Patent ID: 6047223
Filing Date: 2000-04-04
Classification: G11B

Abstract:
An electronic computer (10) comprising a central processing unit (CPU) (30), memory means (31, 32) connected to said CPU (30) for storing data and programs, a compact disk (CD) reading unit (21) connected to said CPU (30) for reading data pre-recorded on a removable disk (14) of different type, input receiving means (61) connected to said CPU (30) for receiving input from an external input unit, connecting means (16,18,35) for connecting an external video unit (12) to said CPU (30), a physical console (11) having a plurality of actuating elements (48,49) selectively actuatable for generating command signals for commanding the functions of said CD reading unit (21) on the basis of predefined programs stored into said memory means (31, 32) and of the type of removable disk (14) inserted into said CD reading unit (21), and console control means (40) connected to said plurality of actuating elements (48), and to said CPU (30); wherein said CPU (30) is able to recognize the type of removable disk (14) inserted into said CD reading unit (21) by comparing the data read from said removable disk (14) with the data stored into said memory means (31,32) and to transmit to said console control means (40) an I/O signal indicative of the type of said removable disk (14) and wherein said console control means (40) is able to control said actuating elements (48) to generate command signals in accordance with said I/O signal.