US3745534A
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Apparatus for selectively coupling electrical signals and scanning and recording devices to movable data carriers
Assignee: Anstalt Europaeische Handelsgesellschaft
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Filing: 1970-12-09
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Granted: 1973-07-10
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Expires: 1990-12-09
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for selectively inputting, transcribing and reading out to and from moving data carriers, comprising a moving magnetic film carrier having at least one recording and read-out mechanism, with feed means serving to advance the magnetic film carrier. Series-parallel converter means and switch means serve to selectively connect the recording and read-out mechanism with at least one scanner device for perforated information carriers as well as with at least one input or output location for electrical signals. There is also present means for driving the series-parallel converter means substantially in synchronism with the feed means for the magnetic film carrier.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter Frutiger
- 👤 Rolf Schuler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:49
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K13/00; G06K13/18; G06K1/00; G06K1/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
An apparatus for the selective input and read-out of data respectively to and from data carriers and for the transcribing of data from a data carrier of one type to a data carrier of another type, comprising a moving magnetic data carrier containing a magnetic tape and having at least one recording and read-out mechanism for recording and reading data from the magnetic tape in serial fashion; drive means for advancing the magnetic tape in said magnetic data carrier; at least one scanner device for reading perforated data carriers; at least one perforator device for punching perforated data carriers; input/output terminals for respectively coupling electrical signals to or from external sources with said apparatus; seriesparallel converter means connected to said recording and read-out mechanism; switch means coupled to said converter means; means for operating said series-parallel converter means continously and in exact synchronism with said drive means for advancing said magnetic tape to eliminate the need for additional intermediate buffer storage means; said switch means including a first group of switches for selectively connecting said converter means to said input/output terminals, and a second group of switches for selectively connecting one of said scanner and perforator devices to one of said input/output terminals and said first group of switches.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
209 words
An apparatus for the selective input and read-out of data respectively to and from data carriers and for the transcribing of data from a data carrier of one type to a data carrier of another type, comprising a moving magnetic data carrier containing a magnetic tape and having at least one recording and read-out mechanism for recording and reading data from the magnetic tape in serial fashion; drive means for advancing the magnetic tape in said magnetic data carrier; at least one scanner device for reading perforated data carriers; at least one perforator device for punching perforated data carriers; input/output terminals for respectively coupling electrical signals to or from external sources with said apparatus; seriesparallel converter means connected to said recording and read-out mechanism; switch means coupled to said converter means; means for operating said series-parallel converter means continously and in exact synchronism with said drive means for advancing said magnetic tape to eliminate the need for additional intermediate buffer storage means; said switch means including a first group of switches for selectively connecting said converter means to said input/output terminals, and a second group of switches for selectively connecting one of said scanner and perforator devices to one of said input/output terminals and said first group of switches.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
80 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said recording and read-out mechanism serves to cooperate with at least one magnetic tape disposed in a cartridge, said recording and read-out mechanism comprising a multiple-track recording and read-out head, channel Means associated with each track, said series-parallel converter means comprising individual series-parallel converters corresponding in number to the number of said tracks, each one of said channel means associated with a track being connected with one of said series-parallel converter means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
40 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 2, wherein said drive means for advancing the magnetic film carrier comprises a stepping motor equipped with a power supply, and means for varying the frequency of the power supply of said stepping motor.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, wherein said groups of switches are each comprised of multi-pole switch mechanisms wherein the number of poles of said switch mechanisms is at least equal in number to the number of information tracks associated with said tape perforator means and said scanner device.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The apparatus as defined in claim 1, further including a feed drive mechanism for the perforated information carrier, and an indexing mechanism for operably connecting said drive drive mechanism with said feed means for advancing said magnetic film carrier.
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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) | 1976-07-09 | 1977-01-08 | 1977-07-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-09 | 1981-01-08 | 1981-07-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-09 | 1985-01-08 | 1985-07-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |