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Programmable memory system for electronic musical instrument

US4078465A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateOct 8, 1976
Grant dateMar 14, 1978
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Expiry dateOct 8, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG10H7/00
  • WIPO fieldOther consumer goods
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A non-volatile programmable memory storage system for use with electronic musical instruments is provided which utilizes an erasable and reprogrammable read only memory (EPROM). The EPROM is provided with suitable erasure means, either electrical or ultraviolet light. Also provided is means for entering and retrieving data from the EPROM and means for bidirectionally transferring data between the EPROM and the electronic musical instrument.

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