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US3612832A
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Embossment readers for identification cards and the like
Assignee: Decitron Communication Systems Inc
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Filing: 1970-03-11
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Granted: 1971-10-12
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Expires: 1990-03-11
Abstract
Abstract A device capable of ''''reading'''' embossments on an identification card or the like. The device includes a scanning unit capable of scanning the embossments, for example, in an optical manner, so as to transmit signals corresponding to the configurations of the embossments. A positioning structure is provided for precisely positioning the embossments with respect to the scanner by directly engaging the embossments which are to be scanned. Thus, it is the embossments themselves which are engaged for determining the location of the embossments with respect to the structure which scans them.
Inventors
- 👤 Amnon Goldstein
- 👤 Fred M Pintus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:02
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
38 words
In a device for ''''reading'''' embossments on a card, scanning means for scanning the embossments, and positioning means for engaging the embossments themselves for accurately positioning the embossments with respect to said scanning means to be scanned thereby.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
38 words
In a device for ''''reading'''' embossments on a card, scanning means for scanning the embossments, and positioning means for engaging the embossments themselves for accurately positioning the embossments with respect to said scanning means to be scanned thereby.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
81 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said positioning means includes an elongated guide formed with an elongated guide slot which is open at one end, said slot being defined between longitudinal edges of said positioning means which directly engage a row of embossments for accurately positioning the latter in said slot between said longitudinal edges thereof, said scanning means being located directly next to said positioning means substantially bridging sAid slot thereof for scanning the embossments positioned between said edges.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said guide is of a thickness no greater than the depth of the embossments.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said guide has an inwardly tapering portion at said open end of said slot for facilitating entry of the embossments between the longitudinal side edges of said slot.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
63 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said scanning means includes a plurality of individual scanning blocks for a plurality of embossments, respectively, said positioning means further including a pair of spaced positioning lips projecting from each of said blocks toward said guide and substantially bridging the slot thereof for directly engaging an embossment to key the latter to one of said blocks.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 5 and wherein mounting means are provided for supporting said plurality of individual scanning blocks while permitting the relative displacement thereof longitudinally relative to said guide slots.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said positioning means includes a positioning lip forming part of the scanning means itself for directly engaging an embossment for keying the embossment and scanning means directly to each other.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
58 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein there are a pair of said lips extending parallel to each other to define between themselves an elongated space for receiving a series of embossments with the lips engaging opposed portions of said embossments for keying the scanning means and embossments which are to be scanned thereby directly to each other.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
60 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein said scanning means includes a plurality of individual scanning blocks for a plurality of embossments, respectively, each of said blocks terminating in an end face formed with a depression surrounded by a positioning lip which forms the positioning means for directly engaging an embossment to key the latter to one of said blocks.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The combination of claim 9 and wherein said lip is of a rectangular configuration.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The combination of claim 10 and wherein said lip is of a triangular cross section providing said recess with the configuration of a truncated pyramid.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
40 words
The combination of claim 9 and wherein mounting means are provided for said plurality of individual scanning blocks adapted to permit both longitudinal and lateral relative displacement of said scanning blocks for the positioning thereof in registration with said embossments.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 8 and wherein said lips are of a triangular cross section having oppositely sloping surfaces directed toward each for engaging sloping end surface portions of the embossments.
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) | 1974-10-11 | 1975-04-12 | 1975-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-10-11 | 1979-04-12 | 1979-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-10-11 | 1983-04-12 | 1983-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |