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Videocassette handling and sequencing system

  • US 4,654,727 A
  • Filed: 04/08/1985
  • Issued: 03/31/1987
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/08/1985
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A tape cassette handling and sequencing system comprising:

  • a cassette storage library having a plurality of stationary storage bins, a cassette loading section for receiving cassettes to be stored in the storage bins and a cassette unloading section for receiving cassettes to be removed from the library;

    a plurality of tape transports for playing cassettes stored in the library;

    cassette manipulator means for selectively moving cassettes between the loading section, unloading section, storage bins and tape transports;

    code reading means for reading an identification code located on each cassette; and

    control means for (a) causing the code reading means to read the code on each cassette when the cassette is placed in the loading section to enable the control means to identify the cassette, (b) causing the manipulator means to move cassettes from the loading section to available storage bins and subsequently moving cassettes from the storage bins to the tape transports and then back to the storage bins or unloading section, and (c) controlling the operation of the tape transports to play cassettes therein in a desired sequence.

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