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Data collection system
Assignee: Dennison Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1975-04-10
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Granted: 1976-12-07
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Expires: 1995-04-10
Abstract
Abstract A data collection system comprises magnetically encoded tickets and reading/writing/data collection elements -- one or more magnetic transducers -- for reading from (and/or writing on) the tickets together with means for manual input of data onto storage media while selectively maintaining running totals. The tickets are fed into a reading/writing apparatus comprising a self-aligning means, a pivotal platform movable between loading and read/write positions and further comprising a motor driven capture and eject mechanism. The tickets are either automatically ejected by the motor after reading/writing or manually releasable if not capable of reading/writing or eject. The ticket is maintained in effective, reliable reading contact with the transducer(s) during reading/writing.
Inventors
- 👤 Jarl A. Anderson
- 👤 Kenneth J. Bate
- 👤 Victor Blumenthal
- 👤 James E. King
- 👤 Eugene F. Kusekoski
- 👤 Nunzio Napoleone
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:37
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K17/00; G06K7/00; G06K7/08; G06K7/082; G06K7/083; G06K7/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A data collection system comprising a ticket carrying encoded information in at least one rotary track; means for loading said ticket into said system; means for shifting said ticket from its loading position into an operative position; means, including a transducer with a rotary head coupled to a rotary transformer, for reading information from said ticket; means for shifting said ticket out of said operative position; means for automatically ejecting said ticket; means for processing information read from said ticket for transmission to a storage medium in accordance with a stored program; means for keying information into the processing means in accordance with a preselected function; means for selecting functions; means for shifting the ticket out of said operative position; and means for automatically ejecting said ticket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A data collection system comprising a ticket carrying encoded information in at least one rotary track; means for loading said ticket into said system; means for shifting said ticket from its loading position into an operative position; means, including a transducer with a rotary head coupled to a rotary transformer, for reading information from said ticket; means for shifting said ticket out of said operative position; means for automatically ejecting said ticket; means for processing information read from said ticket for transmission to a storage medium in accordance with a stored program; means for keying information into the processing means in accordance with a preselected function; means for selecting functions; means for shifting the ticket out of said operative position; and means for automatically ejecting said ticket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
229 words
A data collection system comprising a ticket carrying encoded information in at least one rotary track; a cumulative data storage medium for storing information in said rotary track; means for reading information from said ticket in accordance with a preselected function; means for processing information read from said ticket for transmission to said storage medium in accordance with a stored program; means for keying information into the processing means in accordance with a preselected function; means for selecting functions for the reading and keying of information; means for displaying notices for the prompting of functions in response to said stored program; means for interactively displaying information read from said ticket and keyed into said processing means; the reading means comprising a transducer for reading information while the transducer and said track are in close proximity and undergoing rapid relative movement; means for loading said ticket including resilient ticket locating means; means for shifting said ticket from an initial loading position into an operative position relative to said transducer; means for shifting the ticket out of said operative position; means in the form of a motor driven mechanism for automatically ejecting said ticket; means responsive to the movement of said platform for initiating reading and display functions; and means responsive to completion of said functions to move said platform in a reverse direction and initiate the motor driven ticket ejection.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
229 words
A data collection system comprising a ticket carrying encoded information in at least one rotary track; a cumulative data storage medium for storing information in said rotary track; means for reading information from said ticket in accordance with a preselected function; means for processing information read from said ticket for transmission to said storage medium in accordance with a stored program; means for keying information into the processing means in accordance with a preselected function; means for selecting functions for the reading and keying of information; means for displaying notices for the prompting of functions in response to said stored program; means for interactively displaying information read from said ticket and keyed into said processing means; the reading means comprising a transducer for reading information while the transducer and said track are in close proximity and undergoing rapid relative movement; means for loading said ticket including resilient ticket locating means; means for shifting said ticket from an initial loading position into an operative position relative to said transducer; means for shifting the ticket out of said operative position; means in the form of a motor driven mechanism for automatically ejecting said ticket; means responsive to the movement of said platform for initiating reading and display functions; and means responsive to completion of said functions to move said platform in a reverse direction and initiate the motor driven ticket ejection.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
197 words
A data collection system comprising a ticket carrying encoded information in at least a single track thereon; a cumulative data storage medium for information in said track; means for reading information from said ticket in accordance with a preselected function; means for processing information read from said ticket for transmission to said storage medium in accordance with a stored program; means for keying information into the processing means in accordance with a preselected function; means for selecting functions for the reading and keying of information; means for interactively displaying information read from said ticket and keyed into said processing means; the reading means comprising a transducer for reading information while the transducer and said track are in close proximity and undergoing rapid relative movement and signal processing input and/or output means for said transducer means; means in the form of a movable platform and including resilient ticket locating means for loading said ticket; means for shifting said ticket from an initial loading position into an operative position relative to said transducer; means for displaying notices for the prompting of functions; and means for interactively displaying information read from said ticket and information keyed into said processing means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
197 words
A data collection system comprising a ticket carrying encoded information in at least a single track thereon; a cumulative data storage medium for information in said track; means for reading information from said ticket in accordance with a preselected function; means for processing information read from said ticket for transmission to said storage medium in accordance with a stored program; means for keying information into the processing means in accordance with a preselected function; means for selecting functions for the reading and keying of information; means for interactively displaying information read from said ticket and keyed into said processing means; the reading means comprising a transducer for reading information while the transducer and said track are in close proximity and undergoing rapid relative movement and signal processing input and/or output means for said transducer means; means in the form of a movable platform and including resilient ticket locating means for loading said ticket; means for shifting said ticket from an initial loading position into an operative position relative to said transducer; means for displaying notices for the prompting of functions; and means for interactively displaying information read from said ticket and information keyed into said processing means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
88 words
A data collection system comprising means for moving a data card into an operative position; means for reading information carried by said data card at said operative position; means for displaying the information read from said data card; means responsive to the movement of said data card for initiating the reading of said card and the display of information read therefrom; and means responsive to the completion of the reading of said data card and the display of information read therefrom for ejecting said card from the system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
88 words
A data collection system comprising means for moving a data card into an operative position; means for reading information carried by said data card at said operative position; means for displaying the information read from said data card; means responsive to the movement of said data card for initiating the reading of said card and the display of information read therefrom; and means responsive to the completion of the reading of said data card and the display of information read therefrom for ejecting said card from the system.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-12-07 | 1980-06-07 | 1980-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-12-07 | 1984-06-07 | 1984-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-12-07 | 1988-06-07 | 1988-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |