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System and method for loading computer diagnostic programs
Assignee: EMC Corp
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Filing: 1976-06-09
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Granted: 1978-09-05
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Expires: 1996-06-09
Abstract
Abstract Portable system and method for loading diagnostic computer programs stored on a recording media of a recorder, the diagnostic program being stored on the recording media using two frequencies, one frequency representing a "zero" bit and the other frequency representing a "one" bit and the program being loadable into the computer memory by means which is adapted to convert the data into computer readable information.
Inventors
- 👤 Alf Gunnar Onnestam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01R; G01R31/00; G01R31/28; G01R31/317; G01R31/3181; G01R31/319; G01R31/31903; G01R31/31908; G11; G11B; G11B20/00; G11B20/10; G11B20/14; G11B20/1403; G11B20/1407; G11B20/1415
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
Diagnostic computer program transfer system comprising a magnetic tape having a diagnostic computer program of 1 and 0 bits magnetically stored thereon at audio frequencies, a magnetic tape converter means for playing said magnetic tape and providing an electrical sinusoidal wave train of two different audio frequencies representing the 1 or 0 bits of the diagnostic computer program stored by said magnetic tape, wave shaping means for converting the sinusoidial wave train into a series of pulses of different widths depending upon the instantaneous frequency of the sinusoidal wave train, wave train generating means for generating a wave train of pulses from said series of pulses of different widths, the spacing between successive pulses representing either a 1 or 0 bit, a computer having storage means for receiving said wave train of pulses to thereby store said diagnostic computer program, and control means providing signals to control the generation of said wave train of pulses by said wave train generating means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
Diagnostic computer program transfer system comprising a magnetic tape having a diagnostic computer program of 1 and 0 bits magnetically stored thereon at audio frequencies, a magnetic tape converter means for playing said magnetic tape and providing an electrical sinusoidal wave train of two different audio frequencies representing the 1 or 0 bits of the diagnostic computer program stored by said magnetic tape, wave shaping means for converting the sinusoidial wave train into a series of pulses of different widths depending upon the instantaneous frequency of the sinusoidal wave train, wave train generating means for generating a wave train of pulses from said series of pulses of different widths, the spacing between successive pulses representing either a 1 or 0 bit, a computer having storage means for receiving said wave train of pulses to thereby store said diagnostic computer program, and control means providing signals to control the generation of said wave train of pulses by said wave train generating means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
The system of claim 1 in which said control means is a portion of said computer and is responsive to said wave train of pulses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 2 in which said playback means comprises a cassette recorder.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
14 words
The system of claim 3 in which wave shaping means comprises a Schmitt trigger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The system of claim 3 in which said wave train generating means comprises a D-type flip-flop.
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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) | 1981-09-04 | 1982-03-06 | 1982-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-09-04 | 1986-03-06 | 1986-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-09-04 | 1990-03-06 | 1990-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |