US3956753A
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Data collecting system
Assignee: RRC International Inc
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Filing: 1975-02-20
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Granted: 1976-05-11
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Expires: 1995-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A data collecting system is provided to produce a record of data relating to sequential occurrences for subsequent and/or remote processing. The system includes clock means for generating a time or service representative signal, at least one means adapted to generate a signal in response to an external random input, and scanning means adapted to sequentially scan the generating means and interconnect the generating means and clock with a recording medium if a random input signal is detected.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert L. Armstrong
- 👤 Paul E. Bakeman, Jr.
- 👤 Joel Woodhull
- 👤 Wayne C. Taft
- 👤 H. Norman Ketola
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 21:46
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/10; G07B; G07B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A data collecting system in which each entry of data activates the system to record that entry into a sequential record of occurrences for subsequent processing removed from the site of the occurrences comprising: time clock data generating means for generating a time representative first information output signal; at least one additional data generating means adapted to generate an additional information output signal in response to said entry; each of said data generating means including circuit means for producing a data waiting signal independent of said information output signals when said information output signal is generated; removable record recording means; slave scanner means and master scanning means adapted to sequentially energize said slave scanner means for each of said data generating means, said master scanning means sequentially testing each of said circuit means for the presence of said data waiting signal, and energizing said respective slave scanner means in response thereto, whereby said data entry is applied to said recording means to produce said sequential record.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A data collecting system in which each entry of data activates the system to record that entry into a sequential record of occurrences for subsequent processing removed from the site of the occurrences comprising: time clock data generating means for generating a time representative first information output signal; at least one additional data generating means adapted to generate an additional information output signal in response to said entry; each of said data generating means including circuit means for producing a data waiting signal independent of said information output signals when said information output signal is generated; removable record recording means; slave scanner means and master scanning means adapted to sequentially energize said slave scanner means for each of said data generating means, said master scanning means sequentially testing each of said circuit means for the presence of said data waiting signal, and energizing said respective slave scanner means in response thereto, whereby said data entry is applied to said recording means to produce said sequential record.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The system in accordance with claim 1 in which each signal source generates an identifying character such that the source of each data can be easily identified.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
24 words
The system in accordance with claim 1 wherein said additional data generating means comprises more than one card reader used with one recording means.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-05-11 | 1979-11-10 | 1980-05-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-05-11 | 1983-11-10 | 1984-05-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-05-11 | 1987-11-10 | 1988-05-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |