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US3836890A
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Visual display system
Assignee: Motorola Solutions Inc
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Filing: 1973-04-09
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-04-09
Abstract
Abstract A visual display device adapted to perform a plurality of functions with the electronics for each function being incorporated into a separate module. A bus oriented receptacle, having a plurality of module receiving positions is connected to bus lines so that each module can be received in the receptacle in any of a plurality of positions and each module can be separately addressed by the visual display device as the function performed by each module is desired.
Inventors
- 👤 F Arkell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 05:43
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09G; G09G1/00; G09G1/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A visual display system comprising: a. visual display means; b. a plurality of modules each incorporating circuits connected to a plurality of contacts for performing different functions when properly addressed; c. a plurality of bus lines having means associated therewith for connecting the contacts of each of said modules to said bus lines, at least some of said bus lines being connected to said display means for supplying deflection signals to said display means; d. control and address means connected to at Least some of said bus lines for supplying control and address signals to said modules to selectively couple the functions of selected modules through said bus lines to the display means; and e. said means associated with the bus lines includes a receptacle having a plurality of module receiving positions with each of a plurality of modules being receivable in a plurality of said positions.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A visual display system comprising: a. visual display means; b. a plurality of modules each incorporating circuits connected to a plurality of contacts for performing different functions when properly addressed; c. a plurality of bus lines having means associated therewith for connecting the contacts of each of said modules to said bus lines, at least some of said bus lines being connected to said display means for supplying deflection signals to said display means; d. control and address means connected to at Least some of said bus lines for supplying control and address signals to said modules to selectively couple the functions of selected modules through said bus lines to the display means; and e. said means associated with the bus lines includes a receptacle having a plurality of module receiving positions with each of a plurality of modules being receivable in a plurality of said positions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
A visual display system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the visual display means includes a cathode ray tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
41 words
A visual display system as claimed in claim 1 wherein the control and address means includes computer means for time sharing the display means with a plurality of modules to provide a plurality of simultaneous visual displays on the display 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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |