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Data processing system
Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1960-09-15
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1980-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Foster Jerry Flickwir
- 👤 Bennett James Russell
- 👤 Edward L Glaser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:54
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F3/00; G06F15/00; G06F15/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A PROGRAMABLE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WHEREIN ONLY EXCEPTIONS TO A NORMAL SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM STEPS ARE PROGRAMED, COMPRISING: MEANS FOR STORING A PLURALITY OF DATA SIGNALS TO BE PROCESSED, PROGRAM COUNTING MEANS FOR NORMALLY COUNTING THROUGH A SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM STEPS, EACH OF THE STEPS CORRESPONDIND TO A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID STORED DATA SIGNALS, PROGRAMMING MEANS FOR STORING A PROGRAM CAUSING THE PROGRAMING MEANS TO PROVIDE SIGNALS INDICATING PROGRAM STEPS INTO WHICH THE PROGRAM COUNTING MEANS IS TO SKIP, FOR ALTERING A NORMAL SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM STEPS, MEANS ARRANGED INDEPENDENT OF SAID STORED PROGRAM FOR NORMALLY PERFORMING A PRESELECTED PROCESSING OPERATION CONCURRENTLY WITH EACH PROGRAM STEP ON THE STORED DATA SIGNAL CORRESPONDING TO SUCH STEP, AND SKIP CONTROL MEANS FOR CAUSING THE PROGRAM COUNTING MEANS TO SKIP TO THE PROGRAM STEP CORRESPONDING TO THE SIGNAL INDICATIONS BY SAID PROGRAMMING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A PROGRAMABLE DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM WHEREIN ONLY EXCEPTIONS TO A NORMAL SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM STEPS ARE PROGRAMED, COMPRISING: MEANS FOR STORING A PLURALITY OF DATA SIGNALS TO BE PROCESSED, PROGRAM COUNTING MEANS FOR NORMALLY COUNTING THROUGH A SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM STEPS, EACH OF THE STEPS CORRESPONDIND TO A DIFFERENT ONE OF SAID STORED DATA SIGNALS, PROGRAMMING MEANS FOR STORING A PROGRAM CAUSING THE PROGRAMING MEANS TO PROVIDE SIGNALS INDICATING PROGRAM STEPS INTO WHICH THE PROGRAM COUNTING MEANS IS TO SKIP, FOR ALTERING A NORMAL SEQUENCE OF PROGRAM STEPS, MEANS ARRANGED INDEPENDENT OF SAID STORED PROGRAM FOR NORMALLY PERFORMING A PRESELECTED PROCESSING OPERATION CONCURRENTLY WITH EACH PROGRAM STEP ON THE STORED DATA SIGNAL CORRESPONDING TO SUCH STEP, AND SKIP CONTROL MEANS FOR CAUSING THE PROGRAM COUNTING MEANS TO SKIP TO THE PROGRAM STEP CORRESPONDING TO THE SIGNAL INDICATIONS BY SAID PROGRAMMING MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |