|
|
| Class Numbers & Titles | Class Numbers Only | USPC Index | International | HELP |
| You are viewing a Class definition. |
CLASS 340, | COMMUNICATIONS: ELECTRICAL |
| Click here for a printable version of this file | |
SECTION I - CLASS DEFINITION
This is the residual home for subject matter, not elsewhere classified, relating to communication by means which are in part or in whole electrical.
Communications is defined, for the purpose of this definition, as being the handling of information or intelligence and is not restricted to the conveying of said information or intelligence between geographically spaced points. (Thus, a traffic obstruction light which merely marks a safety island is a means for communicating information or intelligence, viz., the fact of the presence of the traffic island).
Information or intelligence is defined, for the purpose of this definition, as being the subject matter which is handled by signaling systems or signaling devices (such as telegraph systems) or by that portion of nonsignaling systems or nonsignaling devices (such as power supply systems) which is designated in the arts as having a control function (such as the supervisory circuits which control the circuit breakers of an electric power network).
Handling, as used above, is defined as being the active coaction between the tangible communication system or device and the intangible information or intelligence, and such coaction may assume various forms, such as transmission, storage, exhibiting, etc.
| (1) Note. Since Class 340 takes, under the class definition, only those electrical communication systems which are not elsewhere classified, the search, in order to be complete, must, in appropriate instances, extend elsewhere. See Lines With Other Classes, below. |
| (2) Note. The combination of the subject matter of this class (340) and art environment is generally classified with the art environment where that environment is significant, either by virtue of a significant disclosed relationship or by virtue of a claimed relationship. Where the art environment is recited by name only, the combination may be classified, in some instances, with the art environment, and in others, in this class (340). For a list of some of the other classes which contain pertinent subject matter, see the classes referred to under SEARCH CLASS. |
| (3) Note. This classification was produced in 1952 by making official the unofficial digests which had been established by the Examiners of Division 42 during the period from about 1910 to about 1942. A caveat is given: While it is believed that the titles and definitions are reasonably correct, no assurance can be given that all of the patents, issued prior to the date of reclassification, are in the proper subclass, since the individual patents were not read during the reclassification project. Consequently, in making a thorough search in this class, it is advisable to investigate every subclass which may possibly be pertinent and not, in order to shorten the search, to rely on the principle of superiority of subclass subject matter because of position in schedule, since the principle is applicable only in classes where each patent has been analyzed and placed in the schedule in accordance with that portion of the disclosed subject matter which is claimed. |
SECTION II - LINES WITH OTHER CLASSES AND WITHIN THIS CLASS
Since Class 340 takes, under the class definition, only those electrical communication systems which are not elsewhere classified, the search, in order to be complete, must, in appropriate instances, extend to Class 178, Class 246, Class 250, Class 332, Class 343, Class 346, Class 348, and Class 379. See References to Other Classes, below.
LINE BETWEEN CLASSES 116, 250, 340, AND 343
Class 250, Radiant Energy, for signaling systems of the radiant energy type. Such signaling systems are coextensively classified in Class 343, and the class definitions of these two classes should be consulted for the line between Classes 250 and 343, and the class definition of Class 343 for the line between Classes 343 and 116. Note that Class 340 provides for telemetering along a radiant energy beam and for signaling systems having a radiant energy responsive detector.
LINE BETWEEN CLASSES 342, 250, 340, AND 343
Class 342, Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) appropriate subclasses for signaling systems of the radio wave energy type. See the reference to Class 250, supra, for the lines between Classes 250, 340, and 343. See Class 343 for antennas with a signal, indicator, or alarm which is responsive to the scan, sweep, or orientation of the antenna; and for antennas with a signal, indicator, or alarm responsive to some other condition of the antenna. See subclass 700 of Class 343 for certain classification lines involving antennas and signals, indicators, and alarms.
SECTION III - SUBCLASS REFERENCES TO THE CURRENT CLASS
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| 901, | through 996, The following conventions will apply to the definition of these subclasses: (a) A signal is an information-carrying wave; (b) A indicator is a device which makes information concerning a condition available. (c) An alarm is an indicator which makes information available only upon the occurrence of a preselected state of the condition. |
| 289, | 320, for a significantly recited electric signaling system. |
| 533, | 538, 288, and 310.11 for the combination of a Class 340 system and a Class 178 system. |
SECTION IV - REFERENCES TO OTHER CLASSES
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| 15, | Brushing, Scrubbing, and General Cleaning, subclass 339 for brushing, scrubbing and general cleaning machines having a signal or indicator to indicate the condition of the machine or work. |
| 34, | Drying and Gas or Vapor Contact With Solids, subclass 89 for apparatus of that class combined with indicating or signaling means. |
| 40, | Card, Picture, or Sign Exhibiting, subclasses 463+ for electrically actuated changeable exhibitors, such as the advertising display type and subclasses 541+ for illuminated signs having significant sign structure in addition to electric illumination. Advertising display elements arranged in matrix are in class (345) subclasses 55+. |
| 43, | Fishing, Trapping, and Vermin Destroying, subclass 16 , 17, and 58 for the subject matter of that class combined with signals and indicators. |
| 70, | Locks, subclass 434 for locks combined with electric recorders for indicating the previous condition of the lock, and other appropriate subclasses for locks combined with electric signals. |
| 73, | Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for testing devices which make a test of the Class 73 type (usually nonelectrical and nonchemical) and signal the result of said test by electrical means. Note particularly subclasses 23.2+ , 301, 304, 308, 313, 717+, 723+, 733+, and 753+. |
| 81, | Tools, subclass 479 for torque-responsive wrenches or screwdrivers having electrical means to indicate when a selected torque is exerted. |
| 84, | Music, subclass 405 for xylophones with electric action, subclass 407 for bell sets (carillons) with electric action and subclass 462 for electric devices responsive to playing of a musical instrument for recording the action of said instrument. |
| 99, | Foods and Beverages: Apparatus, subclass 285 for beverage infusers having signal means and subclasses 342+ for cookers having signal means. |
| 100, | Presses, subclass 99 for presses having electrical means to indicate the condition of the press or the material being pressed. |
| 109, | Safes, Bank Protection, or a Related Device, subclasses 38+ for safes and analogous structures having alarm devices for signaling loss of integrity. |
| 114, | Ships, subclass 246 for indicators for locating the position of a towed vessel with respect to the towing vessel. |
| 116, | Signals and Indicators, see Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class, in the class definition for the line between the electrical signals in Class 340 and the mechanical signals in Class 116. Search appropriate subclasses of Class 116 for mechanical signals and indicators analogous to the electrical signals and indicators of Class 340. Search subclass 20 for helios:graphic signaling along a light ray. |
| 118, | Coating Apparatus, subclasses 712+ for coating apparatus having a signal or indicator. |
| 119, | Animal Husbandry, subclasses 14.14+ for milkers having a signal or indicator. |
| 134, | Cleaning and Liquid Contact With Solids, subclass 113 for cleaning or wetting devices having signals or indicators. |
| 137, | Fluid Handling, subclasses 551+ for fluid handling equipment having signal or indicating means. |
| 160, | Flexible or Portable Closure, Partition, or Panel, subclass 10 for the subject matter of that class having signals or indicators. |
| 169, | Fire Extinguishers, subclasses 19+ for fire extinguishing systems having automatically opened valves and subclass 23 for fire extinguishing systems having alarms which indicate some abnormal condition of the fire extinguishing system. The nominal combination of a fire extinguishing system, recited nonsignificantly, as by name only, and a significantly recited electric signaling system is classified in appropriate subclasses of Class 340, (for which see Subclass References to the Current Class above) |
| 174, | Electricity: Conductors and Insulators, subclass 11 for fluid-insulated conductors having means to indicate the condition of the fluid. |
| 177, | Weighing Scales, subclasses 45+ for a weigher having an alarm or signal. |
| 178, | Telegraphy, appropriate subclasses for telegraphic signaling. See the class definition of Class 178 for the line between Classes 178 and 340. The combination of a Class 340 system and a Class 178 system is classified in Class 340 in appropriate subclasses, see Subclass References to the Current Class above. |
| 181, | Acoustics, subclasses 101+ for mechanical compressional wave devices and systems, such as those used in seismic prospecting, subclasses 123+, for mechanical sound echo systems, and subclass 125 for mechanical sound location apparatus and methods. |
| 182, | Fire Escape, Ladder, or Scaffold, subclass 18 for a fire escape, ladder, or scaffold having an indicator, signal or alarm. |
| 185, | Motors: Spring, Weight, or Animal Powered, subclass 14 , 36, and 44 for spring and weight motors having indicators to show the extent to which they are wound up or run down. |
| 187, | Elevator, Industrial Lift Truck, or Stationary Lift for Vehicle, appropriate subclasses for signalling means in combination or limited to use with elevator structure. |
| 188, | Brakes, appropriate subclasses for significantly claimed brakes or brake systems combined with signals. |
| 194, | Check-Actuated Control Mechanisms, subclasses 302+ for coin controlled mechanisms having a signal to indicate the condition (e.g., counterfeit coin) of the mechanism. |
| 198, | Conveyors: Power-Driven, subclass 40 for conveyors having signaling means. |
| 200, | Electricity: Circuit Makers and Breakers, subclass 308 for switches having indicators to indicate the position or condition of the switch. |
| 215, | Bottles and Jars, subclasses 365+ for receptacles having indicating means and subclasses 201+, 227, and 230 for closures having indicating means. |
| 219, | Electric Heating, subclass 109 for a current supply indicator (e.g., a recorder, etc.) to a metal heating (e.g., resistance heating, etc.) pressure bonding (e.g., resistance welding, etc.) apparatus, subclass 209 combined with a diverse-type electrical art device, subclass 248 for a heating device combined with a sole plate-type pressure application means (e.g., a flatiron, etc.) including a condition-responsive indicator, subclass 269 for an igniter-type resistive element indicating means, subclass 445.1 for an exposed planar support surface for material to be heated (e.g., hot plate, etc.) including an indicator, subclasses 446.1+ for an exposed planar support surface for material to be heated (e.g., hot plate, etc.) including a sensing means, subclass 487 for a heating device having a power supply and voltage or current regulation or current control means to control or regulate plural separate distinct heating resistance elements (i.e., one control system for all elements, etc.) selectively, sequentially, or alternately including indicator means, subclass 506 for a heating device having automatic regulating or control of power supply and voltage including signal or indicator means, subclass 667 for a condition responsive temperature load sensing power switching supply system for an inductive heating device, subclass 714 for a remote control system for a microwave heating device, subclass 719 for a timer control system for a microwave heating device, or subclass 720 where a control system for a microwave heating device has a display or alarm. |
| 221, | Article Dispensing, subclasses 2+ for article dispensers not otherwise classified having indicators or signals. |
| 222, | Dispensing, subclasses 23+ for fluent material dispensing means having indicators or signals. |
| 232, | Deposit and Collection Receptacles, subclasses 34 through 37for letter boxes having signals or indicators. |
| 234, | Selective Cutting (e.g., Punching), subclasses 4+ for a typographical punching machine provided with means to indicate approach to and entry into the justification zone; subclasses 13+ and 22+, for a selective cutting machine with automatic control usually initiated by an indicator or detector of a given operating condition; subclasses 59+, for a pattern-controlled selective cutting machine which may be electrically operated. |
| 235, | Registers, subclass 61 for mechanical calculators, subclasses 400+ for ordnance control data calculators, subclasses 419+ for electromechanical or mechanical record controlled calculators, subclasses 435+ for coded record sensors, and subclasses 487+ for coded records adapted to be read by machine. |
| 241, | Solid Material Comminution or Disintegration, subclass 101.01 for the subject matter of that class having signals and indicators. |
| 242, | Winding, Tensioning, or Guiding, subclass 357 , 472.0+, 479.9+, 484.8, 484.9+, 534+, 563+, and 912 for a detector, signal, or indicator associated with winding or unwinding an elongated material. |
| 246, | Railway Switches and Signals, for railway signaling and control systems. See the class definition of Class 246 for the line between Classes 246 and 340. |
| 250, | Radiant Energy, for signaling systems of the radiant energy type; subclasses 306+ for methods and apparatus for inspecting solids or liquids by charged particles, subclasses 330+ for the detection of infrared patterns and the conversion of the pattern into a light image, subclasses 336.1+ for methods and apparatus to detect and indicate the intensity or frequency of invisible radiation or the testing of materials by detecting and indicating the change in invisible radiation caused by the material, and subclasses 200 to 239 for photocell light-responsive circuits and apparatus. (See Lines With Other Classes and Within This Class) |
| 258, | Railway Mail Delivery, subclass 2 for the subject matter of that class (which includes delivery to and from airborne vehicles) having signaling features. |
| 276, | Typesetting, subclass 11 for typesetting machines having means for indicating the length of the line set. |
| 291, | Track Sanders, subclass 17 for track and vehicle sanding machines provided with alarms to indicate the operation thereof. |
| 307, | Electrical Transmission or Interconnection Systems, appropriate subclasses for the subject matter of that class having signals and indicators. Note that many of the systems of this class, while not having signals and indicators, have automatic controls which are analogous to signals. |
| 312, | Supports: Cabinet Structure, subclasses 234+ for cabinets having indicators. |
| 313, | Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices, subclass 10 for electric space discharge devices, such as vacuum tubes, or electric lamps having temperature indicators. |
| 314, | Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Consumable Electrodes, subclass 9 for electric arc lamps having a signal or indicator. |
| 315, | Electric Lamp and Discharge Devices: Systems, subclasses 129+ for electric gas discharge device systems or electric lamp systems having signals, indicators or alarms and subclasses 364+ for space discharge devices testing or lamp testing equipment having signals or indicators. |
| 318, | Electricity: Motive Power Systems, subclass 490 for electric motor systems having signals or indicators. |
| 320, | Electricity: Battery or Capacitor Charging or Discharging, appropriate subclass for a battery or capacitor charging or discharging circuit combined with an indicator. |
| 322, | Electricity: Single Generator Systems, subclass 99 for electric generator systems having signals or indicators. |
| 324, | Electricity: Measuring and Testing, appropriate subclasses for testing systems for making tests of electric properties having means to indicate the result of the test. Note subclasses 323+ for testing systems for locating ore bodies having means to indicate the result of the test, and subclasses 76.11+ for meters for measuring a property of an electric current or voltage or combination thereof (e.g., power factor, watt-hours, phase angle frequency). Telemetering systems which utilize a meter as a portion thereof are in Class 340 subclasses 870.02+, but the meter subcombination, per se, is classified with the meters of Class 324. Telemetering systems which, by significantly claimed structure or circuit, indicate the result of an electrical test at a point remote from the point of measurement are classified with the test in Class 324, as such telemetering systems are not of general utility, but are restricted to use in Class 324 measurements. |
| 329, | Demodulators, for demodulators of modulated intelligence including continuous waves (CW), and which furnish something more than the mere indication of the initiation of the signal. |
| 331, | Oscillators, appropriate subclasses, for electric oscillation generators of utility in the communication systems of Class 340. Class 331, subclass 64 for oscillator systems provided with an indicator, signal or alarm. |
| 332, | Modulators, subclass 118 and 150 for modulators having signals and indicators. |
| 333, | Wave Transmission Lines and Networks, for wave transmission systems wherein electromagnetic wave energy is guided or constrained by a propagation medium of appreciable electrical length as compared to the wavelength of the propagated energy. This class includes numerous networks and components useful in communications. Note particularly subclass 20 for wave-shaping networks of the passive type, subclasses 24+ for coupling networks including delay networks and filters, and subclasses 236+ for long lines having distributed electrical parameters, and subclasses 1+ for plural channel systems of these lines and networks. |
| 336, | Inductor Devices, subclass 45 for inductors having movable parts and means to indicate the position of the movable part. |
| 338, | Electrical Resistors, subclasses 13+ and 68+ for variable resistors including rheostats and potentiometers. |
| 341, | Coded Data Generation or Conversion, appropriate subclasses for code conversion, transmission or generation. |
| 342, | Communications: Directive Radio Wave Systems and Devices (e.g., Radar, Radio Navigation) appropriate subclasses for signaling systems of the radio wave energy type. (See Lines With This Class and Within Other Classes.) |
| 345, | Computer Graphics Processing and Selective Visual Display Systems, subclasses 1.1 through 3.4for plural display systems, and subclasses 418-475 for computer graphics processing. |
| 346, | Recorders, appropriate subclasses for signals or indicators which record, and subclass 16 and 17+ for recorders combined with signals and indicators. |
| 348, | Television, appropriate subclasses for television communication systems. |
| 356, | Optics: Measuring and Testing, for visible light type testing and examination instruments particularly for light radar devices in subclasses 3+ , subclasses 43+ for optical pyrometers, subclass 625 for measuring dimension, subclass 388 for configuration comparison devices, subclass 402 for shade or color test devices, subclasses 213+ for photometers, and subclasses 237.1+ for flaw and imperfection devices. |
| 358, | Facsimile and Static Presentation Processing, appropriate subclasses for data processing for static presentation to printer, and facsimile communication systems. |
| 360, | Dynamic Magnetic Information Storage or Retrieval, appropriate subclass for read/write dynamic storage systems. |
| 362, | Illumination, appropriate subclasses for illuminating means which may serve as signalling means. |
| 365, | Static Information Storage and Retrieval, appropriate subclass for read/write static storage systems, subclasses 185.01+ for floating gate memory storage (e.g., flash memory). |
| 367, | Communications, Electrical: Acoustic Wave Systems and Devices, for electrical communication systems in which the intelligence communicated is transmitted in part as acoustic wave energy. |
| 368, | Horology: Time Measuring Systems or Devices, subclasses 46+ for electric systems which indicate time and for electric clocks. |
| 370, | Multiplex Communications, appropriate subclasses for multiplexing systems. |
| 374, | Thermal Measuring and Testing, subclasses 163+ for a thermometer with an electrical heat sensor and a quantitative signalling arrangement. |
| 377, | Electrical Pulse Counters, Pulse Dividers, or Shift Registers: Circuits and Systems, subclasses 112+ for electrical counters with display or indication. |
| 380, | Cryptography, subclasses 255 through 276for a communication system using cryptography. |
| 381, | Electrical Audio Signal Processing and Systems, appropriate subclasses for one-way audio signal transmission and audio signal processing systems. |
| 396, | Photography, subclasses 429+ for a camera combined with diverse art devices. |
| 400, | Typewriting Machines, appropriate subclasses for typewriters having signals to indicate the condition or operation of the machine. Note particularly subclasses 70+ . |
| 404, | Road Structure, Process, or Apparatus, subclasses 9+ for nonelectric roadway structure designed to direct traffic. |
| 406, | Conveyors: Fluid Current, subclasses 34+ for conveyors having signals or indicators. |
| 422, | Chemical Apparatus and Process Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Preserving, or Sterilizing, subclasses 50+ or 105+ for chemical apparatus having means to electrically signal a condition of said apparatus or the result of a chemical test. |
| 429, | Chemistry: Electrical Current Producing Apparatus, Product, and Process, subclasses 90+ for battery having measuring, testing, or indicating means. |
| 434, | Education and Demonstration, subclasses 327+ for educational appliances which have a question and hidden answer, some of which signal a correct answer and subclasses 112+ for machines by which a blind person can read printed material, said machine furnishing signals which are a coded representation of the printed material. |
| 441, | Buoys, Rafts, and Aquatic Devices, subclasses 6+ for floating buoys utilized for marine navigation. |
| 446, | Amusement Devices: Toys, appropriate subclasses for various electric and magnetic toys which utilize electric signals, particularly subclass 142 , 242, 454, and 484+. |
| 505, | Superconductor Technology: Apparatus, Material, Process, subclasses 150+ for high temperature (Tc > 30 K) superconducting devices, and particularly subclasses 182+ for light responsive system or subclass 202 for electric communication system. |
| 600, | Surgery, subclasses 300+ for electric diagnostic devices having signals or indicators. |
| 700, | Data Processing: Generic Control Systems or Specific Applications, subclasses 1 through 89for generic data processing control systems, particularly subclass 18 for programming methods or procedures; and subclasses 90-306 for particular application of data processing systems or calculating computers. |
| 702, | Data Processing: Measuring, Calibrating, or Testing, appropriate subclasses for measuring, testing, or calibrating system having significant data processing. |
| 704, | Data Processing: Speech Signal Processing, Linguistics, Language Translation, and Audio Compression/Decompression, subclasses 200+ for artificial intelligence systems that process speech signals. |
| 706, | Data Processing: Aritifical Intelligent, various subclasses for artificial intelligence systems that represent, apply, and acquire knowledge. |
| 708, | Electrical Computers: Arithmetic Processing and Calculating, subclasses 1+ for hybrid computers; subclasses 100+ for digital calculating computers, and subclasses 800+ for analog computers. |
| 709, | Electrical Computers and Digital Processing Systems: Multicomputer or data transferring, appropriate subclassesfor data transfer among multiple computer systems. |
| 714, | Error Detection/Correction and Fault Detection/Recovery, subclasses for apparatus and corresponding processes relating to generic error detection or correction, or fault detection or recovery. |
SUBCLASSES
2.1 | Path selection: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 825. Subject matter having a plurality of alternative communication
channels and selection of less than the total number of channels
for signal transmission.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||
2.2 | Channel selecting matrix: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Subject matter wherein a communication line is selected
using a two or more dimensional array of electrical elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.21 | Plural stages: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Subject matter including multiple levels of plural matrices
to form a path through all successive levels.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
2.22 | Clos type: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 2.21. Subject matter wherein the multiple levels are arranged
in a nonblocking manner.
| |||
2.23 | Alternate routing: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Subject matter wherein the path through the plural stage
matrix system may be modified upon failure of connection between
the desired input and output line.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
2.24 | Having master control element: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.21. Subject matter including a supervisory element which controls
a plural stage matrix.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.25 | Folded: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Subject matter wherein inputs and outputs of the two or
more dimensional array are on the same side of the array.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
2.26 | Having master control element: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Subject matter including a supervisory element that controls
a two or more dimensional array.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.27 | Plural matrices: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Subject matter including multiple, interconnected, two
or more dimensional arrays of electrical elements.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.28 | Crosspoint switch detail (i.e., specific crosspoint): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.2. Subject matter wherein the matrix element is a specific type of switch used to make a connection for signal transmission. | |
2.29 | Semiconductor: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.28. Subject matter wherein the crosspoint element has a conductivity
intermediate that of conductors and insulators.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.31 | Gas discharge: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.28. Subject matter wherein the crosspoint element comprises
a gas discharge tube.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
2.4 | Code or pulse responsive: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Subject matter wherein the channel selection is performed
in response to a specified pulse pattern or pulse.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.5 | Wiper: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Subject matter wherein a movable electric contact (e.g.,
a rheostat) is used to establish a channel for signal transmission.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
2.6 | Plural stages: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Subject matter including multiple levels of selectors
which are used to establish a path through all successive levels
for signal transmission.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
2.7 | Condition of data channel: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Subject matter wherein selection of a channel is based upon the operational condition of system elements. | |
2.71 | Hunting: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.7. Subject matter wherein a search is performed to find a route that is not currently used. | |
2.8 | Data channel selector line: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 2.1. Subject matter wherein a separate line is used to communicate which of the plurality of possible channels is currently selected for signal transmission. | |
3.1 | Monitoring in addition to control (e.g., supervisory): | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 825. Subject matter wherein a signal representative of the
actual status of the controlled device, with respect to an intended
controlled function, is transmitted back to the selective signal source.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
3.2 | Synchronization: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter including a reference timing function for
operating plural system components.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||
3.21 | Time slot or packet: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.2. Subject matter wherein the reference timing function includes
data frame timing signals such as preamble, header, or frame sync
code.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
3.22 | Electromechanical (e.g., relay, rotary distributor): | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.2. Subject matter wherein the reference timing function includes
a mechanical movable element responsive to electrical input such
as a relay or rotary distributor.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
3.23 | Relay chain: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.22. Subject matter wherein the movable element includes a
series of successively connected relay or counter stages.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
3.24 | Step-by-step: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.22. Subject matter wherein the movable element is actuated
in accordance with a number of transmitted signals or impulses.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
3.3 | Including storage or recording: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter combined with the production of a permanent
or semipermanent record of a control or representative signal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
3.31 | Storage at controlled device or sensor: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.3. Subject matter wherein the record is located at either the controlled device or the source of the change in status signal. | |
3.32 | Storage at controller: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.3. Subject matter wherein the record is located at a central station. | |
3.4 | Quiescent: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter wherein the representative signal is transmitted solely in response to a change in condition. | |
3.41 | Collision avoidance: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.4. Subject matter wherein a protocol is utilized to prevent
a transmitting device from interfering with another transmitting
device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
3.42 | Control to avoid fault: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter wherein a control signal is sent to the
controlled device to prevent a malfunction.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
3.43 | Fault condition detection: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter which produces a representative signal
in response to a malfunction of the selective device.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
3.44 | Control to correct fault: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.43. Subject matter wherein a control signal is sent to the controlled device to correct a malfunction. | |
3.5 | Including addressing: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter with a plurality of controlled devices,
each of which is responsive to a specific signal so as to permit
individual control.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
3.51 | Polling or roll call: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.5. Subject matter wherein all of the controlled devices will
transmit a representative signal in response to a particular signal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
3.52 | Group address: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.5. Subject matter wherein the specific signal uniquely identifies
multiple devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
3.53 | Source address: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.5. Subject matter wherein the specific signal uniquely identifies its origin. | |
3.54 | Destination address: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.5. Subject matter wherein the specific signal uniquely identifies a device which is to receive and act on the signal. | |
3.55 | Pulse counting: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.54. Subject matter wherein pulse tallying is utilized in forming
the destination address.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
3.6 | Scanning: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter having plural controlled devices with successive
transmission of representative signals from each of the controlled
devices.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
3.61 | Continuous: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.6. Subject matter wherein the scanning is automatically restarted at its conclusion. | |
3.62 | Interrupted: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.6. Subject matter having structure to interrupt the normal
scanning sequence.
| |||
3.63 | Automatic: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.62. Subject matter wherein the interruption is in response to a predetermined representative signal. | |
3.7 | Including indicator: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter having an element which produces a humanly
perceptible signal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
3.71 | Having manual control input: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.7. Subject matter wherein a user manually inputs a control
signal correlated to an indicator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
3.8 | Electromechanical relay: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter having an electromechanical relay.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
3.9 | Control then monitoring: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 3.1. Subject matter wherein the status signal is an indication
of the status of the function being controlled.
| |||
5.1 | Intelligence comparison for controlling: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 825. Subject matter which compares an information bearing item
or signal with an information reference, and performing a control
function in accordance with the comparison.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.2 | Authorization control (e.g., entry into an area): | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter wherein the comparison determines operation
of a controlled device to permit an individual to perform an action.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||
5.21 | Varying authorization: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein the comparison is based on a changeable
verification logic or data.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
5.22 | Code learning: | ||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.21. Subject matter wherein the comparison is based on a presettable
or calculated control code.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||
5.23 | Programming from coded record to controller: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.22. Subject matter wherein authorization control data stored
in a controller (e.g., lock) is defined or modified in response
to a received code from a data bearing record or carrier.
| |||
5.24 | Using additional record or carrier code: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.23. Subject matter wherein a first set of data bearing record
or carrier code is changed using a second set of data bearing record
or carrier code during programming of authorization control data.
| |||
5.25 | Programming of coded record: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.22. Subject matter wherein the presettable or calculated code
is stored in a programmable data bearing record or carrier (e.g.,
electronic key or card ).
| |||
5.26 | Code rotating or scrambling: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.21. Subject matter wherein the comparison is based on a control
code or key that is effected by a counter/timer control
means or an encryption/decryption algorithm for an adequate
security purpose.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||
5.27 | Rule based input: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.21. Subject matter wherein the comparison is based on a desired
pattern of user responses to queries.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.28 | Timed access blocking: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein the comparison allows the action
to be performed to occur during specified period.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
5.3 | Having indication of improper access: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter which additionally produces a signal indicative
of an invalid access attempt.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||
5.31 | Lockout or disable: | ||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.3. Subject matter wherein the produced indicative signal
causes a preventive condition of the operation of the controlled
device (e.g., inacccessible or inoperative).
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.32 | Visual indication: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.3. Subject matter wherein the produced indicative signal
is visually perceptible.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
5.33 | Including link to a remote indicator: | ||||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.3. Subject matter comprising means for communicating the
produced indicative signal to a distant indicator.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||
5.4 | Credit: | ||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein a comparison is made with a balance
in an individual"s account so as to permit or deny immediate
receipt of a desired product.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.41 | Banking or financing: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.4. Subject matter wherein the desired product is associated
with a business administration which plans the disposition or use
of fund, security, extension of credit, or loan.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.42 | Debiting (e.g., rental): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.4. Subject matter wherein an amount is substracted from
a positive balance to permit receipt of the desired product.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
5.5 | Input from central location for plural controlled devices: | ||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein more than one device is being controlled
by signal inputted from a central station.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.51 | Manual code input: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein the information bearing signal
is generated by input from a user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
5.52 | Biometrics: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.51. Subject matter wherein the information bearing signal
is generated from data specific to a user s body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||
5.53 | Image (e.g., fingerprint , face): | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.52. Subject matter wherein the data specific to a user s body
is a pattern picturing a part of the user s body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.54 | Password: | ||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.51. Subject matter wherein the information bearing signal
comprises user identification code for security purpose.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.55 | Rotary input: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.51. Subject matter wherein the information bearing signal
comprises input from a dial or code wheel mechanism.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
5.6 | Coded record input (e.g., IC card or key): | ||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein the information bearing signal
is generated from coded data stored in a data bearing record or
carrier.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.61 | Wireless transceiver: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.6. Subject matter comprising a transmitter-receiver device
for exchanging information over free space.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||
5.62 | Including manual switching means: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.61. Subject matter comprising a make and break device actuated
by user input for
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.63 | Including timing means (e.g., clock): | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.61. Subject matter wherein the exchange of information is
initiated by a timing or clock signal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||
5.64 | Wireless transmitter: | ||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.6. Subject matter comprising a transmission device for sending
information over free space
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||
5.65 | Electronic coded record: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.6. Subject matter comprising details of electronic circuitry
or data processing means of a card or key.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.66 | Magnetic coded record: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.6. Subject matter comprising details of magnetic element
(e.g., magnetic card key decoder, magnetic card key, etc.) of a
card or key.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
5.67 | Mechanical coded record: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.6. Subject matter comprising details of mechanical structure
(e.g., mechanical key, mechanical key decoder, etc.) of a card or
key.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.7 | Access barrier: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein the action performed is a control
of an element for opening or closing an entrance.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.71 | Garage door: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.32. Subject matter wherein the element is a vehicle gate.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.72 | Vehicle door: | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.7. Subject matter wherein the element is an automotive door.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||
5.73 | Lockbox: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.7. Subject matter wherein the element is for a safety deposit
box .
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
5.74 | Access to electrical information: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.2. Subject matter wherein the individual is authorized to
obtain information or data signal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||||
5.8 | Authentication (e.g., identity): | ||||||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter which compares characteristics or data
to determine proper validation of a user, object, or document.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||
5.81 | Personal identification: | ||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.8. Subject matter wherein identity of an individual is validated.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
5.82 | Biometrics: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.81. Subject matter wherein body characteristic is used to
validate the identity of the individual.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
5.83 | Image (e.g., Fingerprint, Face): | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.82. Subject matter wherein the body characteristic includes
pattern picturing part of the individual s body.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.84 | Voice: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.82. Subject matter wherein the body characteristic includes
the individual s speech
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
5.85 | Password: | ||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.81. Subject matter wherein the characteristic includes user
identification code for security purpose.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||
5.86 | Document authentication: | ||||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.8. Subject matter wherein validity of a document is determined.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||
5.9 | Commodity (e.g., vending): | ||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.1. Subject matter providing for a receipt, dispensation or
count of a merchandise.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||
5.91 | Including merchandise information display system (e.g., store price display): | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 5.9. Subject matter. comprising means for visually indicating
an information related to the merchandise (e.g., price).
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
5.92 | Item inventorying: | ||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 5.9. Subject matter includes an arrangement for establishing,
maintaining, or updating a record of the merchandise.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||
7.1 | Paging to control diverse device: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 825.36. Subject matter wherein a control signal provides commands
to control a device in addition to providing a paging indication
to a user.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
7.2 | Code responsive (i.e., paging): | ||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 825.36. Subject matter wherein the indication at a selective call
receiver (SCR) is controlled or actuated in accordance with a predetermined control
signal.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||
7.21 | Two-way paging: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein the SCR may additionally transmit
information back to the paging terminal.
| |||
7.22 | Acknowledgment of message receipt: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.21. Subject matter wherein the response from the pager is an indication that a paging signal has been received by the paging terminal. | |
7.23 | Including reply to query: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.22. Subject matter wherein the response from the pager is an answer to a question posed in the paging signal received by the paging terminal. | |
7.24 | Transmitting configuration: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein a specific transmitter base station arrangement is used to relay the control signal from the paging terminal to the SCR. | |
7.25 | Multiple transmitters: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.24. Subject matter wherein a plurality of transmitter base stations are used to communicate the control signal to the SCR. | |
7.26 | Simulcast: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.25. Subject matter wherein the plurality of transmitter base stations are synchronized to transmit the same control signal at the same time. | |
7.27 | Zoned: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.25. Subject matter wherein each of a plurality of transmitter
base stations is arranged to cover a specific geographical area.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.28 | Paging terminal (i.e., element prior to the transmitter): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein a specific interface between the requesting user and the transmitter base station is used to organize requests and control signals. | |
7.29 | Terminal connected to other network (e.g., Internet): | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.28. Subject matter wherein the paging terminal receives requests
for indication from a communication system other than just the PSTN.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.3 | Queuing: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.28. Subject matter wherein the paging terminal effects the order in which received requests are sent as paging messages to the SCRs. | |
7.31 | Message input: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.28. Subject matter wherein the paging terminal includes devices which are used to generate paging messages based upon received requests. | |
7.32 | Power control or battery saving: | ||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein the SCR s power consumption is
regulated or reduced.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||
7.33 | Based on received signal: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.32. Subject matter wherein the SCR s power consumption is regulated or reduced in response to a received signal. | |
7.34 | Frame based timing: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.33. Subject matter wherein the power control circuit in the
SCR operates in response to timing information derived from received
packetized data.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
7.35 | Address based: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.33. Subject matter wherein the power control circuit in the SCR operates in response to its identifier in a received control signal. | |
7.36 | Received signal includes power command: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.32. Subject matter wherein the received signal includes an instruction to the SCR s power saving circuit. | |
7.37 | Control based upon available power: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.32. Subject matter wherein the SCR s power consumption is
regulated or reduced in response to the amount of power remaining
in the SCR s power supply.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
7.38 | Time based: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.32. Subject matter wherein the power control circuit in the SCR is responsive to a fixed time schedule. | |
7.39 | Programming the receiver: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein a control signal which can be used by the SCR to effect the future operation of the SCR is supplied thereto. | |
7.4 | Via local device: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.39. Subject matter wherein the programming control signal is delivered to the SCR from a nearby device. | |
7.41 | Over the air: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.39. Subject matter wherein the programming control signal is delivered to the SCR via the same communication system as the indication control signals. | |
7.42 | Frequency scanning for address: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein the SCR scans plural frequencies
in search of a message to itself.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
7.43 | Particular message and address format (e.g., POCSAG, FLEX, etc.): | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein a specific protocol is used to
communicate a control signal and selecting code.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.44 | Having error detection or correction: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.43. Subject matter wherein an error in the communication
of the control signal is detected which may be subsequently corrected.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.45 | Addressing format: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein a specific selecting code is used
to direct a control signal to a specific SCR.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
7.46 | Group call: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.45. Subject matter including plural SCRs each actuated by
a signal unique thereto, and each also responsive to a signal which
actuates a plurality of SCRs.
| |||
7.47 | Source address: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.46. Subject matter wherein plural indicating devices realize that a message is intended for each indicating device based on a code which designates the sender of the message to be indicated. | |
7.48 | News information provider (e.g., sports, weather, etc.): | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.46. Subject matter wherein the user requesting the indication
sends or initiates a control signal which indicates the status
of a particular newsworthy subject.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
7.49 | Tone code (i.e., frequency code): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.45. Subject matter wherein the control signal is a predetermined
pattern of successive audio frequency modulated signals.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.5 | Distress signal: | ||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter responsive to the receipt of signals having
standardized characteristics representing an emergency type situation
from any transmitter.
| |||
7.51 | Message presentation: | ||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein the indication is a perceptible
announcement of information.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
7.52 | Storing or retrieving message (e.g., received message database handling): | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.51. Subject matter wherein the message is saved in a memory
area for future recall.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.53 | Canned message (audible or visual): |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.51. Subject matter wherein a message is communicated in the control signal using a code representing the message (or a portion thereof). | |
7.54 | Via externally coupled device: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.51. Subject matter wherein the message is presented via a separate device connected to the SCR. | |
7.55 | Display: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.51. Subject matter wherein the message is presented via a
visual element.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
7.56 | Including graphics: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.55. Subject matter wherein the displayed message includes
a pictorial image.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
7.57 | Audible: | ||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.51. Subject matter wherein the message is presented using
a sound producing element.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||
7.58 | Alert: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter including a humanly perceptible indication that a specific control signal has been received. | |
7.59 | Priority alert: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.58. Subject matter wherein the alert is indicative of the order of importance of the received control signal. | |
7.6 | Vibratory (i.e., tactual) alarm: | ||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 7.58. Subject matter wherein the indicating element produces
a shaking vibration which is felt rather than heard.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||||
7.61 | Visual: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.58. Subject matter wherein the alert indicating element produces
a visible indication.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
7.62 | Audible: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.58. Subject matter wherein the alert indicating element produces
a noise that is heard.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||||
7.63 | Housing detail: | ||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 7.2. Subject matter wherein a specific structure encases the
SCR.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||
10.1 | Interrogation response: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under 825. having an information containing device and an information
source control device for querying the information containing device,
with the expectation of an immediate reply.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||
10.2 | Contention avoidance: | ||
| This subclass is indented under 10.1. including means to enable an interrogation controller to
receive responses from multiple information containing devices relatively
error free.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
10.3 | Interrogation signal detail: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.1. wherein an interrogation signal having designated characteristics is sent from the source controller. | |
10.31 | Individual call: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.3. wherein the interrogation signal uniquely identifies a specific information containing device. | |
10.32 | Group call: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.3. wherein the interrogation signal identifies a group of information containing devices. | |
10.33 | Wake up (all call): |
| This subclass is indented under 10.3. wherein the specific interrogation signal initiates a response from all information containing devices within range. | |
10.34 | Power up: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.3. wherein the interrogation signal provides energy to all information containing devices. | |
10.4 | Response signal detail: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.1. wherein a specific response signal is sent from the information containing device. | |
10.41 | Combination response: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.4. wherein the response signal is a composite signal including multiple type of information. | |
10.42 | Identification only: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.4. wherein the response signal includes the unique identity of the information containing device. | |
10.5 | Additional control: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.1. wherein a subsequent operation is performed in response to the interrogation signal. | |
10.51 | Programming (e.g., read/write): |
| This subclass is indented under 10.5. wherein the subsequent operation is the writing of data into the information containing device. | |
10.52 | ID code: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.51. wherein the data written is a unique identification of the information containing device. | |
10.6 | Printout or display: |
| This subclass is indented under 10.1. including an information presenting device for forming a permanent or semipermanent record of the information. | |
14.1 | Decoder matrix: | ||||||||||||||||||||||
This subclass is indented under subclass 825. Subject matter having a two or more dimensional array
of electrical elements in a receiver for distinguishing different
control signals, and not elsewhere classifiable.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||||||||||||||
14.2 | Plural stage: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein each element of the matrix is itself
a matrix.
SEE OR SEARCH THIS CLASS, SUBCLASS:
| |||
14.3 | Programmable: | ||||||||||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein the array or an element thereof
has a settable signal response in accordance with a programmed or
other setting by an operator.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||||||||||
14.31 | Having fusible element: |
| This subclass is indented under subclass 14.3. Subject matter wherein a matrix element or link thereto has current fusible conductor which modifies the characteristics of the array when fused. | |
14.4 | Logic crosspoint: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein the matrix processes a control
signal to form a nonarithmetic digital output.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
14.5 | Bistable crosspoint: | ||
| This subclass is indented under subclass 14.1. Subject matter wherein an element has, or is part of,
a circuit having two latched operating states, one of which is set
by a control signal.
SEE OR SEARCH CLASS:
| |||
14.6 |