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Remote input management system
Assignee: Kaiser Aluminum and Chemical Corp
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Filing: 1969-08-19
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Granted: 1971-06-15
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Expires: 1989-08-19
Abstract
Abstract This invention is a number of digital computer programs and a method of recording and indexing data for use with a centrally located computer and remote terminal equipment. Methods according to this invention enable a user of remote terminals, either teletype, computer or video, to have access to all computing and data handling functions of a central computer system via a connecting telephone line.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan E Lahrson
- 👤 Richard C Zuchowski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 16:03
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F13/00; G06F13/14; G06F13/20; G06F13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 122
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, the steps of controlling a determination of whether any user is prepared to communicate with the computer, a wait period of predetermined duration if no user is found so prepared, a determination of which user is so prepared if some user is previously determined to be prepared, an analysis of the communication from the user so prepared, and, processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, the steps of controlling a determination of whether any user is prepared to communicate with the computer, a wait period of predetermined duration if no user is found so prepared, a determination of which user is so prepared if some user is previously determined to be prepared, an analysis of the communication from the user so prepared, and, processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of controlling a termination of the program if no users are determined to be prepared to use the system during the predetermined wait period.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 2, wherein said step of controlling a program termination includes the step of controlling updating of all program logs, and, updating and closing of data files, where appropriate.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of controlling an analysis of the communication from the user includes the step of controlling a determination of the class of prior communication from the same user.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether another user is prepared to communicate with the computer following the end of said processing step.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing includes the step of controlling processing of said communication by a subprogram identified by the content of said communication.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing includes the step of controlling a determination of whEther the format of said communication is correct or incorrect.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
36 words
The method of claim 7, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an appropriate error message to the user communicating with the computer if it is determined that the format of said communication is incorrect.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing includes the step of controlling a determination of whether the user communicating with the computer previously satisfied conditions precedent to further communication.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
124 words
The method of claim 1, wherein, the step of controlling an analysis of the communication from the user includes the step of controlling a determination of the class of prior communication from the same user, the step of controlling processing includes the steps of controlling processing of said communication by a subprogram identified by the content of said communication, and a determination of whether the format of said communication is correct or incorrect, and, further comprising the steps of controlling a termination of the program if no users are determined to be prepared to use the system during the predetermined wait period, and controlling a determination of whether another user is prepared to communicate with the computer following the end of said processing step.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the step of initially controlling the setting of values and switches and determining the existence of an allocated storage area.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 11, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the steps of the method of controlling the digital computer are to be continued.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
83 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling a determination of whether any user is prepared to communicate with the computer comprises the steps of controlling an examination of a computer-generated binary word in which the value of each bit is set by whether a predetermined user is ready to communicate with said computer, and, a first determination of whether all of said bits are in a first binary state or whether one or more is in a second binary state.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
64 words
The method of claim 13, wherein said step of controlling a wait period comprises the steps of controlling a halt in the operation of said computer in accordance with said method following a determination that said bits are all in a state indicative of no user being prepared to communicate with said computer, and, a determination of the length of time of said halt.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 14, further comprising the step of controlling an ending of said wait period where the length of said period is determined to have reached said predetermined duration.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 15, wherein said step of controlling a determination of the length of time of said halt further comprises the step of controlling a second determination of whether all of said bits are in a first state or whether one or more is in a second state.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 16, wherein said step of controlling a determination of which user is so prepared comprises the steps of controlling an examination of the state of one of said bits in said computer-generated binary word, a determination of whether all of said bits have been so examined, and, a determination of the state of the examined bit.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
65 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of controlling a time determination following either the step of controlling an ending of said wait period or the step of controlling a determination of whether all of said bits have been so examined when the answer is in the affirmative, said time determination being a computation of the elapsed time since the prior such determination.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
73 words
The method of claim 17, further comprising the step of controlling an examination the state of a further one of said bits in said computer-generated binary word if it was determined after the prior such examination that not all of said bits had been so examined and if the state of the bit so previously examined had been found to indicate that the corresponding user was not prepared to communicate with the computer.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 18, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether said computation of the elapsed time since the prior such determination found a time difference of more or less than a predetermined amount.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 20, further comprising the step of controlling an entry in storage of the current date and time if said determination of said time difference finds a difference of more than said predetermined amount.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 21, further comprising the step of controlling a further of said determinations of whether any user is prepared to communicate with the computer following either the entry in storage of the current date and time or the determination that said time difference is less than said predetermined amount.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
68 words
The method claim 1, wherein said step of controlling an analysis of the communication from the user so prepared comprises the steps of controlling an assignment of an identity code in storage relating to the user found so prepared to the method currently operating said computer, and, a determination of the content of a binary program word which indicates the class of prior communication from the same user.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
55 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling an analysis of the communication from the user so prepared comprises the steps of controlling a determination of the class of prior communication from the same user, and, an analysis of said communication to ensure that it is stated in accordance with a predetermined format.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 24, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether said communication contains data to be entered into storage by said digital computer or a command for execution by said digital computer.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 24, wherein said step of controlling an analysis of said communication to ensure that it is stated in accordance with a predetermined format comprises the steps of controlling reading of individual portions of said communication, and, comparing each of the portions so read with previously entered and stored lists of acceptable communication portions.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 26, further comprising the step of controlling the transmission of a proper message to the user entering said communication if it is determined by said comparing step that any one of the portions entered is not found in the previously entered and stored lists of acceptable communication portions.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
66 words
The method of claim 1, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination of whether the entered communication is correctly formatted, a determination of whether the entered communication is data or a command if it is found to be properly formatted, and, storage of the communication if it s found to be data, or, processing of the communication if it is found to be a command.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 28, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal from where the communication was entered if the format is determined to be incorrect, and termination of the program following transmission of said message.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
30 words
The method of claim 28, wherein the step of controlling processing includes the step of controlling an analysis of the command to establish parameters based upon the type of command.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 30, further comprising the step of controlling execution of subprogram selected by parameters established by said analysis.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 31, wherein execution of the subprogram selected by said parameters controls execution by said computer of a further program.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing of the Communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the step of controlling the storage of data contained in said communication in a predetermined location.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
123 words
The method of claim 33, wherein said communication consists of data to be stored in a file of predetermined size with associated index tags, wherein said step of controlling the storage of data comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the entered data is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination of whether the file in which the data is to be entered has sufficient space to accept the data, if it is determined that the file is in a correct format, creation of the proper index tags according to a predetermined indexing scheme if it is determined that the file has sufficient space to accept the data, and, placing the data and created tags in appropriate storage locations.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 34, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an appropriate response to the terminal having entered the data to indicate successful completion of the entry following placing of the data and created tags in said appropriate storage locations.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
32 words
The method of claim 34, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the user who entered the data at the remote terminal is an authorized user of the terminal.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
72 words
The method of claim 36, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an appropriate error response to the terminal from which the data was entered if it is determined that the entered data is in an incorrect format, or the file in which the data is to be entered has insufficient space to accept the data, or the user who entered the data is not an authorized user of the file.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling a processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the step of controlling a validation of the right of the user to use the terminal from which the communication was entered.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
84 words
The method of claim 38, wherein said step of controlling a validation comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the communication is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination of whether the user who entered the command is authorized to use the program, a determination of whether the entry follows a restart for the user, and, transmission of the appropriate error message to the terminal at which the entry was made at the conclusion of each of the above determinations.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the step of controlling the release of storage areas which a terminal user had previously reserved for storage of entered data.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the step of controlling the execution of a previously stored program by said computer.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
82 words
The method of claim 41, wherein said step of controlling the execution of a previously stored program comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the communication entered is in a correct or an incorrect format. creation of control cards for communicating with the operating system program if it is determined that the entered communication is in the correct format, and, transmission of the control cards to the operating system program to control the beginning of execution of the stored program.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered communication exists.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 43, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message if the file named in the entered communication is found not to exist, and, termination of the program following transmission of said message.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the user who entered the communication in a valid user of the program.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
42 words
The method of claim 45, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal where the communication was entered if the user who entered the communication is determined not to be an authorized user of the program.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered communication to be copied is in use by another user, and, if it is determined to be in use, a determination of whether the file is in the class of files which may be used by only one user at a time.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
53 words
The method of claim 47, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error signal to the terminal from where the communication was entered if it is determined that the file is in use and is in the class of files which may be used by only one user at a time.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the step of controlling storage of data corresponding to said created control cards so that the control cards will not be lost in the event of a malfunction of the computer.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of a message to the terminal from which the communication was previously entered at the successful completion of the communication, said message indicating the successful completion to the user, and, termination of the program upon transmission of said message.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
141 words
The method of claim 42, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered communication to be executed exists, transmission of an error message to the terminal from which the communication was entered if the file named in the entered communication is found not to exist, a determination of whether the file named in the entered communication to be copied is in use by another user, if it is found to be in use, a determination of whether the file is in the class of files which may be used by only one user at a time, storage of data corresponding to said created control cards so that the control cards will not be lost in the event of a malfunction of the computer, and, termination of the program upon transmission of said message.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the steps of controlling an assignment of changed sequence reference numbers to previously stored units of data, and, storage of said changed sequence reference numbers in association with said previously stored units of data.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 52, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination as to whether the communication entered at the remote terminal is in a correct or an incorrect format, and, a determination of whether parameters entered with the communication satisfy the criteria defining said parameters.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 53, further comprising the step of controlling an initial determination as to whether the named file is available to have its sequence reference numbers changed.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 54, further comprising the step of controlling transmission to the terminal from which the communication was entered on appropriate error message if it is determined that the named file is not available to have its sequence reference numbers changed.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
46 words
The method of claim 52, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination of whether the command entered at the remote terminal is in a correct or an incorrect format, and, a determination of whether parameters entered with the command satisfy the criteria defining said parameters.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
29 words
The Method of claim 56, further comprising the step of controlling an initial determination as to whether the named file is available to have its sequence reference numbers changed.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of controlling processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the step of controlling a predetermined number of units of previously stored data to be transmitted for display to the terminal from which the communication was entered.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the step of controlling processing of the communication according to parameters established by the prior analysis comprises the step of controlling the copying of all indexing information and sequence reference numbers from the file of data named by the communication into a new storage location.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein a user enters a communication from a terminal, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the entered communication is correctly formatted, a determination of whether the entered communication is data or a command if it is found to be correctly formatted, storage of the communication if it is found to be data, or processing of the communication if it is found to be a command.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
86 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein a user enters a communication from a terminal, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the entered communication is correctly formatted, a determination of whether the entered communication is data or a command if it is found to be correctly formatted, storage of the communication if it is found to be data, or processing of the communication if it is found to be a command.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 60, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal from where the communication was entered if the format is determined to be incorrect, and termination of the program following transmission of said message.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 60, further comprising the step of controlling termination of the program following completion of the step in response to the determination of whether the entered communication is data or a command.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 60, wherein the step of controlling processing includes, controlling an analysis of the command to establish parameters based upon the type of command.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
22 words
The method of claim 63 further comprising the step of controlling execution of a subprogram selected by parameters established by said analysis.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 64, wherein execution of the subprogram selected by said parameters controls execution by said computer of a further program.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
34 words
A method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing includes the initial step of controlling a determination of whether the user communicating with the computer previously satisfied conditions precedent to further communication.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
35 words
The method of claim 66, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal from which the command was entered if it is determined the conditions precedent were not satisfied.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
70 words
The method of claim 60, wherein, the step of controlling processing includes controlling an analysis of the command to establish parameters based upon the type of command, and further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal from where the communication was entered if the format is determined to be incorrect, the step of execution of a subprogram selected by parameters established by said analysis.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 60, wherein the step of controlling a determination of whether the entered communication is correctly formatted includes the step of controlling reading of portions of said communication, and, comparing each of said portions with previously stored tables of acceptable communication portions.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 69, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of the class of terminal from which the communication was entered.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 70, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal if it is determined by said comparing step that the portion of said communication read dOes not match any of the previously stored portions.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
60 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the user who entered the command had previously satisfied predetermined conditions precedent to entry of the communication, and, a determination of whether the communication itself constitutes the conditions precedent.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
49 words
The method of claim 72, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error signal to the terminal from which the communication was entered if it is determined that the user had not previously satisfied conditions precedent and that the communication does not itself constitute the conditions precedent.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the step of controlling a validation of the right of the user to use the terminal from which the communication was entered.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
84 words
The method of claim 74, wherein said step of controlling a validation comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the communication is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination of whether the user who entered the command is authorized to use the program, a determination of whether the entry follows a restart for the user, and, transmission of the appropriate error message to the terminal at which the entry was made at the conclusion of each of the above determinations.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the step of controlling the release of storage areas which a terminal user had previously reserved for storage of entered data.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
37 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the step of controlling the execution of a previously stored program by said computer.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
82 words
The method of claim 77, wherein said step of controlling the execution of a previously stored program comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the command entered is in a correct or an incorrect format, creation of control cards for communicating with the operating system program if it is determined that the entered command is in the correct format, and, transmission of the control cards to the operating system program to control the beginning of execution of the stored program.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
23 words
The method of claim 78, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered communication exists.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 79, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an error message if the file named in the entered communication is found not to exist, and, termination of the program following transmission of said message.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the steps of controlling an assignment of changed sequence reference numbers to previously stored units of data, and, storage of said changed sequence reference numbers in association with said previously stored units of data.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
50 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the step of controlling a predetermined number of units of previously stored data to be transmitted for display to the terminal from which the communication was entered.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 60, wherein said step of controlling processing of the communication if it is found to be a command comprises the step of controlling the copying of all indexing numbers from the file of data named by the communication into a new storage location.
Claim 86
Dependent Claim
131 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein the user enters a communication from a terminal consisting of data to be stored in a file of predetermined size with associated index tags, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the entered data is in a correct or incorrect format, a determination of whether the file in which the data is to be entered has sufficient space to accept the data, if it is determined that the file is in a correct format, creation of the proper index tags according to a predetermined indexing scheme if it is determined that the file has sufficient space to accept the data, placing the data and created tags in appropriate storage locations.
Claim 87
Dependent Claim
131 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein the user enters a communication from a terminal consisting of data to be stored in a file of predetermined size with associated index tags, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the entered data is in a correct or incorrect format, a determination of whether the file in which the data is to be entered has sufficient space to accept the data, if it is determined that the file is in a correct format, creation of the proper index tags according to a predetermined indexing scheme if it is determined that the file has sufficient space to accept the data, placing the data and created tags in appropriate storage locations.
Claim 88
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of claim 84, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an appropriate response to the terminal having entered the data to indicate successful completion of the entry following placing of the data and created tags in storage locations.
Claim 89
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 84, further comprising the step of controlling a determination whether the user who entered the data at the remote terminal is an authorized user of the terminal.
Claim 90
Dependent Claim
72 words
The method of claim 86, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of an appropriate error response to the terminal from which the data was entered if it is determined that the entered data is in an incorrect format, or the file in which the data is to be entered has insufficient space to accept the data, or the user who entered the data is not an authorized user of the file.
Claim 91
Dependent Claim
34 words
The method of claim 87, further comprising the step of controlling termination of the program following transmission of any error message or following successful placing of data and created tags in appropriate storage locations.
Claim 92
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 84, further comprising the step of controlling a determination as to whether conditions precedent to the entry of the data from the remote terminal were properly satisfied.
Claim 93
Dependent Claim
87 words
The method of claim 84, wherein said step of controlling a determination of whether the entered data is in a correct or incorrect format comprises the steps of controlling a determination of whether the user had previously satisfied a condition precedent to his entry of said data, a determination of whether the user is allowed to enter data in a file previously named, in accordance with a predetermined criteria, and, a determination of whether the data is accompanied by special indicia required by the program language used.
Claim 94
Dependent Claim
47 words
The method of claim 84, wherein said step of controlling a determination of whether the file into which the data is to be entered has sufficient space comprises the step of controlling a determination of the number of said index tags stored in association with said file.
Claim 95
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein the user enters a Log-In command for a terminal, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the input command is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination of whether the user who entered the command is authorized to use the program, a determination of whether the entry follows a restart for the user, and transmission of the appropriate message to the terminal at which the entry was made at the conclusion of each of the above determinations.
Claim 96
Dependent Claim
100 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein the user enters a Log-In command for a terminal, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the input command is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination of whether the user who entered the command is authorized to use the program, a determination of whether the entry follows a restart for the user, and transmission of the appropriate message to the terminal at which the entry was made at the conclusion of each of the above determinations.
Claim 97
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 92, further comprising the step of controlling termination of the program following said transmission step.
Claim 98
Dependent Claim
85 words
The method of claim 92, wherein said step of controlling a determination of whether the input command is in a correct or an incorrect format comprises the steps of controlling reading of a selected portion of said command, comparing said portion with a table of previously entered acceptable portions, and, a determination of whether the portion read, if said comparing step located a match in said Table, was a code which had been predetermined to be required in the read portion for to be proper.
Claim 99
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein a command requiring execution of a stored program by the computer is entered, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the command entered is in a correct or an incorrect format, creation of control cards for communicating with the operating system program if it is determined that the entered command is in a correct format, and transmission of the control cards to the operating system program to control the beginning of execution of the stored program.
Claim 100
Dependent Claim
97 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein a command requiring execution of a stored program by the computer is entered, the steps of controlling a determination of whether the command entered is in a correct or an incorrect format, creation of control cards for communicating with the operating system program if it is determined that the entered command is in a correct format, and transmission of the control cards to the operating system program to control the beginning of execution of the stored program.
Claim 101
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 95, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered command to be executed exists.
Claim 102
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 96 further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message if the file named in the entered command is found not to exist, and termination of the program following transmission of said message.
Claim 103
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 95, further comprising the step of controlling a determination of whether the user who entered the command is a valid user of the program.
Claim 104
Dependent Claim
52 words
The method of claim 98, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal where the command was entered if the user who entered the command is determined not to be an authorized user of the program, and termination of the program following transmission of said message.
Claim 105
Dependent Claim
63 words
The method of claim 95, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered command to be copied is in use by another user, and if it is determined to be in use, a determination of whether the file is in the class of files which may be used by only one user at a time.
Claim 106
Dependent Claim
64 words
The method of claim 100 further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error signal to the terminal from where the command was entered if it is determined that the file is in use and is in the class of files which may be used by only one user at a time, and termination of the program following transmission of said error message.
Claim 107
Dependent Claim
38 words
The method of claim 95, further comprising the step of controlling storage of data corresponding to said created control cards so that the control cards will not be lost in the event of a malfunction of the computer.
Claim 108
Dependent Claim
51 words
The method of claim 95, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of a message to the terminal from which the command was previously entered at the successful completion of the command, said message indicating the successful completion to the user, and termination of the program upon transmission of said message.
Claim 109
Dependent Claim
142 words
The method of claim 95, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination of whether the file named in the entered command to be executed exists, transmission of an error message to the terminal from which the command was entered if the file named in the entered command is found not to exist, a determination of whether the file named in the entered command to be copied is in use by another user, if it is found to be in use, a determination of whether the file is in the class of files which may be used by only one user at a time, storage of data corresponding to said created control cards so that the e control cards will not be lost in the event of a malfunction of the computer, and termination of the program upon transmission of said message.
Claim 110
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein a command requiring resequencing of data records and reassigning sequence numbers to said data records in a stored data file having associated index tags is entered, the steps of controlling a deteRmination as to whether the command entered at the remote terminal is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination as to whether parameters entered with the command fixing the resequencing satisfy the criteria defining said parameters, creation of index tags referencing said data records and containing resequenced sequence numbers, writing of new index tags in appropriate storage locations.
Claim 111
Dependent Claim
111 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals, wherein a command requiring resequencing of data records and reassigning sequence numbers to said data records in a stored data file having associated index tags is entered, the steps of controlling a deteRmination as to whether the command entered at the remote terminal is in a correct or an incorrect format, a determination as to whether parameters entered with the command fixing the resequencing satisfy the criteria defining said parameters, creation of index tags referencing said data records and containing resequenced sequence numbers, writing of new index tags in appropriate storage locations.
Claim 112
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 105, further comprising the step of controlling an initial determination as to whether a file is available to the program to be resequenced.
Claim 113
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 106, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission to the terminal from which the command was entered or an appropriate error message if it is determined no file is available to be resequenced, and termination of the program following said transmission.
Claim 114
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 105, further comprising the step of controlling a determination as to whether the user who entered the command is a valid user of the program.
Claim 115
Dependent Claim
48 words
The method of claim 108, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal from which the input was entered if it is determined that the user is not a valid user of the program, and termination of the program following said transmission.
Claim 116
Dependent Claim
45 words
The method of claim 105, further comprising the steps of controlling a reading of an index block of the file named in the command to be resequenced, and a determination from said reading whether there are data records within said named file to be resequenced,
Claim 117
Dependent Claim
43 words
The method of claim 110, further comprising the steps of controlling transmission of an error message to the terminal from which the command was entered if the file is found to have no data records, and termination of the program following said transmission.
Claim 118
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 105, further comprising the step of controlling a determination as to whether said created index tags satisfy the criteria defining such tags.
Claim 119
Dependent Claim
103 words
The method of claim 105, further comprising the steps of controlling a determination as to whether a file is available to the program to be resequenced, a determination as to whether the user who entered the command is a valid user of the program, a reading of an index block of the file named in the command to be resequenced, a determination from said reading whether there are data records within said named file to be resequenced, and transmission of an error message to the terminal from which the command was entered if any of the above determinations are answered in the negative.
Claim 120
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 113, further comprising the step of controlling transmission of a message to the terminal having entered the command indicating successful completion of the command upon such completion.
Claim 121
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals from which entries to the computer may be made and to which data may be selectively sent by the computer, the steps of controlling execution of a program for processing entries from remote terminals and outputs to said terminals, a determination as to whether the programs are to continue operating the computer or whether all programs are to terminate, transfer of data from control of said processing program to said terminals, and transfer of data from said terminals to the control of said processing programs.
Claim 122
Dependent Claim
104 words
In a method of operating a digital computer connected in a network with one or more user''s remote terminals from which entries to the computer may be made and to which data may be selectively sent by the computer, the steps of controlling execution of a program for processing entries from remote terminals and outputs to said terminals, a determination as to whether the programs are to continue operating the computer or whether all programs are to terminate, transfer of data from control of said processing program to said terminals, and transfer of data from said terminals to the control of said processing programs.
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