(under subclass 59) Device wherein the sensing means is capable of generating any one of a plurality of signals or impulses distinct in degree or character, in response to different sizes or kinds of pattern indicia or characteristics being sensed, and including means to select distinct tools or combinations of tools corresponding to such distinct signals or impulses.
(1) Note. For example, the pattern senser may distinguish between larger and smaller pattern holes to cause the selection of different tools or combination of tools.
