Cluster computer based education delivery system
US4636174A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 17, 1983 |
| Grant date | Jan 13, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 17, 2003 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG06F15/177
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An improved computer based education system maintains rapid response to user input without limits to the number of stations. The system incorporates a dedicated processor at each user station so that the user station receives executable code as opposed to a display map. To support plural users a cluster subsystem is provided interconnected to the user stations via a high speed bidirectional communication subsystem. The cluster also includes a mass storage device, a high speed buffer, communications interface and at least one processor for serving user requests.
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