US5508911A — Electronic data entry and analysis system

Claim 1

Independent Claim 151 words

A system for entering and analyzing data which identify a defect occurring in a workpiece, the defect being identified by its position in the workpiece and by a type-of-error, said system comprising: a data entry means for displaying a pictorial image of the workpiece, the data entry means further providing a plurality of first indicia thereon in juxtaposition to the pictorial image of the workpiece, each first indicia for identifying the position of the defect in the workpiece, and the data entry means further providing a plurality of second indicia thereon, each second indicia for identifying the type-of-error in the workpiece, wherein the data identifying the defect are entered in the system when one of the first indicia in combination with one of the second indicia are activated; a processing means for processing the entered data; and a controlling means controlling said data entry means in response to the entered data.

Claim 2

Independent Claim 151 words

A system for entering and analyzing data which identify a defect occurring in a workpiece, the defect being identified by its position in the workpiece and by a type-of-error, said system comprising: a data entry means for displaying a pictorial image of the workpiece, the data entry means further providing a plurality of first indicia thereon in juxtaposition to the pictorial image of the workpiece, each first indicia for identifying the position of the defect in the workpiece, and the data entry means further providing a plurality of second indicia thereon, each second indicia for identifying the type-of-error in the workpiece, wherein the data identifying the defect are entered in the system when one of the first indicia in combination with one of the second indicia are activated; a processing means for processing the entered data; and a controlling means controlling said data entry means in response to the entered data.

Claim 3

Dependent Claim 27 words

The system of claim 1, wherein said processing means includes a computer, and wherein said controlling means includes means for delivering the entered data to the computer.

Claim 4

Dependent Claim 12 words

The system of claim 2, wherein said computer includes a computer display.

Claim 5

Dependent Claim 42 words

The system of claim 3, wherein said controlling means further includes means for communicating to the computer from the controlling means continually, and wherein the computer includes means for collecting and displaying on the computer display the delivered data in real time.

Claim 6

Dependent Claim 37 words

The system of claim 4, wherein said controlling means further includes means for delivering data to the computer periodically, and wherein the computer includes means for collecting and displaying on the computer display the periodically delivered data.

Claim 7

Dependent Claim 44 words

The system of claim 5, wherein said controlling means further includes means for activating the periodical delivery of data to the computer, and wherein said controlling means further includes means for activating said means for continual communication between the computer and said controlling means.

Claim 8

Dependent Claim 26 words

The system of claim 2, further including a printing means, and wherein the computer includes means for output of the delivered data to the printing means.

Claim 9

Dependent Claim 22 words

The system of claim 7, wherein the computer further includes means for summarizing and printing data on the ten most serious defects.

Claim 10

Dependent Claim 23 words

The system of claim 1, further including a stand-alone display, wherein said controlling means includes means for delivering data to said stand-alone display.

Claim 11

Dependent Claim 28 words

The system of claim 1, further including a display integral with the data entry means, wherein said controlling means includes means for delivering data to said integral display.

Claim 12

Dependent Claim 25 words

The system of claim 1, wherein said one of the first indicia in combination with one of the second indicia are activated in any order.

Claim 13

Dependent Claim 16 words

The system of claim 1, further including an audio feedback means controlled by the controlling means.

Claim 14

Dependent Claim 16 words

The system of claim 1, further including a visual feedback means controlled by the controlling means.

Claim 15

Dependent Claim 17 words

The system of claim 1, further including a printed circuit board for disposing said controlling means thereon.

Claim 16

Dependent Claim 12 words

The system of claim 1, wherein the controlling means includes a micro-controller.

Claim 17

Dependent Claim 31 words

The system of claim 1, wherein the controlling means are fed from a power supply,further including a power regulating and conditioning means disposed between the power supply and the controlling means.

Claim 18

Dependent Claim 32 words

The system of claim 16, wherein the controlling means and the processing means each further includes a safeguard means providing for recovering the entered data in the event a power failure occurs.

Claim 19

Independent Claim 111 words

An apparatus for entering data on at least one defect occurring in a workpiece, the defect being identified by a position in the workpiece and a type-of-error, wherein the workpiece has a plurality of defect positions therein, and wherein there are different types-of-errors occurring in the workpiece, the apparatus comprising a display means for displaying the pictorial image of the workpiece, the display means having a plurality of first indicia thereon in juxtaposition to the workpiece displayed thereon, such that one of the first indicia is associated with the position of the error in the workpiece, and the display means further having a plurality of second indicia thereon indicating the type-of-error.

Claim 20

Independent Claim 111 words

An apparatus for entering data on at least one defect occurring in a workpiece, the defect being identified by a position in the workpiece and a type-of-error, wherein the workpiece has a plurality of defect positions therein, and wherein there are different types-of-errors occurring in the workpiece, the apparatus comprising a display means for displaying the pictorial image of the workpiece, the display means having a plurality of first indicia thereon in juxtaposition to the workpiece displayed thereon, such that one of the first indicia is associated with the position of the error in the workpiece, and the display means further having a plurality of second indicia thereon indicating the type-of-error.

Claim 21

Dependent Claim 23 words

The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the first indicia are disposed around the pictorial image of the workpiece, displayed on the display means.

Claim 22

Dependent Claim 18 words

The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the second indicia are arranged in a column on the display means.

Claim 23

Dependent Claim 23 words

The apparatus of claim 18, wherein the display means further includes a front screen and a sketch board disposed behind the front screen.

Claim 24

Dependent Claim 98 words

The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the sketch board has a perimeter including a plurality of first apertures in precise registration with the respective first indicia, each of the first apertures being connected by a reference line to the respective possible positions of said at least one defect in the workpiece, wherein the sketch board further includes a group of second apertures disposed on the sketch board in precise registration with the respective said second indicia, and wherein each second aperture is associated with the respective type of error of said at least one defect in the workpiece.

Claim 25

Dependent Claim 73 words

The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the front screen includes a transparent portion, wherein the pictorial image of the workpiece and a list of possible types of error of said at least one defect in said workpiece being sketched on the sketch board are displayed through the transparent portion, wherein the front screen further includes first apertures and second apertures in precise registration with corresponding first and second apertures of the sketch board.

Claim 26

Dependent Claim 19 words

The apparatus of claim 21, further including a plurality of sketch boards, each sketch board for a particular workpiece.

Claim 27

Dependent Claim 14 words

The apparatus of claim 24, wherein said sketch boards are in a tear-off arrangement.

Claim 28

Dependent Claim 42 words

The apparatus of claim 24, wherein said sketch boards are removably interchangeable, such that each sketch board includes a detailed pictorial description of the particular workpiece, or a portion thereof, along with the list of types of errors possible for this workpiece.

Claim 29

Dependent Claim 56 words

The apparatus of claim 21, further including a support board carrying on the sketch board, wherein the support board provides first and second apertures, wherein first and second apertures of the support board correspond to and are in precise registration with the first and second apertures of both the sketch board and the front screen, respectively.

Claim 30

Dependent Claim 79 words

The apparatus of claim 21, further including a key board, wherein said key board provides first and second keys, corresponding to first and second indicia, respectively, each first and second key including a contact portion, wherein first and second keys are in precise registration with the first and second apertures of both the sketch board and the front board, respectively, such that the contact portions of each of the first and second keys are protruded through the respective apertures.

Claim 31

Dependent Claim 21 words

The apparatus of claim 28, wherein the key board includes at least one printed circuit board with an electronic circuitry thereon.

Claim 32

Dependent Claim 15 words

The apparatus of claim 21, wherein the sketch board includes a pre-printed die-cut paper sheet.

Claim 33

Independent Claim 171 words

A method for entering data relating to a defect occurring in a workpiece, wherein the workpiece has a plurality of defect positions therein, and wherein there are different types of errors occurring in the workpiece, the method comprising the steps of: providing a data entry means, wherein a pictorial image of the workpiece is displayed thereon, providing a plurality of first indicia disposed on the data entry means in juxtaposition to the pictorial image of the workpiece displayed thereon, such that each one of the first indicia is associated with one of said plurality of defect positions in the workpiece, and providing a plurality of second indicia disposed on the data entry means, such that each one of the second indicia is associated with one of said types-of-errors occurring in the workpiece; and activating one of the first indicia corresponding to the position of the defect in combination with one of the second indicia corresponding to the type-of-error, thereby entering data indicating the position and the type-of-error occurring in the workpiece.

Claim 34

Independent Claim 171 words

A method for entering data relating to a defect occurring in a workpiece, wherein the workpiece has a plurality of defect positions therein, and wherein there are different types of errors occurring in the workpiece, the method comprising the steps of: providing a data entry means, wherein a pictorial image of the workpiece is displayed thereon, providing a plurality of first indicia disposed on the data entry means in juxtaposition to the pictorial image of the workpiece displayed thereon, such that each one of the first indicia is associated with one of said plurality of defect positions in the workpiece, and providing a plurality of second indicia disposed on the data entry means, such that each one of the second indicia is associated with one of said types-of-errors occurring in the workpiece; and activating one of the first indicia corresponding to the position of the defect in combination with one of the second indicia corresponding to the type-of-error, thereby entering data indicating the position and the type-of-error occurring in the workpiece.

Claim 35

Dependent Claim 16 words

The method of claim 31, wherein said first and second indicia are activated in any order.

Claim 36

Dependent Claim 15 words

The method of claim 31, further including the step of providing an audible feed-back means.

Claim 37

Dependent Claim 15 words

The method of claim 31, further including the step of providing a visual feed-back means.

Claim 38

Dependent Claim 19 words

The method of claim 31, further including the step of providing the processing means for processing the entered data.

Claim 39

Independent Claim 145 words

A system for data entry and analysis, said data relating to an attribute occurring in an object, said system comprising: a data entry means for displaying a pictorial image of said object, the data entry means further providing a plurality of first indicia thereon associated with the pictorial image of the object, each first indicia for identifying a location of the attribute in the object, and the data entry means further providing at least one group of additional indicia thereon, each additional indicia for identifying a parameter of the attribute in the object, wherein the data identifying the attribute are entered in the system when one of the first indicia in combination with at least one of the additional indicia are activated; a processing means for processing the entered data; and a controlling means controlling said data entry means in response to the entered data.

Claim 40

Independent Claim 145 words

A system for data entry and analysis, said data relating to an attribute occurring in an object, said system comprising: a data entry means for displaying a pictorial image of said object, the data entry means further providing a plurality of first indicia thereon associated with the pictorial image of the object, each first indicia for identifying a location of the attribute in the object, and the data entry means further providing at least one group of additional indicia thereon, each additional indicia for identifying a parameter of the attribute in the object, wherein the data identifying the attribute are entered in the system when one of the first indicia in combination with at least one of the additional indicia are activated; a processing means for processing the entered data; and a controlling means controlling said data entry means in response to the entered data.

Annuity Stage	Window Opens	Payment Deadline	Surcharge Period Until	Estimated Fee	Status
3.5 Years (Year 4)	1999-04-16	1999-10-16	2000-04-16	$2000.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8)	2003-04-16	2003-10-16	2004-04-16	$3760.00	Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12)	2007-04-16	2007-10-16	2008-04-16	$7700.00	Window Closed / Lapsed

Electronic data entry and analysis system

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