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IEEC&E
1977 |
| The Bedroom
Computer |
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| Abstract |
When coupled with an inexpensive keyboard
and display, MIMIC, a microprocessor board developed for prototype data
acquisition systems, mutable interfaces, and custom process controllers,
becomes a fully expandible, budget, go-anywhere computer.
The talk, with slides, describes the starter
system, the software monitor (µPROCESS)
and options. |
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IEEC&E
1979 |
| Self Configuring
Computing Systems |
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| Abstract |
System complexity has reached a level
such that the task of configuration can no longer be handled by traditional
methods. To ensure correctness, thoroughness, flexibility, completeness,
and efficiency or, in some cases, to get the job done at all, the responsibility
of configuration must devolve to the system itself.
Eventually, a system that has been freed
to configure itself will not have wires between devices. Systems
based on unconnected devices will benefit from impressive versatility,
improved reliability, and simplification of installation and updates.
The postulated arrangement embodies only
known technology such as microprocessor controlled ultrasonic and optical
channels, data encryption, and device animation.
Rearranging floor plans, bringing in new
equipment, implementing multiple and redundant devices in a full set of
permutations, delivering printouts directly to the user's workspace, and
empowering the system to develop customized configurations for each task,
are simplified as the natural result. |
| The principles
were demonstrated with a series of slides, which, when shown in quick succession
simulated the actions of the devices being described. |
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