Integrated circuit computer system having a keyboard input and a sound output

• US 5,615,380 A
• Filed: 04/09/1991
• Issued: 03/25/1997
• Est. Priority Date: 11/24/1969
• Status: Expired due to Term

• Current Assignee: Gilbert P. Hyatt
• Original Assignee: Gilbert P. Hyatt
• Inventors: Hyatt, Gilbert P.
• Primary Examiner(s): Harrell, Robert B.
• Application Number:
  US07/506,642
• Time in Patent Office: 2,177 Days
• Field of Search: 364/200, 364/900, 364/DIG. 1 MS File, 364/DIG. 2 MS File, 235/146, 341/20-25, 340/711, 340/712, 84/600, 84/601, 395/800, 395/200, 395/275, 395/650, 395/225
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Abstract

An improved computer system is implemented with an integrated circuit computer having integrated circuit (IC) memories and using a keyboard input and sound output to communicate with an operator. Provision is made for a dynamic memory with a memory refresh arrangement. Memory refresh is synchronized with computer control signals to minimize contention or conflicts with computer operations and to share control circuitry. Improved control system architecture, computer architecture, and memory architecture are provided that are particularly suitable for operator interaction, integrated circuit data processors, and dynamic memories.

Claims

1. A sound system comprising:

a keyboard for generating a keyboard digital input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer for generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard digital input signal generated by said keyboard, said integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer including

1) an integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory for storing a keyboard program,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard digital input circuit for generating a keyboard computer input signal under control of the keyboard program stored in said integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory in response to the keyboard digital input signal generated by said keyboard,

3) integrated circuit keyboard digital processing logic for processing the keyboard computer input signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard digital input circuit under control of the keyboard program stored in said integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit for generating the serial digital keyboard output signal under control of the keyboard program stored in said integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory in response to the processing of the keyboard computer input signal by said integrated circuit keyboard digital processing logic;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer for generating a digital sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit, said integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer including

1) an integrated circuit sound digital memory for storing a sound program,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer digital input circuit for generating a sound computer input signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit,

3) integrated circuit sound digital processing logic for processing the sound computer input signal generated by said integrated circuit sound computer digital input circuit under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory, and

4) an integrated circuit sound digital output circuit for generating the digital sound output signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal by said integrated circuit sound digital processing logic; and

a sound transducer for generating a sound in response to the digital sound output signal generated by said integrated circuit sound digital output circuit.

2. The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein said integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer is arranged for generating the digital sound output signal as a digital error sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit, wherein the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory includes an error sound program, wherein said integrated circuit sound digital processing logic is arranged for processing the sound computer input signal generated by said integrated circuit sound computer digital input circuit under control of the error sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory, wherein said integrated circuit sound digital output circuit is arranged for generating the digital error sound output signal under control of the error sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal by said integrated circuit sound digital processing logic, and wherein said sound transducer is arranged for generating an error sound in response to the digital error sound output signal generated by said integrated circuit sound digital output circuit.

3. The system as set forth in claim 1 above, wherein said integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes an integrated circuit digital printer output circuit for generating a digital printer output signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal by said integrated circuit sound digital processing logic and where said system further comprises a printer for printing information in response to the digital printer output signal generated by said integrated circuit digital printer output circuit.

4. A sound system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys, and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

5. A sound system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard digital input signal as an encoded keyboard digital input signal in response to the key signals.

6. A sound system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound digital processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound digital memory and generating a display output signal in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound program, and wherein the sound system further comprises an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the display output signal.

7. A sound system as set forth in claim 1, wherein the sound system further comprises an integrated circuit dynamic display memory storing display data and an integrated circuit serial output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and generating a serial display output signal in response to the stored display data, wherein the integrated circuit sound digital memory includes a display program having display instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes a writing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and to the integrated circuit sound digital memory and writing display data into the integrated circuit dynamic display memory in response to the display instructions, and wherein the computer system further comprises an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit serial output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the serial display output signal.

8. A system for communicating with an operator, said system comprising:

a keyboard for generating a keyboard digital input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer for generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard digital input signal generated by said keyboard, said integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer including

1) an integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory for storing a keyboard program,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard digital input circuit for generating a keyboard computer input signal under control of the keyboard program stored in said integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory in response to the keyboard digital input signal generated by said keyboard;

3) integrated circuit keyboard digital processing logic for processing the keyboard computer input signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard digital input circuit under control of the keyboard program stored in said integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit for generating the serial digital keyboard output signal under control of the keyboard program stored in said integrated circuit keyboard digital read only memory in response to the processing of the keyboard computer input signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard digital processing logic;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer for generating a digital sound output signal and a digital display output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit, said integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer including

1) an integrated circuit sound digital memory for storing a sound program,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer digital input circuit for generating a sound computer input signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal generated by said integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit,

3) integrated circuit sound digital processing logic for processing the sound computer input signal generated by said integrated circuit sound computer digital input circuit under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory,

4) an integrated circuit digital sound output circuit for generating the digital sound output signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal by said integrated circuit sound digital processing logic, and

5) an integrated circuit display digital output circuit for generating the digital display output signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal by said integrated circuit sound digital processing logic;

a sound transducer for generating a sound in response to the digital sound output signal generated by said integrated circuit digital sound output circuit; and

a CRT display for displaying information in response to the digital display output signal generated by said integrated circuit display digital output circuit.

9. A system for communicating with an operator as set forth in claim 8, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

10. A computer system as set forth in claim 8, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard digital input signal as an encoded keyboard digital input signal in response to the key signals.

11. The system as set forth in claim 8 above, wherein said integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes an integrated circuit digital printer output circuit for generating a digital printer output signal under control of the sound program stored in said integrated circuit sound digital memory in response to the processing of the sound computer input signal by said integrated circuit sound computer digital processing logic, and wherein said system further comprises a printer for printing information in response to the digital printer output signal generated by said integrated circuit digital printer output circuit.

12. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

13. A computer system as set forth in claim 12, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer generates the sound output signal as an error sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the sound instructions stored by the integrated circuit sound memory include error sound instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound processing circuit processes the sound computer input signal in response to the error sound instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound output circuit generates the sound output signal as an error sound output signal in response to the error sound instructions in response to the processed sound signal, and wherein the sound transducer generates the sound as an error sound in response to the error sound output signal.

14. A computer system as set forth in claim 12, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

15. A computer system as set forth in claim 12, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard input signal as an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals.

16. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit printer output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a printer output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

a printer coupled to the integrated circuit printer output circuit and printing information in response to the printer output signal.

17. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions and storing a display program having display instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory, generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions and generating a processed display signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the display instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a display output signal in response to the processed display signal and in response to the display instructions;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the display output signal.

18. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit dynamic display memory storing display data;

an integrated circuit serial output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and generating a serial display output signal in response to the stored display data,

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions and storing a display program having display instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) a writing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and to the integrated circuit sound memory and writing display data into the integrated circuit dynamic display memory in response to the display instructions, and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit serial output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the serial display output signal.

19. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal in response to the keyboard computer input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal and a display output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the display output signal in response to the processed sound signal in response to the sound program;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

a CRT display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and displaying data in response to the display output signal.

20. A computer system as set forth in claim 19, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

21. A computer system as set forth in claim 19, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard input signal as an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals.

22. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal in response to the keyboard computer input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal and a display output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions,

5) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the display output signal in response to the processed sound signal in response to the sound program, and

6) an integrated circuit printer output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a printer output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal;

a CRT display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and displaying data in response to the display output signal; and

a printer coupled to the integrated circuit printer output circuit and printing data in response to the printer output signal.

23. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory,

3) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

24. A computer system as set forth in claim 23, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer generates the sound output signal as an error sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the sound instructions stored by the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory include error sound instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound processing circuit processes the sound computer input signal in response to the error sound instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound output circuit generates the sound output signal as an error sound output signal in response to the error sound instructions in response to the processed sound signal, and wherein the sound transducer generates the sound as an error sound in response to the error sound output signal.

25. A computer system as set forth in claim 23, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

26. A computer system as set forth in claim 23, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard input signal as an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals.

27. A computer system as set forth in claim 23, wherein the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory further stores a display program having display instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound processing circuit further generates a processed display signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the display instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a display output signal in response to the processed display signal and in response to the display instructions, and wherein the computer system further comprises an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the display output signal.

28. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory,

3) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

6) an integrated circuit printer output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a printer output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

a printer coupled to the integrated circuit printer output circuit and printing information in response to the printer output signal.

29. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit dynamic display memory storing display data;

an integrated circuit serial output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and generating a serial display output signal in response to the stored display data;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions and storing a display program having display instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory,

3) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

5) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

6) a writing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and to the integrated circuit sound memory and writing display data into the integrated circuit dynamic display memory in response to the display instructions;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit serial output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the serial display output signal.

30. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal in response to the keyboard computer input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal and a display output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory,

3) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

5) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

6) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the display output signal in response to the processed sound signal in response to the sound program;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

a CRT display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and displaying data in response to the display output signal.

31. A computer system as set forth in claim 30, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

32. A computer system as set forth in claim 30, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard input signal as an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals.

33. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal in response to the keyboard computer input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal and a display output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory,

3) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

5) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions,

6) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating the display output signal in response to the processed sound signal in response to the sound program, and

7) an integrated circuit printer output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic sound memory and generating a printer output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal;

a CRT display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and displaying data in response to the display output signal; and

a printer coupled to the integrated circuit printer output circuit and printing data in response to the printer output signal.

34. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal by processing the keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

35. A computer system as set forth in claim 34, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer generates the sound output signal as an error sound output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the sound instructions stored by the integrated circuit sound memory include error sound instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound processing circuit processes the sound computer input signal in response to the error sound instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound output circuit generates the sound output signal as an error sound output signal in response to the error sound instructions in response to the processed sound signal, and wherein the sound transducer generates the sound as an error sound in response to the error sound output signal.

36. A computer system as set forth in claim 34, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes an integrated circuit printer output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a printer output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions and wherein the computer system further comprises a printer coupled to the integrated circuit printer output circuit and printing information in response to the printer output signal.

37. A computer system as set forth in claim 34, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

38. A computer system as set forth in claim 34, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard input signal as an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals.

39. A computer system as set forth in claim 34, wherein the integrated circuit sound memory further stores a display program having display instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound processing circuit further generates a processed display signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the display instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a display output signal in response to the processed display signal and in response to the display instructions, and wherein the computer system further comprises an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the display output signal.

40. A computer system as set forth in claim 34, wherein the computer system further comprises an integrated circuit dynamic display memory storing display data and an integrated circuit serial output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and generating a serial display output signal in response to the stored display data, wherein the integrated circuit sound memory includes a display program having display instructions, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes a writing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and to the integrated circuit sound memory and writing display data into the integrated circuit dynamic display memory in response to the display instructions, and wherein the computer system further comprises an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit serial output circuit and generating an operator display in response to the serial display output signal.

41. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal;

an integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer coupled to the keyboard and generating a serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the keyboard input signal, wherein the integrated circuit keyboard stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit keyboard read only memory storing a keyboard program having keyboard instructions,

2) an integrated circuit keyboard input circuit coupled to the keyboard and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a keyboard computer input signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions,

3) an integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard input circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating a processed keyboard signal in response to the keyboard computer input signal and in response to the keyboard instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard processing circuit and to the integrated circuit keyboard read only memory and generating the serial digital keyboard output signal in response to the processed keyboard signal and in response to the keyboard instructions;

an integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and generating a sound output signal and a display output signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit sound memory storing a sound program having sound instructions,

2) an integrated circuit sound computer input circuit coupled to the integrated circuit keyboard serial digital output circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a sound computer input signal in response to the serial digital keyboard output signal and in response to the sound instructions,

3) an integrated circuit sound processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound computer input circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the sound computer input signal and in response to the sound instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating the display output signal in response to the processed sound signal in response to the sound program;

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal; and

a CRT display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and displaying data in response to the display output signal.

42. A computer system as set forth in claim 41, wherein the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer further includes an integrated circuit printer output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit sound processing circuit and to the integrated circuit sound memory and generating a printer output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the sound instructions and wherein the computer system further comprises a printer coupled to the integrated circuit printer output circuit and printing data in response to the printer output signal.

43. A computer system as set forth in claim 41, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys and wherein the computer system further comprises a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit sound stored program digital computer.

44. A computer system as set forth in claim 41, wherein the keyboard includes a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating the keyboard input signal as an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals.

45. A computer system comprising:

an integrated circuit stored program digital computer generating a sound output signal, wherein the integrated circuit stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic main memory storing a computer program having computer instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic main memory,

3) an integrated circuit processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the computer instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the computer instructions and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

46. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal, wherein the keyboard includes

1) a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to depression by an operator and

2) a printed circuit board mounting and interconnecting the plurality of keys,

an integrated circuit stored program digital computer generating a sound output signal, wherein the integrated circuit stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic main memory storing a computer program having computer instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic main memory,

3) an integrated circuit processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory, coupled to the keyboard, and generating a processed sound signal in response to the keyboard input signal and in response to the computer instructions,

4) an integrated circuit output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the computer instructions, and

5) a printed circuit motherboard mounting and interconnecting the integrated circuit stored program digital computer; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

47. A computer system comprising:

a keyboard generating a keyboard input signal, wherein the keyboard includes

1) a plurality of keys each key generating a key signal in response to operator actuation and

2) an encoder circuit coupled to the plurality of keys and generating an encoded keyboard input signal in response to the key signals,

an integrated circuit stored program digital computer generating a sound output signal, wherein the integrated circuit stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic main memory storing a computer program having computer instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic main memory,

3) an integrated circuit processing circuit coupled to the keyboard, coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory, and generating a processed sound signal in response to the encoded keyboard input signal and in response to the computer instructions, and

4) an integrated circuit output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the computer instructions; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

48. A computer system comprising:

an integrated circuit stored program digital computer generating a sound output signal and a display output signal, wherein the integrated circuit stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic main memory storing a computer program having computer instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic main memory,

3) an integrated circuit processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating a processed sound signal and a processed display signal in response to the computer instructions,

4) an integrated circuit sound output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the computer instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit display output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating the display output signal in response to the processed display signal and in response to the computer instructions;

an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit display output circuit and displaying information to an operator in response to the display output signal; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit sound output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.

49. A computer system comprising:

an integrated circuit dynamic display memory storing display data;

an integrated circuit serial output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and generating a serial display output signal in response to the display data stored by integrated circuit dynamic display memory;

an integrated circuit stored program digital computer generating a sound output signal and a display output signal, wherein the integrated circuit stored program digital computer includes

1) an integrated circuit dynamic main memory storing a computer program having computer instructions,

2) a refresh circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and refreshing the integrated circuit dynamic main memory,

3) an integrated circuit processing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating a processed sound signal in response to the computer instructions,

4) an integrated circuit output circuit coupled to the integrated circuit processing circuit and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and generating the sound output signal in response to the processed sound signal and in response to the computer instructions, and

5) an integrated circuit writing circuit coupled to the integrated circuit dynamic display memory and to the integrated circuit dynamic main memory and writing display data into the integrated circuit dynamic display memory in response to the computer instructions; and

an operator display coupled to the integrated circuit serial output circuit and displaying data to an operator in response to the serial display output signal; and

a sound transducer coupled to the integrated circuit output circuit and generating a sound in response to the sound output signal.