US3212060A
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Digital processing systems
Assignee: Decca Ltd
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Filing: 1960-07-28
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1980-07-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Freedman Arye Leib
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 00:59
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/48; G06F9/4806; G06F9/4812; G06F13/00; G06F13/14; G06F13/20; G06F13/24; G06F13/26; G06F9/461; G06F9/462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM COMPRISING (A) A CENTRAL COMPUTER AND (B) A PLURALITY OF ANCILLARY UNITS EACH OPERABLE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM OR TO FEED INFORMATION TO THE CENTRAL COMPUTER, (C) THE COMPUTER HAVING A CONTROL UNIT ARRANGED ON RECEIPT OF AN INSTRUCTION TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF THE COMPUTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION AND HAVING A PROGRAMME STORE FOR PROVIDING PROGRAMME INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTROL UNIT DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE CENTRAL COMPUTER, AND (D) AT LEAST ONE ANCILLARY UNIT HAVING AN INSTRUCTION REGISTER AND MEANS TO FEED THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM SAID INSTRUCTION REGISTER TO THE CONTROL UNIT OF SAID CENTRAL COMPUTER TO CONTROL THE COMPUTER TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ANCILLARY UNIT WITHOUT HAVING TO OBTAIN ANY INSTRUCTION FROM THE PROGRAMME STORE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM COMPRISING (A) A CENTRAL COMPUTER AND (B) A PLURALITY OF ANCILLARY UNITS EACH OPERABLE TO RECEIVE INFORMATION FROM OR TO FEED INFORMATION TO THE CENTRAL COMPUTER, (C) THE COMPUTER HAVING A CONTROL UNIT ARRANGED ON RECEIPT OF AN INSTRUCTION TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF THE COMPUTER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INSTRUCTION AND HAVING A PROGRAMME STORE FOR PROVIDING PROGRAMME INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CONTROL UNIT DURING NORMAL OPERATION OF THE CENTRAL COMPUTER, AND (D) AT LEAST ONE ANCILLARY UNIT HAVING AN INSTRUCTION REGISTER AND MEANS TO FEED THE INSTRUCTIONS FROM SAID INSTRUCTION REGISTER TO THE CONTROL UNIT OF SAID CENTRAL COMPUTER TO CONTROL THE COMPUTER TO OPERATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE ANCILLARY UNIT WITHOUT HAVING TO OBTAIN ANY INSTRUCTION FROM THE PROGRAMME STORE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |