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Cartridge programming system and method using a central and local program library

  • US 4,725,977 A
  • Filed: 02/28/1986
  • Issued: 02/16/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/03/1983
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. In a system for recording computer programs in reprogrammable memories, a multiplicity of recording terminals, each recording terminal comprising:

  • first memory means for storing a program library comprising a multiplicity of predefined computer programs;

    second memory means for retaining transaction data representing the number of times each said predefined computer program has been recorded;

    preprogrammed data processing means coupled to said first and second memory means, for controlling the process of selecting one of said predefined computer programs and recording it in a reprogrammable memory, and for storing transaction data in said second memory means representing the number of times each said predefined computer program has been recorded;

    command entry means coupled to said preprogrammed data processing means for selecting one of said predefined computer programs, and for initiating the recording of said selected computer program in a reprogrammable memory;

    memory receptacle means for coupling a reprogrammable memory to said preprogrammed data processing means so that said selected computer program can be recorded therein; and

    host communication means for coupling said first and second memory means to a host computer, said host communication means including;

    means for sending said transaction data from said second memory means to said host computer so that said host computer can compile data representing the number of times each said predefined computer program has been recorded;

    means for receiving selected computer programs from said host computer and for storing said selected computer programs in said first memory means of said recording terminal.

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