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Peripheral data acquisition transmission and control device

  • US 5,099,444 A
  • Filed: 05/09/1989
  • Issued: 03/24/1992
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/1989
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A peripheral data acquisition, transmission and control device which is connected between a central processor of a computer and a keyboard thereof for receiving data, such as measurement data, translating said data into code accepted by the central processor and outputting said data in a manner emulating keystrokes to said central processor, said device including:

  • signal receiving means for receiving signals indicative of any alphabetical, numerical, and control input which can be created on a keyboard;

    a microprocessor programmed to translate said received signals into keyboard code signals and having an input thereof connected to an output of said signal receiving meanssignal output means connected to an output of said microprocessor for sending the translated code signals to the central processor of the computer;

    said signal receiving means and said signal output means comprising a bidirectional data line and;

    discrete connector elements for connecting said device to said keyboard and to said central processor.

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