Programmable calculator employing a read-write memory having a m

Details Programmable calculator employing a read-write memory having a m Programmable calculator employing a read-write memory having a m

1975-07-21

1978-05-09

Malzahn, David H.

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364200, G06F 906

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040890597

ABSTRACT:
An adaptable programmable calculator employs modular read-write and read-only memories separately expandable to provide additional program and data storage functions within the calculator oriented toward the environment of the user, an LSI NMOS central processing unit, and an LSI NMOS peripheral interface adaptor capable of bidirectionally transferring information between the read-write memory and central processing unit and a number of input/output units. The modular read-write memory includes a movable boundary between a program storage section thereof and a data storage section thereof to permit the user to adjust the size of those sections of the read-write memory in accordance with his present problem solving requirements. The input/output units include a keyboard input unit with a plurality of alphanumeric keys, a magnetic tape cassette reading and recording unit capable of bidirectionally transferring programs and data between a magnetic tape and the calculator, a seven-segment gas discharge display for displaying data entered into the calculator, the results of computations, and selected alphanumeric messages, and a 16-column alphanumeric thermal printer for printing results of computations, program listings, messages generated by the user and the calculator itself, and error conditions encountered during use of the calculator. All of these input/output units are included within the calculator itself. Many other external input/output units may be employed with the calculator. The calculator may be operated manually by the user from the keyboard input unit or automatically through a program stored within the read-write memory to perform calculations and to provide an output indication of the results thereof. The calculator employs reverse polish notation (RPN) language including an operational stack of registers for efficiently evaluating algebraic expressions. The language is arranged on a modified key per function basis, incorporating some of the features of higher level languages such as loops. The language also includes sophisticated editing features that enhance the usefulness of the calculator.

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