US3739698A
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Apparatus for photographing a person while a document is handled at a work station
Assignee: 3M Co
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Filing: 1972-01-03
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1992-01-03
Abstract
Abstract A photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there is provided by simultaneously displaying a code adjacent the person, applying the same code to the document handled, and photographing on one film both the person and the displayed code.
Inventors
- 👤 Vries R De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 06:15
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03B; G03B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 25
Claim 1
Independent Claim
231 words
Apparatus for providing a photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there, said apparatus being used in cooperation with code display means located physically adjacent the normal location at the work station at which a person awaits handling of a document he presented at the work station, the code display means visually displaying a code that is changed at short periodic time intervals so that there is a different code for substantially each handling of a document at the work station, said apparatus comprising 1. camera means adapted to be supported at a location sufficiently remote from the displayed code and from said normal location so as to include said displayed code and a person positioned at said normal location directly, without use of intervening optical means, in focus in the field of view of the camera means; 2. code applicator means for applying a code on a document, the code applied including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and being changed at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and 3. actuating means for simultaneously actuating the camera and the code applicator means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
231 words
Apparatus for providing a photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there, said apparatus being used in cooperation with code display means located physically adjacent the normal location at the work station at which a person awaits handling of a document he presented at the work station, the code display means visually displaying a code that is changed at short periodic time intervals so that there is a different code for substantially each handling of a document at the work station, said apparatus comprising 1. camera means adapted to be supported at a location sufficiently remote from the displayed code and from said normal location so as to include said displayed code and a person positioned at said normal location directly, without use of intervening optical means, in focus in the field of view of the camera means; 2. code applicator means for applying a code on a document, the code applied including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and being changed at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and 3. actuating means for simultaneously actuating the camera and the code applicator means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
55 words
code applicator means for applying a code on a document, the code applied including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and being changed at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
code applicator means for applying a code on a document, the code applied including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and being changed at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus of claim 1 in which said code comprises a calendar date and the time of day.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
79 words
document labeling means having a slot into which a document can be inserted and comprising code applicator means for applying a code on a document inserted in the slot, the code applied by the code applicator means including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and changing automatically at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
79 words
document labeling means having a slot into which a document can be inserted and comprising code applicator means for applying a code on a document inserted in the slot, the code applied by the code applicator means including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and changing automatically at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
55 words
code applicator means for applying a code on a document, the code applied including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and being changed at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
55 words
code applicator means for applying a code on a document, the code applied including substantially the same elements as the displayed code and being changed at substantially the same rate as the displayed code so that at any instant in time the code applicator means applies substantially the same code as the displayed code; and
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
actuating means for simultaneously actuating the camera means and the code applicator means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
13 words
actuating means for simultaneously actuating the camera means and the code applicator means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
61 words
actuating means comprising (a) trigger means located in the slot in the document labeling means so as to be operated by insertion of a document into the slot and (b) connection means connecting the trigger means to the code applicator means and to the camera so that operation of the trigger means simultaneously actuates the code applicator means and the camera.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
61 words
actuating means comprising (a) trigger means located in the slot in the document labeling means so as to be operated by insertion of a document into the slot and (b) connection means connecting the trigger means to the code applicator means and to the camera so that operation of the trigger means simultaneously actuates the code applicator means and the camera.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
54 words
Apparatus of claim 1 in which the code applicator means is part of a document labeling means that includes a slot into which the document is inserted, and the actuating means is positioned in said slot in the document labeling means so that insertion of the document into the slot operates the actuating means.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
12 words
actuating means for simultaneously actuating the camera and the code applicator means.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
12 words
actuating means for simultaneously actuating the camera and the code applicator means.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for providing a photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there, said apparatus being used in cooperation with code display means located physically adjacent the normal location at the work station at which a person awaits handling of a document he presented at the work station, the code display means visually displaying a code that automatically changes at short periodic time intervals so that there is a different code for substantially each handling of a document at the work station, said apparatus comprising
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
108 words
Apparatus for providing a photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there, said apparatus being used in cooperation with code display means located physically adjacent the normal location at the work station at which a person awaits handling of a document he presented at the work station, the code display means visually displaying a code that automatically changes at short periodic time intervals so that there is a different code for substantially each handling of a document at the work station, said apparatus comprising
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
17 words
Apparatus of claim 4 in which said code comprises a calendar date and the time of day.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus of claim 4 in which the camera means includes motor means and timer means adapted to operate the camera means to photograph a sequence of photographs at periodic time intervals in addition to photographs taken on command of said actuating means.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
42 words
Apparatus of claim 1 in which the camera means includes motor means and signal-receiving means whereby the camera means is adapted to photograph upon receipt of a signal in said signal-receiving means in addition to photographing on command of said actuating means.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus of claim 1 in which the camera means includes motor means and timer means set to operate the camera means to take photographs at a regular periodic rate in addition to the photographs taken upon actuation of the actuating means.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus for providing a photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there, said apparatus being used in cooperation with code display means located physically adjacent the normal location at the work station at which a person awaits handling of a document he presented at the work station, the code display means visually displaying a code that is changed at short periodic time intervals so that there is a different code for substantially each handling of a document at the work station, and comprising
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
107 words
Apparatus for providing a photographic record of a person at a work station that can later be at least approximately identified with a document that was handled at the work station while the person was there, said apparatus being used in cooperation with code display means located physically adjacent the normal location at the work station at which a person awaits handling of a document he presented at the work station, the code display means visually displaying a code that is changed at short periodic time intervals so that there is a different code for substantially each handling of a document at the work station, and comprising
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
41 words
Apparatus of claim 9 in which the camera means includes motor means and timer means set to operate the camera means to take photographs at a regular periodic rate in addition to the photographs taken upon actuation of the actuating means.
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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |