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US4334286A
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Data entry apparatus for entering tabular data row by row and column by column
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1979-04-02
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Granted: 1982-06-08
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Expires: 1999-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A keyboard/display apparatus enters tabular data in two different modes. For the entry of tabular data in a row by row mode, a tab key on the keyboard is depressed for causing tabbing to a next set tab on the same line. For the entry of tabular data in a column by column mode, a coded tab is keyed for causing left tabbing to a nearest set tab on a following line.
Inventors
- 👤 Shaun C. Kerigan
- 👤 Brian D. Key
- 👤 James Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:49
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09G; G09G5/00; G09G5/08; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F3/01; G06F3/048; G06F3/0487; G06F3/0489
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
In a data entry apparatus including (a) a keyboard having alphanumeric character keys, a tab key and a code key, (b) a display including a cursor movable upon depression of said character and tab keys, and (c) a tab rack for storing set tab stops about which tables are to be entered, a keystroke saving method of entering lines of tables both row by row and column by column, said method comprising: (a) entering a line of a table along one print line by depressing said character keys; and (b) depressing said tab key following entering said line to cause movement of said cursor to the right along said one print line to the next set tab stop if lines of different tables are to be entered row by row; (c) depressing both said tab key and said code key to cause movement of said cursor down and to the left directly to the nearest set tab stop on a next print line following said one print line if the next line of said table is to be entered following entering of said line.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
In a data entry apparatus including (a) a keyboard having alphanumeric character keys, a tab key and a code key, (b) a display including a cursor movable upon depression of said character and tab keys, and (c) a tab rack for storing set tab stops about which tables are to be entered, a keystroke saving method of entering lines of tables both row by row and column by column, said method comprising: (a) entering a line of a table along one print line by depressing said character keys; and (b) depressing said tab key following entering said line to cause movement of said cursor to the right along said one print line to the next set tab stop if lines of different tables are to be entered row by row; (c) depressing both said tab key and said code key to cause movement of said cursor down and to the left directly to the nearest set tab stop on a next print line following said one print line if the next line of said table is to be entered following entering of said line.
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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) | 1985-06-07 | 1985-12-07 | 1986-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-06-07 | 1989-12-07 | 1990-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-06-07 | 1993-12-07 | 1994-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |