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Data processing systems
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-12-15
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Granted: 1974-11-26
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Expires: 1981-12-15
Abstract
Abstract 1. A data processing system including in combination: 1. FIRST RECORDING MEANS FOR RECEIVING AND RECORDING ON A RECORDING MEDIUM THE SIGNAL IMPUTS FROM AN ARRAY OF SIGNAL INPUT DEVICES, SAID RECORDING MEDIUM BEING ADAPTED TO HAVE ITS LIGHT MODIFYING CHARACTERISTICS CHANGED BY SAID RECORDING MEANS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SIGNAL INPUTS TO SAID RECORDING MEANS WHEREBY A PLURALITY OF TRACKS OF LIGHT MODIFYING MARKS ARE RECORDED ON THE RECORDING MEDIUM WITH EACH TRACK OF MARKS REPRESENTING THE SIGNAL SUPPLIED FROM ONE SIGNAL INPUT DEVICE OF THE ARRAY, 2. A FIRST LIGHT SOURCE POSITIONED ADJACENT THE RECORDING MEDIUM FOR IMAGING A LIGHT BEAM THROUGH THE TRACKS ON THE MEDIUM, 3. BEAM FORMING MASK MEANS POSITIONED OVER SAID RECORDING MEDIUM FOR DISPOSING OVER THE RECORDED TRACKS IN A SELECTED SEQUENCE MASKS REPRESENTING OPTIMUM SIGNAL OUTPUT FROM EACH ELEMENTAL POINT OF A SELECTED RANGE OF VIEW OF THE ARRAY OF SIGNAL PICKUP DEVICES, 4. FIRST ELECTRO-OPTICAL CONVERSION MEANS FOR CONVERTING THE LIGHT PASSING THROUGH BOTH THE RECORD TRACK AND THE MASK INTO AN ELECTRIC OUTPUT SIGNAL REPRESENTATIVE OF COINCIDENCE BETWEEN THE MASK AND THE TRACK RECORD AT POINTS WHERE SUCH COINCIDENCE OCCURS, 5. SECOND RECORDING MEANS OPERATIVELY COUPLED TO SAID FIRST ELECTRO-OPTICAL CONVERSION MEANS FOR RECORDING ON A RECORDING MEDIUM A PLURALITY OF TRACKS OF LIGHT MODIFYING MARKS REPRESENTATIVE OF THE OUTPUT SIGNALS GENERATED BY THE BEAM FORMING PROCESS FROM EACH ELEMENTAL POINT EXAMINED, 6. A SECOND LIGHT SOURCE POSITIONED TO DIRECT LIGHT THROUGH THE LAST MENTIONED RECORDING MEDIUM AT LEAST IN THE PORTION WHERE SAID LIGHT MODIFYING TRACKS ARE FORMED, 7. A MASK HAVING A CODED SERIES OF LIGHT MODIFYING MARKS FORMED THEREON REPRESENTING THE SIGNAL WITH WHICH CORRELATION IS SOUGHT, 8. OPTICAL MEANS FOR OPTICALLY IMAGING THE LIGHT PASSING THROUGH ALL OF THE TRACKS OF LIGHT MODIFYING MARKS IN THE RECORDING MEDIUM UPON THE MASK, 9. LIGHT SEPARATING MEANS HAVING THE LIGHT IMAGES THAT HAVE PASSED THROUGH BOTH SAID RECORDING MEDIUM AND SAID MASK IMPINGING THEREON FOR SEPARATING THE LIGHT IMAGES FROM EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL TRACKS, AND 10. SECOND ELECTRO-OPTICAL CONVERTING MEANS FOR EACH OF THE INDIVIDUAL TRACKS HAVING SAID SEPARATED LIGHT BEAMS IMAGED THEREON FOR CONVERTING THE LIGHT IMAGE INTO OUTPUT ELECTRIC SIGNALS REPRESENTATIVE OF CORRELATION BETWEEN THE MASK AND INDIVIDUAL TRACKS ON THE RECORDING MEDIUM.
Inventors
- 👤 D Wood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:45
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/28; G01S; G01S15/00; G01S15/87; G01S7/00; G01S7/52; G01S7/56; G01S7/60; G01V2210/00; G01V2210/50; G01V2210/55
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 363
Claim 1
Independent Claim
377 words
A data processing system including in combination: 1. first recording means for receiving and recording on a recording medium the signal inputs from an array of signal input devices, said recording medium being adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by said recording means in accordance with the signal inputs to said recording means whereby a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks are recorded on the recording medium with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array, 2. a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium, 3. beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pickup devices, 4. first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs, 5. second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the beam forming process from each elemental point examined, 6. a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed, 7. a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought, 8. optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask, 9. light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and 10. second electro-optical converting means for eacH of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into output electric signals representative of correlation between the mask and individual tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
377 words
A data processing system including in combination: 1. first recording means for receiving and recording on a recording medium the signal inputs from an array of signal input devices, said recording medium being adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by said recording means in accordance with the signal inputs to said recording means whereby a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks are recorded on the recording medium with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array, 2. a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium, 3. beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pickup devices, 4. first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs, 5. second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the beam forming process from each elemental point examined, 6. a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed, 7. a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought, 8. optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask, 9. light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and 10. second electro-optical converting means for eacH of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into output electric signals representative of correlation between the mask and individual tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the thermoplastic film recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
22 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the thermoplastic film recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
58 words
means for moving said recording medium past said first recording means at a rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said moving means having means for increasing the rate of movement of said recording medium to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes,
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
58 words
means for moving said recording medium past said first recording means at a rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said moving means having means for increasing the rate of movement of said recording medium to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes,
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
19 words
a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
58 words
means for moving said recording medium past said first recording means at a rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said moving means having means for increasing the rate of movement of said recording medium to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes,
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
58 words
means for moving said recording medium past said first recording means at a rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said moving means having means for increasing the rate of movement of said recording medium to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes,
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
7 words
A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
63 words
first recording means operatively coupled to said signal processing circuits for individually recording in real time the signal inputs from each signal input device in the array over a predetermined period of time with all the tracks being divided into a plurality of different range zones representative of an equal number of different distance range zones covered by the view of the array,
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
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first recording means operatively coupled to said signal processing circuits for individually recording in real time the signal inputs from each signal input device in the array over a predetermined period of time with all the tracks being divided into a plurality of different range zones representative of an equal number of different distance range zones covered by the view of the array,
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
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a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
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a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
63 words
first recording means operatively coupled to said signal processing circuits for individually recording in real time the signal inputs from each signal input device in the array over a predetermined period of time with all the tracks being divided into a plurality of different range zones representative of an equal number of different distance range zones covered by the view of the array,
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
63 words
first recording means operatively coupled to said signal processing circuits for individually recording in real time the signal inputs from each signal input device in the array over a predetermined period of time with all the tracks being divided into a plurality of different range zones representative of an equal number of different distance range zones covered by the view of the array,
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 32
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
67 words
means to vary the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on tHe masks whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to the different characteristics of the media through which they pass, and
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
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means to vary the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on tHe masks whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to the different characteristics of the media through which they pass, and
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
68 words
means to vary the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to the different characteristics of the media through which they pass, and
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
68 words
means to vary the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to the different characteristics of the media through which they pass, and
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
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said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
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said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
61 words
beam forming and correlation mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent the optimum signal output with which correlation is sought from each elemental point of a selected raNge of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
61 words
beam forming and correlation mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent the optimum signal output with which correlation is sought from each elemental point of a selected raNge of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
61 words
beam forming and correlation mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent optimum signal output with which correlation is sought from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices, and
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
61 words
beam forming and correlation mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent optimum signal output with which correlation is sought from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices, and
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in the selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devIces,
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in the selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devIces,
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
54 words
said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the thermoplastic film recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
54 words
said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the thermoplastic film recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
34 words
a rotatable turntable having a surface formed of a thermoplastic film recording medium of the type adapted to have its light modifying characteristics changed by recording thereon by electron writing in intelligence conveying patterns,
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
20 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
20 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
41 words
beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
54 words
said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the thermoplastic film recording medium peripherally around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
54 words
said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the thermoplastic film recording medium peripherally around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the thermoplastic film recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
22 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the thermoplastic film recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the medium,
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
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thermoplastic film beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
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thermoplastic film beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
38 words
first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
38 words
first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
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thermoplastic film beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
45 words
thermoplastic film beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the turntable for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
19 words
a first light source positioned adjacent the turntable for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
38 words
first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
38 words
first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the masks,
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the masks,
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
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optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the masks,
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
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optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the masks,
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
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beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks arranged in predetermined groups with each mask representing optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
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beam forming mask means positioned over said recording medium for disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks arranged in predetermined groups with each mask representing optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 87
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 88
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 89
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said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 90
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said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the turntable for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
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a first light source positioned adjacent the turntable for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
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electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs.
Claim 94
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electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs.
Claim 95
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optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask and correlation means and the recording medium for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the masks,
Claim 96
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optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask and correlation means and the recording medium for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the masks,
Claim 97
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a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 98
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a light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to said electro-optical converting means for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium the correlated output signals from the preceding correlation operation whereby in repeated operation and by stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional record of an area being viewed by the array of signal input devices can be obtained.
Claim 100
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to said electro-optical converting means for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium the correlated output signals from the preceding correlation operation whereby in repeated operation and by stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional record of an area being viewed by the array of signal input devices can be obtained.
Claim 101
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said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 102
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said rotatable turntable being positioned in recording relation with respect to said first recording means whereby a plurality of parallel tracks of light modifying marks are formed in the recording medium periphery around the turntable with each track of marks representing the signal supplied from one signal input device of the array,
Claim 103
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to the output of said adding circuit for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium the correlated output signals from the preceding correlation operation whereby in repeated operation and by progressively stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional record of an area being viewed by the array of signal input devices can be obtained.
Claim 104
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to the output of said adding circuit for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium the correlated output signals from the preceding correlation operation whereby in repeated operation and by progressively stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional record of an area being viewed by the array of signal input devices can be obtained.
Claim 105
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light that passes through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the beam forming masks,
Claim 106
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light that passes through the light modifying marks in the recording medium onto the beam forming masks,
Claim 107
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a beam forming and correlation mask means positioned over said tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent the optimum signal output with which correlation is sought from a predetermined range zone of each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices, and
Claim 108
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a beam forming and correlation mask means positioned over said tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent the optimum signal output with which correlation is sought from a predetermined range zone of each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices, and
Claim 109
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means for rotating said turntable at a first rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, and rotating means having means for increasing the rate of rotation of said turntable to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation process,
Claim 110
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means for rotating said turntable at a first rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, and rotating means having means for increasing the rate of rotation of said turntable to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation process,
Claim 111
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 112
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 113
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beam forming mask means positioned over the tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 114
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beam forming mask means positioned over the tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 115
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means for rotating said turntable at a first rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said rotating means having means for increasing the rate or rotation of said turntable to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes,
Claim 116
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means for rotating said turntable at a first rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said rotating means having means for increasing the rate or rotation of said turntable to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes,
Claim 117
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 118
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 119
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 120
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 121
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 122
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 123
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the beam forming process from each elemental point examined,
Claim 124
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the beam forming process from each elemental point examined,
Claim 125
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beam forming mask means positioned over the tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 126
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beam forming mask means positioned over the tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence masks representing optimum signal output from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 127
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light that passes through the light modifying marks in the thermoplastic film recording medium onto the beam forming masks,
Claim 128
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the recording medium for imaging light that passes through the light modifying marks in the thermoplastic film recording medium onto the beam forming masks,
Claim 129
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording the thermoplastic film recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from each elemental beam examined,
Claim 130
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording the thermoplastic film recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from each elemental beam examined,
Claim 131
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceeding beam forming process from each elemental point examined,
Claim 132
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceeding beam forming process from each elemental point examined,
Claim 133
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 134
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 135
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The combination set forth in claim 4 wherein the recording means records in real time over a predetermined period of time with all of the tracks being divided into four different range zones representative of four different distance range zones covered by the view of the array, and wherein the masks are arranged in predetermined groups with each representing the optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pickup devices, and wherein the combination is further characterized by means for moving the recording medium past the recording means at a rate related to the timing of the signals being received by the array of signal input devices, said moving means also having means for increasing the rate of movement of said recording medium to a second predetermined rate during the subsequent beam forming and correlation processes.
Claim 136
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 137
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 138
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 139
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 140
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 141
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 142
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed,
Claim 143
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed,
Claim 144
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed, and
Claim 145
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed, and
Claim 146
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 147
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium for imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 148
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the turntable for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the turntable onto the masks,
Claim 149
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first optical means positioned intermediate the beam forming mask means and the turntable for imaging light passing through the light modifying marks in the turntable onto the masks,
Claim 150
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the signal being correlated,
Claim 151
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the signal being correlated,
Claim 152
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium foR imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 153
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a first light source positioned adjacent the recording medium foR imaging a light beam through the tracks on the turntable,
Claim 154
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electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs.
Claim 155
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electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs.
Claim 156
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 157
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 158
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 159
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 160
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 161
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 162
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thermoplastic film beam forming mask means positioned over said tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks arranged in predetermined groups with each mask representing optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 163
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thermoplastic film beam forming mask means positioned over said tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks arranged in predetermined groups with each mask representing optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 164
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an electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of correlation between the mask and the track record at points where such correlation occurs.
Claim 165
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an electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of correlation between the mask and the track record at points where such correlation occurs.
Claim 166
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 167
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said first optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 168
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thermoplasttc film beam forming mask means positioned over said tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks arranged in predetermined groups with each mask representing optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 169
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thermoplasttc film beam forming mask means positioned over said tracks in the turntable for disposing over the tracks in a selected sequence thermoplastic film masks arranged in predetermined groups with each mask representing optimum signal output from a predetermined range zone of each elemental azimuth beam of a selected azimuth fan viewed by the array of signal pick-up devices,
Claim 170
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electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs.
Claim 171
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electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs.
Claim 172
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed,
Claim 173
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed,
Claim 174
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 175
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 176
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 177
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 178
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 179
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 180
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signal being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed,
Claim 181
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signal being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals passed,
Claim 182
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 183
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 184
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 185
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 186
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 187
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 188
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 189
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 190
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a second source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned set of tracks on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 191
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a second source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned set of tracks on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 192
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 193
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 194
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from each elemental point examined,
Claim 195
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from each elemental point examined,
Claim 196
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 197
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record track and the mask into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the mask and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 198
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 199
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 200
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals pass,
Claim 201
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask whereby corrections can be made for changes in velocity of the signals being processed due to different characteristics of the media through which such signals pass,
Claim 202
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 203
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 204
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 205
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 206
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 207
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 208
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 209
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 210
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 211
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 212
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 213
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 214
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 215
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first electro-optical conversion means for converting the light passing through both the record tracks and the beam forming masks into an electric output signal representative of coincidence between the masks and the track record at points where such coincidence occurs,
Claim 216
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 217
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 218
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for the recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from each elemental point examined in the selected azimuth fan viewed by the array,
Claim 219
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for the recording on a recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from each elemental point examined in the selected azimuth fan viewed by the array,
Claim 220
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 221
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 222
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 223
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 224
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a masK having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 225
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a masK having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 226
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from eAch elemental beam examined in the selected azimuth fan viewed by the array,
Claim 227
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium a plurality of tracks of light modifying marks representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming process from eAch elemental beam examined in the selected azimuth fan viewed by the array,
Claim 228
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 229
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 230
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of thE light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask,
Claim 231
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of thE light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask,
Claim 232
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 233
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 234
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 235
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 236
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second electro-optical converting means for eacH of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into output electric signals representative of correlation between the mask and individual tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 237
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second electro-optical converting means for eacH of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into output electric signals representative of correlation between the mask and individual tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 238
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 239
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 240
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 241
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned recording medium at least in the portion where said light modifying tracks are formed,
Claim 242
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the laSt mentioned set of tracks on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 243
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the laSt mentioned set of tracks on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 244
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 245
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 246
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned set of tracks on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 247
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned set of tracks on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 248
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask,
Claim 249
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask,
Claim 250
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 251
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second recording means operatively coupled to said first electro-optical conversion means for recording a second set of parallel tracks of light modifying marks on the thermoplastic film surface of the turntable, said second set of tracks being representative of the output signals generated by the preceding beam forming operation with each track being representative of the signal returned from each elemental point of the range of view of the array,
Claim 252
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 253
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 254
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a pair of masks each having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the positive of the signal with which correlation is sought on one and the negative of the signal with which correlation is sought on the remaining mask,
Claim 255
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a pair of masks each having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the positive of the signal with which correlation is sought on one and the negative of the signal with which correlation is sought on the remaining mask,
Claim 256
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 257
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 258
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 259
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 260
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned set of trackS on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 261
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a second light source positioned to direct light through the last mentioned set of trackS on said turntable as the turntable is rotated,
Claim 262
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 263
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 264
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 265
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 266
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 267
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 268
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 269
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 270
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks,
Claim 271
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks,
Claim 272
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium, and
Claim 273
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium, and
Claim 274
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 275
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all of the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 276
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 277
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 278
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said second optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 279
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said second optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 280
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 281
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through all the tracks of light modifying marks in the recording medium upon the mask,
Claim 282
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 283
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a mask having a coded series of light modifying marks formed thereon representing the signal with which correlation is sought,
Claim 284
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The combination set forth in claim 10 further characterized by:
Claim 285
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 286
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 287
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 288
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 289
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 290
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optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 291
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 292
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 293
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said optical means including a beam splitting device for optically splitting the light image coming from the light modifying tracks in the thermoplastic film turntable into two light images, and imaging the split images on the respective masks,
Claim 294
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said optical means including a beam splitting device for optically splitting the light image coming from the light modifying tracks in the thermoplastic film turntable into two light images, and imaging the split images on the respective masks,
Claim 295
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 296
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A data processing system including in combination:
Claim 297
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 298
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second optical means for optically imaging the light passing through the second set of tracks of light modifying marks upon said last mentioned mask,
Claim 299
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said second optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 300
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said second optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 301
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask,
Claim 302
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask,
Claim 303
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 304
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 305
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 306
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said optical means including image magnifying means,
Claim 307
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to said second electro-optical converting means for recording on a thermoplastic recording medium the correlated output signals from the correlation process whereby in repeated operations and by stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by the incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional scan of the area being monitored can be obtained.
Claim 308
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to said second electro-optical converting means for recording on a thermoplastic recording medium the correlated output signals from the correlation process whereby in repeated operations and by stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by the incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional scan of the area being monitored can be obtained.
Claim 309
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the signals being correlated,
Claim 310
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the signals being correlated,
Claim 311
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 312
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 313
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 314
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 315
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means for varying the magnification of Said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the signals being correlated,
Claim 316
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means for varying the magnification of Said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the recording medium is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on said mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the signals being correlated,
Claim 317
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said second optical means including second image magnifying means,
Claim 318
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said second optical means including second image magnifying means,
Claim 319
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said optical means further including image magnifying means,
Claim 320
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said optical means further including image magnifying means,
Claim 321
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50 words
means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 322
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means for varying the magnification of said image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 323
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The combination set forth in claim 13 further characterized by:
Claim 324
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 325
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32 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 326
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50 words
means for varying the magnification of said image modifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the masks to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 327
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50 words
means for varying the magnification of said image modifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the masks to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 328
Dependent Claim
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means for varying the magnification of said second image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 329
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means for varying the magnification of said second image magnifying means whereby the size of the light image of the light modifying marks on the turntable is varied with respect to the size of the light modifying marks on the mask to thereby accomplish a Doppler scan of the correlated signal,
Claim 330
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The method of beam forming and correlating signals received by an array of signal pick-up devices comprising recording the signals picked up by the array in real time on a plurality of tracks on a moving recording medium wherein each track represents the signal picked up by a respective pick-up device in the array, projecting a beam of light through the record, disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent optimum signal ouput with which correlation is sought from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices, and converting the light images passing through both the record track and the masks into an electric output signal representative of correlation between the mask and the track record at points where such correlation occurs.
Claim 331
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The method of beam forming and correlating signals received by an array of signal pick-up devices comprising recording the signals picked up by the array in real time on a plurality of tracks on a moving recording medium wherein each track represents the signal picked up by a respective pick-up device in the array, projecting a beam of light through the record, disposing over the recorded tracks in a selected sequence masks which have a coded series of light modifying marks formed therein which represent optimum signal ouput with which correlation is sought from each elemental point of a selected range of view of the array of signal pick-up devices, and converting the light images passing through both the record track and the masks into an electric output signal representative of correlation between the mask and the track record at points where such correlation occurs.
Claim 332
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 333
Dependent Claim
32 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 334
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 335
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 336
Dependent Claim
31 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks,
Claim 337
Dependent Claim
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light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinging thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks,
Claim 338
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium, and
Claim 339
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium, and
Claim 340
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 341
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 342
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus for beam forming and correlating signals received from an array of signal pick-up devices including in combination:
Claim 343
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus for beam forming and correlating signals received from an array of signal pick-up devices including in combination:
Claim 344
Dependent Claim
32 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 345
Dependent Claim
32 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said mask impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks, and
Claim 346
Dependent Claim
31 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said masks impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks,
Claim 347
Dependent Claim
31 words
light separating means having the light images that have passed through both said recording medium and said masks impinge thereon for separating the light images from each of the individual tracks,
Claim 348
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 349
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 350
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light images into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the masks and the tracks on the recording medium,
Claim 351
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light images into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the masks and the tracks on the recording medium,
Claim 352
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus for beam forming and correlating signals received from an array of signal pick-up devices including in combination:
Claim 353
Dependent Claim
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Apparatus for beam forming and correlating signals received from an array of signal pick-up devices including in combination:
Claim 354
Dependent Claim
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 355
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second electro-optical converting means for each of the individual tracks having said separated light beams imaged thereon for converting the light image into an output electric signal representative of correlation between the mask and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 356
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to said electro-optical converting means for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium the correlated output signals from the correlation process whereby in repeated operations and by stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional record of the area being viewed by the array can be obtained.
Claim 357
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a thermoplastic film data recorder operatively coupled to said electro-optical converting means for recording on a thermoplastic film recording medium the correlated output signals from the correlation process whereby in repeated operations and by stepping up the azimuth fan being viewed by incremental angles of elevation a three dimensional record of the area being viewed by the array can be obtained.
Claim 358
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an inverter circuit electrically coupled to the second electro-optical converting means responsive to the light images that have passed through the negative mask, and
Claim 359
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an inverter circuit electrically coupled to the second electro-optical converting means responsive to the light images that have passed through the negative mask, and
Claim 360
Dependent Claim
18 words
Apparatus for beam forming and correlating signals received from an array of signal pick-up devices including in combination:
Claim 361
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Apparatus for beam forming and correlating signals received from an array of signal pick-up devices including in combination:
Claim 362
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an adding circuit electrically coupled to the second electro-optical converting means responsive to the light images that have passed through the positive mask and also electrically coupled to the output of said inverter circuit for deriving an output electric signal representative of correlation between the masks and the tracks on the recording medium.
Claim 363
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53 words
an adding circuit electrically coupled to the second electro-optical converting means responsive to the light images that have passed through the positive mask and also electrically coupled to the output of said inverter circuit for deriving an output electric signal representative of correlation between the masks and the tracks on the recording medium.
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