IPC Definitions - January 01, 2012
G06K 11/00 - Definition
This main group covers:
Automatic curve followers using an auxiliary scanning pattern.
Devices for converting the position of a manually operated writing or tracing member into an electrical signal.
References relevant to classification in this main group
This main group does not cover:
Graph-reading or converting the pattern of mechanical parameters, e.g. force or presence, into electrical signals combined with character or pattern recognition | G06K 9/00 |
Feelers for copying devices on machine tools | B23Q 35/00 |
Hand-held input or output devices for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by a digital computer, e.g. light-pens, joysticks, mice, or trackballs | G06F 3/033 |
Systems for transmitting the position of an object with respect to a predetermined reference system, e.g. tele-autographic system | G08C 21/00 |
Attention is drawn to the following places, which may be of interest for search:
Accessories for games using an electronically generated display | A63F 13/02 |
Arrangements for measuring areas | G01B |
Measuring force | G01L |