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US3283308A
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Data processing system with autonomous input-output control
Assignee: Beckman Coulter Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-10
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1983-06-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Klein Walter
- 👤 Robert J Grady
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:23
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/10; G06F13/12; G06F13/124
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERAL DATA TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DEVICES, A PLURALITY OF CHANNEL CONTROL UNITS EACH HAVING RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID PERIPHERAL DEVICES COUPLED THERETO, A MEMORY SUBSYSTEM HAVING A UNIQUE CELL RESERVED FOR EACH OF SAID CHANNEL CONTROL UNITS, SAID CELL CONTAINING THE INDIRECT ADDRESS OF A MEMORY BUFFER AREA, A GENERAL PURPOSE ARITHMETIC SUBSYSTEM FOR PERFORMING COMPUTATION UPON BINARY CODED DATA AND FOR RECEIVING BOTH ARITHMETIC AND INPUT-OUTPUT COMMANDS FROM SAID MEMORY SUBSYSTEM, SAID ARITHMETIC SUBSYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISTINGUISHING AN INPUT-OUTPUT COMMAND AND INITIATING A DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A SELECTED PERIPHERAL DEVICE AND THE MEMORY BUFFER AREA ASSOCIATED WITH ITS CHANNEL CONTROL UNIT, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED COMMAND WORD FOR PROVIDING AN OPERATIONAL MODE PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A SELECTED PERIPHERAL DEVICE AND MEMORY BUFFER AREA INDEPENDENT OF SAID ARITHMETIC SUBSYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERAL DATA TRANSMITTING AND RECEIVING DEVICES, A PLURALITY OF CHANNEL CONTROL UNITS EACH HAVING RESPECTIVE ONES OF SAID PERIPHERAL DEVICES COUPLED THERETO, A MEMORY SUBSYSTEM HAVING A UNIQUE CELL RESERVED FOR EACH OF SAID CHANNEL CONTROL UNITS, SAID CELL CONTAINING THE INDIRECT ADDRESS OF A MEMORY BUFFER AREA, A GENERAL PURPOSE ARITHMETIC SUBSYSTEM FOR PERFORMING COMPUTATION UPON BINARY CODED DATA AND FOR RECEIVING BOTH ARITHMETIC AND INPUT-OUTPUT COMMANDS FROM SAID MEMORY SUBSYSTEM, SAID ARITHMETIC SUBSYSTEM INCLUDING MEANS FOR DISTINGUISHING AN INPUT-OUTPUT COMMAND AND INITIATING A DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A SELECTED PERIPHERAL DEVICE AND THE MEMORY BUFFER AREA ASSOCIATED WITH ITS CHANNEL CONTROL UNIT, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED COMMAND WORD FOR PROVIDING AN OPERATIONAL MODE PROVIDING A CONTINUOUS DATA EXCHANGE BETWEEN A SELECTED PERIPHERAL DEVICE AND MEMORY BUFFER AREA INDEPENDENT OF SAID ARITHMETIC SUBSYSTEM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |