US3639732A
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Data control device
Assignee: DOCUMENTOR SCIENCES CORP
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Filing: 1970-02-02
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1990-02-02
Abstract
Abstract A data control device adapted for controlling data in connection with an optical or magnetic detection device is disclosed. The main body of a paper structure of predetermined dimensions has a plurality of horizontal rows extending across a plurality of vertical columns formed by pairs of separated contrast stripes. One vertical column provides timing or reference signals for the data contained in the horizontal rows. Data is entered by connecting at least two vertical stripes in a horizontal row with a connecting indicia. The space between the stripes may have numbered indicia means for indicating the value entered. In one embodiment, portions of the control device are provided with detection means for absorbing energy of an incident light source, thus, providing means for optical detection. The control device is particularly adaptable for use in restaurants and hotels and similar business where bill totalization is required.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman Robert Crain
- 👤 Donald E Rea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:45
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07C; G07C1/00; G07C1/10; G07C1/12; G07C1/14; G06; G06K; G06K19/00; G06K19/06; G06K19/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A structure for the recording of data detectable by a detection system comprising: a. a paper member of predetermined size; b. a plurality of timing members longitudinally disposed upon said paper member in a uniform manner, said timing members adapted to evoke given timing signals from the detection system; c. a plurality of data channels longitudinally disposed upon said paper member, said data channels being disposed with respect to said timing members and adapted to receive marked data; d. separation means for laterally separating each of said data channels, said separation means disposed upon said paper member and adapted to reflect incident energy; and e. a detection system check member disposed upon said paper member in parallel registration with a portion of said timing members and aligned with respect to said data of said data channels.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A structure for the recording of data detectable by a detection system comprising: a. a paper member of predetermined size; b. a plurality of timing members longitudinally disposed upon said paper member in a uniform manner, said timing members adapted to evoke given timing signals from the detection system; c. a plurality of data channels longitudinally disposed upon said paper member, said data channels being disposed with respect to said timing members and adapted to receive marked data; d. separation means for laterally separating each of said data channels, said separation means disposed upon said paper member and adapted to reflect incident energy; and e. a detection system check member disposed upon said paper member in parallel registration with a portion of said timing members and aligned with respect to said data of said data channels.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein said structure includes means for enabling identification of a transaction, said means disposed upon said paper member in parallel registration with a portion of said timing members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
34 words
A structure as in claim 1 wherein first visual representation indicia is located between at least one pair of said timing marks, said indicia representation means representing a generic group and reflecting incident energy.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
40 words
A structure as in claim 3 wherein said visual representation indicia are located in at least one of said data channels, said indicia reflecting incident energy, representing information about said generic group and aligned with said first visual representation indicia.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
170 words
A structure for the recording of data detectable by an optical detection system comprising: a. a paper member of predetermined size adapted to substantially reflect incident light; b. a plurality of substantially parallel timing members uniformly disposed along a first portion of said paper member; c. a plurality of longitudinal data channels in parallel spaced relation dispOsed upon a second portion of said paper member, said data channel in substantially parallel registration with a portion of said timing members; d. a plurality of separation members in parallel spaced relation intersticially disposed between said plurality of data channels; e. a detection system check member disposed upon said paper member in perpendicular alignment with said data channels and integral with said data channels, said detection verification member in parallel registration with a portion of said timing members; and f. a transaction member disposed upon said paper member and being perpendicular and integral with a portion of said data channels, said transaction members being intersticially aligned with a portion of said timing members.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
170 words
A structure for the recording of data detectable by an optical detection system comprising: a. a paper member of predetermined size adapted to substantially reflect incident light; b. a plurality of substantially parallel timing members uniformly disposed along a first portion of said paper member; c. a plurality of longitudinal data channels in parallel spaced relation dispOsed upon a second portion of said paper member, said data channel in substantially parallel registration with a portion of said timing members; d. a plurality of separation members in parallel spaced relation intersticially disposed between said plurality of data channels; e. a detection system check member disposed upon said paper member in perpendicular alignment with said data channels and integral with said data channels, said detection verification member in parallel registration with a portion of said timing members; and f. a transaction member disposed upon said paper member and being perpendicular and integral with a portion of said data channels, said transaction members being intersticially aligned with a portion of said timing members.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
A structure as in claim 5 wherein said timing members, detection system check member and said transaction members are adapted to absorb the energy of an incident light source.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
25 words
A structure as in claim 6 wherein said structure includes a notation paper member secured to a portion of said structure by a perforated line.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A structure as in claim 6 wherein said data channels are adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an impinging light source.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
41 words
A structure as in claim 6 wherein printed indicia are disposed upon said paper member intersticial with portions of said timing members and said data channels, said printed indicia being adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an impinging light source.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
259 words
A data bearing structure for the recording of data detectable by an optical sensing device comprising: a. a first paper member of a predetermined size, said first paper member adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an incident light source; b. a plurality of parallel timing members longitudinally disposed upon the surface of a first portion of said first paper member in uniform spaced relation, said timing members adapted to substantially absorb the energy of an incident light source; c. a plurality of parallel data channels longitudinally disposed in spaced relation upon a second portion of said first paper member, said data channels adapted to receive a data mark; d. a plurality of separation members each intersticially established between given pairs of said data channels, said separation members adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an incident light source; e. a detection system check member disposed upon said first paper member transversely aligned to said data channels, parallel to said timing members and in registration with a given point between given ones of said timing members, said detection system check member adapted to absorb the energy of an incident light source; f. a transaction member disposed upon said second portion of said first paper member, transversely aligned to said data channels, parallel to said timing members and in registration with a given point between given ones of said timing members, said transaction members adapted to absorb the energy of an incident light source; and, g. a second paper member secured to said first paper member by a perforated line.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
259 words
A data bearing structure for the recording of data detectable by an optical sensing device comprising: a. a first paper member of a predetermined size, said first paper member adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an incident light source; b. a plurality of parallel timing members longitudinally disposed upon the surface of a first portion of said first paper member in uniform spaced relation, said timing members adapted to substantially absorb the energy of an incident light source; c. a plurality of parallel data channels longitudinally disposed in spaced relation upon a second portion of said first paper member, said data channels adapted to receive a data mark; d. a plurality of separation members each intersticially established between given pairs of said data channels, said separation members adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an incident light source; e. a detection system check member disposed upon said first paper member transversely aligned to said data channels, parallel to said timing members and in registration with a given point between given ones of said timing members, said detection system check member adapted to absorb the energy of an incident light source; f. a transaction member disposed upon said second portion of said first paper member, transversely aligned to said data channels, parallel to said timing members and in registration with a given point between given ones of said timing members, said transaction members adapted to absorb the energy of an incident light source; and, g. a second paper member secured to said first paper member by a perforated line.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
44 words
A data bearing structure as in claim 10 wherein printed indicia are disposed upon said first paper member intersticial with portions of said timing members and said data channels, said printed indicia being adapted to substantially reflect the energy of an incident light source.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |