Education and demonstration – Computer logic – operation – or programming instruction
Patent
1979-04-16
1981-10-20
Hum, Vance Y.
Education and demonstration
Computer logic, operation, or programming instruction
G09B 1900
Patent
active
042958318
ABSTRACT:
A device for teaching computer operation and programming by simulating computer operation is disclosed in which all components are mounted on a planar base member. The program is written in addressable storage compartments on a single, detachable program storage member. This permits reprogramming by simply interchanging program storage members. Main, random access, storage is also provided by an appropriately compartmented, detachable storage member. During operation, data input and output are written on detachable members so that a record of these is available. Similarly, internal operational registers incorporate detachable members on which information is written during operation, so that a record is also available of all internal operations. The training device also includes at least one jump switch which the operator can set to any of a plurality of different states. During execution of the program, the state of jump switches may be tested and branching operations performed in the program, depending on the state of the switches. This, in effect, permits restructuring the program without reprogramming the device. In operation, the sequence of instructions on the program storage member is followed to execute the program; the operator does all computations; and input data, output data, internal register information and internal information storage are written on the various detachable members. After the program is completed, the operator has a record of all operations, inputs and outputs on the various detachable members and these may be used to review and test the accuracy of his operation of the training device.
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