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Electronic computer with interrupt feature
Assignee: Electrologica BV
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Filing: 1959-06-26
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1979-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Scholten Carel Steven
- 👤 Loopstra Bram Jan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:24
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/48; G06F9/4806; G06F9/4812; G06F9/4818
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
AN ELECTRONIC COMPUTER, EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERRUPT FACILITY ENABLING THE COMPUTER TO PERFORM A NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS TASKS SUCH THAT EACH TASK CAN BE PROGRAMMED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF OTHER SIMULTANEOUS TASKS, AND OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ASYNCHRONOUS EXTERNAL SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASK-PROGRAMS FOR SAID COMPUTER, SAID INTERRUPT FACILITY INCLUDING MEANS TO DISTRIBUTE THE MARGIN TIME, SAID MARGIN TIME BEING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TIME AVAILABLE IN THE EXTERNAL SYSTEM FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK AND THE TIME REQUIRED FOR THE COMPUTER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED PROGRAM, SAID MEANS DISTRIBUTING THE MARGIN TIME OF EACH PROGRAM OVER THE AVAILABLE TIME FOR EACH TASK SO THAT EACH TASK IS PERFORMED IN TIME, AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID DISTRIBUTING MEANS IN SAID INTERRUPT FACILITY FOR INTERRUPTING AT LEAST ONE OF THE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SIMULTANEOUS TASK WHICH IS CAPABLE OF INTERRUPTING, AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION BY AT LEAST ONE OF THE OTHER PROGRAMS BY SAID INTERRUPT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
AN ELECTRONIC COMPUTER, EQUIPPED WITH AN INTERRUPT FACILITY ENABLING THE COMPUTER TO PERFORM A NUMBER OF SIMULTANEOUS TASKS SUCH THAT EACH TASK CAN BE PROGRAMMED INDEPENDENTLY OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF OTHER SIMULTANEOUS TASKS, AND OF THE CHARACTERISTICS OF ASYNCHRONOUS EXTERNAL SYSTEMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE TASK-PROGRAMS FOR SAID COMPUTER, SAID INTERRUPT FACILITY INCLUDING MEANS TO DISTRIBUTE THE MARGIN TIME, SAID MARGIN TIME BEING THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TIME AVAILABLE IN THE EXTERNAL SYSTEM FOR THE PERFORMANCE OF THE TASK AND THE TIME REQUIRED FOR THE COMPUTER TO EXECUTE THE ASSOCIATED PROGRAM, SAID MEANS DISTRIBUTING THE MARGIN TIME OF EACH PROGRAM OVER THE AVAILABLE TIME FOR EACH TASK SO THAT EACH TASK IS PERFORMED IN TIME, AND MEANS CONTROLLED BY SAID DISTRIBUTING MEANS IN SAID INTERRUPT FACILITY FOR INTERRUPTING AT LEAST ONE OF THE PROGRAMS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SIMULTANEOUS TASK WHICH IS CAPABLE OF INTERRUPTING, AS WELL AS BEING SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE INTERRUPTION BY AT LEAST ONE OF THE OTHER PROGRAMS BY SAID INTERRUPT MEANS.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |