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Automatic editing method with page formatting
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-05-01
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Granted: 1973-01-30
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Expires: 1992-05-01
Abstract
Abstract Methods and systems to avoid manually retyping or rekeyboarding textual material when revising or correcting the information contained in a record either while originally preparing the information or at a later date. The use of print readers or character recognition devices to accomplish this ''''editing'''' is disclosed, as well as editing using paper tape typewriters, display devices, and other means such as using editing instructions. Methods are also disclosed for automatically reformatting the information into lines after insertions, deletions, or other changes requiring shifting of the line layout of the information.
Inventors
- 👤 R Manly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 12:36
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J3/00; B41J3/44; B41J3/50; B41J5/00; B41J5/30; B41J5/31; B41J5/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
Method of editing a message at a message element location arbitrarily selectable subsequent to the original generation of said message comprising the steps of: providing a first message element train; proofreading a man readable page format of said message to be edited to determine desired editing changes; providing an edit location and edit instruction second message element train specifying the numerical coordinates of said arbitrarily selectable message element location where editing is desired subsequent to the original generation of said message and the desired editing changes in said first message element train; automatically generating a third message element train containing the intelligence of said first message element train as modified in accordance with the desired editing changes specified by said second message element train; and associating appropriate formatting signals with said third message element train to permit page formatting.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
Method of editing a message at a message element location arbitrarily selectable subsequent to the original generation of said message comprising the steps of: providing a first message element train; proofreading a man readable page format of said message to be edited to determine desired editing changes; providing an edit location and edit instruction second message element train specifying the numerical coordinates of said arbitrarily selectable message element location where editing is desired subsequent to the original generation of said message and the desired editing changes in said first message element train; automatically generating a third message element train containing the intelligence of said first message element train as modified in accordance with the desired editing changes specified by said second message element train; and associating appropriate formatting signals with said third message element train to permit page formatting.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
139 words
Method of editing a message at a message element location arbitrarily selectable subsequent to the original generation of said message comprising the steps of: providing a first message element train; proofreading a man readable page format of said message to be edited to determine desired editing changes; providing an edit location and edit instruction second message element train specifying the numerical coordinates of said arbitrarily selectable message element location where editing is desired subsequent to the original generation of said message and the desired editing changes in said first message element train; automatically generating a third message element train containing the intelligence of said first message element train as modified in accordance with the desired editing changes specified by said second message element train; and associating appropriate formatting signals with said third message element train to permit page formatting.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
139 words
Method of editing a message at a message element location arbitrarily selectable subsequent to the original generation of said message comprising the steps of: providing a first message element train; proofreading a man readable page format of said message to be edited to determine desired editing changes; providing an edit location and edit instruction second message element train specifying the numerical coordinates of said arbitrarily selectable message element location where editing is desired subsequent to the original generation of said message and the desired editing changes in said first message element train; automatically generating a third message element train containing the intelligence of said first message element train as modified in accordance with the desired editing changes specified by said second message element train; and associating appropriate formatting signals with said third message element train to permit page formatting.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
97 words
Method of editing a message according to claim 1 in which said step of providing a second message element train comprises manual keyboarding indicating the message elements of said second message element train, automatically generating a man readable hardcopy record of said message element train in response to said keyboarding, and automatically providing said second message element train in the form of electrical signals in response to said keyboarding; and in which said second message element train specifies the numerical coordinates of the message element location of the desired editing change in said first message element train.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
Method of editing a message according to claim 2 in which said second message element train provides edit location coordinates identifying said first message element train; which includes the step of automatically storing the first message element train in a message element store; and in which said step of automatically generating a third message element train includes automatically retrieving said first message element train from said message element store upon the basis of said edit location coordinates provided by said second message element train.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of editing of machine translations of natural language messages in accordance with claim 2 in which said step of providing a first message element train includes the steps of providing a natural language message, and automatically translating said message and generating a first message element train containing said translated message.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of editing of machine recognized speech messages in accordance with claim 2 in which said step of providing a first message element train includes the steps of providing a natural language speech message, and automatically translating said message and generating a first message element train containing said translated message.
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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) | 1976-01-30 | 1976-07-31 | 1977-01-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-01-30 | 1980-07-31 | 1981-01-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-01-30 | 1984-07-31 | 1985-01-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |