US3341823A
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Simplified statistical switch
Assignee: Melpar Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-07
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward M Connelly
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:50
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06N; G06N3/00; G06N3/02; G06N3/04; G06N3/047
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A STATISTICAL SWITCH FOR USE IN ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS IN WHICH CANONICAL PRODUCT SIGNALS ARE DERIVED AND, IN RESPONSE TO THE SYSTEM OUTPUT, REWARD AND PUNISH SIGNALS ARE DERIVED, SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A GATE RESPONSIVE TO A CANONICAL PRODUCT SIGNAL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID REWARD AND PUNISH SIGNALS FOR SELECTIVELY ALWAYS OPENING OR CLOSING SAID GATE FOR SAID PRODUCT SIGNAL AS LONG AS THE NUMBER OF PUNISH SIGNALS DOES NOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF REWARD SIGNALS FOR THAT CANONICAL PRODUCT ONCE A REWARD SIGNAL IS DERIVED FOR THAT CANONICAL PRODUCT, SAID GATE BEING OPEN OR CLOSED ON A STATISTICAL BASIS PRIOR TO DERIVATION OF ANY REWARD AND PUNISH SIGNALS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A STATISTICAL SWITCH FOR USE IN ADAPTIVE SYSTEMS IN WHICH CANONICAL PRODUCT SIGNALS ARE DERIVED AND, IN RESPONSE TO THE SYSTEM OUTPUT, REWARD AND PUNISH SIGNALS ARE DERIVED, SAID SWITCH COMPRISING A GATE RESPONSIVE TO A CANONICAL PRODUCT SIGNAL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID REWARD AND PUNISH SIGNALS FOR SELECTIVELY ALWAYS OPENING OR CLOSING SAID GATE FOR SAID PRODUCT SIGNAL AS LONG AS THE NUMBER OF PUNISH SIGNALS DOES NOT EXCEED THE NUMBER OF REWARD SIGNALS FOR THAT CANONICAL PRODUCT ONCE A REWARD SIGNAL IS DERIVED FOR THAT CANONICAL PRODUCT, SAID GATE BEING OPEN OR CLOSED ON A STATISTICAL BASIS PRIOR TO DERIVATION OF ANY REWARD AND PUNISH SIGNALS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |