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Apparatus and method for coding and reading codes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1987-06-23
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Granted: 1990-10-23
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Expires: 2007-06-23
Abstract
Abstract An apparatus and method for applying code recordings to objects, such as record members and the like, and reading such codes for the purposes of record keeping, identifying, pricing, routing and other functional purposes associated with information handling and the storage and retrieval of information. In one form, a select portion of a record member or recording is detected by means of an electro-optical sensor and an electronic circuit for processing and analyzing signals output by such sensor as it senses an object or recording. In a particular form, the object or record member contains a layer of recording material along one or more band-like areas on which are provided recordings to be electro-optically read.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerome H. Lemelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10881; B; B07; B07C; B07C3/00; B07C3/18; B22; B22D; B22D17/00; B22D17/20; B22D17/22; B22D17/2245; B29; B29C; B29C45/00; B29C45/17; B29C45/26; B29C45/37; B29C45/372; B29C45/374; B29C51/00; B29C51/26; B29C51/30; B29C51/32; G06K17/00; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/08; G06K7/08; G06K7/089; G06K7/10712; G06K7/10762; G06K7/10772; B29C2793/00; B29C2793/009
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A method of recording information on a series of discrete objects comprising the steps of: moving through a moving means series of discrete objects, some of which may be spaced apart from each other; providing means for moving a series of discrete objects for generating intense radiation for recording information on an object, said means for generating intense radiation acting to selectively generate radiant energy in the form of a pulsed radiant energy beam; detecting through detecting means the presence of an object to have information recorded thereon in a predetermined relationship to said means for generating intense radiation; generating through information generating means information to be recorded on an object in response to a detection of said presence of said object in said predetermined relationship to said means for generating; translating through information translating means said information into a digital pulse code; and gating through gating means said means for generating intense radiation with said digital pulse code to cause same means for generating intense radiation to record information on said discrete object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
174 words
A method of recording information on a series of discrete objects comprising the steps of: moving through a moving means series of discrete objects, some of which may be spaced apart from each other; providing means for moving a series of discrete objects for generating intense radiation for recording information on an object, said means for generating intense radiation acting to selectively generate radiant energy in the form of a pulsed radiant energy beam; detecting through detecting means the presence of an object to have information recorded thereon in a predetermined relationship to said means for generating intense radiation; generating through information generating means information to be recorded on an object in response to a detection of said presence of said object in said predetermined relationship to said means for generating; translating through information translating means said information into a digital pulse code; and gating through gating means said means for generating intense radiation with said digital pulse code to cause same means for generating intense radiation to record information on said discrete object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said means for generating intense radiation records information on an object is in the form of a series of indicia.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said means for generating intense radiation records information on an object is in the form of a series of deformations.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said information translation means is a digital computer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said information generating means is means for reading information representing information to be recorded from a memory.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein said information corresponds to digital information.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method according to claim 1 additionally comprising the steps of scanning and monitoring information recorded on said object.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method according to claim 1 additionally comprising the step of supporting said object on a column of air when said object is in a predetermined relationship to said means for generating intense radiation.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein a laser is employed as said means for generating intense radiation.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 wherein at least one object is provided with a photosensitive coating.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
17 words
The method according to claim 1 additionally comprising the step of deflecting said pulsed radiant energy beams.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
182 words
A method for recording indicia on a moving object while said object is in motion past a recording means comprising: locating an object at a predetermined location and moving the object past a source of intense radiant energy wherein said radiant energy is generatable in the form of a pulsed radiation beam and directing said pulsed beam along a select strip-like record track across a select portion of said object; scanning and detecting a select portion of said object when said object is predeterminately located with respect to said source of intense radiant energy; and generating a control signal when detection is made by scanning; applying said control signal to cause the reproduction of select information in the form of information signals defining a code from a memory; and utilizing said select information signals while controlling relative scanning movement between said beam and said object and causing said beam to generate pulses of radiant energy and to apply said radiant energy to record indicia along space-separated areas of the surface of said object parallel to the direction said beam scans said object.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
182 words
A method for recording indicia on a moving object while said object is in motion past a recording means comprising: locating an object at a predetermined location and moving the object past a source of intense radiant energy wherein said radiant energy is generatable in the form of a pulsed radiation beam and directing said pulsed beam along a select strip-like record track across a select portion of said object; scanning and detecting a select portion of said object when said object is predeterminately located with respect to said source of intense radiant energy; and generating a control signal when detection is made by scanning; applying said control signal to cause the reproduction of select information in the form of information signals defining a code from a memory; and utilizing said select information signals while controlling relative scanning movement between said beam and said object and causing said beam to generate pulses of radiant energy and to apply said radiant energy to record indicia along space-separated areas of the surface of said object parallel to the direction said beam scans said object.
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