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Workstation for local and remote data processing

Patent 4665501 Issued on May 12, 1987. Estimated Expiration Date: Icon_subject May 12, 2004. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.

Patent References

Display apparatus for a biprogrammable accounting computer with operator guidance
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Issued on: 03/14/1978
Inventor: Mercurio ,   et al.

Control system for a storage/retrieval machine in an automated material handling system
Patent #: 4232370
Issued on: 11/04/1980
Inventor: Tapley

Communication terminal providing user communication of high comprehension
Patent #: 4394649
Issued on: 07/19/1983
Inventor: Suchoff ,   et al.

Hierarchical computer system for generating selective output signals in response to received input signals
Patent #: 4434460
Issued on: 02/28/1984
Inventor: Drakenborn ,   et al.

Management communication terminal system Patent #: 4587633
Issued on: 05/06/1986
Inventor: Wang ,   et al.

Inventors

Assignee

Application

No. 06/537637 filed on 09/30/1983

US Classes:

710/8, Peripheral configuration345/168, Including keyboard710/14Mode selection

Examiners

Primary: Williams, Catherine S.
Assistant: Chan, Emily Y.

Attorney, Agent or Firm

International Classes

G06F 13/12 (20060101)
G06F 3/153 (20060101)

Abstract

A computer workstation includes a display monitor and keyboard that can be used as a smart terminal for remote data processing in a first operating mode and that can be used as part of a microcomputer in a second operating mode. To provide maximum software compatibility separate display generators are provided, one for each operating mode. A network operating mode can also be provided.

Other References

  • "Enhanced Terminal Console Operator's Handbook", Revision 1.1 Dec. 1982, pp. 1-50, Hazeltine Corporation, 500 Commack Road, Commack, N.Y. 11725
  • "Companion" pp. 1-7, AMDA Computer System, Inc., 2629 North Scottsdale Road, Scottsdale, Ariz. 85257
  • "TC 1000 Terminal Converter", 1982 3R Computers, Inc., Westboro, Ma. 01581
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