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Method and apparatus for classifying documents

US5414781A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1993
Grant dateMay 9, 1995
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J21/16
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for identifying documents and classes of documents. The documents are provided with distinctive logotypes which are preferably at the top of each document. The coding of the logotypes is by the use of distinctive angular alignments in the logotype. The logotype is scanned at different angles in order to determine angular "signatures" for comparison with a predetermined power distribution.

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