Handwriting capture device with integral forms printer
US5322978A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 12, 1993 |
| Grant date | Jun 21, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG07C9/35
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A handwriting capture device which includes an integral printer for printing forms and for feeding the forms over a digitizer for signature by a customer. The handwriting capture device employs a highly sensitive digitizer to accurately capture signature information entered using a writing force greater than or equal to a predetermined writing force. The handwriting capture device includes a housing having a top surface, a resistive membrane digitizer mounted in the top surface, circuitry for processing digitizer information and for controlling operation of the printer, and a clamp for retaining a receipt in place over the digitizer during movement of the device. The clamp also serves to minimize finger contact with the digitizer.
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