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Console simulator, multi-console management system and console management distribution system
Assignee: IDG Inc
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Filing: 1996-07-05
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Granted: 1997-11-18
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Expires: 2016-07-05
Abstract
Abstract A computer implemented system for simulating functions of a mainframe computer monitor console. A first central processing unit is in communication with a memory for storing of mainframe operator resonse messages from a mainframe operating system and for storing data representing status of said simulated mainframe computer monitor console. A second central processing unit is in communication with the first central processing unit. Operator input messages are inputed into the second central processing unit through an interface. A simulator engine stored in the memory and executed by the first central processing unit selects messages from the mainframe operator response message database; selects response messages that are unsolicited with respect to operator input messages; selects response messages from a random events list; and updates data representing the status of the simulated computer monitor console. A display connected to the second central processing unit displays the operator input messages and the selected mainframe operator response messages communicated from the first central processing unit.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Brent Johnson
- 👤 Darrell B. Burson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 11:23
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09B; G09B19/00; G09B19/0053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of monitoring a plurality of computer systems having central processing units, which method comprises: storing mainframe operator messages from a mainframe operating system in a memory in communication with a central processing unit; inputting operator data and messages into said memory through interface means; transferring said mainframe operator messages, in a multi-tasking environment, between said central processing unit of the monitoring system and said central processing units of said monitored computer system; scanning, recognizing and intercepting said mainframe operator messages destined for a human operator; performing at least one step that would normally have to be performed by said human operator; and displaying said operator input data and messages and mainframe operator messages on a display in communication with said central processing unit of said monitoring system.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
129 words
A method of monitoring a plurality of computer systems having central processing units, which method comprises: storing mainframe operator messages from a mainframe operating system in a memory in communication with a central processing unit; inputting operator data and messages into said memory through interface means; transferring said mainframe operator messages, in a multi-tasking environment, between said central processing unit of the monitoring system and said central processing units of said monitored computer system; scanning, recognizing and intercepting said mainframe operator messages destined for a human operator; performing at least one step that would normally have to be performed by said human operator; and displaying said operator input data and messages and mainframe operator messages on a display in communication with said central processing unit of said monitoring system.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method of monitoring a plurality of computer systems as set forth in claim 1 including the additional step of dividing said display into a plurality of windows and displaying messages from one said mainframe operating system in each said window.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
57 words
The method of monitoring a plurality of computer systems as set forth in claim 1 including the additional step of transferring said mainframe operator messages among said plurality of monitored central processing units through a ring structure from one said monitored unit to an adjacent monitored unit until all said units have received said mainframe operator messages.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
143 words
A monitoring multi-console management system, for monitoring a plurality of computer systems with central processing units, comprising: a central processing unit; memory means, in communication with said central processing unit, for storing mainframe operator messages from a mainframe operating system; interface means for inputting operator data and messages into said memory means; communication means for transferring said mainframe operator messages, in a multi-tasking environment, between said central processing unit of the monitoring system and said central processing units of said monitored computer system; automation means to scan, recognize and intercept said mainframe operator messages destined for a human operator and to perform at least one step that would normally have to be performed by said human operator; and a display in communication with said central processing unit of said monitoring system for displaying said operator input data and messages and mainframe operator messages.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
143 words
A monitoring multi-console management system, for monitoring a plurality of computer systems with central processing units, comprising: a central processing unit; memory means, in communication with said central processing unit, for storing mainframe operator messages from a mainframe operating system; interface means for inputting operator data and messages into said memory means; communication means for transferring said mainframe operator messages, in a multi-tasking environment, between said central processing unit of the monitoring system and said central processing units of said monitored computer system; automation means to scan, recognize and intercept said mainframe operator messages destined for a human operator and to perform at least one step that would normally have to be performed by said human operator; and a display in communication with said central processing unit of said monitoring system for displaying said operator input data and messages and mainframe operator messages.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
61 words
A multi-console management system of claim 4, wherein said plurality of monitored central processing units each includes a display in communication therewith and wherein said monitored central processing units are in communication with one another so as to enable said display of each central processing unit to display to the operator, operator input data and messages from said monitored computer system.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
28 words
A multi-console management system of claim 4 wherein said display is divided into a plurality of windows wherein one monitored computer system is displayed in each said window.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
46 words
A multi-console management system of claim 4 wherein said communication means transfers said mainframe operator messages among said monitored central processing units through a ring structure from one said monitored unit to an adjacent unit until all said monitored units have received said mainframe operator messages.
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