Reactive computer system adaptive to a plurality of program inputs
USRE31736E · kind E · reissue
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 15, 1982 |
| Grant date | Nov 13, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 15, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
There is disclosed a computer system including a storage means such as a random access memory (RAM) for receiving data to be displayed upon a display means, e.g. a color cathode ray tube, a microprocessor for control of the computer system operations, and viewer input devices such as a control stick or keyboard, whereby the viewer may respond selectively to the data displayed upon the display means. A limited capacity storage unit, illustratively in the form of a tape cassette, stores data in the form of a program for permitting the viewer to store useful material in the form of a repository, such as a Christmas list; the program to be displayed by the display means can assume any of a limitless number of programs and may be adapted to an exceptionally wide range of uses for the home, office or school. The computer system permits the viewer to respond as through the input devices, to the material being displayed, whereby subsequent material may be effected. To effect a variety of operations, the computer system includes a record/read device for receiving the storage unit, whereby the stored data thereon may be read out and stored in the RAM for subsequent use by the computer system…
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