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Method and apparatus for data form modification
Assignee: International Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1971-12-30
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Granted: 1973-11-13
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Expires: 1991-12-30
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus and method for performing data form modification on information to be stored in a large scale storage system including, defining and storing data form modification routines to be performed; DEFINING AND STORING DATA ELEMENTS WHICH RELATE TO A PARTICULAR CLASS OF INFORMATION TO BE STORED; EXECUTING THE DATA FORM MODIFICATION ROUTINES IN AND UNDER THE CONTROL OF A PROCESSING UNIT WHICH INCLUDES REGISTERS AND COUNTERS ASSOCIATED WITH PARTICULAR DATA FORM MODIFICATION ROUTINES.
Inventors
- 👤 J Evans
- 👤 N Krewson
- 👤 J Roossien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:02
CPC Classifications
H; H03; H03M; H03M7/00; H03M7/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for executing a plurality of data form modification routines on a plurality of data record groups to achieve efficient utilization of storage, comprising: storage means including a first portion for storing a group of data form modification routines wherein each routine is executed on one of said plurality of data groups; a second portion for storing a data element definition table wherein each entry in said table defines a data element to be modified; a third portion for storing data in a first form; and a fourth portion for storing data in a second form; means for accessing each of said portions of said storage means independently; means coupled to said storage means for translating data between said first form and said second form; and control means coupled to said storage means, said means for translating, and said means for accessing, for controlling the translation of data between said first form and said second form.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
Apparatus for executing a plurality of data form modification routines on a plurality of data record groups to achieve efficient utilization of storage, comprising: storage means including a first portion for storing a group of data form modification routines wherein each routine is executed on one of said plurality of data groups; a second portion for storing a data element definition table wherein each entry in said table defines a data element to be modified; a third portion for storing data in a first form; and a fourth portion for storing data in a second form; means for accessing each of said portions of said storage means independently; means coupled to said storage means for translating data between said first form and said second form; and control means coupled to said storage means, said means for translating, and said means for accessing, for controlling the translation of data between said first form and said second form.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
46 words
Apparatus according to claim 1 wherein each said entry in said table comprises a routine identifier and a data length indicator, further comprising means connected to said storage means for decoding said routine number identifier for executing one of said plurality of data form modification routines.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
Apparatus according to claim 2 further comprising: means connected to said means for translating for modifying trailing blanks in a data modification routine requiring modification of trailing blanks.
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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) | 1976-11-12 | 1977-05-14 | 1977-11-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-11-12 | 1981-05-14 | 1981-11-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-11-12 | 1985-05-14 | 1985-11-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |