US3564504A
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Method and system for program linkage and communication mechanism for computers
Assignee: United States Department of the Air Force
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Filing: 1967-11-22
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Granted: 1971-02-16
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Expires: 1987-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROGRAM LINKAGE AND COMMUNICATION MECHANISM IN COMPUTERS. THE BASIC FEATURE OF THE TECHNIQUE IS THE INSERTION OF A BUFFER FILE INTO EACH DATA FLOW PATH FROM ONE PROGRAM TO ANOTHER. A BUFFER FILE CONTROL WORK CONTAINING CONTROL AND STATE INFORMATION IS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH BUFFER FILE. THERE IS PROVIDED A CAPABILITY FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY MANIPULATING UP TO EIGHT BUFFER FIELD CONTROL WORDS, SYMBOLICALLY REFERENCING THEM IN A PROGRAM, AND VERIFYING AND CONTROLLING A BUFFER FILE''S ACCESS RIGHTS.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward Morenoff
- 👤 John B Mclean
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 04:27
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F9/00; G06F9/06; G06F9/46; G06F9/54; G06F9/544
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-15 | 1974-08-17 | 1975-02-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-15 | 1978-08-17 | 1979-02-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-15 | 1982-08-17 | 1983-02-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |