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Apparatus and method of transferring a pattern to a programme carrier
Assignee: Framo Morat GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1972-04-19
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Granted: 1973-10-02
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Expires: 1992-04-19
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method of transferring a pattern to a programme carrier, in which electrical signals obtained by operating a keyboard are written into an intermediate store and the intermediate store is read out for the production of the programme carrier, wherein after the writing in of each line of the pattern is completed, the intermediate store is read out without loss of information and the information read out is transferred to the programme carrier, and each line of the pattern subsequent to the first line is written into the intermediate store by altering the information of those points of the stored line which have a pattern alteration as compared with the corresponding points of the preceding line.
Inventors
- 👤 P Doslik
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 09:46
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05B; G05B19/00; G05B19/02; G05B19/42; D; D03; D03C; D03C19/00; G06; G06K; G06K1/00; G06K1/02; G06K1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
188 words
A method for transferring and storing the information of a pattern having points with different characteristics on a programme carrier, said points being arranged in lines comprising the steps of: a. writing into a random access memory the information of a complete line of said pattern by operating a keyboard and by moving a pointer over said pattern for addressing individual points thereof; b. reading out the stored information of said memory without loss of information and transferring the read-out information of said complete line to the programme carrier; c. storing said read-out information on said programme carrier; d. writing the information of the subsequent line of the pattern into the memory by altering the stored information of only those points of the pattern which have different characteristic as compared with the corresponding points of the preceding line; e. again reading out said memory for transferring the information of said subsequent line to said programme carrier; f. storing the information of said subsequent line on said programme carrier; and repeating steps (d), (e) and (f) until the information of the complete pattern is transferred to said programme carrier.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
188 words
A method for transferring and storing the information of a pattern having points with different characteristics on a programme carrier, said points being arranged in lines comprising the steps of: a. writing into a random access memory the information of a complete line of said pattern by operating a keyboard and by moving a pointer over said pattern for addressing individual points thereof; b. reading out the stored information of said memory without loss of information and transferring the read-out information of said complete line to the programme carrier; c. storing said read-out information on said programme carrier; d. writing the information of the subsequent line of the pattern into the memory by altering the stored information of only those points of the pattern which have different characteristic as compared with the corresponding points of the preceding line; e. again reading out said memory for transferring the information of said subsequent line to said programme carrier; f. storing the information of said subsequent line on said programme carrier; and repeating steps (d), (e) and (f) until the information of the complete pattern is transferred to said programme carrier.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
123 words
A system for transferring and storing the information of a pattern having points with different characteristics on a programme carrier, said points being arranged in lines, comprising in combination: a. a keyboard having keys each key producing, when operated, an electrical signal corresponding to a predetermined characteristic of said points; b. a random access memory coupled with said keyboard for receiving and storing said signals, the capacity of said memory being at least such that all signals corresponding to the characteristics of the points of a complete line of said pattern may be stored; c. first means individually altering the stored signals of each point; and d. second means transferring signals corresponding to said stored signals from said memory to said programme carrier.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
123 words
A system for transferring and storing the information of a pattern having points with different characteristics on a programme carrier, said points being arranged in lines, comprising in combination: a. a keyboard having keys each key producing, when operated, an electrical signal corresponding to a predetermined characteristic of said points; b. a random access memory coupled with said keyboard for receiving and storing said signals, the capacity of said memory being at least such that all signals corresponding to the characteristics of the points of a complete line of said pattern may be stored; c. first means individually altering the stored signals of each point; and d. second means transferring signals corresponding to said stored signals from said memory to said programme carrier.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein said random access memory is a core store.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein said random access memory is a magnet plate store.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein said random access memory is a drum store.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein said random access memory is a static shift register.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
A system according to claim 2, wherein said random access memory is a dynamic shift register.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
52 words
A system according to claim 2, including a carriage movable over the pattern and adjustable to each point of the pattern and having an X-position transmitter producing X-position signals, said X-position transmitter being coupled to said memory such that each X-position of said carriage corresponds to a different address of said memory.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
38 words
A system according to claim 8, wherein the carriage has at least two verification elements which automatically produce a signal on the adjustment of the carriage to a point situated on the right or left beside the pattern.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
52 words
A system according to claim 8, wherein the carriage is provided with at least two verification elements which, after the scanning and transfer of a line of the pattern to the programme carrier, produce a signal as long as the carriage is not adjusted exactly to the subsequent line of the pattern.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
33 words
A system according to claim 10, wherein at least one of said verification elements also produces a signal as long as the transfer of a line to the programme carrier is not completed.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
78 words
A system according to claim 8, wherein, within the carriage, there is a pointer with a transparent tip, a plurality of colored lamps corresponding to the number of different characteristics of the points and the number of corresponding keys of the keyboard, the image of said lamps being focussed on the transparent tip and the colored lamps being so connected to the keys that the pointer tip lights up in a color corresponding to the key last pressed.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
26 words
A system according to claim 2 including a coding unit connected between the line store and the means for storing the information on the programme carrier.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
24 words
A system according to claim 13, wherein the coding unit consists of a cross-rail distributor, an insert part, and a dynamic programme control device.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system according to claim 13, wherein the coding unit consists of a cross-rail distributor operated by means of punched cards.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
42 words
A system according to claim 2 including means whereby, in the writing-in of a line, a sequence of a number of consecutive points is repeatable automatically without renewed operation of a key, and said repeating means is controlled by said X-position transmitter.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
32 words
A system according to claim 2 including a temporary storage coupled between the keyboard and the memory for storing the signal corresponding to the key last pressed until another key is operated.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
41 words
A system according to claim 2 including an automatic addressing device transferring the signals corresponding to the signals stored in said memory to the programme carrier, said device being controlled by a means for storing the signals on said programme 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) | 1976-10-01 | 1977-04-02 | 1977-10-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-10-01 | 1981-04-02 | 1981-10-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-10-01 | 1985-04-02 | 1985-10-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |