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.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
January 10, 1983
Date of Patent:
November 26, 1985
Assignee:
Bancware, Inc.
Inventors:
Alan L. Citron, Thomas W. F. Lindquist, William E. Popp