Abstract: An electronic digital processor system including an internal memory, an arithmetic and logic unit, registers, peripheral control circuitry providing an internal mode, an external mode, emulator mode, data paths, and control and timing circuitry. In the internal mode, the data and the commands are stored in the internal memory. In the external mode, the commands which control the operations of the microcomputer are stored in the external memory. In the emulator mode, the user can combine the microcomputer with external devices to emulate a composite system with minimal hardware. The emulator mode would also allow the user to develop software for the composite system.

Abstract: A portable frequency modulation transmitter (1) for voice or data is disclosed for operation at infrared frequencies. The transmitter comprises keyboard (200) or microphone (402) input capability and dual modes of use. In the data mode, carrier is generated when the keyboard is operated and is not generated when the keyboard is idle in order to conserve power. In the voice mode, either voice or data may be transmitted, data having priority over voice. A series connection of two variable modulus counters (302, 303) and other counters (304, 305, 306) provide a frequency shift keyed data signal, marker data signal, marker data frames between data frames, parity insertion and other features. In the event that the local battery power level falls below a particular level, a particular word is inserted in the applied binary data input.

Abstract: An interface apparatus and method are described with which an electronic scale system is connected to a storage medium such as a disk or memory of a data processor and whereby scale transaction data related to the mailing of an article with an electronic scale can be automatically preserved as a unified record along with subsequently appended test information such as an invoice number or customer number. The interface has a programmable memory with which a normal operating mode is provided to enable an operator to conveniently and rapidly store scale transaction data and in response to displayed prompts enter data such as the number of an invoice accompanying the article being mailed. The test data is appended to the scale transaction data so that all of this data can be transmitted as a unified record to a storage medium. The interface is further provided with a supervisory mode with which special examination and service operations can be performed as these are needed for monitoring or corrective steps in case of errors. The interface displays plain language prompts to guide an operator through a normal RUN mode as well as facilitate supervisory and service technician monitoring and control. With an interface of the invention the unified record enables a rapid update of a customer account and shipping information.

Abstract: A keyboard teaching device for the self-instruction of a student of keyboard musical instruments is provided which enables the student to correlate the positions of the keys on a musical instrument keyboard with the positions of the notes on a musical scale. A keyboard having a plurality of keys corresponding to the notes of a musical scale for generating a first set of control signals in an initialization or set-up mode and key-note correlation signals in an instruction or game mode, at least one storage means having a predetermined combination of logical signals providing a source for a random sequence of one or more notes over a predetermined range in the game mode for generating a second set of control signals in response to the actuation of one or more keys in either mode and a means for generating audio tones and displaying video images in accordance with the first and second sets of control signals enables the student to visually and audibly check his or her selection of one or more of the keys.

Abstract: A numerical machine tool control has several processors. A monitoring circuit is associated with each processor which, upon the appearance of a predetermined address, interrupts the address stepping action in all processors by an interrupt command with highest priority and switches to the servicing mode. The stored data assigned to the respective addresses and the states of the overall system can be interrogated successively from the operating panel and changed, if necessary.

Abstract: An integrated circuit interface means for use in a television receiver comprises means including an interface terminal which gives an indication of whether the receiver is operating in a standard or nonstandard mode. Standard operating mode occurs during the reception of standard broadcast signals. Non-standard non-broadcast signals cause the receiver to operate in a non-standard mode. The interface means also comprises means coupled to the same interface terminal for providing a signal to the integrated circuit which manually selects the operating mode, thereby allowing the interface terminal to serve the dual function of indicating and selecting the receiver operating mode.

Abstract: An information processing system is disclosed which includes a display, a memory, a keyboard and a control unit. The system may store and display data in a table format by record and field. The system may be employed in an entry edit mode whereby data is entered or edited by an operator through the keyboard into the system. The system may also operate in a record selection mode whereby data in a field having a predetermined relation to a field value may be selected by the system. The system permits the entry of comparison operators and field values below the field heading in the display for the field to be searched. The keys representing the comparison operators and the keys representing data are at separate locations on the keyboard to prevent operator error in input. This feature is particularly advantageous when one symbol may be employed both as a comparison operator and data. Such a symbol would then be represented by two keys on the keyboard. The system also includes a syntax check routine which acts to detect syntax errors in data entered. The system rejects the improper data and informs the operator through the display. The syntax check routine also may be programmed for the type of data to be entered into each field. The routine will then check each data to be entered in a given field to determined if the data is of the proper type.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To prevent the erroneous input of work information for a program by classifying final work forms shown in a drawing by prescribed specific work contents, and inputting the work information. CONSTITUTION:When the power switch of a numerical controlled machine tool is turned on, an initial value is stored in an RAM4 and a function information menue stored in an ROM3 is displayed on a display 13 through a display controller 7. Then when a desired menue key on a keyboard 14 is pressed over a look at the menue diplay, pressing a key which corresponds to a dot work mode displays each work unit on the display 13, and pressing a key which corresponds to a line work mode displays each work unit on the display 13; and pressing a key which corresponds to a surface work mode displays each work unit on the display 13.

Abstract: Control apparatus including a keyboard is provided for a slide projector to control operation of the slide projector in various predetermined modes to perform predetermined functions. Various functions are executed by the slide projector in response to the keyboard inputs. The keyboard includes an array of digit keys for the numerals 0 through 9 and various other function keys. Actuation of each of the function keys directly corresponds to either a function to be accomplished by the control apparatus or to a command mode input. Actuation of the digit keys provides designation of particular slide address numbers and also provides predetermined mode command inputs. The slide projector and control apparatus include an associated cassette tape recorder/player. A prerecorded program tape includes encoded slide address signals and encoded mode command signals which are decoded to control the slide projector to project the slides represented by the encoded slide address signals in a random access program in accordance with the associated decoded mode command signals. A remote control unit is also provided that includes a keyboard. In specific embodiments the control apparatus provides for the manual, local, or remote control of functions and features for slide programs including random access slide selection, selective pause times, indefinite pauses with restart control, remote control enable and disable, display blanking and unblanking control, selective slide presentation advance times, record enable, and integrated control of the local and remote keyboard.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To improve learning effect, make key arrangement easy to operate and improve operating characteristic by providing a mode for inhibiting the information which the user has already learned by heart to an electronic learning machine, and preventing the easy outputting of said information at the time of this mode. CONSTITUTION:A display device 21, a display driving circuit 22 driving the display device 21 and a processing part 23 are provided to the electronic learning machine. This processing part 23 is constituted of an ROM which stores programs, and an interpretation control circuit. Further, a memory 24 which sotres English words and the Japanese translations thereof, a memory 25 which corresponds one to one to the addresses stored in the memory 24 and stores the information relating to the already stored English words, and a keyboard 26 are provided and are connected to the processing part 23. When the information relating to the English words which the user has already learned by heart is inputted by the processing part 23, the displaying of said words stored in the memory 24 onto the display device 21 is prohibited, whereby the learning effect is improved. In addition, the operation keys of each keyboard are so disposed as to differ between adjacent lines and further part of keys are provided on the side face of the body, whereby the operating characteristic is improved.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To increase the operation ability and to simplify the construction, by enabling the change-over with the shift key of one type, through electric control of the change-over shift key for captial letter and small letter CONSTITUTION:Flip flop FF 2, 3 are provided for print mode set Further, FF 2 and 3 are reset with no depression of the print mode change-over shift key SH or depression of 3n times, enabling continuous printing of small letters FF2 only is set with the depression of once of the said SH (generally 3n+1 times), and the first letter is printed in the capital letter and the on and after the second letter is printed in small letters Further, the depression of twice of the said SH (genrally, 3n+2 times) sets FF3 only, enabling continuous print of capital letter As mentioned above, the first one depression of SH enable the capital letter print for the first letter and further depression of SH once caused the continuous print of capital letter, and depression of further one SH enables the continuous print of small letter

Abstract: A portable word processor incorporates a keyboard for typing-in data relating to a textual document, a microprocessor for processing the data, and a microcassette recorder for storing each page of the textual data when typing of the page is complete. A half-line character display is situated on an operating panel of the word processor above the keyboard. The microprocessor includes a text buffer memory having a capacity corresponding to one page, favorably 1800 characters or 66 lines. A cassette recorder interface is included to control operation of the cassette during transfer of textual data from the text buffer memory for storage on the microcassette tape, and transfer of the data to the text buffer memory from the tape for editing and revision of the textual document. In order to facilitate use of the word processor with a dictating machine on which dictation is recorded to be transcribed on the word processor, a dictating machine interface is also included in the word processor. Control signals for controlling the dictating machine are sent over a multi-wire cable, and the operator can quickly set the dictating machine into a desired stop, forward, rewind, or fast-forward mode while typing dictation merely by actuating certain of the keys on the keyboard of the word processor.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To correct a character string inputted in wrong shift mode without performing keying operation again, by providing a shift correction key and a storage means for a cursor position when a shift correction is indicated and another cursor position when correct shift mode is reindicated CONSTITUTION:A device which has a keyboard 1 and displays codes of an input character string after code conversion 3 at a display part 5 after storing them in a character storage part 4 is provided with a shift correction key 11, and registers 121 and 122 for storing a cursor position when a correction of a character string inputted in wrong shift mode is indicated and another cursor position when correct shift mode is reindicated with the key 2 After the correction key 11 is pressed, correct shift mode is set with the key 2, and then the cursor positions stored in said registers are referred to detect a character string to be corrected in the storage part 4, thereby performing conversion to the correct shift mode

Abstract: PURPOSE:To simplify the constitution of the device at the same time eliminate the initial setting when the counting is started, by reducing the number of address counters down to one. CONSTITUTION:When the writing signal is delivered from the R/W control circuit 35, the RAM34 is set under the writing mode. And if it is supposed that the output data CA of the address counter 28 is CA, the word W1 is written into the address corresponding to the data obtained by applying the extent of the delay 3D given from the decoder 33 to the AC via the adder 29. After this, the words W2-W8 are written respectively into the RAM34 with every delay of D given. When the reading signal is delivered from the circuit 35, the RAM34 is set under the reading mode. Then the data is read out for the address corresponding to the data obtained by applying the output data CB of the buffer counter 30 to the output data CA of the counter 28 via the adder 29. The counter 30 starts the down-counting when receives the supply of the write address clock signal, and then carries out the up- counting with supply of the read address clock signal.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To prevent a system from lowering of the processing performance, by performing access operation and storage copying operation in time division mode from plural processors to a doubled common memory constituting stand-by spare ones. CONSTITUTION:Doubled common memories 10 and 11, which can be switched at any time, as stand-by spare ones are accessible to processors 1-4 via storage controllers 12 and 13 in common. Controllers 12 and 13 are equipped with copying control parts 14 and 15 which control the copying operation of equalizing the contents of common memories 10 and 11 to each other under the command of processor 1, and contention circuits 16 and 17 which compare and select memory access of each processor with that of control parts 14 and 15, and memory access parts 18 and 19. When the copying operation of the memory and memory access from processors 2-4 are executed, circuits 16 and 17 compare access from control parts 14 and 15 with that from processors 2-4, word by word, to select one preferentially and access the memory in time-division mode. Consequently, the queuing and stopping of the processors are eliminated and the lowering of the processing performance is prevented.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To operate a copying machine with a minimum display function and the number of keys, by making a controlling device store the condition of the most frequency as a standard mode and providing an all clear key by which the whole conditions set optionally are returned to the standard mode. CONSTITUTION:An information display part 9 in which a character display by e.g. a liquid-crystal matrix is used, is provided in a controlling device for setting of copying condition. A mode designating key 1 and condition specifying keys 3-5 etc. are provided in accordance with a display area of the display part 9. A CPU is disposed as an information storing means of a copying device, and a specification selectable condition concerning a copying operation is stored previously. A copying condition after inputting a starting switch 11 is set in a standard mode, and an optional condition is set by operation of the above-mentioned keys etc. as occasion demands, and the copying is performed by operating a print switch 13. An all clear key 7 is constituted so that all the conditions set optionally are returned. By such a way, the operation of a copying machine is performed with a minimum display function and key number.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To save the labor for checking number of sheets by counting and displaying the number of copies at the continuous copying and storing the number of continuously copied sheets and returning the display to zero at the copying with manual paper feeding, in a continuously copiable copying machine. CONSTITUTION:A control device 200 is provided with a continuous copying counter 205 and a copying counter 206 for manual paper feeding other than a central control unit CPU. A copying sheet number display device 203 usually displays the number of continuous copies. When this continuous copying mode is switched to manual copying mode during the former mode, the display content is stored and the display is returned to zero. The display device 203 counts down by one from the set number of sheets during continuous copying and counts up every one of manual copying.

Abstract: Collection, storage and retrieval of health and safety information is critical in occupational settings in making decisions about safety of employees and the healthful nature of the work environment. Computer surveillance programs have been utilized previously, but have been too complicated, too mathematical, and not directly accessible to health and safety personnel. This paper discusses the Occupational Surveillance Interactive System (OSIS), a conversational system which utilizes English instead of a computer language, and which provides immediate feedback to the health and safety practitioner through fact retrieval and statistical inference. Additionally, an algorithm is introduced which provides a predictive cueing for the development of some disease processes. The hypothetical example illustrated herein introduces a prototypal computer surveillance system, operating under an interactive mode, to provide the health and safety professional with a decision-making tool in occupational settings.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To simplify the constitution of an information display for avoiding dazzling of the eyes of driver by various displays by displaying a related information necessary for driver on a corresponding display by switching a small number of displays by a displaying mode CONSTITUTION:CPU unit 10 is provided with CPU11 and a memory 12 Signals from a distance sensor 16 to output information relative to a running distance and also from a discharge current sensor 17 to output information relative to fuel cost for an electric automobile are put in the CPU11 CPU unit 10 is also provided with an interface 13 to connect a keyboard 20 operated by driver and a display unit 30 as a displayer to the CPU11 By operating the keyboard 20 by driver, a displaying mode for information of average speed the residual amount of fuel can be switched to a displaying mode for information of actual speed and distance, or vice versa, so that various pieces of information can be displayed by a small number of displays

Abstract: A mortise lock having both a latch and a bolt which are capable of being simultaneously retracted or engaged by either a door handle or a key, and which are able to be maintained in a retracted or engaged mode as desired by the user.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To realize switching of each mode with the control signals in a single series, by detecting the type of the broadcast now receiving and applying selectively the control signal to the corresponding mode switching means. CONSTITUTION:The output of a control signal detecting circuit 260 of stereo broadcasting is set at a high level when a low-level detection output such as 0V is being led out of a control signal detecting circuit 250 of double-broadcasting. The control signals of one series which are supplied through a terminal 230 are applied to the bases of transistors (TR)241 and 242 respectively. However, a terminal 211 of a switching circuit 210 of double broadcasting mode is set at a low level according to the control signal since only the collector of the TR241 is at a low level.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To pursue the causes rapidly and accurately for occurrence of various kinds of anomaly, by folding the test command of the computer by the header conversion function device to return it to the computer and by checking its contents by a program. CONSTITUTION:Computer 4C which will perform the test sends the test command to interface 41C. Interface 41C detects the test mode and generates head part 9A for transmission. It is decided whether the command should be folded from interface 41C or not. Next, test data reaches the head conversion function device (the station, the interface of the computer, and the terminal control device) designated by head part 9A and has head part 9A rewritten and is returned. Interface 41C receives this test data and subjects it to processings such as serial/parallel conversion and sends test data to computer 4C. Contents of this data are checked by a program.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To reduce decision items of an operator to a large extent in setting color separation conditions, by mechanically setting combination of input conditions consisting of conditions owned by a color original and the intention of an orderer or the like. CONSTITUTION:Standard color separation conditions corresponding to the combination of input conditions are operated immediately after input to operation circuit 2 in the predetermined order and mode, and displayed on monitor unit 3 from circuit 2. Such standard color separation conditions can be printed out with printer 4 according to need. Many sets of standard color separation conditions, combinations of input conditions, or numbers corresponding to the combinations or the like are written as address designating members in the given address of memory of circuit 2 according to this method, and corresponding standard color separation conditions can be read out from the given address of the memory by combining input conditions to input device 1.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To cause print hammers of all digits to reach a type drum face at the same time, by correcting the operation start time of each print hammer according to the length of the flight time. CONSTITUTION:In the measure mode, the print signal is input to magnet driver 3, and piezoelectric element 9 detects the strike of hammer 1. Meanwhile, the print signal is detected by print signal detecting circuit 15. The output of circuit 15 is switched by switching circuit 7 and is given to flight time counter 8. Counter 8 counts clocks CLK by the start pulse output from circuit 15 and stops counting by the signal from element 9. The difference between contents of counter 8 and constant 12 is calculated by subtracting circuit 11 and is stored in constant memory circuits 14-1-14-n successively. Next, in the operation mode, the output of circuit 5 is input to timing correcting circuit 21 to start counting. When contents of circuit 14 agree with the count value of counter 21, the agreement output is input to correction print signal generating circuit 22, and the correction print signal is sent to driver 3.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To enable sequential and single modes to be selectively carried out at any time, by providing the program in which various controllers of a copier can be operated by a single action mode in addition to the sequential mode. CONSTITUTION:Dip switches 51, 52, 53 for actuating a single action mode and a sequential mode are connected with input interface 41 of microcomputer 40 installed in copier 1. For example, first step 51-1 of switch 51 is turned on, resulting in applying voltage through interface 41 to CPU42, and actuating charger 5. In the case of multitest, changing over switch 52 to the 4th step causes various sequential functions designated with switch 51, such as charging or exposure, to be acted and repeated only these actions from the time of pushing start button 54 to the time of pushing stop button 55, thus permitting sequential and single action modes to be selectively carried out at any time by providing such a program.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To continue an input of data without destroying the data before overflow, by accumulating the data after overflow to the 2nd memory means, when the memory means is in overflow. CONSTITUTION:In the registration mode, the money key is operated, and the keys such as section key and total key performing total of cash/deposit are operated. The content of the B register and the content of the A register are added to output carry, and when the overflow is detected, the sales data in the A register with overflow is stored in the vacant area of the spare memory areas 131-132 of total memory. After that, the cash sales data inputted are accumulated in the spare memory areas 131-133. The symbol ''cash'' is set to the used area.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To make it possible to confirm the operation in the rear of the device, by operating the whole of the device and simple substances by two switching devices, in the test mode operation of the sutomatic deposit and payment device consisting of plural units for transaction. CONSTITUTION:The first switching device to confirm the operation of the whole of the automatic transaction device and the second switching device to confirm the operation of unit simple substances such as deposit unit 18 and payment unit 19 are provided. The whole of the device and simple substances are operated by processings of these switching devices, so that the operation can be confirmed in the rear of the device.

Abstract: PURPOSE:To improve operability, by inhibiting the program write until a key indicating the program write is operated, in a mini computer provided with the program function due to a learn program system. CONSTITUTION:In case of the program write, mode switch 2 of key input part 1 is set to mode LRN for the program write and mode RUN for normal calculation and program execution, and thus, control part 4 outputs signal (b) or (c) to AND gates 10 and 11. However, until P1 key 3a and P2 key 3b are operated, FF13 is reset by signal (f), and the output of Q in the set side is ''0'' still. Consequently, gates 10 and 11 are closed, and signal (g) which is the write instruction for program memory 8 and signal (h) which is the read instruction are not transmitted. Therefore, the result is displayed on display part 7 after the operation corresponding to the key operation.