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Response-evoking apparatus
Assignee: Multi Channel Response Corp
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Filing: 1971-02-01
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Granted: 1973-12-04
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Expires: 1991-02-01
Abstract
Abstract A machine for evoking responses from observers is provided by a display surface having discrete images projected upon discrete sections of the display surface. An observer may indicate his response to the images displayed or his response to an audible question by displacing one of the discrete sections. Control circuits responsive to data on the medium on which the images are stored for projection upon the display surface condition means to indicate the reaction of the observer and control the various modes of operation of the machine.
Inventors
- 👤 J Bisinger
- 👤 D Verwolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B7/00; G09B7/06; G09B7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
281 words
Response-evoking apparatus comprising: a viewing surface having a plurality of discrete screen sections; means for projecting images from an image storage medium on said discrete screen sections, said projecting means including image changing means; image control means operating said image changing means; means for detecting a recorded signal on a signal recording medium; means for advancing the signal recording medium; signal control means for operating said means for advancing the signal recording medium; first selectively enabled control means responsive to a detected recorded signal to operate said image control means to change the image; means operatively connected to some of said discrete screen sections responsive to an observer''s response to a projected image manifested by the observer''s touch of one of said discrete screen sections and providing an indication of that response; second selectively enabled control means responsive to the indication of an observer''s response for operating said image control means to change the image; third selectively enabled control means responsive to a recorded signal to operate said signal control means to stop said means for advancing the signal recording medium; fourth selectively enabled control means responsive to an indication of an observer''s response for operating said signal control means to start said means for advancing said signal recording medium; separate control means connected to each of said first, second, third and fourth control means for enabling the control means to which it is connected; and means responsive to coded indicia recorded on the image storage medium and operatively connected to said separate control means for operating one or more of said separate control means to enable its associated first, second, third or fourth control means depending upon the code recorded.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
281 words
Response-evoking apparatus comprising: a viewing surface having a plurality of discrete screen sections; means for projecting images from an image storage medium on said discrete screen sections, said projecting means including image changing means; image control means operating said image changing means; means for detecting a recorded signal on a signal recording medium; means for advancing the signal recording medium; signal control means for operating said means for advancing the signal recording medium; first selectively enabled control means responsive to a detected recorded signal to operate said image control means to change the image; means operatively connected to some of said discrete screen sections responsive to an observer''s response to a projected image manifested by the observer''s touch of one of said discrete screen sections and providing an indication of that response; second selectively enabled control means responsive to the indication of an observer''s response for operating said image control means to change the image; third selectively enabled control means responsive to a recorded signal to operate said signal control means to stop said means for advancing the signal recording medium; fourth selectively enabled control means responsive to an indication of an observer''s response for operating said signal control means to start said means for advancing said signal recording medium; separate control means connected to each of said first, second, third and fourth control means for enabling the control means to which it is connected; and means responsive to coded indicia recorded on the image storage medium and operatively connected to said separate control means for operating one or more of said separate control means to enable its associated first, second, third or fourth control means depending upon the code recorded.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 1 wherein at least said some of said discrete screen sections are movable in response to an observer''s touch thereof.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 2 wherein said projecting means projects discrete images within said discrete screen sections.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 3 wherein one of said discrete screen sections is larger than the remainder of said discrete screen sections.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 4 wherein the discrete screen sections are movable and wherein said means responsive to an observer''s response includes a plurality of switches, each separately operable in response to the motion of its associated movable discrete screen section.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
283 words
Response-evoking apparatus comprising: a viewing surface having a plurality of discrete screen sections at least some of which are movable; means for projecting images from an image storage medium on said discrete screen sections, said projecting means including image changing means; image control means operating said image changing means; detecting means for detecting a recorded signal on a signal recording medium; means for advancing said signal recording medium; signal control means for operating said means for advancing the signal recording medium; control circuit means connected between said detecting means and said signal control means and said image control means; said control circuit means including a plurality of distinct selectively enabled control paths connecting said detecting means to said image control means and said signal control means; a plurality of first selecting means each individually connected to one of said control paths to enable the coNtrol path to which it is connected; a plurality of response means operatively connected to said movable discrete screen sections selectively enabled for receiving an observer''s response, manifested upon one of said movable discrete screen sections to move the same, to a projected image and providing an indication of that response; a plurality of second selecting means each individually connected to one of said response means to enable the response means to which it is connected; means responsive to coded indicia on the image storage medium for operating one or more of said selecting means to enable its associated control path depending upon the code recorded; and further means responsive to coded indicia on the image storage medium for operating one or more of said second selecting means to enable its associated responsive means depending upon the code recorded.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
283 words
Response-evoking apparatus comprising: a viewing surface having a plurality of discrete screen sections at least some of which are movable; means for projecting images from an image storage medium on said discrete screen sections, said projecting means including image changing means; image control means operating said image changing means; detecting means for detecting a recorded signal on a signal recording medium; means for advancing said signal recording medium; signal control means for operating said means for advancing the signal recording medium; control circuit means connected between said detecting means and said signal control means and said image control means; said control circuit means including a plurality of distinct selectively enabled control paths connecting said detecting means to said image control means and said signal control means; a plurality of first selecting means each individually connected to one of said control paths to enable the coNtrol path to which it is connected; a plurality of response means operatively connected to said movable discrete screen sections selectively enabled for receiving an observer''s response, manifested upon one of said movable discrete screen sections to move the same, to a projected image and providing an indication of that response; a plurality of second selecting means each individually connected to one of said response means to enable the response means to which it is connected; means responsive to coded indicia on the image storage medium for operating one or more of said selecting means to enable its associated control path depending upon the code recorded; and further means responsive to coded indicia on the image storage medium for operating one or more of said second selecting means to enable its associated responsive means depending upon the code recorded.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 6 including selectively enabled means connected to said response means and to said image control means for operating said image control means to change the image being projected.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 7 wherein one of said discrete sections is larger than the remainder of said discrete screen sections.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 8 wherein said projecting means projects discrete images within said discrete screen sections.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
48 words
A response-evoking apparatus as set forth in claim 9 wherein the smaller of said discrete screen sections are movable and wherein said means for receiving an observer''s response includes a plurality of switches each separately operable in response to the movement of its associated movable discrete screen section.
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) | 1976-12-03 | 1977-06-04 | 1977-12-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-03 | 1981-06-04 | 1981-12-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-03 | 1985-06-04 | 1985-12-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |