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Computer software delivery system

  • US 6,402,618 B1
  • Filed: 07/24/2000
  • Issued: 06/11/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/28/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A home subscriber data retrieval apparatus comprising:

  • a data receiver for retrieving computer data from a public broadcasting medium;

    a storage medium having a plurality of memory locations; and

    a microprocessor for processing said computer data;

    said microprocessor controlling said data receiver to select specific computer data and to reject other computer data, such that said microprocessor controls the transmission of said specific computer data to said storage medium via apparatus data, address, and control busses, said microprocessor having access to said computer data over said busses;

    wherein a serial interface is created between said receiver and said plurality of memory locations via a serial communication device which is controlled by said microprocessor, such that data received at said receiver flows directly to at least one of said plurality of memory locations; and

    said microprocessor comprising logic circuitry, which generates and transmits control signals to said serial communication device and said storage medium.

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