WO2006075145A1 - Production de plate-forme generique programmable - Google Patents

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WO2006075145A1
WO2006075145A1 PCT/GB2006/000079 GB2006000079W WO2006075145A1 WO 2006075145 A1 WO2006075145 A1 WO 2006075145A1 GB 2006000079 W GB2006000079 W GB 2006000079W WO 2006075145 A1 WO2006075145 A1 WO 2006075145A1
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Christopher Roy Box
Peter Joseph Murphy
Simon Roy Nieder
Paul James Walke
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    • H04M1/72403—User interfaces specially adapted for cordless or mobile telephones with means for local support of applications that increase the functionality
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  • the present invention relates to a method of producing a generic programmable platform including an input interface and an output interface.
  • bespoke electronic components such as micro processors and micro controllers.
  • general purpose programmable components such as micro processors and micro controllers.
  • a high powered processor would be capable of processing content data (such as audio and/or video signals etc) in realtime and therefore the range of applications for which such a device could be used could be very wide.
  • the generic approach would ensure that it only became necessary to learn and develop a single instruction set and method of programming.
  • a known problem with adopting an approach of this type is that of costs and in many applications a high cost, highly powered processing engine could not be justified in relation to the totality of the cost of the overall product.
  • a method of producing a generic programmable platform including an input interface and an output interface comprising the steps of removing operational equipment from an outer casing of a mobile telephone, said operational equipment including a first data communications interface and operating in accordance with one of many hardware and proprietary software combinations; connecting said first interface to a second interface of a control processor; encapsulating said operational equipment and said control processor to produce a generic platform; and executing instructions within said control processor so as to facilitate data communication with said operational equipment and to provide said generic platform with a generic data interface and a generic operating environment.
  • a solution is thereby provided by the recycling and redeployment of operational equipment found in, what have become, redundant mobile telephones.
  • this approach is also highly advantageous in that it provides an environmentally acceptable solution for the disposal of redundant mobile telephones (cell phones) and is therefore attractive to mobile telephone manufacturers who may be tasked with the disposal of telephony equipment in an environmentally acceptable way.
  • the input interface and/or output interface includes a digital data interface or a radio interface.
  • the radio interface may be provided by additional circuitry, thereby making redundant mobiles ZigBee compatible for example, for radio network solutions.
  • communication channels presently resident within the mobile telephone system itself may be deployed, such as Bluetooth connections or infrared connections.
  • a serial port unlocking command is issued by the subsidiary processor to the operational equipment to thereby allow a further communication over the first serial interface.
  • the provision of this further communication may include the installation of programs upon the operational equipment and the exchange of operational data between the operational equipment and the subsidiary processor.
  • one of the programs installed upon the operational equipment is a virtual machine to facilitate the provision of the generic operating environment.
  • cellular mobile telephony would not be exploited so as not to compete with first-use mobile telephone technology.
  • a method of re-purposing processing devices of a mobile cellular telephone having a serial interface for data communication via a modem process, comprising the steps of: interfacing a control processor to said serial interface; issuing a command from said control processor to power-up said mobile processor; issuing a command from said control processor to said mobile processor over said serial interface to drop said modem process; downloading executable instructions from the control processor to the mobile processor; and executing said executable instructions to facilitate communication between the control processor and the mobile processor.
  • a programmable platform having interfaces for use in an embedded system, comprising: a mobile processor from a re-purposed mobile cellular telephone having a serial interface, a visual display and a modem functionality program; a control processor configured to receive input data and to communicate with said mobile processor via said serial interface; wherein said control processor is configured to: energise the mobile processor; de-activate said modem functionality program; activate data communication procedures; and communicate input data to said mobile processor; and said mobile processor is configured to: process input data received from the control processor; and supply output data to said visual display as a result of processing said input data.
  • Figure 1 shows an example of a donor mobile telephone
  • Figure 2 shows the approach adopted by a preferred embodiment of the present invention
  • Figure 3 illustrates procedures for the production of generic sub-assemblies
  • Figure 4 shows the process of removing the operational equipment from the donor telephone
  • Figure 5 illustrates an example of a generic sub-assembly in its encapsulated form
  • Figure 6 is a diagrammatic representation of the inter-relationships of the functional components within the generic sub-assembly
  • FIG. 7 illustrates an alternative generic sub-assembly
  • Figure 8 illustrates a second alternative generic sub-assembly
  • Figure 9 illustrates a third alternative generic sub-assembly
  • Figure 10 illustrates a fourth alternative generic sub-assembly
  • Figure 11 illustrates procedures for the preparation of a product using a generic sub-assembly
  • Figure 12 shows procedure for programming a generic sub-assembly
  • Figure 13 details procedures for the deployment of a product
  • Figure 14 shows a first example of an application of a product
  • Figure 15 shows a second example of an application of a product
  • Figure 16 shows a third example of an application of a product.
  • FIG. 1 An example of a donor mobile telephone is illustrated in Figure 1 , including an antenna 101 to facilitate GSM and GPRS communication.
  • a serial interface 102 usually operating in accordance with RS232 recommendations to facilitate synchronisation and data transfer with a personal computer, for example.
  • the interface is provided primarily in order to allow data communication to and from a personal computer via the telecommunications network.
  • the mobile telephone itself presents a serial interface substantially similar to that provide by conventional modems such that conventional modem commands (AT commands) may be used to transmit data in the same way in which the personal computer would communication with the conventional modem.
  • AT commands conventional modem commands
  • the available command set has been enhanced in order to facilitate direct communication between a personal computer and the telephone itself.; allowing data contained within the mobile telephone to be modified, for example.
  • the mobile telephone includes a display 103 and the extent to which this display is redeployed within a final product may be dependent upon the ultimate application for which the device is intended.
  • the display is, preferably, available to the generic platform. This also applies to other telephony peripherals, such as a microphone 104 and a loud speaker 105.
  • Figure 2 A problem associated with the redeployment of mobile telephone equipment, that is referred to herein as the operational equipment (as distinct from the outer casing of the telephone) is that many different devices and peripherals have been used for different telephone types. However, it is appreciated that a relatively high level of processing capability must be provided in order to achieve digital cellular mobile telephony.
  • processing capabilities within a mobile telephone of this type including micro processor technology and DSP technology, is relatively much higher than that provided within general purpose micro controllers for example. It is also appreciated that the level of processing and memory storage has increased recently, with the provision of what are sometimes referred to as smart phones.
  • the process receives a phone type A 1 shown at 201 , a phone type B, shown at 202 and a phone type C, shown at 203.
  • a phone type A 1 shown at 201 may be considered as representing examples of mobile telephones of substantially similar levels of functionality but produced by different manufacturers such that their internal programming environment may differ significantly. It is also appreciated that much of this environment would not normally be available to a third party programmer, which in turn would create major obstacles in terms of recycling mobile telephone components.
  • each of the phone types 201 to 203 is supplied to a similar process 204 arranged to produce generic sub-assemblies.
  • a generic sub-assembly of this type would often be referred to as "black box”.
  • the generic sub-assembly in a preferred embodiment, provides substantially the same input interfaces and output interfaces (I/O interfaces) and substantially the same programming environment. Thereafter, these generic sub-assemblies may be used to produce many different final products.
  • generic sub-assemblies may be used to produce product type X, shown at 205, product type Y, shown at 206 and product type Z, shown at 207, for example.
  • a plurality of generic sub-assemblies are produced, with varying operational characteristics.
  • the set of generic sub-assemblies is relatively small, whereas the set of donor mobile telephones may be relatively large and the set of end products may also be relatively large.
  • the alternatives, with respect to the generic sub-assemblies, relate primarily to communication requirements which in turn place additional burdens upon power consumption.
  • step 301 the operational equipment is removed from the donor telephone. All electrical connections remain intact and peripheral devices are retained.
  • a serial interface is physically connected to a similar interface of a subsidiary processor, such that the subsidiary processor, preferably a micro controller, facilitates communication with external I/O interfaces.
  • the operational equipment is encapsulated with the subsidiary processing device.
  • encapsulation means that the operational equipment derived from the mobile telephone and the subsidiary processor are physically retained within a mounting, which may take the form of a box or similar assembly of a preferred shape and size.
  • the micro controller is instructed to issue an AT command to the serial port of the operational equipment to thereby unlock the serial port to facilitate communication with the operational equipment.
  • the internal state of the operational equipment is therefore changed from one of basic telephony to its alternative mode of providing data communication; and it is this second mode of operation that is required in order for the operational equipment to satisfy the requirements of the generic platform.
  • step 304 executable instructions to perform the operations of a virtual machine are installed onto the operational equipment.
  • the virtual machine software emulates an operating environment, such that generic instructions may be supplied to said operational environment.
  • the provision of virtual machines, on a variety of platforms which are then responsive to generic commands, is well established and represents the approach adopted by the Java programming language.
  • a control program is installed on the subsidiary device so as to facilitate communication between the operational equipment and external I/O interfaces.
  • the generic sub-assembly is encapsulated within its generic package.
  • FIG. 5 An example of a generic sub-assembly shown in its encapsulated form is illustrated in Figure 5. This represents the first of five generic sub-assembly types, with types 2 to 5 being illustrated in Figures 7 to 10 respectively.
  • the operational equipment and the subsidiary processing device are encapsulated within a standard sized box 501 which is sealed such that each generic sub-assembly produced by this process presents a substantially similar appearance, in addition to presenting similar physical interfaces and a similar programmable environment.
  • the operational equipment 401 (derived from the mobile telephone) communicates with a micro controller 502 via a serial interface
  • the operational equipment 401 and the micro controller 502 receive power from a power supply unit 505 which, for self contained applications, may include replaceable or rechargeable batteries or, alternatively, for permanent locations, unit 505 may receive mains power.
  • the power supply unit receives power from the mains but in addition also provides battery backup.
  • electrical power could also be derived from solar panels or wind generators.
  • the micro controller 502 communicates with an input/output serial interface 504, thereby providing data communication with an external device.
  • first donor hardware is illustrated by square boxes 601 and 602.
  • a second telephone type provides similar functionality sourced from different components, identified by triangular boxes 603 and 604.
  • large boxes 601 and 603 may represent the display screen whereas small boxes 602 and 604 may represent a particular processor within the operational equipment.
  • a third telephone hardware type includes a circular box 605 (screen type) and a smaller circular box 606 representing a different processor type.
  • the first telephone includes operating system 611 , that is compatible with physical devices 601 and 602.
  • the second telephone type includes an operating system 612 again compatible with hardware 603 and 604, with the third telephone having an operating system 613, again compatible with hardware 605 and 606.
  • each of the three telephones provide substantially similar functionality when operating in their original mode of communication, the actual implementation varies significantly and the provision of particular operating systems will be consistent with the types of hardware provided and with the preferences of a particular manufacturer or manufacturing group concerned.
  • each of the three systems When deployed as a generic sub-assembly, for a particular application, the application functionality is defined by an application program.
  • each of the three systems when converted into a generic sub-assembly, each of the three systems will be providing the same application function and therefore will each require the same application program, illustrated as 614.
  • each sub-assembly although including radically different physical components and operating systems, receives not a different application program in order to achieve the required level of functionality but, in fact, an instance of the same application program such that it is not necessary to develop application programs which vary dependent upon the nature of the original donor equipment.
  • differences in the application programs only reflect the differences of the final application for the device and are not restrained by the underlying hardware and low level operating systems deployed within the device itself.
  • FIG. 7 An alternative generic sub-assembly is illustrated in Figure 7.
  • data communication with the micro controller 502 is still effected via the serial interface 504.
  • the micro controller may also communicate with analogue devices.
  • Analogue output signals are received via an analogue output interface 701 from the micro controller 502 via a digital to analogue converter 702.
  • input analogue signals are received via an analogue input interface 703 and supplied to the micro controller 502 via an analogue to digital converter 704.
  • FIG. 8 A second alternative generic sub-assembly is illustrated in Figure 8.
  • the micro controller 502 communicates with a TCP/IP network 801 via a network interface 802 and a TCP interface circuit 803.
  • the generic sub-assembly it is possible for the generic sub-assembly to communicate with local networks or the Internet using internet protocol packets.
  • a micro controller 901 is provided that is capable of itself making local radio communications.
  • the micro controller receives power from power supply unit 505 and communicates with the operational equipment 401 and a digital serial interface 504.
  • the micro controller 901 is provided with an external antenna 902.
  • the micro controller is a wireless micro controller capable of operating in accordance with IEEE 802.15.4 protocols.
  • An example of a device of this type is the product referenced JN5121 available from Jennie Limited of Sheffield, in the United Kingdom.
  • External devices to complete the micro controller circuit include a crystal, flash memory, decoupling components and a printed antenna, or external antenna as shown in Figure 9.
  • Figure 10 A fourth alternative embodiment is illustrated in Figure 10.
  • the antenna 101 of the mobile telephone has been retained and operational equipment is configured to revive some of the inherent telephony protocols.
  • the generic sub- assembly may provide for data communication using a GSM data channel, GPRS, G3 communication or similar data communication protocols provided in telephone systems that subsequently become donor equipments.
  • FIG. 11 A more detailed example of a generic platform is shown in Figure 11 , again with operational equipment 401 communicating with a micro controller 502 via a serial interface 503.
  • the equipment may be used as a sensor.
  • the equipment includes a total of twelve digital input ports made up of three groups of four, each group of four identified by references 1101 ,1102 and 1103.
  • a single analogue input 1104 is also provided.
  • Each group of digital inputs 1101 , 1102, 1103, is supplied to a respective multiplexer 1105, 1106, 1107.
  • a similar multiplexer 1108 receives a digital output from analogue to digital converter 1109, that in turn receives an input from an analogue input port 1104.
  • a single eight bit port 1110 of the micro controller 502 cyclically receives eight bit inputs from multiplexers 1105 to 1108 by means of a selector 11 11 ' that in turn receives a two bit selection signal from the micro controller 502.
  • the micro controller 502 routinely interrogates input levels from all of the digital and analogue inputs.
  • the micro controller 502 has a digital section 11 12 and a radio frequency section 1113 thereby providing an additional wireless communication channel to the platform which may provide the functionality of a central hub.
  • a further output port of the micro controller 502 energises a loud speaker 1 1 14 so that the generic platform may be capable of providing an audible alarm.
  • the digital inputs 1101 to 1 103 and the analogue input 1104 may receive input signals from many different devices, such as sensors for detecting temperature, humidity, pressure or light levels etc.
  • the CPU 502 collects this raw data, optimises it and then transfers the data to the operational equipment via the serial interface 503. Within the operational equipment, sophisticated data analysis procedures may be deployed, resulting in the return of information back to the micro controller 502 or appropriate output signals being generated for display on the operational equipment's visual display 1115. As previously stated, all of these elements are encapsulated within a single box which appears and behaves in a substantially similar fashion, although many different types of operational equipment may be included therein.
  • a parallel port 1116 of the micro controller 502 communicates with a serial
  • RS232 communications device 1113 so as to provide a conventional serial connection 1 114 to the operational equipment 401.
  • a first output line 1117 from the micro controller 502 effects a hard power on function via an ' appropriate relay.
  • a second output line 1118 provides a soft power on to the operational equipment 401.
  • the soft on is a requirement of the operating system of the mobile telephone. After a hard reset, the mobile telephone boots up in a way that requires the soft power on to be pressed; thus the provision of line 1118 replaces this requirement for the soft on button press.
  • the mobile telephone operating system places the equipment in its normal default operating state. Consequently, the serial port 1114 will be configured for modem-style telephony with an external personal computer or similar.
  • the modem functionality is removed and serial communication is provided directly to the operating environment of the mobile telephone. To achieve this, it is necessary to issue a command for the modem process to be dropped.
  • a command for the modem process to be dropped.
  • Each handler scans for changes in the state of input/output channels resulting in an appropriate service call being made when a change is detected. This is achieved by calling, via the interrupt mechanism, a service routine on a periodic basis; typically every ten micro seconds.
  • a service routine on a periodic basis; typically every ten micro seconds.
  • the current states of the ports are read and compared with a previously stored state. If a state change has occurred, a respective flag is set and the status conveyed to the message handler.
  • the service routines that handle the service communication allow the serial communications to occur asynchronously for transmission in either direction.
  • Each message has a predetermined structure which, in this example, consists of a start tag, a function definition, a specified data content (which may be zero for some functions) and an N tag.
  • An example of such a message may be specified as follows:
  • the robust message handler present within the micro controller 502 and within the operational equipment 401 takes the form of a state machine, as illustrated in Figure 12.
  • a byte of data is received and the process is interrupted. Initially, the state machine will be at state 1201 awaiting a start tag. If the correct sequence of bytes is received that represents the start tag ⁇ begin> in the preferred embodiment, the state machine will move to state 1202 awaiting the definition of a function. If the next received byte does not represent a function a reset occurs and the state machine returns to state 1201. However, if a function is detected the machine moves to state
  • the function detected at state 1202 may or may not have data associated therewith. Consequently, if no data is expected the machine moves on to state 1204. Alternatively, if data is expected, the machine waits at state 1203 until the appropriate number of bytes have been received. Again, if these bytes are not received the machine returns to state 1201.
  • the machine waits for a correct end tag. If a complete end tag is not received the machine is again reset to state 1201. Finally, if a complete end tag is received the machine moves on to state 1205, the data is supplied to the process and thereafter the machine returns to state 1201 awaiting the next data input.
  • the operational equipment 401 undergoes an internal reset (for whatever reason) the mobile telephone functionality will return to its preferred operating condition. That is to say, it will reinstall its modem functionality and serial communication with the micro controller (in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention) will cease. In order for this to be prevented, micro controller 502 will periodically issue a ping command to the operational equipment 401 , taking the following form: ⁇ begin>P ⁇ end> (the P being the ping function)
  • the operational equipment In response to receiving this ping command, the operational equipment will return a similar command back to the micro controller, thereby conforming that a reset has not occurred and that the system is operating as required. Alternatively, if for whatever, reason a ping command is not returned back to the micro controller, the micro controller will assume that a fresh reset is required and the AT command
  • high level programs may continue to operate such that/the generic platform continues to provide its desired functionality and continues to make use of the processing power provided by the mobile telephony components within the operational equipment.
  • step 1302 the application-specific software is installed.
  • the generic sub-assembly is effectively re-encapsulated, in a preferred approach, for a specific purpose.
  • the operational equipment and related devices are encapsulated in a first generic box.
  • This generic box may then subsequently be encapsulated in a further box wherein each further box has a specific purpose and the nature of the boxes will vary dependent upon the purpose for which they are intended.
  • Procedures for programming a generic sub-assembly are illustrated in Figure 14.
  • an evaluation of the problem is made which would also make an assessment as to whether the device would be appropriate for the application under consideration.
  • the destination platform is emulated and in many situations it should be possible to make use of emulation programs suitably configured to introduce the developer to the working environment of the virtual machine.
  • This facilitates the development of application programs, such as those illustrated at 612 for execution within the virtual machine such that it is not necessary for the developer to become familiar with specific donor module preferences, as previously described with reference to Figure 6.
  • a programming environment is provided in which it is possible to connect functional block diagrams so as to define the functionality of an application running on a real-time virtual machine.
  • such a system should guarantee real-time performance for critical applications such as the provision of phase locked loops.
  • step 1403 the program is tested whereafter, at step 304, a question is asked as to whether the program has performed as expected. If answered in the negative, further evaluation is performed at step 1402 and again further testing is performed. When answered in the affirmative, to the effect that the program is considered satisfactory, a compilation process may be performed at step 1405. In alternative configurations, the virtual machine may be responsive to interpreted commands, which could be supplied directly thereto without requirements for compilation or assembly.
  • step 1406 the program is downloaded to the device whereafter at step 1407 a question is asked as to whether another device is to be downloaded. When answered in the affirmative, a further device is selected and a further download is performed. Ultimately, all of the devices will have received the downloaded program resulting in the question asked at step 1407 being answered in the negative.
  • Figure 15 the program is tested whereafter, at step 304, a question is asked as to whether the program has performed as expected. If answered in the negative, further evaluation is performed at step 1402 and again further testing is performed. When answered in the affirmative, to the effect
  • Step 1501 the operating system of the operational equipment is started, essentially by providing power to the device. As previously described, in a preferred embodiment, this hard power on (activation of line 1117) is followed by a soft power on (operation of line 11 18) and then the issuance of a command to drop the modem process. Having loaded and started the internal operating system of the operational equipment, it is now necessary for the operational equipment to receive program code, such as that illustrated at 615, defining the virtual machine environment, at step 1502.
  • Both the operational equipment 401 and the subsidiary micro controller 502 include program storage memory. This represents relatively slow access memory which is used to permanently hold programs such that they may be installed upon program memory (fast dynamic memory) for execution within the relatively fast processors of the operational equipment. Thus, the loading of the virtual machine may take place within the operational equipment itself without requiring communication with external devices. This approach is illustrated in Figure 15 but it should be appreciated that the virtual machine program could be received from external storage such that the order of the procedure shown in Figure 15 would be somewhat different.
  • the virtual machine software is held locally and the specific application software is also held locally such that, at step 1503, the specific application software is loaded into executable memory within the operational equipment 401.
  • step 1504 the control program, resident within the micro controller 502, starts and the micro controller is now in a position to initiate communication with the operational equipment.
  • the micro controller executes commands at a relatively slower speed therefore program instructions may be read directly from permanent read only memory, such as flash memory devices.
  • a command is issued over the serial connection 503 so as to unlock the serial port 506 of the operational equipment; issued by a similar serial port 507 of the micro controller 502.
  • the sub-assembly enters an active state in which the application program executes on the operational equipment and communication with external devices is provided via the serial channel 503, the micro controller 502 and the external communication port 504; in the platform illustrated in Figure 5.
  • the generic sub-assembly shown in Figure 5 has what may be considered as an entry level of functionality and communication. Its level of functionality may also be considered as super-generic, in that ail of the other generic sub-assemblies may themselves provide substantially the same level of functionality.
  • the device could be interfaced to a global positioning satellite detector so as to provide a tracking device for, for example, monitoring the position of vehicles or equipment.
  • the devices could be used to detect radio frequency identification tags (RFID tags) used, for example, on goods in retail environments so as to detect unauthorised movement of goods etc.
  • RFID tags radio frequency identification tags
  • the device could also be interfaced to a barcode wand or similar barcode reader so as to convert scanned data into text related data as part of a scanning procedure.
  • FIG. 16 A house is shown in Figure 16 with a processing system 1601 communicating with many detectors over transmission cables 1602, 1603, 1604 and. 1605 etc. Such a configuration may be deployed as a burglar alarm, such that inputs are received from detectors and an output signal is supplied to an alarm. A similar configuration may also be used in an environmental control situation, with information being received from thermostats and this in turn being used to control the activation of boilers and mechanical valves. It should also be appreciated that other household monitoring activities may be considered and a network of this type could also be deployed in other environments.
  • Figure 17 The use of the platform illustrated in Figure 9, with ZigBee radio communication, facilitates relatively wide distribution of detectors while at the same time achieving long periods of standby time (typically 2 years) with reliance upon batteries.
  • An example is shown in Figure 17 in which, on a farm, a plurality of moisture detectors 1701 , 1702 etc have been deployed over an area of ground where different drainage conditions may exist.
  • a particular detector or base station would be identified as a master and communication would take place between it and the slaves within the meshed radio environment.
  • a farmer would be alerted to conditions in which, for example, an area of land has become waterlogged or an area of land has become too dry.
  • Figure 18 A more extreme environment is illustrated in Figure 16 in which the position of detectors is such that local radio communication is not possible. In this environment of mountains and lakes etc the detectors are positioned to consider the activity of volcanoes or the presence of earthquakes etc.
  • the device When an event occurs such that information must be transmitted to a base station, the device is placed in an active condition and data is transmitted using the radio telephony systems (in a sub- assembly of the type shown in Figure 10) using GPRS or other data protocols.
  • communication may be achieved via existing hard wired TCP/IP networks, in which case generic devices of the type shown in Figure 8 would be appropriate for deployment, given that they may be attached to the existing network directly.

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Une plate-forme programmable comprend des interfaces (1101-1104) qui s'utilisent dans des systèmes intégrés, tels que les systèmes de surveillance. Un processeur mobile (401) d'un téléphone cellulaire mobile réattribué comprend une interface série (1114), un dispositif d'affichage (1115) et un programme à fonctionnalité modem. Dès la mise sous tension, le programme à fonctionnalité modem s'active et répond aux commande AT. Un processeur de commande (502) est configuré pour recevoir les données d'entrée et communiquer avec le processeur mobile à l'aide de l'interface série (1114). La commande de processeur (502) est configurée pour exciter le processeur mobile, désactiver le programme à fonctionnalité modem, activer les procédures de communication de données et communiquer les données d'entrée au processeur. Le processeur mobile est configuré pour traiter les données d'entrée reçues du processeur de commande et représenter les données de sortie sur le dispositif d'affichage comme résultat du traitement des données d'entrée reçues.
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