Programmable calculator employing algebraic language
US4028538A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 1974 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 1977 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 1994 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/02
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An adaptable programmable calculator is provided by employing a modular read-write and read-only memory unit capable of being expanded to provide the calculator with additional program and data storage functions oriented towards the environment of the user, a central processing unit capable of performing both serial binary and parallel binary-coded-decimal arithmetic, and an input-output control unit capable of bidirectionally transferring information between the memory or central processing units and a number of input and output units. The memory, central processor, and input-output control units are controlled by a microprocessor included in the central processing unit. A keyboard input unit with a plurality of sections capable of being defined by plug-in read-only memory modules and stored programs added by the user, a magnetic card reading and recording unit, a solid state output display unit, and an output printer unit are included among the input and output units. The calculator employs a high level algebraic keyboard language permitting the user to enter a line of one or more alphameric statements into the calculator from the keyboard input unit while visually observing an a…
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