Peripheral interfacing using front-end microprocessors

This paper is concerned with the design of a microprocessor-controlled interface for use with minicomputers. Originally conceived as part of a network environment, this design concept is applicable to any single computer requiring an easily modifiable interface for multiple peripherals. Employment of this interface has the additional advantage of permitting remote working with no software overheads. It is designed so that all standard software, including operating systems, will run without modification.