US3152256A
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Photosensitive code identifying means and method
Assignee: General Atronics Corp
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Filing: 1958-11-21
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Granted: 1964-10-06
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Expires: 1978-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray A Zuck
- 👤 Robert C Hilliard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:53
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10861; B; B07; B07C; B07C5/00; B07C5/34; B07C5/3412; G06F; G06F7/00; G06F7/02; G06V; G06V30/00; G06V30/10; G06V30/22; G06V30/224
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AN OPTICAL CODE EMPLOYING A PLURALITY OF CODE AREAS, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SENSITIVE MEANS RESPECTIVELY SENSING THE LIGHT REFLECTION FROM DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID CODE AREAS; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SENSING BY SAID LIGHT SENSITIVE MEANS OF PREDETERMINED CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE LIGHT REFLECTIONS FROM THE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT PAIRS OF SAID AREAS TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT FROM THOSE PRODUCED IN RESPONSE TO ANY OTHER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SAID REFLECTIONS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF SAID DISTINCTIVE SIGNALS BY ALL OF SAID SENSING RESPONSIVE MEANS TO PRODUCE AN INDICATION OF CODE IDENTIFICATION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
106 words
A SYSTEM FOR IDENTIFYING AN OPTICAL CODE EMPLOYING A PLURALITY OF CODE AREAS, SAID SYSTEM COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LIGHT SENSITIVE MEANS RESPECTIVELY SENSING THE LIGHT REFLECTION FROM DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID CODE AREAS; MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SENSING BY SAID LIGHT SENSITIVE MEANS OF PREDETERMINED CONTRASTS BETWEEN THE LIGHT REFLECTIONS FROM THE MEMBERS OF DIFFERENT PAIRS OF SAID AREAS TO PRODUCE A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL SIGNALS DISTINCTIVELY DIFFERENT FROM THOSE PRODUCED IN RESPONSE TO ANY OTHER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN SAID REFLECTIONS; AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE SIMULTANEOUS PRODUCTION OF SAID DISTINCTIVE SIGNALS BY ALL OF SAID SENSING RESPONSIVE MEANS TO PRODUCE AN INDICATION OF CODE IDENTIFICATION.
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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) | 1967-10-06 | 1968-04-06 | 1968-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-06 | 1972-04-06 | 1972-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-06 | 1976-04-06 | 1976-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |