US3775752A
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Job time recording and calculating method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-06-12
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Granted: 1973-11-27
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Expires: 1990-06-12
Abstract
Abstract A particular embodiment provides a time recording and computing apparatus which accepts and holds in memory the result of a single calculation or a series of calculations based on time inputs such as an employee''s hours on the job. The calculations may be based on differentials from a first time indication derived from an input device, e.g. a coded card or keyboard and a second time indication from the same or similar device. The system calculates and holds in memory the differences in time inputs for each particular input. The apparatus is arranged to display, to print out or store on other media such as magnetic tape, punched tape, etc., information computed from the time inputs so that an entire payroll may be processed automatically for a variety of employee grade levels. Also, time chargeable to a particular job may be displayed, printed out, or stored at any stage in the job, thereby preventing excessive time allocations to that job. Being thus alerted, further expenditures of time beyond that permissible for that job may be stopped. Also, a more accurate record of labor expended for a particular job is available for future bidding on similar jobs.
Inventors
- 👤 J Lorenzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:04
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 13
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A real time recording and computing system comprising: a real time input means for generating a sequence of coded time inputs; a memory for receiving and storing said coded time inputs generated by said input means; an arithmetic computing mechanism for calculating time differentials between sequential real time inputs within a predetermined time period and storing said time differentials in said memory; a sequence control to recall from said memory previously stored real time inputs and to initiate in said computing mechanism time difference computations based on said (coded) time inputs; and means to automatically print out data based on said computed time differences.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A real time recording and computing system comprising: a real time input means for generating a sequence of coded time inputs; a memory for receiving and storing said coded time inputs generated by said input means; an arithmetic computing mechanism for calculating time differentials between sequential real time inputs within a predetermined time period and storing said time differentials in said memory; a sequence control to recall from said memory previously stored real time inputs and to initiate in said computing mechanism time difference computations based on said (coded) time inputs; and means to automatically print out data based on said computed time differences.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The system of claim 1 wherein the arithmetic computing mechanism for calculating the real time differentials includes means for automatically multiplying said differentials by multipliers and wherein said memory stores said multiplied differentials.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 2 which incorporates a visual display of said real time differentials and of the product obtained by multiplying said differentials with multipliers.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
The system of claim 1 in which the real time input means comprises a time clock and includes, as a standby unit for auxiliary operation, a manual keyboard.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The system of claim 4 wherein the clock is disposed at a location remote from said keyboard.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 1 which incorporates means for increasing capacity of the arithmetic unit and display by moving the decimal point to the extreme right.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
76 words
A circuit for measuring real time differences comprising means for registering a first real time input unique to a specific entry source which is applied to the circuit, means for withdrawing said registered time input automatically in response to the registration of a Second real time input subsequently introduced to the circuit by said specific entry source and means for producing a signal representative of the elapsed time between said first and second real time inputs.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
76 words
A circuit for measuring real time differences comprising means for registering a first real time input unique to a specific entry source which is applied to the circuit, means for withdrawing said registered time input automatically in response to the registration of a Second real time input subsequently introduced to the circuit by said specific entry source and means for producing a signal representative of the elapsed time between said first and second real time inputs.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
A circuit according to claim 7 further comprising means for summing elapsed times derived from a plurality of first and second real time inputs.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
47 words
A circuit according to claim 7 further comprising means for signalling the absence of entry of a second real time input and means for eliminating said first time input registration in the absence of registration of a second real time input within a predetermined period of time.
Claim 12
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for measuring and storing time-dependent data comprising the steps of recording a first real time from a uniquely identifiable source, thereafter recording a second real time from said uniquely identifiable source, automatically recalling said first recorded time and subtracting said first time from the second recorded time to produce an elapsed time representation and automatically storing said elapsed time.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
61 words
A method for measuring and storing time-dependent data comprising the steps of recording a first real time from a uniquely identifiable source, thereafter recording a second real time from said uniquely identifiable source, automatically recalling said first recorded time and subtracting said first time from the second recorded time to produce an elapsed time representation and automatically storing said elapsed time.
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) | 1976-11-26 | 1977-05-28 | 1977-11-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-26 | 1981-05-28 | 1981-11-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-26 | 1985-05-28 | 1985-11-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |