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US3681571A
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System for identifying articles
Assignee: Zellweger Uster AG
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Filing: 1970-04-17
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Granted: 1972-08-01
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Expires: 1990-04-17
Abstract
Abstract The articles are each delivered to a reader which emits one signal to an evaluation unit corresponding to the information contained in the information carrier on the article as well as a second signal to a comparator corresponding to either a nominal value or a tolerance range of a measureable property of the article. The article is also measured in a measuring unit which emits a third signal to the comparator corresponding to the measured property. If the measured signal agrees with the nominal value or tolerance range, the information of the first signal is released for processing; if not, the article is recycled.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter Strohschneider
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:24
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07G; G07G1/00; G07G1/0036; G07G1/0045; G07G1/0054
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 21
Claim 1
Independent Claim
200 words
A process for identifying each article of an arbitrary selection of different articles, each selection including a plurality of articles comprising the steps of automatically reading off at least one feature of each article individually at a readoff zone to collect information associated with each article, said informatiOn including at least the price of the article and a tolerance range of a measurable physical property thereof; temporarily storing the read information of each article individually as a provisional identification thereof; automatically measuring at least one physical measurable property of each article individually to obtain a measured result of each article; automatically comparing the measured result of each measured article with the tolerance range corresponding to the provisional identification thereof; thereafter individually releasing the provisional identification of each article in response to the measured result falling within the tolerance range therefor; automatically conveying each article individually to a container at a delivery station in response to said measured result falling in said tolerance range for subsequent removal; and subsequently individually receiving the price of each identified article from the provisional identification thereof and adding the received prices of the identified articles to obtain a total price for the selection of articles.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
200 words
A process for identifying each article of an arbitrary selection of different articles, each selection including a plurality of articles comprising the steps of automatically reading off at least one feature of each article individually at a readoff zone to collect information associated with each article, said informatiOn including at least the price of the article and a tolerance range of a measurable physical property thereof; temporarily storing the read information of each article individually as a provisional identification thereof; automatically measuring at least one physical measurable property of each article individually to obtain a measured result of each article; automatically comparing the measured result of each measured article with the tolerance range corresponding to the provisional identification thereof; thereafter individually releasing the provisional identification of each article in response to the measured result falling within the tolerance range therefor; automatically conveying each article individually to a container at a delivery station in response to said measured result falling in said tolerance range for subsequent removal; and subsequently individually receiving the price of each identified article from the provisional identification thereof and adding the received prices of the identified articles to obtain a total price for the selection of articles.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the article to be identified is delivered initially to at least one reader for reading the information carrier thereon and then to at least one measuring unit for measuring at least one measurable property of the article.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 wherein the measureable property of the article is initially measured and subsequently delivered to at least one reader for reading of the information carrier on the article.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the article is delivered to a combination of at least one reader with at least one measuring unit.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
25 words
A process as claimed in claim 1 wherein the reading of the information carrier is effected during at least one measurement of one measureable property.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises the steps of monitoring the automatic reading of the information carrier of the article to detect the orrucance of a faulty reading of the information carrier during said step of reading.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
39 words
A process as set forth in claim 6 which further comprises the step of rejecting the article in response to the occurance of a faulty reading to prevent releasing of the information typical of the article as identification thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
26 words
A process as set forth in claim 6 which further comprises the steps of emitting a signal in response to the occurance of a faulty reading.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
A process as set forth in claim 1 which further comprises the step of returning the article to the readoff zone in response to said measured value falling outside the tolerance range.
Claim 11
Independent Claim
285 words
An apparatus for automatically verifying the identification of each article of a plurality of articles of an arbitrary selection of different articles, each carrying an information carrier thereon containing information typical of the article and including at least the price thereof comprising at least one reader for sequentially receiving each article of said selection in a readout zone thereof to individually read out the information carrier of each article and emit a first signal characteristic of said information carrier and a second signal corresponding to a selective one of a nominal value of a measureable physical property thereof and a tolerance range of the measureable property; a measuring unit for individually measuring a measureable physical property of the article to be identified and emitting a third signal corresponding to the measured property; a comparator connected to said measuring unit to receive said third signal therefrom and to said reader to receive said second signal therefrom, said comparator having means for comparing said second and third signals and emitting an output signal in response to said third signal corresponding to said second signal; means connected to said reader to temporarily store said first signal and connected to said comparator to rEceive said output signal and release said first signal from said means in response to reception of said output signal; a container at a delivery station; a conveyor between said measuring unit and said container for conveying each article to be identified individually to said container in response to emission of said output signal; and a cash register receiving said first signal from said means to store and to display the price of each article and to total the prices of the articles of the selection.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
285 words
An apparatus for automatically verifying the identification of each article of a plurality of articles of an arbitrary selection of different articles, each carrying an information carrier thereon containing information typical of the article and including at least the price thereof comprising at least one reader for sequentially receiving each article of said selection in a readout zone thereof to individually read out the information carrier of each article and emit a first signal characteristic of said information carrier and a second signal corresponding to a selective one of a nominal value of a measureable physical property thereof and a tolerance range of the measureable property; a measuring unit for individually measuring a measureable physical property of the article to be identified and emitting a third signal corresponding to the measured property; a comparator connected to said measuring unit to receive said third signal therefrom and to said reader to receive said second signal therefrom, said comparator having means for comparing said second and third signals and emitting an output signal in response to said third signal corresponding to said second signal; means connected to said reader to temporarily store said first signal and connected to said comparator to rEceive said output signal and release said first signal from said means in response to reception of said output signal; a container at a delivery station; a conveyor between said measuring unit and said container for conveying each article to be identified individually to said container in response to emission of said output signal; and a cash register receiving said first signal from said means to store and to display the price of each article and to total the prices of the articles of the selection.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 10 further comprising a conveyor connecting said reader to said measuring unit to convey the article to be identified from said reader to said measuring unit.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 10 wherein said reader and said measuring unit are disposed in a functional unit.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
35 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 10 further comprising a fault detecting means connected to said reader for detecting the occurrance of a faulty reading by said reader of the article to be identified.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
40 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 13 wherein said fault detecting means includes a conveyor connected to said reader for returning the article to be identified to said reader for a further reading after exiting of the article therefrom.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
25 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 13 wherein said fault detecting means includes a signalling arrangement for indicating a faulty reading by said reader.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
73 words
An apparatus as set forth in claim 1 further comprising a first conveyor between said measuring unit and said reader for returning the article to be identified to said reader in response to said output signal signal not occurring, a container at a delivery station, and a second conveyor between said measuring unit and said container for conveying the article to be identified to said container in response to said output signal occurring.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
277 words
In a system for automatically verifying the identification of each article of a plurality of articles of an arbitrary selection of different articles, each article carrying an information carrier thereon containing information typical of the article comprising a reader for sequentially receiving each article in a readout zone thereof to read the information carrier thereon and to emit a first signal corresponding to a first characteristic of the article and a second signal corresponding to either of a nominal value or a tolerance range of a measureable physical property of the article; a measuring unit for individually measuring a measureable physical property of the article and emitting a third signal corresponding to the measured property; a comparator connected to said reader to receive said second signal therefrom and to said measuring unit to receive said third signal therefrom for comparison of said third signal with said second signal and for emitting an output signal in response to said third signal being compatible with said second signal; an evaluation unit including a store having prices stored therein corresponding to the articles of said selection, said store being connected to said reader to receive said first signal therefrom and to call out the price corresponding to said first signal; said store being further connected to said comparator to receive said output signal therefrom for release of said price; a container at a delivery station; a conveyor between said measuring unit and said container for conveying each article to be identified individually to said container in response to emission of said output signal; and a charging unit connected to said store to receive the prices of the individual articles identified.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
277 words
In a system for automatically verifying the identification of each article of a plurality of articles of an arbitrary selection of different articles, each article carrying an information carrier thereon containing information typical of the article comprising a reader for sequentially receiving each article in a readout zone thereof to read the information carrier thereon and to emit a first signal corresponding to a first characteristic of the article and a second signal corresponding to either of a nominal value or a tolerance range of a measureable physical property of the article; a measuring unit for individually measuring a measureable physical property of the article and emitting a third signal corresponding to the measured property; a comparator connected to said reader to receive said second signal therefrom and to said measuring unit to receive said third signal therefrom for comparison of said third signal with said second signal and for emitting an output signal in response to said third signal being compatible with said second signal; an evaluation unit including a store having prices stored therein corresponding to the articles of said selection, said store being connected to said reader to receive said first signal therefrom and to call out the price corresponding to said first signal; said store being further connected to said comparator to receive said output signal therefrom for release of said price; a container at a delivery station; a conveyor between said measuring unit and said container for conveying each article to be identified individually to said container in response to emission of said output signal; and a charging unit connected to said store to receive the prices of the individual articles identified.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
49 words
In a system as set forth in claim 17 wherein said charging unit receives a sequence of first signals from a series of read articles and totals a corresponding series of prices and which further comprises a cash unit connected to said charging unit for displaying the totaled prices.
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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) | 1975-08-01 | 1976-01-31 | 1976-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-01 | 1980-01-31 | 1980-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-01 | 1984-01-31 | 1984-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |