Methods or arrangements for graph-reading or for converting the pattern of mechanical parameters, e.g. force or presence, into electrical signals

Introduced: September 1968

Last revised: January 2006

Classification Context

Section:: PHYSICS
Class:: COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
Subclass:: GRAPHICAL DATA READING; PRESENTATION OF DATA; RECORD CARRIERS; HANDLING RECORD CARRIERS

Scope Notes

Limiting references: Graph-reading or converting the pattern of mechanical parameters, e.g. force or presence, into electrical signals combined with character or pattern recognition , | Application references: Feelers for copying devices on machine tools Hand-held input or output devices for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by a digital computer, e.g. light-pens, joysticks, mice, or trackballs Systems for transmitting the position of an object with respect to a predetermined reference system, e.g. tele-autographic system

Related Keywords

GRAPH-READING

2 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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G06K 11/02 Automatic curve followers
G06K 11/06 Devices for converting the position of a manually-operated writing or tracing member into an electrical signal