Interface system providing interfaces to central processing unit and modular processor-controllers for an input-output subsystem
CA 1112326 A · Owner: Burroughs Corporation · Inventors: Millers, Donald A. Ii
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Abstract of the Disclosure, A sub-interface system within an Input-Output Subsystem of a digital data processing system. The interface subsystem comprises a Main System Interface of a central processing unit working with the distribution-control means of a Base Module housing a group of Line Control Processors (individual Intelligent I/O Interface units) dedicated to a specific peripheral device. The Main System Interface is designated as an IOT, or Input-Output Translator, and translates input-output instructions into proper form for delivery to a particular intelligent interface unit which can execute the instructions. The IOT provides a data link identifier to identify each particular …
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- Granted November 10, 1981. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended November 10, 1998.
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