Lawrence E Siegel

US Patent:

44132603, Nov 1, 1983

Filed:

Aug 31, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/297990

Inventors:

Lawrence Siegel - Chicago IL
Edward L. Polanek - Woodstock IL
Anthony J. Miller - Skokie IL
Alan L. Woodman - Mount Prospect IL

Assignee:

Stern Electronics, Inc. - Elk Grove Village IL

International Classification:

H04Q 900
H04B 132

US Classification:

34082525

Abstract:

A coin-operated phonograph in which certain functions are remotely controlled. A transmitter is provided for transmitting a number of modulated carrier signals, including an up volume signal and a down volume signal. The phonograph carries a multi-channel receiver that is adapted for receiving the carrier signals transmitted by the transmitter. A detector is connected to the receiver for detecting the modulated carrier signals. An amplifier with gain control is provided and is controlled in accordance with receipt of the modulated carrier signals. A manually-operable volume control switch is carried by the phonograph and may be used instead of the transmitter to control the gain of the amplifier.

US Patent:

44059841, Sep 20, 1983

Filed:

Feb 2, 1981

Appl. No.:

6/230398

Inventors:

Lawrence Siegel - Chicago IL
Edward L. Polanek - Woodstock IL
Anthony J. Miller - Skokie IL
Alan L. Woodman - Mount Prospect IL

Assignee:

Stern Electronics, Inc. - Elk Grove Village IL

International Classification:

G05D 2900
G07F 1700

US Classification:

364410

Abstract:

A coin-operated phonograph is provided which includes a cathode ray tube for displaying information, such as title strip data, in alphanumeric form. The phonograph includes means for storing the information to be displayed in digital form. An optical character reader is used for entering the information into storage in the storage means. Means are responsive to the storage means for controlling the presentation of the information on the cathode ray tube.