US3748384A
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Closed circuit television prompting device
Assignee: O TV Inc
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Filing: 1972-01-17
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Granted: 1973-07-24
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Expires: 1992-01-17
Abstract
Abstract Spaced script display panels are carried within a housing which also supports two television cameras. Each panel is disposed within the field of one of the cameras. Drive means associated with each panel permits the operator to move a script across each panel at a desired speed. One or both of the cameras may be activated to produce an image of the script in the field of the camera upon a television display screen.
Inventors
- 👤 A Eisenberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:38
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04N; H04N5/00; H04N5/222; H04N5/2222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A closed circuit television prompting device for transmitting prompting material shown on a viewing area to a television display screen comprising: a housing, said housing having a base and a cover section hingedly connected together; a display panel on the housing base to receive prompting material; two hinged masks on the display panel having area defining windows therein to provide two viewing areas and for urging prompting material against the display panel; power means in the base for advancing prompting material beneath either of the hinged masks, said power means including an electric motor, two friction rollers driven by said motor, and a motor speed control arranged for manual adjustment; and a television camera system for each viewing area carried within the cover section of the housing and directed at the prompting material therein to transmit an image of the data on the prompting material to a television display screen.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A closed circuit television prompting device for transmitting prompting material shown on a viewing area to a television display screen comprising: a housing, said housing having a base and a cover section hingedly connected together; a display panel on the housing base to receive prompting material; two hinged masks on the display panel having area defining windows therein to provide two viewing areas and for urging prompting material against the display panel; power means in the base for advancing prompting material beneath either of the hinged masks, said power means including an electric motor, two friction rollers driven by said motor, and a motor speed control arranged for manual adjustment; and a television camera system for each viewing area carried within the cover section of the housing and directed at the prompting material therein to transmit an image of the data on the prompting material to a television display screen.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said camera systems includes a mirror and a lens secured to the inner surface of the hinged cover.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
46 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said power means also includes a voltage divider connected across a source of power, an adjustable sliding contact means on the voltage divider, and a motor connected between one end of the voltage divider and the adjustable contact.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A device as claimed in claim 3 wherein a switch is mounted on the panel and connected to the voltage dividers for switching the motor controlling means from one motor and television camera to another.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a pair of friction rollers turned by the motor are positioned under the mask for moving prompting sheets through the viewing area at a desired speed.
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) | 1976-07-23 | 1977-01-22 | 1977-07-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-23 | 1981-01-22 | 1981-07-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-23 | 1985-01-22 | 1985-07-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |