Abstract: A processor (18) receives signals from an electronic tablet (10) that represent the positions of a stylus (12) on the tablet surface. The processor operates a cathode-ray tube (20) to display the locations represented by the tablet signals and present scales for interpreting the display as values of a function. It also stores the quantitative data represented by the display in accordance with the scales. A user can therefore enter quantitative data in an analog manner, which is more natural in many instances.

Abstract: A machine for binding a plurality of loose sheets into bound pamphlet form is disclosed, together with a cover suitable to receive such sheets. The machine has a stationary base to which a main chassis is fixedly mounted. A movable carriage is mounted for slidable movement with respect to the chassis by means of rollers fixed to the carriage and which slide along the inner side edges of the upper plate of the chassis. When the carriage is in the open position, its upper rear wall is separated from the fixed rear wall of the base, thereby exposing an underlying heating channel and permitting the insertion therein of a cover containing pages to be bound thereto. The chassis is then moved to a relatively closed position, whereby its rear wall approaches the corresponding rear wall of the base, retaining the cover and its contained pages therebetween.