form to another form comprising, in combination means for separating the cathode-ray portrayable information into coordinately related discrete portions; means for applying the cathode-ray portrayable information to the separating means; a plurality of transduced effect producing means; channels connecting the means for separating with the plurality of effect producing means to permit the effect producing means to be responsive to the separating means to produce spacially corresponding effects at a spacially fixed location relative to the plurality of effect producing means; and the number of channels being substantially fewer than the number of said discrete portions of cathode-ray portrayable information.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
51 words
The apparatus of claim 40 wherein said matrix of elements comprises a first set of elements for the detection of a first ordinate of the beam position of the cathode-ray beam; and a second set of elements for detection of a second ordinate of the beam position of the cathode-ray beam.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
14 words
The apparatus of claim 46 wherein the elements are electrically isolated from each other.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
56 words
The apparatus of claim 47 wherein the elements of the first set are are disposed at angles to the elements of the second set to comprise a plurality of spacially overlapping regions; and wherein the electron distribution of the electron beam is sufficiently great as to distribute electrons to the elements defining a spacially overlapping region.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
55 words
The apparatus of claim 44 wherein said transducer elements comprise a matrix having at least two sets of elements disposed at angles to each other to form spacially overlapping regions; and wherein the cathode ray beam when positioned at a spacially overlapping region distributes electrons to at least one element of both sets of elements.
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