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G06K 21/00

Information retrieval from punched cards designed for manual use or handling by machine; Apparatus for handling such cards, e.g. marking or correcting

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: Detection or correction of errors by rescanning patterns Checking correct operation of card-conveying mechanisms Record carriers for use with machines and with at least a part designed to carry digital marking

Related Keywords

punched or slotted cards for INFORMATION retrievalSTORAGE of information on record carriers designed to carry digital markings

4 direct subcodes

Child Classifications

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  • G06K 21/02 in which coincidence of markings is sensed mechanically, e.g. by needle
  • G06K 21/04 in which coincidence of markings is sensed optically, e.g. peek-a-boo system
  • G06K 21/06 Apparatus or tools adapted for slotting or otherwise marking information-retrieval cards
  • G06K 21/08 Apparatus or tools for correcting punching or slotting errors