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Concurrent programming apparatus and method for electronic devices

  • US 6,351,774 B1
  • Filed: 11/22/1999
  • Issued: 02/26/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/02/1996
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. An apparatus for programming a sequence of operating codes into a memory of each of a plurality of electronic devices, the apparatus comprising:

  • a controller for programming a sequence of operating codes into a memory of each one of said plurality of electronic devices;

    a receptacle coupled to said controller for receiving one of said plurality of electronic devices; and

    means coupled to said receptacle and said controller for automatically sensing when one of said plurality of electronic devices is inserted in said receptacle;

    wherein said controller automatically programs the electronic device by transferring a sequence of operating codes into a memory of said one electronic device when presence of said one electronic device is sensed;

    wherein said programming comprises determining whether said one electronic device is correctly inserted;

    if said electronic device is incorrectly inserted, aborting programming;

    if correctly inserted, determining the type of electronic device inserted; and

    adjusting the sequence of operating codes to correspond to the electronic device.

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