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Scanning system

Assignee: Hitachi Ltd
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Filing: 1976-08-17
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Granted: 1977-11-29
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Expires: 1996-08-17
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Abstract

Abstract A scanning system is disclosed in which a multiplicity of points arranged in matrix are scanned column by column in accordance with the commands issued from a central controller, which scanning system comprises a memory and a scanning controller for scanning in sequence a plurality of the scanning points designated by the central controller and storing the results of the scanning in the memory sequentially. The information stored in the memory is read out from time to time by the central controller as required.

Inventors

  • 👤 Akinori Harumiya
  • 👤 Koki Toyosawa

Bibliographic Details

Application Number —
Jurisdiction US
Data Source google_patents
Last Synchronized 2026-10-25 09:10
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04Q; H04Q3/00; H04Q3/42; H04Q3/54; G; G11; G11C; G11C17/00; G11C17/06

Claims Analysis

Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim 105 words
A scanning system comprising: a. a scanning matrix including a multiplicity of columns and rows and points to be scanned, each of said points being connected to each of the intersections of said columns and rows; b. a plurality of scanning drive circuits connected to said columns of said scanning matrix, respectively: c. a plurality of read means connected to the rows of said scanning matrix; d. a memory connected to said plurality of read means; and e. a scanning controller for energizing said scanning drive circuits successively and storing in appropriate addresses of said memory signals produced from said plurality of read means, respectively.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim 105 words
A scanning system comprising: a. a scanning matrix including a multiplicity of columns and rows and points to be scanned, each of said points being connected to each of the intersections of said columns and rows; b. a plurality of scanning drive circuits connected to said columns of said scanning matrix, respectively: c. a plurality of read means connected to the rows of said scanning matrix; d. a memory connected to said plurality of read means; and e. a scanning controller for energizing said scanning drive circuits successively and storing in appropriate addresses of said memory signals produced from said plurality of read means, respectively.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim 36 words
A scanning system according to claim 1, in which said matrix comprises a plurality of submatrices with different scanning cycles and said scanning controller scans each submatrix in each scanning cycle associated with said each matrix.

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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) 1980-11-28 1981-05-30 1981-11-29 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1984-11-28 1985-05-30 1985-11-29 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1988-11-28 1989-05-30 1989-11-29 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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