Memory array
CA 1094224 A · Owner: Western Electric Company, Incorporated · Inventors: Lescinsky, Frank W.; Zachok, Robert M.; Buzzard, Clair A.
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Abstract of the Disclosure The present invention relates to a memory array. The array is comprised of a plurality of intersecting rows and columns with each row and column including a plurality of binary storage cells. Each cell stores one binary bit. A unit is provided for checking the parity of the bits in each row of the memory array. A unit is also provided which is responsive to the checking unit for indicating a malfunction in the memory array. A counter is provided for counting the number of rows in which parity errors occur. Finally, a unit is provided for normally disabling the indicating unit and for enabling the indicating unit at the time the number of rows containing parity …
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- Granted January 20, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended January 20, 1998.
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