US3968868A
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Format control system for positioning final copy printed text
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1973-12-21
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Granted: 1976-07-13
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Expires: 1993-12-21
Abstract
Abstract A system for positioning final copy printed text, upon a first printing, at a specified location on a line in a format determined by input keying. The location can be a blank block on a form to be filled in. After initial setup and during any input or output operation, a final copy printed text mode can be entered by an operator and stored. This will inhibit printing upon further keying until a carrier return is keyed following the text. The printer carrier is positioned through spacing, backspacing, tabbing, etc. relative to the left side of the block, and codes representative thereof are also stored. When the carrier is at the left side of the block, the keying of a variable space or character will define a tentative format and this location, and a variable space or character code will be stored. Then the text is keyed and stored. After the text has been keyed, the keying of spaces, backspaces, tabs, and/or variable spaces will result in codes representative thereof being stored and the final copy text format being finalized. When the carrier is located at the right side of the block, a carrier return is keyed and this location is defined by the storing of a segment end code. The carrier is then automatically returned to the position occupied at the time of keying the final copy printed text mode. Thereafter, the carrier is positioned at the beginning print point for the format determined by input keying, and the final copy text is printed.
Inventors
- 👤 John Charlie Greek, Jr.
- 👤 Eric Sigfried Petterson
- 👤 Howard Carl Tanner
- 👤 David Wesley Terry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 15:21
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41J; B41J5/00; B41J5/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 16
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for printing final copy printed text at a specified location on a printing line upon a first printing comprising: a. a printer; b. a keyboard; c. mode selection means in said keyboard for selecting the final copy printed text mode of operation; d. print inhibit means responsive to said mode selection means for inhibiting outputting of data during input keying of data; e. a buffer communicating with said keyboard for storing format control data and text data keyed on said keyboard; and f. logic means operative in response to an end of line signal from said keyboard, said logic means including,
Claim 2
Independent Claim
103 words
A system for printing final copy printed text at a specified location on a printing line upon a first printing comprising: a. a printer; b. a keyboard; c. mode selection means in said keyboard for selecting the final copy printed text mode of operation; d. print inhibit means responsive to said mode selection means for inhibiting outputting of data during input keying of data; e. a buffer communicating with said keyboard for storing format control data and text data keyed on said keyboard; and f. logic means operative in response to an end of line signal from said keyboard, said logic means including,
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
65 words
means for scanning the data stored in said buffer, 2. format control means operative in response to said scanning means for identifying the left side of said specified location, and 3. print control means connected to said buffer and said printer and operative in response to said format control means for controlling said printer to print said text data according to said format control data.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
65 words
means for scanning the data stored in said buffer, 2. format control means operative in response to said scanning means for identifying the left side of said specified location, and 3. print control means connected to said buffer and said printer and operative in response to said format control means for controlling said printer to print said text data according to said format control data.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system according to claim 1 wherein said format control means further includes means for identifying a right side of said specified location.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
A system according to claim 2 wherein said mode selection means further comprises means for storing, sequentially in said buffer;
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
said final copy printed text mode; 2. said left side of said specified location; 3. said format for said final copy printed text; 4. said final copy printed text; 5. any positioning codes; and 6. said right side of said specified location.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
said final copy printed text mode; 2. said left side of said specified location; 3. said format for said final copy printed text; 4. said final copy printed text; 5. any positioning codes; and 6. said right side of said specified location.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system according to claim 3 further comprising means for causing printing to stop after said final copy printed text has been printed.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
21 words
A system according to claim 4 further comprising means for storing escapement units for codes requiring escapement during said input keying.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
27 words
A system according to claim 5 wherein said mode selection means for selecting said final copy printed text mode is operable during any input and output keying.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
23 words
A system according to claim 2 wherein said format control means further includes means for centering said text data in said specified location.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of printing final copy printed text, upon a first printing, at a specified location on a line according to a format determined by input keying, said method comprising: a. selecting the final copy printed text mode; b. inhibiting outputting of data during input keying of data; c. storing format control data and text data; d. scanning the stored format control data and text data; e. determining the left side of the specified printing location; and f. printing said final copy printed text in said specified location according to said format control data.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
94 words
A method of printing final copy printed text, upon a first printing, at a specified location on a line according to a format determined by input keying, said method comprising: a. selecting the final copy printed text mode; b. inhibiting outputting of data during input keying of data; c. storing format control data and text data; d. scanning the stored format control data and text data; e. determining the left side of the specified printing location; and f. printing said final copy printed text in said specified location according to said format control data.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method according to claim 8 including determining a right side of said specified location.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
A method according to claim 9 including determining the center of said specified location.
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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) | 1979-07-13 | 1980-01-12 | 1980-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-07-13 | 1984-01-12 | 1984-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-07-13 | 1988-01-12 | 1988-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |