Apparatus for measuring video cassette tape usage

Details Apparatus for measuring video cassette tape usage Apparatus for measuring video cassette tape usage

1987-08-31

1990-01-16

Cuchlinski, Jr., William A.

Geometrical instruments

Gauge

Comparator

33494, 33733, 33476, 33482, G01B 300

Patent

active

048934143

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed for determining the amount of taping time used and/or remaining on standard VHS and Beta format video tape cassettes. Multiple scales are organized onto a single multi sided card having a corresponding number of corners. In the preferred embodiment there are five scales, one scale each for the three standard VHS taping speeds, and two for the standard BETA taping speeds. The scales start and end inwardly of the corners that are adjacent the scales.

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