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Numeric display
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-03-05
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1999-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A segment display wherein each segment is selectively energized to display, respectively, all numerals of the Arabian writing as distinguished from "arabic numbers". The segment display uses only seven or fewer segments for displaying all numbers by employing common use of segments for different numbers. The seven segment display readily adapts the display system to existing drive circuitry now used with seven segment displays for arabic numerals. The seven segment display enables the use of standard drive circuitry for control.
Inventors
- 👤 Krikor A. Bezjian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 18:56
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F9/00; G09F9/30; G09F9/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 38
Claim 1
Independent Claim
72 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments K, L, M, N, O, P as shown in any one of the FIGS. 3-8, inclusive, and 32 of the drawings.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments K, L, M, N, O, P as shown in any one of the FIGS. 3-8, inclusive, and 32 of the drawings.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
49 words
A display as set forth in claim 1, wherein segments L and N are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 8, and segments L, N and M are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 5.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
A display according to claim 1, wherein segments O and P are selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 4 and 9.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
A display according to claim 1, wherein segments L and M are selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 4 and 5.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
84 words
A display according to claim 1, wherein segments K and L are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 7, segments L and N are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 8, segments L, M and N are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 5, segments O, P and L are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 4.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
27 words
A display according to claim 1, further including the segment U selectively energizable with segment K for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 3.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments E, F, D, L, M and O as shown in any one of the FIGS. 9-13 and 33 of the drawings.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments E, F, D, L, M and O as shown in any one of the FIGS. 9-13 and 33 of the drawings.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
45 words
A display according to claim 7 wherein segments L and E are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 8 and segments L, E and M are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 5.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
31 words
A display according to claim 7 wherein segments L and M are selectively energized when selectively displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 4 and 5.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
102 words
A display according to claim 7 wherein segments O, L and M are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 4, segments L, M and E are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 5, segments E and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 7, segments L and E are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 8, and segments O, F and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 9.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A display according to claim 7, further including the segment U selectively energized with segment E for displaying the numeral in Arabic writing corresponding to numeral 3.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
74 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments G, H, J, L, M and N as shown in any one of the FIGS. 14-17, inclusive, 29, and 34 of the drawings.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
74 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments G, H, J, L, M and N as shown in any one of the FIGS. 14-17, inclusive, 29, and 34 of the drawings.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display according to claim 12, wherein segment J is selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 4 and 9.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 12 wherein segments L and N are selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 5 and 8.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
99 words
A display according to claim 14 wherein segments H and N are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 2, segments J, L and M are selectively energizable for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 4, segments N and G are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 7, segments L and N are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 8, and segments J and L are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 9.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 14 further including segment U selectively energizable with segment N for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to the numeral 3.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments A, B, C, D, I and R as shown in any one of FIGS. 19-23, inclusive, and 30 of the drawings.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
72 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments A, B, C, D, I and R as shown in any one of FIGS. 19-23, inclusive, and 30 of the drawings.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display according to claim 17 wherein segments A and D are selectively energized when displaying each numeral in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 6 and 9.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 17 wherein segment I is selectively energized when displaying each numeral in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 4 and 5.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 17 wherein segments A, B, and I are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 4, segments I and R are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 5, segments R and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 7, segments C and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 8 and segments A, B, C, and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 9.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
28 words
A display according to claim 17 wherein segment D is selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 7 and 8.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
57 words
A multiple segment display comprising seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments I, R, D, Q, O, F and AA of FIG. 24 of the drawings.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
57 words
A multiple segment display comprising seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments I, R, D, Q, O, F and AA of FIG. 24 of the drawings.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 22 wherein segment D is selectively energized when displaying each numeral in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 7 and 8.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 22 wherein segment I is selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 9 and 4.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 22 wherein segment O is selectively energized when displaying each numeral in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 9 and 4.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
26 words
A display according to claim 22 wherein segment R is selectively energized when displaying each numeral in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 5 and 7.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 22 wherein segments O and I are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 4, segments I and R are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 5, segments R and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 7, segments D and AA are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 8, and segments O and F are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 9.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
71 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments I, R, T, D, F and S of any one of the FIGS. 25-28, inclusive, and 31 of the drawings.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
71 words
A multiple segment display comprising a minimum of six and a maximum of seven selectively energizable segments, said segments being shaped and positioned relative to one another in a predetermined array so that each numeral of the type used in Arabian writing can be selectively displayed, wherein said array comprises segments I, R, T, D, F and S of any one of the FIGS. 25-28, inclusive, and 31 of the drawings.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 28 wherein segment R is selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 2, 3, 5 and 7.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 28 wherein segments D and R are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 7.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
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A display according to claim 28 wherein segment I is selectively energized when displaying each of the numerals in Arabian writing corresponding respectively to numerals 4 and 5.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
44 words
A display according to claim 28 wherein segments I and R are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 5 and segments R and D are selectively energized for displaying the numeral in Arabian writing corresponding to numeral 7.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |