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Word processor and display

  • US 4,495,490 A
  • Filed: 05/29/1981
  • Issued: 01/22/1985
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/29/1981
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A word processor comprising:

  • input means including a keyboard with a plurality of keys associated with different graphic or function including at least two cursor control keys, said input means producing a unique key code for each key or group of keys,display means including a cathode ray tube for producing a visible image in response to a periodically repeating video signal and associated horizontal and vertical sync signals, said visible image including a cursor positioned in response to actuation of said cursor control keys,control means responsive to said input means for manipulating and storing said unique key codes and for controlling said display means,wherein the improvement comprises;

    word underscore means in said control means responsive to one of said unique key codes for storing an underscore representation associated with each character of a word identified by the position of said cursor when said unique keycode is sensed.

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