EP0568386A2
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Console simulator, multi-console management system, and console management distribution system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1993-04-30
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Granted: —
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Expires: 2013-04-30
Abstract
Abstract A computer implemented system for simulating the functions of a computer monitor console. The system includes a first central processing unit and a memory mechanism, in communication with the first central processing unit, for storing a response message database and data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console. A second central processing unit is in communication with the first central processing unit. An interface allows inputting of operator input messages into the second central processing unit. A simulator engine stored in the memory and executed by the first central processing unit, selects from the response message database response messages in response to the operator input messages that are unsolicited with respect to the operator input messages, randomly selects response messages, and updates data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console. A display is connected to the second central processing unit for displaying operator input messages and the selected response messages communicated from the first central processing unit.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Brent Johnson
- 👤 Darrel B. Burson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
EP
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:55
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A computer-implemented system, for simulating the functions of a computer monitor console, comprising: a first central processing unit; memory means, in communication with the first central processing unit, for storing a response message database and data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console; a second central processing unit in communication with the first central processing unit; interface means for inputting operator input messages into the second central processing unit; simulator engine means, stored in the memory means and executed by the first central processing unit, for selecting from the response message database response messages in response to operator input messages, for selecting response messages that are unsolicited with respect to operator input messages, for randomly selecting response messages, and for updating data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console; and a display means connected to the second central processing unit for displaying operator input messages and the selected response messages communicated from the first central processing unit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A computer-implemented system, for simulating the functions of a computer monitor console, comprising: a first central processing unit; memory means, in communication with the first central processing unit, for storing a response message database and data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console; a second central processing unit in communication with the first central processing unit; interface means for inputting operator input messages into the second central processing unit; simulator engine means, stored in the memory means and executed by the first central processing unit, for selecting from the response message database response messages in response to operator input messages, for selecting response messages that are unsolicited with respect to operator input messages, for randomly selecting response messages, and for updating data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console; and a display means connected to the second central processing unit for displaying operator input messages and the selected response messages communicated from the first central processing unit.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of simulating, in a computer system, the functions of a computer monitor console comprising the steps of: initializing in a memory, in communication with a first central processing unit, data representing the simulated computer monitor console system; inputting operator input messages into a second central processing unit; displaying operator input messages on a display means in communication with the second central processing unit; communicating operator input messages to the first central processing unit; selecting, using the first central processing unit, from the response message database, response messages in response to the operator input messages; selecting, using the first central processing unit, from the response message database, response messages that are unsolicited with respect to operator input messages; selecting randomly, using the first central processing unit, response messages from the response message database; communicating response messages to the second central processing unit; displaying the selected response messages on the display means; and updating the data representing the simulated computer monitor console.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
162 words
A method of simulating, in a computer system, the functions of a computer monitor console comprising the steps of: initializing in a memory, in communication with a first central processing unit, data representing the simulated computer monitor console system; inputting operator input messages into a second central processing unit; displaying operator input messages on a display means in communication with the second central processing unit; communicating operator input messages to the first central processing unit; selecting, using the first central processing unit, from the response message database, response messages in response to the operator input messages; selecting, using the first central processing unit, from the response message database, response messages that are unsolicited with respect to operator input messages; selecting randomly, using the first central processing unit, response messages from the response message database; communicating response messages to the second central processing unit; displaying the selected response messages on the display means; and updating the data representing the simulated computer monitor console.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
101 words
A monitoring system, for monitoring a plurality of computer systems with central processing units, comprising: a central processing unit; memory means, in communication with the central processing unit, for storing data and messages; interface means for inputting operator data and messages into the memory means; communication means for transferring data and messages, in a multi-tasking environment, between the central processing unit of the monitoring system and the central processing units of said monitored computer systems; and display means in communication with the central processing unit of the monitoring system for displaying operator input data and monitored computer system data and messages.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
101 words
A monitoring system, for monitoring a plurality of computer systems with central processing units, comprising: a central processing unit; memory means, in communication with the central processing unit, for storing data and messages; interface means for inputting operator data and messages into the memory means; communication means for transferring data and messages, in a multi-tasking environment, between the central processing unit of the monitoring system and the central processing units of said monitored computer systems; and display means in communication with the central processing unit of the monitoring system for displaying operator input data and monitored computer system data and messages.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
54 words
The system of claim 3, wherein a plurality of central processing units, each in communication with a display means, are in communication with one another so as to enable the display means of each central processing unit to display to the operator, operator input data and data and messages from the monitored computer systems.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
26 words
The system of claim 3, wherein the display means is divided into a plurality of windows wherein one monitored computer system is displayed in each window.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
129 words
A multi-operator monitoring system, for monitoring a computer system, comprising: a plurality of monitoring central processing units, each in communication with one of a plurality of memory means for storing data and messages, and each in communication with one of a plurality of interface means for inputting operator data and messages into a memory means; communication means for transferring data and messages between the central processing unit of the monitored computer and the central processing unit of one of the plurality of monitoring central processing units; communication means for transferring data and messages among the plurality of monitoring central processing units: a plurality of display means, each in communication with one of the monitoring central processing units for displaying operator input data and computer operating system data and messages.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
129 words
A multi-operator monitoring system, for monitoring a computer system, comprising: a plurality of monitoring central processing units, each in communication with one of a plurality of memory means for storing data and messages, and each in communication with one of a plurality of interface means for inputting operator data and messages into a memory means; communication means for transferring data and messages between the central processing unit of the monitored computer and the central processing unit of one of the plurality of monitoring central processing units; communication means for transferring data and messages among the plurality of monitoring central processing units: a plurality of display means, each in communication with one of the monitoring central processing units for displaying operator input data and computer operating system data and messages.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
58 words
The system of claim 6 wherein the communication means for transferring data and messages among the plurality of monitoring central processing units has a ring structure and data and messages are transferred from one central processing unit on the ring to an adjacent central processing unit until all monitoring central processing units have received the data and messages.
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