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Method and means for setting the core memory array of a jukebox
Assignee: NSM Apparatebau GmbH and Co KG
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Filing: 1974-04-01
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Granted: 1975-09-02
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Expires: 1994-04-01
Abstract
Abstract An arrangement for setting the core memory array of a jukebox by means of a 10-button-board and two additional buttons, in which the 10-button-board serves for the selection of a certain record. The additional buttons serve for the selection of the desired side of the record. The core memory array, equipped with a control logic, provides for the storage of the desired record side.
Inventors
- 👤 Jurgen Peter Busch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 08:18
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09G; G09G1/00; G09G1/06; G09G1/08; G07; G07F; G07F17/00; G07F17/30; G07F17/305
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
An arrangement for setting a core memory of a juke box comprising, in combination, a 10-button key board for selecting a predetermined record and storing the selection; two auxiliary buttons for selecting a predetermined side of said record; core memory means having one core for each side of each record to store the selected record sides; control logic means connected to said core memory means and said key board and comprising; a normally-closed first switch array actuated by said key board; diode means connected to said first switch array; relay means connected to said diode means and comprising intermediate storage means; a second normally-closed switch array and a third normallyclosed switch array connected to said auxiliary buttons and to said core memory means, said relay meaNs having switching contacts connected to said core memory means; pulse setting means for setting the cores of said memory means through said switching contacts, said auxiliary buttons and one of said first and second switch arrays.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
An arrangement for setting a core memory of a juke box comprising, in combination, a 10-button key board for selecting a predetermined record and storing the selection; two auxiliary buttons for selecting a predetermined side of said record; core memory means having one core for each side of each record to store the selected record sides; control logic means connected to said core memory means and said key board and comprising; a normally-closed first switch array actuated by said key board; diode means connected to said first switch array; relay means connected to said diode means and comprising intermediate storage means; a second normally-closed switch array and a third normallyclosed switch array connected to said auxiliary buttons and to said core memory means, said relay meaNs having switching contacts connected to said core memory means; pulse setting means for setting the cores of said memory means through said switching contacts, said auxiliary buttons and one of said first and second switch arrays.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
21 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1 including means for controlling said relay means in dependence of a predetermined coding arrangement.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
22 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 1 including means for inhibiting operation of said relay means upon predetermined selection of said buttons.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein said control logic means comprises substantially a diode matrix.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
The arrangement as defined in claim 1 wherein the button actuated on said key-board for the first digit comprises substantially a non-latching switch.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
An arrangement as defined in claim 5 wherein the button on said key board actuated for the second digit comprises substantially a self-latching switch.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
64 words
A method for setting a core memory array of a juke box comprising the steps of actuating a 10-button key board for selecting a predetermined record; actuating one of two auxiliary buttons for selecting a predetermined side of said record; and storing in a core memory array the side of each record, said core memory having one core for each side of a record.
Claim 9
Independent Claim
64 words
A method for setting a core memory array of a juke box comprising the steps of actuating a 10-button key board for selecting a predetermined record; actuating one of two auxiliary buttons for selecting a predetermined side of said record; and storing in a core memory array the side of each record, said core memory having one core for each side of a record.
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| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-09-01 | 1983-03-03 | 1983-09-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-09-01 | 1987-03-03 | 1987-09-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |