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Text selection arrangement in automatic print-out devices
Assignee: BUHMANN ELEKTRO APP WALTER
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Filing: 1970-04-21
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Granted: 1972-07-04
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Expires: 1990-04-21
Abstract
Abstract A tape has a plurality of parallel tracks holding selectable texts. A text selection is made by marking three digits on a program card, the first controlling the movement of read heads in a direction transverse to the tracks, the second controlling the longitudinal position of the tape relative to the reading heads, and the third selecting one of the reading heads.
Inventors
- 👤 Klaus Schlickeiser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 00:59
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B15/00; G11B15/005; B; B41; B41J; B41J5/00; B41J5/30; B41J5/31; B41J5/40; B41J5/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 19
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
Text selection arrangement, comprising, in combination, elongated signal carrier means having a plurality of parallel tracks extending in the lengthwise direction thereof, and having a plurality of texts recorded in at least one of said plurality of parallel tracks; a plurality of reading means arranged in operative proximity to said elongated signal carrier means in a direction transverse to said lengthwise direction; first moving means responsive to a first moving control signal for moving said reading means in said transverse direction to a transverse position corresponding to said first moving control signal; second moving means responsive to a second moving control signal for moving said elongated signal carrier means in said lengthwise direction to a lengthwise position corresponding to said second moving control signal; and input means operatively associated with said first and second moving means and said plurality of reading means, for furnishing said first and second moving control signals and for furnishing read selEction signals for energizing a selected one of said plurality of reading means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
Text selection arrangement, comprising, in combination, elongated signal carrier means having a plurality of parallel tracks extending in the lengthwise direction thereof, and having a plurality of texts recorded in at least one of said plurality of parallel tracks; a plurality of reading means arranged in operative proximity to said elongated signal carrier means in a direction transverse to said lengthwise direction; first moving means responsive to a first moving control signal for moving said reading means in said transverse direction to a transverse position corresponding to said first moving control signal; second moving means responsive to a second moving control signal for moving said elongated signal carrier means in said lengthwise direction to a lengthwise position corresponding to said second moving control signal; and input means operatively associated with said first and second moving means and said plurality of reading means, for furnishing said first and second moving control signals and for furnishing read selEction signals for energizing a selected one of said plurality of reading means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
73 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said second moving means comprise step-by-step moving means moving said elongated signal carrier means a predetermined distance in said lengthwise direction during each of said steps; further comprising counting means for counting the steps said elongated signal carrier means has moved from a starting position, the count in said counting means therefore corresponding to said lengthwise position of said elongated signal carrier means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said elongated signal carrier means comprise a magnetic tape; and wherein said individual reading means comprise magnetic heads.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
65 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said input means comprise program means receiving text selection signals signifying the text to be selected; input reading means for reading said text selection signals; register means for receiving so-read text selection signals; and converter means for converting said text selection signals into said first and second moving control signals and said read selection signal.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
48 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 4, wherein said text selection signals comprise a first, second and third digit; and wherein said first and second moving control signals and said read selection signal correspond to the digit value of said first, second and third digit, respectively.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
28 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 5, wherein said register means comprise a first, second and third register storing, respectively, said first, second and third digit.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 6, wherein each of said registers comprises a four-bit register.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
24 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 7, wherein said converter means comprise individual code converters, each connected to one of said registers.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 8, wherein each of said code converters is a binary-decimal code converter.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 1, wherein said input means comprise a manual input and an automatic input; and switching means for selecting either said manual or said automatic input.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
67 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 4, wherein said text selection signals each comprise a mark in one of a plurality of selectable locations on said program means; and wherein said reading means comprise a light source, a plurality of photoelectric elements arranged in operative proximity of said light source, and means for interposing said program means between said light source and said photoelectric elements.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
82 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 11, wherein said program means comprise groups of selectable locations on said program means, each of said group being associated with one of said first, second and third digits; further comprising means for advancing said program means relative to said input reading means; and stopping means for stopping the advance of said program means relative to said reading means in the presence of more than one mark in any one group of selectable locations.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
87 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 12, further comprising a plurality of amplifiers, one associated with each of said photoelectric elements; a threshold circuit; interconnecting means interconnecting the outputs of all of said amplifiers to the input of said threshold circuit in such a manner that said threshold circuit furnishes a threshold output signal in the presence of more than one amplifier output signifying a mark; and wherein said means for stopping the advance of said program means are responsive to said threshold output signal.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
55 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 13, wherein said means for stopping the advance of said program means is further stopping said advance by a time interval extending from entry of saId first, second and third digit into said first, second and third register to the termination of read out from said registers.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
56 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 14, further comprising energizing means for energizing said input means; further comprising delay means interconnected between said energizing means and said photoelectric elements and said advancing means, for delaying the energization of said last-named means for a predetermined time period required for full energization of said light source.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
118 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 6, wherein said elongated signal carrier means has a first and second group of texts located, respectively, in a first and second lengthwise portion thereof; wherein said first and second lengthwise portion comprise, each, one half of said elongated signal carrier means; further comprising control switch means connected to said third register means, said control switch means having a first and second state corresponding, respectively, to an odd and even value stored in said third register, said control switch means controlling said second moving means to position said first or second group of texts in operative proximity to said reading means in dependence upon said first or second state respectively.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
67 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 8, wherein said input reading means read said first, second and third digit in series; wherein said input means further comprise gating means responsive to counting signals for gating the input to said first, second and third register; and additional counting means furnishing said counting signals in synchronism with the reading of said first, second and third digits respectively.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
82 words
A selection arrangement as set forth in claim 11, wherein said program means has groups of selectable program storage locations, each of said groups being associated with one of said first, second and third digits; further comprising means for advancing said program means relative to said input reading means; and stopping means for stopping the advance of said program means relative to said reading means in the presence of more than one mark in any one group of selectable program storage locations.
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) | 1975-07-04 | 1976-01-03 | 1976-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-04 | 1980-01-03 | 1980-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-04 | 1984-01-03 | 1984-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |