System for PCMCIA peripheral to execute instructions from shared memory where the system reset signal causes switching between modes of operation by alerting the starting address
July 16, 2013. 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 ReferencesData communications subsystem Microcomputer having ROM mass memory for downloading main RAM memory with microcomputer instructions Memory management arrangement for microprocessor systems Split screen smooth scrolling arrangement Dual-port timing controller Method and operating system for executing programs in a multi-mode microprocessor Computer and telephone apparatus with user friendly computer interface and enhanced integrity features Device driver configuration in a computer system High speed microcomputer in-circuit emulator Interactive method for configuration of computer system and circuit boards with user specification of system resources and computer resolution of resource conflicts Patent #: 5353432 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 064304 filed on 05/20/1993US Classes:710/14, Mode selection700/40, Plural modes703/25, I/O adapter (e.g., port, controller)703/27, Compatibility emulation710/8, Peripheral configuration711/170Memory configuringExaminersPrimary: Lee, Thomas C.Assistant: Krick, Rehana Perveen Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassG06F 003/00AbstractA "Personal Computer Memory Card International Association" (PCMCIA) peripheral, e.g., a modem, incorporates a shared memory interface to a personal computer. This shared memory interface provides the capability to easily program the PCMCIA peripheral either in the factory or in the field. In addition, the shared memory interface removes the requirement of having a resident "boot-up" code in the PCMCIA peripheral. Finally, the shared memory interface provides the capability to transfer user data from the personal computer, i.e., data terminal, to the PCMCIA modem at a higher data transfer rate than is currently available via the modem's universal asynchronous receive/transmit (UART) integrated circuit.Other References
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