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Multi-Computer Communication With Shared Memory, Jane N. Chang
Multi-Computer Communication With Shared Memory, Jane N. Chang
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
This thesis describes a design for a multi-computer communication system using a shared memory. The design is implemented using the Motorola EXORset 30/DS35 development systems. The primary use for the shared memory is to act as a message center similar to a mailbox, where each computer can leave messages for other computers and also pick up messages from other computers. Status word residing in shared memory, called semaphore, are used to indicate the condition of the mailbox. Each computer polls unique semaphores associated with unique message transfers when requesting to send a message or to receive a message.
A Robotic Vision System, Murat Draman
A Robotic Vision System, Murat Draman
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
A survey was done to summarize the state of the art and the future directions in the robotic vision field, in the industrial applications and research areas. An assembly language program, "GETIT", was written to control a MC6800 microprocessor in gathering data from an analog-to-digital converter hooked up to a camera, to find the center of a white marble placed on a black surface, and to send the coordinates to a five axis robot. A VAL language program, "VISION!", was written to receive the coordinate data from the microprocessor and to direct the robot to the specified location, to pick …
A 'User-Friendly' Robot Operator Training Aid, Donald A. Washburn
A 'User-Friendly' Robot Operator Training Aid, Donald A. Washburn
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
There will be an increasing demand for robot operators, since more companies are using robots in production and material handling. In order to train these would-be operators, a 'user-friendly' robot operator training aid was developed. This aid helps the trainee learn how to program a robot using on-line programming, and the trainee also obtains valuable hands-on experience. Since this training aid is user-friendly and has safety features, it requires little or no previous experience with robots or computers and minimal supervision. With this training, the would-be operators will acquire a basic understanding of how they can apply this experience to …
The Use Of Computers In Construction Management, Joella S. Francois
The Use Of Computers In Construction Management, Joella S. Francois
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
A study on the use of computers for the management of construction projects has been conducted. The findings of this study will be presented here and will consist of: 1. An examination of the different utilization of computers in the field of construction management. 2. An analysis of the methodology of some well known computer software packages used by many construction companies. 3. A complete documentation of computer codes that have been developed a. to illustrate the use of computer graphics for an effective utilization of some construction management techniques such as the bar chart b. to solve the problem …
Distributed Computing Systems: An Overview, Haim Schwarzkopf
Distributed Computing Systems: An Overview, Haim Schwarzkopf
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
Associative processors, parallel processors, content addressable parallel processors, networks, and other architectures have been around the computing scene as "Distributed Processing", for some time now. Several hundred papers have been written discussing their use and design but so far no academic work has tried to summarize the field called "Distributed Processing" using a systems approach. This research report attempts to remedy this lack. It attempts to gather into one place information that existed as of late 1976 in a format easily understandable by managers and systems engineers. The report deals also with certain issues of centralization and decentralization of EDP …
A State-Of-The-Art Application Of Computer Technology-Vending Computer Generated Games For Profit, Stanley M. Levin
A State-Of-The-Art Application Of Computer Technology-Vending Computer Generated Games For Profit, Stanley M. Levin
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
The recent and rapid advances in micro electronics technology has resulted in the continued and dramatic reduction in the cost and size of logic circuits used in computers and computer interfaced devices. This technology now makes it possible to purchase a sophisticated computer system and multiple terminal devices for less than $60,000. The subject of this Research Report is to show the feasibility of applying this computer system, including 32 phone line interfaced video display terminals and a time sharing software package, to vend computer generated games for profit.
A Learning Machine For Job Sequencing In A General-Purpose Computer System, Richard Jon Taylor
A Learning Machine For Job Sequencing In A General-Purpose Computer System, Richard Jon Taylor
Retrospective Theses and Dissertations
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