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ALU operation: modulo two sum
Assignee: Texas Instruments Inc
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Filing: 1984-09-26
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Granted: 1988-05-03
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Expires: 2004-09-26
Abstract
Abstract A system for use in conjunction with the ALUs of computers, mini-computers, micro-computers and microprocessors wherein, upon a predetermined single command, the ALUs will be arranged to operate in a parity check mode or as a mask without otherwise disturbing the normal circuit operation of the ALUs utilized.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles C. Hoac
- 👤 John C. Linn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:55
CPC Classifications
G; G06; G06F; G06F11/00; G06F11/07; G06F11/08; G06F11/10; G06F7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
An ALU system, which comprises: (a) a plurality of ALU circuits, each ALU circuit including a pair of input terminals and an output terminal, (b) plural input lines, certain ones of said input lines normally connected to different ones of said input terminals, (c) plural output lines, each output line connected between a different one of the output terminals of one of said ALU circuits and one of the input terminals of a succeeding one of said ALU circuits to form a series circuit, said series circuit including a first ALU circuit, (d) first normally closed switch means controlling connection of said one of the input lines to each said ALU circuit, (e) second normally open switch means controlling connection of said output lines; and (f) control means coupled to said first and second switch means to simultaneously open said first switch means and close said second switch means, said control means including means to place a predetermined signal on the input terminal thereof controlled by said first swtich means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
An ALU system, which comprises: (a) a plurality of ALU circuits, each ALU circuit including a pair of input terminals and an output terminal, (b) plural input lines, certain ones of said input lines normally connected to different ones of said input terminals, (c) plural output lines, each output line connected between a different one of the output terminals of one of said ALU circuits and one of the input terminals of a succeeding one of said ALU circuits to form a series circuit, said series circuit including a first ALU circuit, (d) first normally closed switch means controlling connection of said one of the input lines to each said ALU circuit, (e) second normally open switch means controlling connection of said output lines; and (f) control means coupled to said first and second switch means to simultaneously open said first switch means and close said second switch means, said control means including means to place a predetermined signal on the input terminal thereof controlled by said first swtich means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An ALU system as set forth in claim 1 wherein each said ALU circuit operates as an exclusive OR circuit.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
227 words
An ALU system which comprises: (a) a plurality of ALU circuits, each ALU circuit including a pair of input terminals and an output terminal, (b) plural input lines, one said input line normally connected to each one of said input terminals, (c) plural output lines, each output line connected between the output terminal of one of said ALU circuits and one of the input terminals of a succeeding one of said ALU circuits to form a series circuit, (d) first normally closed switch means controlling connection of said one of the input lines to each said ALU circuit, (e) second normally closed switch means controlling connection of the other of the input lines to each said ALU circuit, (f) third normally open switch means controlling connection of said output lines, (g) an AND circuit associated with each ALU circuit, each of the input lines of each said ALU circuit also being coupled to the input of said AND circuit, the output of said AND circuit being coupled to the other input terminal of the associated ALU circuit, (h) fourth normally open switch means controlling coupling of said outputs of said AND gates and said other inputs; and (i) control means coupled to said first, second, third and fourth switch means to simultaneously open said first and second switch means and close said third and fourth switch means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
227 words
An ALU system which comprises: (a) a plurality of ALU circuits, each ALU circuit including a pair of input terminals and an output terminal, (b) plural input lines, one said input line normally connected to each one of said input terminals, (c) plural output lines, each output line connected between the output terminal of one of said ALU circuits and one of the input terminals of a succeeding one of said ALU circuits to form a series circuit, (d) first normally closed switch means controlling connection of said one of the input lines to each said ALU circuit, (e) second normally closed switch means controlling connection of the other of the input lines to each said ALU circuit, (f) third normally open switch means controlling connection of said output lines, (g) an AND circuit associated with each ALU circuit, each of the input lines of each said ALU circuit also being coupled to the input of said AND circuit, the output of said AND circuit being coupled to the other input terminal of the associated ALU circuit, (h) fourth normally open switch means controlling coupling of said outputs of said AND gates and said other inputs; and (i) control means coupled to said first, second, third and fourth switch means to simultaneously open said first and second switch means and close said third and fourth switch means.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
An ALU system as set forth in claim 3 wherein each said ALU circuit operates as an exclusive OR circuit.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
42 words
An ALU system as set forth in claim 4 wherein said series circuit includes a first ALU circuit and wherein said control means also includes means to place a predetermined signal on the input terminal thereof controlled by said first switch means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
42 words
An ALU system as set forth in claim 3 wherein said series circuit includes a first ALU circuit and wherein said control means also includes means to place a predetermined signal on the input terminal thereof controlled by said first switch means.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
169 words
An ALU system, which comprises: (a) a plurality of ALU circuits, each ALU circuit including input terminal means and an output terminal, (b) plural input lines, certain ones of said input lines normally connected to a different one of said input terminal means, (c) plural output lines, each output line connected between different ones of the output terminals of one of said ALU circuits and one of the input terminals of a succeeding one of said ALU circuits to form a series circuit, said series circuit including a first ALU circuit, (d) first normally closed switch means controlling connection of said input lines to their associated ALU circuit input terminal means, (e) second normally open switch means controlling connection of said output lines; and (f) control means coupled to said first and second switch means to simultaneously open said first switch means and close said second switch means, said control means including means to place a predetermined signal on the input terminal thereof controlled by said first switch means.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
169 words
An ALU system, which comprises: (a) a plurality of ALU circuits, each ALU circuit including input terminal means and an output terminal, (b) plural input lines, certain ones of said input lines normally connected to a different one of said input terminal means, (c) plural output lines, each output line connected between different ones of the output terminals of one of said ALU circuits and one of the input terminals of a succeeding one of said ALU circuits to form a series circuit, said series circuit including a first ALU circuit, (d) first normally closed switch means controlling connection of said input lines to their associated ALU circuit input terminal means, (e) second normally open switch means controlling connection of said output lines; and (f) control means coupled to said first and second switch means to simultaneously open said first switch means and close said second switch means, said control means including means to place a predetermined signal on the input terminal thereof controlled by said first switch means.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
An ALU system as set forth in claim 7 wherein each said ALU circuit operates as an exclusive OR circuit.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1991-05-03 | 1991-11-02 | 1992-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1995-05-03 | 1995-11-02 | 1996-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1999-05-03 | 1999-11-02 | 2000-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |