Distributed-intelligence computer system including remotely reco

Details Distributed-intelligence computer system including remotely reco Distributed-intelligence computer system including remotely reco

1993-08-12

1994-06-14

Harrell, Robert B.

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364DIG2, 364918, 3649194, 364935, 3649462, 3649187, G06F 906

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053218400

ABSTRACT:
An improved user terminal specifically designed for use in the home for accessing a wide variety of service computers is disclosed. The terminal comprises a single board computer including a microprocessor remotely reconfigurable programmable gate array logic, several types of solid-state memory, and various input-output units. The programmable gate array forms the logical connection between the microprocessor, the memory, and the input-output elements, and allows the computer to functionally mimic an IBM Personal Computer, thus allowing it to run a wide variety of software. The programmable gate array can be remotely reconfigured, and a so-called FLASH-EPROM memory is used to store reconfiguration code. This allows the hardware to be reconfigured remotely in order to add additionally function, or to cure a particular problem such as to prevent a "virus" or the like from attacking the system.

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