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US3859632A
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Digital input scanner guidance system
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1972-12-26
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1992-12-26
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for guiding a sensor along a scan path in registration with coded information on a document being scanned. A guide layer having internal guiding edges is provided for guiding the scanning sensor. Two guide layers are attached at their external edges for forming a pocket into which documents to be scanned can be inserted and scanned on two surfaces. A hinge is provided at an external edge of the pocket for mounting the pocket into a book-like structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Gary Etter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:15
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06K; G06K7/00; G06K7/10; G06K7/10544; G06K7/10821; G06K7/10881; G06K19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A document holding scan guide pocket and coacting optical sensor for assisting persons without special skills in data entry, to manually enter bar encoded standardized messages from a menu document, said messages being repeated on adjacent lines in human readable alphanumeric form, wherein the improvement comprises: a pair of transparent guide layers attached to each other along three external edges for defining a pocket into which a document may be inserted, at least one of the attached external edges providing registration of said document within said pocket, each of said guide layers further comprising a plurality of parallel rectangular apertures defining scan paths therebetween and registered over lines of information on said document; a hand-held sensor having parallel internal guide surfaces for engagement with parallel internal surfaces of two adjacent apertures of one of said guide layers to guide said sensor along said scan paths between said adjacent apertures while preventing substantial angles of rotation of said sensor with respect to said scan path; a pair of transparent protective layers located between said guide layers, each of said protective layers being attached to one of said guide layers for protecting a document contained within said pocket.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A document holding scan guide pocket and coacting optical sensor for assisting persons without special skills in data entry, to manually enter bar encoded standardized messages from a menu document, said messages being repeated on adjacent lines in human readable alphanumeric form, wherein the improvement comprises: a pair of transparent guide layers attached to each other along three external edges for defining a pocket into which a document may be inserted, at least one of the attached external edges providing registration of said document within said pocket, each of said guide layers further comprising a plurality of parallel rectangular apertures defining scan paths therebetween and registered over lines of information on said document; a hand-held sensor having parallel internal guide surfaces for engagement with parallel internal surfaces of two adjacent apertures of one of said guide layers to guide said sensor along said scan paths between said adjacent apertures while preventing substantial angles of rotation of said sensor with respect to said scan path; a pair of transparent protective layers located between said guide layers, each of said protective layers being attached to one of said guide layers for protecting a document contained within said pocket.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
209 words
A document holding scan guide pocket and coacting optical sensor for assisting persons without special skills in data entry, to manually enter bar encoded standardized messages from a menu document, said messages being repeated on adjacent lines in human readable alphanumeric form, wherein the improvement comprises: a pair of transparent guide layers attached to each other along three external edges for defining a pocket into which a document may be inserted, at least one of the attached external edges providing registration of said document within said pocket, and a hinge pin incorporated into one of the attached external edges to facilitate insertion of said pocket into a book; each of said guide layers further comprising apertures having pairs of parallel internal guide surfaces defining scan paths therebetween and registered over lines of information on said document; a hand-held sensor having parallel external guide surfaces for engagement with said internal surfaces of said guide layers to guide said sensor along said scan paths while preventing substantial angles of rotation of said sensor with respect to said scan paths; a pair of transparent protective layers located between said guide layers, each of said protective layers being attached to one of said guide layers for protecting a document contained within said pocket.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
209 words
A document holding scan guide pocket and coacting optical sensor for assisting persons without special skills in data entry, to manually enter bar encoded standardized messages from a menu document, said messages being repeated on adjacent lines in human readable alphanumeric form, wherein the improvement comprises: a pair of transparent guide layers attached to each other along three external edges for defining a pocket into which a document may be inserted, at least one of the attached external edges providing registration of said document within said pocket, and a hinge pin incorporated into one of the attached external edges to facilitate insertion of said pocket into a book; each of said guide layers further comprising apertures having pairs of parallel internal guide surfaces defining scan paths therebetween and registered over lines of information on said document; a hand-held sensor having parallel external guide surfaces for engagement with said internal surfaces of said guide layers to guide said sensor along said scan paths while preventing substantial angles of rotation of said sensor with respect to said scan paths; a pair of transparent protective layers located between said guide layers, each of said protective layers being attached to one of said guide layers for protecting a document contained within said pocket.
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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |