US3896490A
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Automated broadcast programmer
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-08-09
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Granted: 1975-07-22
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Expires: 1994-08-09
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to an automated system for use in radio broadcasting which enables programming to function automatically when live broadcasting cannot be scheduled. The system is characterized by a feedback arrangement between various tape decks and a control unit whereby the condition of the decks is constantly being monitored to determine whether it has tape (i.e., is ready to play) as well as whether it is actually in play. The invention is further characterized by fail-safe circuitry to prevent the system from going off the air.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew M Rose
- 👤 Geoffrey L Bryan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:21
CPC Classifications
G; G11; G11B; G11B31/00; H; H04; H04H; H04H60/00; H04H60/02; H04H60/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
An automated broadcast programmer comprising: a. a first machine which is adapted to play recorded information; b. a second machine which is adapted to play recorded information; c. a control means; d. a first signal feedback means coupled between said first machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said first machine is in a state to become operative; e. a second signal feedback means coupled between said first machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said first machine is operative; f. a third signal feedback means coupled between said second machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said second machine is in a state to become operative; g. a fourth signal feedback means coupled between said second machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said second machine is operative, whereby said second and fourth feedback means cause said control means to generate signals which induces the operation of said first, or alternatively, said second machine.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
An automated broadcast programmer comprising: a. a first machine which is adapted to play recorded information; b. a second machine which is adapted to play recorded information; c. a control means; d. a first signal feedback means coupled between said first machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said first machine is in a state to become operative; e. a second signal feedback means coupled between said first machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said first machine is operative; f. a third signal feedback means coupled between said second machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said second machine is in a state to become operative; g. a fourth signal feedback means coupled between said second machine and said control means for indicating to said control means that said second machine is operative, whereby said second and fourth feedback means cause said control means to generate signals which induces the operation of said first, or alternatively, said second machine.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 1 wherein said recorded information is of an audio frequency.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 1 wherein said recorded information is of a visual frequency.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 2 wherein said recorded information has sequence signals recorded thereon.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
97 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 1 wherein said first feedback means comprises first electrical signal producing means which indicates that said first machine has recorded information for reproducing and said second feedback means comprises second electrical signal producing means which indicate that said first machine is in the reproducing mode, and wherein said third feedback means comprises third electrical signal producing means which indicate that said second machine has recorded information for reproducing and said fourth feedback means comprises fourth electrical signal producing means which indicates that second machine is in the reproducing mode.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 4 which further includes sequencing means, said sequencing means causing only said first or alternately said second machine to become operative except during the presence of said sequencing signal.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 6 wherein said sequence means includes further means for stopping said first machine after said second machine has been started.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
102 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 6 which further includes a third machine and a fifth and sixth feedback means coupled between said last-mentioned machine and said control means wherein said fifth feedback means indicates that said third machine is in a condition to become operative and said sixth feedback means indicates that said third machine is operative, said control means causing said sequencing means to activate said first, or second or third machine at all times, said sequencing means causing only said first or second or third machine to be operative except during the presence of a sequence signal.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
110 words
An automated broadcast programmer in accordance with claim 8 wherein said sequencing means includes further means and wherein said third feedback means indicates that said second machine is not in a state to become operative and wherein said first and fifth feeDback means indicate that said first and third machines are in a state to become operative and said second feedback means indicate that said first machine is operative, said control means preventing said sequencing means from starting said second machine after the initiation of said sequencing signal, thereby causing said third machine to be started and said first machine to be stopped upon the completion of said sequencing signal.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-07-21 | 1979-01-20 | 1979-07-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-07-21 | 1983-01-20 | 1983-07-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-07-21 | 1987-01-20 | 1987-07-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |