US3160855A
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Doubles decision detector for reading machines
Assignee: CONTROL DETA Corp
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Filing: 1961-09-18
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1981-09-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur W Holt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:29
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06V; G06V10/00; G06V10/98
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
IN A READING MACHINE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS OF A SET, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING; A COMPARATOR PROVIDED WITH INPUTS WHICH REPRESENT THE VARIOUS POSSIBLE CHARACTERS WHEN THE MACHINE ENDEAVORS TO IDENTIFY AN UNKNOWN CHARACTER OF SAID SET, SAID COMPARATOR HAVING A SEPARATE OUTPUT LINE FOR EACH CHARACTER THAT THE MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF IDENTIFYING, SAID COMPARATOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL ON A PREDETERMINED LINE WHEN THE MACHINE IDENTIFIES THE CHARACTER, AND SAID COMPARATOR PROVIDING OUTPUTS ON ADDITIONAL LINES WHEN THE COMPARATOR DETERMINES THAT THE UNKNOWN CHARACTER CAN BE TWO OR MORE POSSIBLE CHARACTERS AND NOT ANY OF THE OTHER CHARACTERS OF THE SET, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OUTPUTS ON MORE THAN ONE OF SAID LINES TO PROVIDE A DOUBLES SIGNAL INDICATING THAT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
IN A READING MACHINE TO IDENTIFY INDIVIDUAL CHARACTERS OF A SET, SAID MACHINE COMPRISING; A COMPARATOR PROVIDED WITH INPUTS WHICH REPRESENT THE VARIOUS POSSIBLE CHARACTERS WHEN THE MACHINE ENDEAVORS TO IDENTIFY AN UNKNOWN CHARACTER OF SAID SET, SAID COMPARATOR HAVING A SEPARATE OUTPUT LINE FOR EACH CHARACTER THAT THE MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF IDENTIFYING, SAID COMPARATOR PROVIDING AN OUTPUT SIGNAL ON A PREDETERMINED LINE WHEN THE MACHINE IDENTIFIES THE CHARACTER, AND SAID COMPARATOR PROVIDING OUTPUTS ON ADDITIONAL LINES WHEN THE COMPARATOR DETERMINES THAT THE UNKNOWN CHARACTER CAN BE TWO OR MORE POSSIBLE CHARACTERS AND NOT ANY OF THE OTHER CHARACTERS OF THE SET, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO OUTPUTS ON MORE THAN ONE OF SAID LINES TO PROVIDE A DOUBLES SIGNAL INDICATING THAT
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USRE23601E
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US2897480A
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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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |