US3780378A
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Timeclock surveillance system
Assignee: COMSEC CORP
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Filing: 1972-12-21
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A timeclock surveillance system according to which a camera photographs an individual operating a timeclock while at the same time photographing an indication of the time and date, so that with the resulting photograph it is possible to check that an individual operating a timeclock is the proper individual for the particular card on which the time is punched by the timeclock.
Inventors
- 👤 H Simonson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:45
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/10; G07C1/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
In a surveillance system, timeclock means for punching on a card the time when an individual introduces the card into the timeclock means, camera means for making a photograph, positioning means supporting said camera means at a location where the individual operating the timeclock means is in the field of view of the camera means so that the latter can make a photograph of the individual in a manner according to which the individual can be readily identified in the photograph, actuating means operatively connected with said timeclock means and said camera means for automatically actuating the latter to make a photograph when the timeclock means is operated by the individual, and indicating means for indicating the time and date, said indicating means being located also in the field of view of said camera means so that when the latter is automatically actuated to photograph the individual the time and date provided by said indicating means will also be photographed.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
In a surveillance system, timeclock means for punching on a card the time when an individual introduces the card into the timeclock means, camera means for making a photograph, positioning means supporting said camera means at a location where the individual operating the timeclock means is in the field of view of the camera means so that the latter can make a photograph of the individual in a manner according to which the individual can be readily identified in the photograph, actuating means operatively connected with said timeclock means and said camera means for automatically actuating the latter to make a photograph when the timeclock means is operated by the individual, and indicating means for indicating the time and date, said indicating means being located also in the field of view of said camera means so that when the latter is automatically actuated to photograph the individual the time and date provided by said indicating means will also be photographed.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said indicating means includes a clock separate from a clock which forms part of said timeclock means as well as a calendar located adjacent said clock and indicating the date.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
55 words
The combination of claim 2 and wherein said clock and calendar of said indicating means are situated at a location where they will not be obstructed by an individual operating said timeclock means so that the photograph made by said camera means will clearly show not only the individual but also the time and date.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said camera means is electrically actuated and said timeclock means is electrically operable, and said actuating means being electrically into the circuit of said timeclock means to respond automatically to operation of said timeclock means for actuating said camera means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
61 words
The combination of claim 4 and wherein said actuating means is connected to a source of current and said timeclock means is connected electrically to said actuating means with the latter on the one hand connecting said timeclock means to said source of current and on the other hand responding to operation of said timeclock means for actuating said camera means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said camera means is a motion picture camera for making a single-frame exposure at each actuation of said camera by said actuating means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 1 and wherein said positioning means positions said camera means to take a side-view photograph of an individual operating said timeclock means while said indicating means is directed toward said camera to be situated in the field of view thereof.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
52 words
The combination of claim 7 and wherein said timeclock means faces the individual so that while a side-view photograph of the individual is made by said camera means only a side of the timeclock means is photographed with said indicating means providing a time indication separate from that of said timeclock means.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |