Macro recording and playback device independent of operating system or application software and method of using same

Abstract

A macro recording and playback device has inputs for coupling to a plurality of computer input devices. The computer input devices provide a sequence of input messages for performing a repetitive function. In a record mode, a macro indicative of the sequence of input messages is stored in a memory, with an identifier associated with the macro. In a playback mode, the macro causes output messages to a computer device which are indicative of the serious of input messages. Thereby, playing the macro causes the computing device to perform the repetitive function. Further, a method is disclosed for receiving in a parallel manner a sequence of input messages from computer input devices, with the parallel messages forming a data word. The sequence of data words are stored, forming a macro. When the macro is selected and played, messages are sent to the computer device indicative of the received input messages.

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