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Coin-operated phonograph

US4405984A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 2, 1981
Grant dateSep 20, 1983
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Expiry dateFeb 2, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B2220/20
  • WIPO fieldControl
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A coin-operated phonograph is provided which includes a cathode ray tube for displaying information, such as title strip data, in alphanumeric form. The phonograph includes means for storing the information to be displayed in digital form. An optical character reader is used for entering the information into storage in the storage means. Means are responsive to the storage means for controlling the presentation of the information on the cathode ray tube.

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