IC memory cartridge and a method for providing external IC memory cartridges to an electronic device extending end-to-end
US4980856A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 14, 1987 |
| Grant date | Dec 25, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S439/945
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for providing a plurality of external IC (Integrated Circuit) cartridges to an electronic device having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) is disclosed. The IC cartridge includes first and second connectors. The first is connected to the electronic device and the second is connected to another IC cartridge and enables a plurality of IC cartridges to be connected to one electronic device. Each of the IC cartridges has a selector which selects an individual memory address. Either the IC cartridge or the electronic device has a label on which the method for setting the memory address is indicated.
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