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Debugging of on-line digital computers having an active interrupt

Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1969-03-14
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-03-14
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Abstract

Abstract THIS INVENTION INVOLVES METHODS AND CIRCUITRY FOR DEBUGGING PROGRAMMABLE DIGITAL COMPUTERS HAVING AN ACTIVE INTERRUPT. AN INTERRUPT IS AUTOMATICALLY PROVIDED FOLLOWING EACH PROGRAM INSTRUCTION. EVERY INTERRUPT INTERROGATES INPUTOUTPUT DEVICES TO DETERMINE WHICH, IF ANY, REQUIRE SERVICE. ERRORS MAY BE LOCATED BY A DEBUG ROUTINE WHICH FOLLOWS THE INTERROGATION. THIS INVENTION ALLOWS THE PROGRAMMER TO READILY LOCATE ERRORS AND WORK BACKWARDS TO MAKE THE PROPER CORRECTIONS.

Inventors

  • 👤 Robert S Enabnit

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-24 06:13
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/36; G06F11/362

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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) 1974-06-27 1974-12-27 1975-06-28 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-06-27 1978-12-27 1979-06-28 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-06-27 1982-12-27 1983-06-28 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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