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Title: Alphanumeric display means for computer-linked typewriter consoles using light-emitting diodes (LED's) in conjunction with sets of fiber-optic matrix members

Abstract: The present invention relates to an alphanumeric display unit means for improving the identification quantities at selected key buttons of a computer-linked typewriter console through usage of light-emitting indentification indicia attached adjacent to or at the selected key buttons. Each light-emitting display is in matrix format consisting of a set of fiber optic members arranged in orthogonal rows and columns. Encoding is via cooperative drum means including a plurality of rotatable light-emitting diodes (LED's) columnarly aligned at the interior of the drum means for generating a series of light signals for transmission along each set of fiber optic members.


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Inventors: Mueller, Thomas Delbert (Orinda, CA, US)

Application Number: 413145
Filing Date: 1973-11-05
Publication_date: 1976-01-20
Assignee: Chevron Research Company (San Francisco, CA)
Primary Class(es): 345/170 341/22, 385/88, 385/115, 385/147, 400/477, 400/493
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US Patent Ref:
3187321Jun, 1965Kameny340/365.
3644922Feb, 1972James et al.340/380.
3670322Jun, 1972Mallebrein340/365.
3786499Jan, 1974Jankowski et al.340/380.

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Primary Examiner: Curtis, Marshall M.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Freeland, Jr.; R. L., Messner; H. D.