US3701945A
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Integrated push button panel for controlling aircraft instrumentalities
Assignee: Atlantic Design and Development Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-20
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Granted: 1972-10-31
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Expires: 1989-06-20
Abstract
Abstract A panel for controlling a plurality of instruments has a centrally disposed numerical keyboard of eleven push buttons and a plurality of digital display means, one display connected with the keyboard to indicate the sequence in which the numerical push buttons have been manipulated, each of the other display means connected with one of the instruments to indicate the digital data by which it is controlled. Digital memory storage units are associated with the keyboard and with each instrument. Switching means on the control panel enables the selected numerical setting in the keyboard storage unit to be transferred to any of the other display means, while servo means directs each instrument to respond to the digital data registered in its digital memory storage unit, as may be shown by its associated display. The eleventh push button serves to clear the keyboard and its associated digital display.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald R Gallant
- 👤 Roger S Swain
- 👤 Neil S Waterman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:41
CPC Classifications
H; H04; H04B; H04B1/00; H04B1/38; H04B1/40; H04B1/44; H04B1/401
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for digital control of radio frequency tuning comprising, an input selective control means including a numerical keyboard, digital storage means connected with said keyboard and adapted to record and store a number of digits as sequentially impressed upon said keyboard by manipulation thereof, digital display means connectable with said storage means for visually displaying a number of digits in the sequential order selected by manipulation of said keyboard, and digital tuning means connectable with said storage means and operable thereby to tune a radio to the selected frequency recorded in said storage means.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
95 words
A system for digital control of radio frequency tuning comprising, an input selective control means including a numerical keyboard, digital storage means connected with said keyboard and adapted to record and store a number of digits as sequentially impressed upon said keyboard by manipulation thereof, digital display means connectable with said storage means for visually displaying a number of digits in the sequential order selected by manipulation of said keyboard, and digital tuning means connectable with said storage means and operable thereby to tune a radio to the selected frequency recorded in said storage means.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
189 words
A system for selectively controlling the frequency tuning of a plurality of radio equipments comprising in combination, A. a numerical keyboard having a digital output, B. first digital storage means connected with said keyboard for recording and storing a number of successive digits as sequentially impressed upon said keyboard, C. digital display means connectable with said first storage means for visually displaying the sequence of digits stored in said first storage means, D. a plurality of second digital storage means each connected with one of said plurality of radio equipments for recording and storing digits corresponding to the frequency to which said one radio is tuned, E. selective transfer switching means for transferring the digits stored in said first storage means to any one of said selected second storage means, and F. a plurality of digital tuning means, one said means associated with each one of said plurality of radio equipments and operable in response to the order of digits recorded in said digital storage means associated with each said radio to tune that radio equipment to the frequency corresponding to the digits stored in its said storage means.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
189 words
A system for selectively controlling the frequency tuning of a plurality of radio equipments comprising in combination, A. a numerical keyboard having a digital output, B. first digital storage means connected with said keyboard for recording and storing a number of successive digits as sequentially impressed upon said keyboard, C. digital display means connectable with said first storage means for visually displaying the sequence of digits stored in said first storage means, D. a plurality of second digital storage means each connected with one of said plurality of radio equipments for recording and storing digits corresponding to the frequency to which said one radio is tuned, E. selective transfer switching means for transferring the digits stored in said first storage means to any one of said selected second storage means, and F. a plurality of digital tuning means, one said means associated with each one of said plurality of radio equipments and operable in response to the order of digits recorded in said digital storage means associated with each said radio to tune that radio equipment to the frequency corresponding to the digits stored in its said storage means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The combination of claim 2 including third digital storagE means connectable with each of said radio equipments, switching means for transferring digital data from said second storage means to said third storage means, and further switching means for selectively connecting either said second or third storage means to said digital tuning means whereby said radio is tuned to either of the frequencies recorded in said second and third storage means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
112 words
A radio communication system comprising: a plurality of transceivers; tuning means connected to each of said transceivers, each tuning means being responsive to a digital input for tuning its associated transceiver; a numerical keyboard having a digital output; digital storage means connected to said digital output for recording and storing a number of digits as sequentially impressed upon said keyboard by manipulation thereof; transfer switching means for selectively transferring the digits stored in said digital storage means to one of said tuning means; digital display means, and digital display transfer means connectable to each of said transceiver and its associated tuning means for displaying the frequency to which said transceiver is tuned.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
112 words
A radio communication system comprising: a plurality of transceivers; tuning means connected to each of said transceivers, each tuning means being responsive to a digital input for tuning its associated transceiver; a numerical keyboard having a digital output; digital storage means connected to said digital output for recording and storing a number of digits as sequentially impressed upon said keyboard by manipulation thereof; transfer switching means for selectively transferring the digits stored in said digital storage means to one of said tuning means; digital display means, and digital display transfer means connectable to each of said transceiver and its associated tuning means for displaying the frequency to which said transceiver is tuned.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
77 words
Apparatus for selectively tuning any of a plurality of remote electronic units from a central location which comprises: a manually operable numerical keyboard at said central location having a digital output; means associated with said keyboard for receiving and storing said digital output; means associated with each of said electronic units for tuning its associated unit in response to a digital input; and means for selectively switching said stored digital output to any of said tuning means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
77 words
Apparatus for selectively tuning any of a plurality of remote electronic units from a central location which comprises: a manually operable numerical keyboard at said central location having a digital output; means associated with said keyboard for receiving and storing said digital output; means associated with each of said electronic units for tuning its associated unit in response to a digital input; and means for selectively switching said stored digital output to any of said tuning means.
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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) | 1975-10-31 | 1976-05-01 | 1976-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-31 | 1980-05-01 | 1980-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-31 | 1984-05-01 | 1984-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |