US3610893A
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Template method for preparing alphanumeric records
Assignee: Automation Technology Inc
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Filing: 1969-10-13
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Granted: 1971-10-05
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Expires: 1989-10-13
Abstract
Abstract A method for preparing a computer tax data compilation comprises the steps of aligning a record medium with a template having tax form information imprinted thereon, manually recording arabic numerals representative of tax information on the record medium through openings in the tax form template, aligning the record medium in a predetermined manner for passage by an optical scanner, optically scanning the manually recorded numerals on the record medium, generating signals representative of the manually recorded numerals, and electronically storing the signals representative of the manually recorded numerals in order to prepare a computer tax data compilation.
Inventors
- 👤 Chris A Clark
- 👤 Peter R Cowger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 20:10
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K7/00; G06K7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for preparing a computer data compilation comprising the steps of aligning a record medium in a predetermined manner with a template having instructional information thereon representative of the nature of the data to be recorded, the instructional information being aligned with designated openings in the template, manually recording alphanumeric data on the record medium through openings in the template, aligning the record medium with the alphanumeric data thereon in a predetermined manner for passage by an optical scanner, optically scanning the alphanumeric data recorded on the record medium, identifying the alphanumeric data, generating signals representative of the alphanumeric data, transmitting the generated signals to a computer input and storing the signals representative of the alphanumeric data in the computer thereby preparing a computer data compilation.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
127 words
A method for preparing a computer data compilation comprising the steps of aligning a record medium in a predetermined manner with a template having instructional information thereon representative of the nature of the data to be recorded, the instructional information being aligned with designated openings in the template, manually recording alphanumeric data on the record medium through openings in the template, aligning the record medium with the alphanumeric data thereon in a predetermined manner for passage by an optical scanner, optically scanning the alphanumeric data recorded on the record medium, identifying the alphanumeric data, generating signals representative of the alphanumeric data, transmitting the generated signals to a computer input and storing the signals representative of the alphanumeric data in the computer thereby preparing a computer data compilation.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
211 words
A method for preparing a computer data compilation in accordance with claim 1 further including the steps of aligning a second record medium in a predetermined manner with a second template having information thereon, the second record medium in its unrecorded form being substantially similar in all respects to the first mentioned record medium in its unrecorded form, the second template containing information thereon representative of the nature of the data to be recorded on the second record medium which information is dissimilar with respect to the information contained on the first-mentioned template, the instructional information on the second template being aligned with designated openings in the second template, manually recording alphanumeric data on the second record medium through openings in the second template, aligning the second record medium with the alphanumeric data thereon in a predetermined manner for passage by the optical scanner, optically scanning the alphanumeric data recorded on the second record medium, identifying the alphanumeric data on the second record medium, generating signals representative of the alphaNumeric data on the second record medium, transmitting the signals generated from the second record medium to the computer input and storing the signals representative of the alphanumeric data on the second medium in the computer thereby preparing a computer data compilation.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
68 words
A method for preparing a computer data compilation in accordance with claim 2 wherein the first-mentioned template has information thereon and at least one respective opening therein for identifying the use of the first mentioned record medium with the first template and the second template has information thereon and at least one respective opening therein for identifying the use of the second record medium with the second template.
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) | 1974-10-04 | 1975-04-05 | 1975-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-04 | 1979-04-05 | 1979-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-04 | 1983-04-05 | 1983-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |