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Optically scanned document with fail-safe marking

US5001330A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 2, 1988
Grant dateMar 19, 1991
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06K19/06009
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A data processing form used with photosensing apparatus that senses the presence of indicia in indicia-receiving locations on the form comprises a sheet of paper or like material. The form has a first control mark column containing a plurality of control marks in specified relation to a plurality of indicia-receiving locations on a first surface of said sheet. On the second surface of the sheet is a fail-safe mark opposite to and aligned with the first control mark column. The fail-safe mark has a continuous extend sufficient to connect at least two adjacent marks on said first surface, were such control marks on the second surface of said sheet in a location immediately opposite their location on said first surface.

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