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Multitrack radar display console
Assignee: United States Department of the Navy
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Filing: 1971-09-13
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Granted: 1973-07-31
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Expires: 1991-09-13
Abstract
Abstract A multitrack radar display console having first and second interfaces for coupling a UNIVAC 1218 or 1219 computer to the ITT Basic Display Group. The first interface accepts the 18 bit computer words, assembles and stores them in the 36 bit word format required by the BDG and, on command, transfers the 36 bit words to the BDG. The second interface permits operator originated communication with the computer.
Inventors
- 👤 R Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 16:13
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01S; G01S7/00; G01S7/02; G01S7/40; G01S7/4004; G01S7/4021; G01S13/00; G01S13/66; G01S13/72; G01S13/723; G01S13/726
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
262 words
A multitrack radar display console for visually presenting radar information processed by a digital computer, comprising; radar transmitting and receiving means providing an output in the form of electrical digital signals, a programmed digital computer coupled to the output of said transmitting and receiving means for providing an output of said information in the form of digital words consisting of 18 binary digits, first interfacing means coupled to the output of said computer for converting said computer digital words into digital words consisting of 36 binary digits and providing an output of said converted words, display means coupled to said first interfacing means output for converting said words consisting of 36 binary digits into a visual display which can be viewed by an operator, manually controllable means included in said first interface means for holding in time the next set of words received from said computer and cycling said held words through said first interfacing means and said dIsplay means on manual command, said means for holding including means for testing the computer''s ability to assemble the words and for disconnecting the computer from said console, said first interface means including test means for repetitively cycling a preselected word set through said first interface means and said display means for testing the display means ability to accurately display the information contained in said preselected word set and the first interfacing means ability to accurately transfer the information to said display means, and second interfacing means controlled by said operator and coupled to said computer for transmitting instructions and data to said computer.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
262 words
A multitrack radar display console for visually presenting radar information processed by a digital computer, comprising; radar transmitting and receiving means providing an output in the form of electrical digital signals, a programmed digital computer coupled to the output of said transmitting and receiving means for providing an output of said information in the form of digital words consisting of 18 binary digits, first interfacing means coupled to the output of said computer for converting said computer digital words into digital words consisting of 36 binary digits and providing an output of said converted words, display means coupled to said first interfacing means output for converting said words consisting of 36 binary digits into a visual display which can be viewed by an operator, manually controllable means included in said first interface means for holding in time the next set of words received from said computer and cycling said held words through said first interfacing means and said dIsplay means on manual command, said means for holding including means for testing the computer''s ability to assemble the words and for disconnecting the computer from said console, said first interface means including test means for repetitively cycling a preselected word set through said first interface means and said display means for testing the display means ability to accurately display the information contained in said preselected word set and the first interfacing means ability to accurately transfer the information to said display means, and second interfacing means controlled by said operator and coupled to said computer for transmitting instructions and data to said computer.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
32 words
The console of claim 1 wherein said first interfacing means comprises; an assembly register for converting said computer digital words into binary words compatible with said display means, and a timing circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
90 words
The console of claim 1 wherein said display means comprises; a cathode ray tube for displaying the information contained in said words consisting of 36 binary digits, a symbol generator for converting words consisting of 36 binary digits which contain symbol information into signals which are convertible by said cathode ray tube into visual representations of said symbols, and a vector generator for converting words consisting of 36 binary digits which contain vector information into signals which are convertible by said cathode ray tube into visual representations of said vectors.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
47 words
The console of claim 1 wherein said second interfacing means comprises; code generating means controlled by the operator for directing the operation of said computer, and logic circuitry which converts information from said code generating means into signals compatible with said computer for outputting to said computer.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
158 words
The console of claim 1 wherein: said first interfacing means comprises an assembly register for converting said computer digital words into binary words compatible with said display means, and a timing circuit; said display means comprises a cathode ray tube for displaying the information contained in said words consisting of 36 binary digits, a symbol generator for converting words consisting of 36 binary digits which contain symbol information into signals which are convertible by said cathode ray tube into visual representations of said symbols, and a vector generator for converting words consisting of 36 binary digits which contain vector information into signals which are convertible by said cathode ray tube into visual representations of said vectors; and said second interfacing means comprises code generating means controlled by the operator for directing the operation of said computer, and logic circuitry which converts information from said code generating means into signals compatible with said computer for outputting to said computer.
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) | 1976-07-30 | 1977-01-29 | 1977-07-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-07-30 | 1981-01-29 | 1981-07-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-07-30 | 1985-01-29 | 1985-07-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |