US3228004A
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Logical translator
Assignee: Control Data Corp
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Filing: 1960-03-07
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1980-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arvin D Mcgregor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:40
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
A LOGICAL TRANSLATOR FOR TRANSLATING SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM AN INPUT DEVICE INTO A FORM SUITABLE FOR USE IN A UTILIZING DEVICE SUCH AS AN ELECTRONIC COMPUTER FOR THE LIKE, COMPRISING, MEANS OPERABLE TO RECEIVE GROUPS OF BINRY CODED SIMULTANEOUS SIGNALS AND A KEY SIGNAL, SECOND MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST MENTIONED MEANS AND SELECTIVELY CONTINUOUSLY OPERABLE IN EITHER AN ALPHA NUMERIC OR NUMERIC MODE TO TRANSLATE SAID SIGNALS INTO BINARY CODED OUTPUT SIGNALS EACH INCLUDING A CLOCK SIGNAL AND A SIGNAL OPERABLE TO CAUSE THE OUTPUT SIGNALS OF THE TRANSLATOR TO BE RECORDED BY THE UTILIZING DEVICE, MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SECOND AND FIRST MEMTIONED MEANS TO GROUP SAID OUTPUT SIGNALS INTO COMPUTER WORDS, AND CLOSING MEANS OPERABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID SECOND MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY COMPLETE A COMPUTER WORD WHEN THE TRANSLATED CODED INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLETE A COMPUTER WORD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
A LOGICAL TRANSLATOR FOR TRANSLATING SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM AN INPUT DEVICE INTO A FORM SUITABLE FOR USE IN A UTILIZING DEVICE SUCH AS AN ELECTRONIC COMPUTER FOR THE LIKE, COMPRISING, MEANS OPERABLE TO RECEIVE GROUPS OF BINRY CODED SIMULTANEOUS SIGNALS AND A KEY SIGNAL, SECOND MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FIRST MENTIONED MEANS AND SELECTIVELY CONTINUOUSLY OPERABLE IN EITHER AN ALPHA NUMERIC OR NUMERIC MODE TO TRANSLATE SAID SIGNALS INTO BINARY CODED OUTPUT SIGNALS EACH INCLUDING A CLOCK SIGNAL AND A SIGNAL OPERABLE TO CAUSE THE OUTPUT SIGNALS OF THE TRANSLATOR TO BE RECORDED BY THE UTILIZING DEVICE, MEANS OPERABLY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SECOND AND FIRST MEMTIONED MEANS TO GROUP SAID OUTPUT SIGNALS INTO COMPUTER WORDS, AND CLOSING MEANS OPERABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID SECOND MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY COMPLETE A COMPUTER WORD WHEN THE TRANSLATED CODED INFORMATION DOES NOT COMPLETE A COMPUTER WORD.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |