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System for composition of symbols
Assignee: Boeing North American Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-04
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-05-04
Abstract
Abstract A system for composition of symbols in inclusive of a first means for scanning a plurality of the symbols simultaneously. The system comprises a second means which is responsive to the first means for imaging the scanning of all the symbols simultaneously and for sensing the scanned symbols. The system also provides for a third means which includes a computer system and which is in communication with the second means for automatically selecting the symbols in a predetermined order and placing the symbols in predetermined locations thereby enabling a preselected composition of the symbols to be created. A fourth means is in communication with the third means for permanently recording the composition on a permanent medium. Symbols may be alternatively injected by a fifth means into the computer portion of the third means by utilization of a manual keyboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Cedric F O'donnell
- 👤 Richard C Platzek
- 👤 James S Sweeney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:41
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09G; G09G1/00; G09G1/06; G09G1/14; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/14; G06F3/153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 18
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
In a system for composition of symbols, comprising in combination: first means for scanning a plurality of said symbols simultaneously; second means responsive to said first means for imaging the scanning of all said symbols simultaneously and for sensing the scanned symbols; and third means, in communication with said second means, comprising means for providing selection of the symbols individually in a predetermined order and means for displaying said symbols in predetermined locations thereby enabling a preselected composition of said symbols.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
In a system for composition of symbols, comprising in combination: first means for scanning a plurality of said symbols simultaneously; second means responsive to said first means for imaging the scanning of all said symbols simultaneously and for sensing the scanned symbols; and third means, in communication with said second means, comprising means for providing selection of the symbols individually in a predetermined order and means for displaying said symbols in predetermined locations thereby enabling a preselected composition of said symbols.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
39 words
The system as stated in claim 1, including: at least one plate; and fourth means retaining said at least one plate therein in communication with said third means for permanently recording the composition on said at least one plate.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system as stated in claim 1, wherein said third means includes: computer means; and data storage means in input relationship to said computer means for storing symbol data in said computer means, said computer means including symbol positioning means and symbol selection means for Automatically directing execution of the functions of the systems.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
64 words
The system as stated in claim 1, wherein: said first means includes: video scan circuits; and a video scan tube; said third means includes: video view circuit means; and video display tube means; and synchronizing means connected to the video scan circuits and to the video view circuit means for synchronizing the scanning of the video scan tube with the video display tube means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
65 words
The system as stated in claim 4, wherein said second means comprises: a lens composite comprising a plurality of lenses; font means containing a plurality of said symbols, said plurality of symbols corresponding to a respective plurality of said plurality of lenses; and a sensing matrix comprising a plurality of sensors, said plurality of sensors corresponding to a respective plurality of the plurality of symbols.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
59 words
The system as stated in claim 5, wherein said third means includes: video display means; and switch means comprising a plurality of switches and connected between the sensing matrix and video display means for providing selectability of any of said plurality of symbols in accordance with the sequence of activation of any of the switches of said switch means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
The system as stated in claim 6, wherein said third means includes: computer means; and data storage means in input relationship to said computer means for storing information in said computer means, said computer means including symbol positioning means and symbol selection means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system as stated in claim 7: said switch means being connected to said symbol selection means and being responsive to commands issued by said symbol selection means for selection of any of said symbols.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system as stated in claim 8, wherein said third means includes: means for providing selection of at least one of the plurality of symbols; and means for determining the proper symbol position of the preselected composition of the symbols.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
40 words
The system as stated in claim 9, including: at least one plate; and fourth means retaining said at least one plate therein in communication with said third means for permanently recording the preselected composition on said at least one plate.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
35 words
The system as stated in claim 2, wherein: said at least one plate is a plurality of plates; and said fourth means is a plurality of plate making means for making said plurality of plates.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
The system as stated in claim 11, wherein: said plurality of plates are identical in terms of said composition; said plate making means enable said composition to be transferred on said plurality of plates.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
60 words
The system as stated in claim 11, wherein: each said plurality of plates has at least one said composition thereon which differs from another of the composition on at least another of said plurality of plates; and said plate making means enable the making of said plurality of plates which are different from each other in terms of said composition.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
52 words
The system as stated in claim 1, including: fifth means as an input to said third means for providing a manual input of said symbols in a predetermined order, said third means providing the locations of the symbols inputted from said fifth means for also enabling said preselected composition of said symbols.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a system for composition of symbols, the steps of: scanning a plurality of said symbols simultaneously; imaging said symbols simultaneously; preselecting any of the imaged symbols; positioning the preselected imaged symbols in a predetermined composed order; and displaying the composed symbols.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
42 words
In a system for composition of symbols, the steps of: scanning a plurality of said symbols simultaneously; imaging said symbols simultaneously; preselecting any of the imaged symbols; positioning the preselected imaged symbols in a predetermined composed order; and displaying the composed symbols.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method as set forth in claim 15, including the additional step of: transferring the display of the composed symbols.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |