US3754459A
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Ideographic-language input apparatus publication system utilizing same
Assignee: CPS ASS Inc
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Filing: 1972-06-02
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Granted: 1973-08-28
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Expires: 1992-06-02
Abstract
Abstract A coordinate digitizer is utilized in a phototypesetting automatic publications system, by means of which ideographic symbols are selected and electrically entered into the system. An array or ''''menu'''' of ideographic symbols is provided, and a coordinate digitizer including a pointer is connected so that designation of a particular symbol in the array by the pointer causes the generation of signals representative of the coordinates of that symbol in the array. A computer memory stores data for each of the symbols so that when coordinate signals corresponding to a particular symbol in the array are supplied to the computer means, the corresponding data are retrieved and utilized to form that symbol in the phototypesetter. The data thus retrieved from the computer memory are also utilized to operate a local symbol display, such as a facsimile recorder or cathode-ray tube display device, positioned adjacent the coordinate digitizer so that rapid proofing of the entered symbols may be provided. Preferably the ideographic-data input terminal is remote from the computer storage means and connected thereto by an appropriate communications link, and preferably scan converting means are provided adjacent the computer storage means to produce signals representing a lower-definition version of the symbols to be reproduced, which latter signals are sent back to the remote terminal to form the local display. Editing and format commands are also included in the ''''menu'''' to effect editing and composing of the text.
Inventors
- 👤 A Coleman
- 👤 H Stewart
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 02:54
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/018; B; B41; B41B; B41B19/00; B41B19/01; B41B27/00; G06F3/03; G06F3/041; G06F3/043; G06F3/0433; G06F3/14; G06F3/153; H; H03; H03K; H03K17/00; H03K17/94; H03K17/965; H03K17/967
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprisng means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprising an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designating selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said desiGnating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retrieved data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said local display means comprising a facsimile recorder.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprisng means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprising an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designating selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said desiGnating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retrieved data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said local display means comprising a facsimile recorder.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
216 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprising means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprising an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designating selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said designating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retrieved data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said local display means comprising a cathode-ray tube display, said apparatus also comprising scan converter means adjacent said computer means for generating output signals representing a version of said display of characters which is of lower definition than said display in said phototypesetting means, and means for supplying said output signals to said local display means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
216 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprising means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprising an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designating selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said designating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retrieved data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said local display means comprising a cathode-ray tube display, said apparatus also comprising scan converter means adjacent said computer means for generating output signals representing a version of said display of characters which is of lower definition than said display in said phototypesetting means, and means for supplying said output signals to said local display means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
169 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprising means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprising an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designating selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said designating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retreived data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said array also comprising symbols representing publications command symbols.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
169 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprising means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprising an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designating selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said designating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retreived data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said array also comprising symbols representing publications command symbols.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
168 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprising means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprisng an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designatinG selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said designating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retrieved data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said array also comprising symbols representing phonetic characters.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
168 words
Publications apparatus, comprising: phototypesetting means responsive to character-forming signals applied thereto to produce a photographable display of characters; computer means comprising means for storing digital data representative of ideographic characters; at least one ideographic data-input terminal remote from said computer means, said terminal comprisng an array of visible ideographic characters, pointer means for designatinG selected ones of said characters in said array, and coordinate sensing means responsive to said designating of said characters for producing coordinate signals representative of the coordinates of said selected character; means for transmitting said coordinate signals to said computer means; said computer means being responsive to said coordinate signals to retrieve said data corresponding to said selected ones of said characters and to apply corresponding character-forming signals to said phototypesetting means to form therein a display of said selected characters; local display means at said data-input terminal responsive to said retrieved data to form a local display of said selected characters at said terminal; and said array also comprising symbols representing phonetic characters.
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) | 1976-08-27 | 1977-02-26 | 1977-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-08-27 | 1981-02-26 | 1981-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-08-27 | 1985-02-26 | 1985-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |