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Paging system for remote computers

  • US 5,398,280 A
  • Filed: 02/03/1992
  • Issued: 03/14/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/03/1992
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. Apparatus for receiving data from a host computer comprising:

  • a radio receiver for receiving a radio signal indicating the availability of data for a specific remote location;

    decoding means for decoding said radio signal to establish an identification of the remote location for which said data is available;

    control means responsive to said decoding means for generating an interrupt signal;

    a connector provided with a plurality of data transmission pins;

    dual in-line connection means connected for receiving said interrupt signal and applying said interrupt signal to a predetermined one of said data transmission pins;

    a computer having a parallel port connected to said connector and responsive to the presence of said interrupt signal on said predetermined one of said transmission pins by temporarily suspending a program then in operation and generating a code corresponding to a telephone number for said host computer;

    a modem for dialing said number, receiving said data from said host computer and relaying said data to said computer; and

    switching means responsive to said control means for switching power to said computer, so that said computer is able to respond to said interrupt signal.

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