Modular self-programmer

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1992-03-12

1992-11-03

Lee, Thomas C.

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3649162, 3649722, 364DIG2, 395500, 395 50, G06F 1500

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ABSTRACT:
A self-programming technique includes receiving a sequence of input signals and comparing each input signal with an expectation signal. A sequence of output signals is generated from the input signals, and at least part of the output signal sequence is stored when the expectation signal compares favorably with the input signal. Modular units performing this technique may be connected as a master with one or more servants. The master provides the expectation signals for the servants as its output and receives their signals indicating their comparison outcomes as its input. Within each programmer, a random number may be generated as an output when the input signal received is not expected and has not previously been stored as an input preceding an output signal. The random number output provides trial and error capabilities.

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