WO1997023818A3 - Modular digital computer installations - Google Patents

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WO1997023818A3
WO1997023818A3 PCT/GB1996/003110 GB9603110W WO9723818A3 WO 1997023818 A3 WO1997023818 A3 WO 1997023818A3 GB 9603110 W GB9603110 W GB 9603110W WO 9723818 A3 WO9723818 A3 WO 9723818A3
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fum
modules
mub
upgrade
computer
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PCT/GB1996/003110
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Hany Neoman
Leonard Reginald Barber
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Neosystems Inc
Hany Neoman
Leonard Reginald Barber
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Priority to EP96942468A priority Critical patent/EP0811187A2/en
Publication of WO1997023818A2 publication Critical patent/WO1997023818A2/en
Publication of WO1997023818A3 publication Critical patent/WO1997023818A3/en

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    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/18—Packaging or power distribution
    • G06F1/183—Internal mounting support structures, e.g. for printed circuit boards, internal connecting means
    • G06F1/184—Mounting of motherboards
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/18—Packaging or power distribution
    • G—PHYSICS
    • G06—COMPUTING; CALCULATING OR COUNTING
    • G06F—ELECTRIC DIGITAL DATA PROCESSING
    • G06F1/00—Details not covered by groups G06F3/00 - G06F13/00 and G06F21/00
    • G06F1/16—Constructional details or arrangements
    • G06F1/18—Packaging or power distribution
    • G06F1/183—Internal mounting support structures, e.g. for printed circuit boards, internal connecting means
    • G06F1/187—Mounting of fixed and removable disk drives

Abstract

A computer installation having a modular digital architecture (MDA) comprises a universal base module (UBM) (1) and one or more functional upgrade modules (FUM) (3) detachably connectable to the UBM (1) by a modular upgrade bus (MUB) (2). The MUB (2) comprises a respective bus link within each module (1, 3) such that, when the modules (1, 3) are connected together, the bus links of the modules are connected in series to form the digital MUB which includes sub-buses for supply of power to the modules and transfer of control and data signals therebetween. Such an MDA can be used to produce a wide range of systems using the same basic architecture, such as a network computer (NC), a personal computer (PC) incorporating FUM's providing various PC features, such as an enhanced processor, a CD ROM drive, a hard disk drive, etc., or an appliance computer (AC) incorporating FUM's providing a range of appliance functions for the home, office or classroom, such as an audio system, an interactive television system, an office telephone system, a home security system, etc.. Furthermore the system permits straightforward FUM replacement or upgrade by addition of further FUMs without requiring any particular technical expertise.
PCT/GB1996/003110 1995-12-21 1996-12-17 Modular digital computer installations WO1997023818A2 (en)

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EP96942468A EP0811187A2 (en) 1995-12-21 1996-12-17 Modular digital computer installations

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GBGB9526156.6A GB9526156D0 (en) 1995-12-21 1995-12-21 Computer bus systems
GB9526156.6 1995-12-21

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WO1997023818A3 true WO1997023818A3 (en) 1997-08-28

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