February 1960 - Vol. 3 No. 2
Features
A proposal for character code compatability
The emergence of a single standard from a welter of conflicting precedents depends upon two solutions:…
It has been suggested that we need some new words in our industry. For example, consider the following two definitions of the term random access:…
Sequential formula translation
The syntax of an algorithmic language such as ALGOL is conveniently described as a sequence of states indicated by an element called cellar. Transitions are controlled by…
Selfcipher is a programming system designed to provide a quasi-actual language for preparing programs automatically for large scale digital computers.
The coding of external symbols into symbols internal to a computer can sometimes be carried out in such a way that relevant informational properties are preserved, but in…
The basic side of tape labeling
Once an installation has determined that it would be advantageous to be able to internally identify the contents of each reel of tape on hand and to be able to check…
Mr. Diran Sarafyan, in his paper “A New Method of Computation of Square Roots Without Using Divisions” (Communications, Nov. 1959) gave a way of computing…
In Newark, New Jersey, Federal Pacific Electric Company operates a complex of modern plants producing specialized electrical equipment for construction and industry. From…
Computer preparation of a poetry concordance
A concordance is an alphabetical index of the words used by a major writer, or group of writers, showing each word in its context. It is one of the basic research tools…