GB1495840A - Programmable electronic calculator - Google Patents

Programmable electronic calculator

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Publication number
GB1495840A
GB1495840A GB21868/75A GB2186875A GB1495840A GB 1495840 A GB1495840 A GB 1495840A GB 21868/75 A GB21868/75 A GB 21868/75A GB 2186875 A GB2186875 A GB 2186875A GB 1495840 A GB1495840 A GB 1495840A
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Prior art keywords
program
steps
character display
key
light
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Expired
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GB21868/75A
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International Business Machines Corp
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International Business Machines Corp
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Publication of GB1495840A publication Critical patent/GB1495840A/en
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    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/0202Constructional details or processes of manufacture of the input device
    • G06F3/0219Special purpose keyboards
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F15/00Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general
    • G06F15/02Digital computers in general; Data processing equipment in general manually operated with input through keyboard and computation using a built-in program, e.g. pocket calculators
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/01Input arrangements or combined input and output arrangements for interaction between user and computer
    • G06F3/02Input arrangements using manually operated switches, e.g. using keyboards or dials
    • G06F3/023Arrangements for converting discrete items of information into a coded form, e.g. arrangements for interpreting keyboard generated codes as alphanumeric codes, operand codes or instruction codes
    • G06F3/0238Programmable keyboards
    • GPHYSICS
    • G06COMPUTING OR CALCULATING; COUNTING
    • G06FELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F3/00Input arrangements for transferring data to be processed into a form capable of being handled by the computer; Output arrangements for transferring data from processing unit to output unit, e.g. interface arrangements
    • G06F3/14Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units
    • G06F3/147Digital output to display device ; Cooperation and interconnection of the display device with other functional units using display panels
    • HELECTRICITY
    • H01ELECTRIC ELEMENTS
    • H01HELECTRIC SWITCHES; RELAYS; SELECTORS; EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE DEVICES
    • H01H13/00Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch
    • H01H13/70Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard
    • H01H13/84Switches having rectilinearly-movable operating part or parts adapted for pushing or pulling in one direction only, e.g. push-button switch having a plurality of operating members associated with different sets of contacts, e.g. keyboard characterised by ergonomic functions, e.g. for miniature keyboards; characterised by operational sensory functions, e.g. sound feedback

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Theoretical Computer Science (AREA)
  • General Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • General Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Human Computer Interaction (AREA)
  • Computing Systems (AREA)
  • Computer Hardware Design (AREA)
  • Input From Keyboards Or The Like (AREA)
  • Control Of Indicators Other Than Cathode Ray Tubes (AREA)
  • Digital Computer Display Output (AREA)
GB21868/75A 1974-09-05 1975-05-21 Programmable electronic calculator Expired GB1495840A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (1)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US503418A US3911424A (en) 1974-09-05 1974-09-05 Alphanumeric character display scheme for programmable electronic calculators

Publications (1)

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GB1495840A true GB1495840A (en) 1977-12-21

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Country Status (6)

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US (1) US3911424A (https=)
JP (1) JPS5147351A (https=)
DE (1) DE2536586A1 (https=)
FR (1) FR2284153A1 (https=)
GB (1) GB1495840A (https=)
IT (1) IT1040209B (https=)

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GB2154345A (en) * 1981-11-18 1985-09-04 Sharp Kk Programmable electronic calculator
GB2157034A (en) * 1984-03-13 1985-10-16 Sharp Kk Electronic calculator

Also Published As

Publication number Publication date
DE2536586A1 (de) 1976-03-18
FR2284153B1 (https=) 1977-07-22
JPS5147351A (https=) 1976-04-22
US3911424A (en) 1975-10-07
FR2284153A1 (fr) 1976-04-02
IT1040209B (it) 1979-12-20

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Legal Events

Date Code Title Description
PS Patent sealed [section 19, patents act 1949]
PCNP Patent ceased through non-payment of renewal fee