Advances in Computers
Academic Press
Published on 27. February 1971
312 pages
978-0-08-056642-9 (ISBN)
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Advances in Computers
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Walter Freiberger
Advances in Computers: v. 10
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01/1970
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- Front Cover
- Advances in Computers, Volume 10
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Contents of Previous Volumes
- Chapter 1. Humanism, Technology, and Language
- Text
- Chapter 2. Three Computer Cultures: Computer Technology, Computer Mathematics, and Computer Science
- 1. The Computer Revolution
- 2. Technological and Scientific Programming Languages
- 3. Mathematical Models Related to Computers
- 4. Substitution, Binding, References, and Assignment
- 5. Information Structure Models
- 6. Programming Language Models
- 7. Technological Plateau or Scientific Challenge
- Reference
- Chapter 3. Mathematics in 1984-The Impact of Computers
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Application of Computers to Conventional Problems
- 3. The Tool Kit of the Future
- 4. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4. Computing from the Communication Point of View
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Transmission of Computer Information
- 3. Coding of Information
- 4. Computer-Communication Networks
- 5. Conclusion
- References
- Chapter 5. Computer-Man Communication: Using Computer Graphics in the Instructional Process
- 1. Introduction and Concepts
- 2. Prokop's Experiment-Using a Computer Graphics System to Aid Executive Evaluation of Inventory Policy
- 3. Oliver's Experiment-Using a Computer Graphics System for Teaching Numerical Analysis
- 4. The Pikaplot Project
- 5. Johnson's Experiment-Computer-Administered Instruction
- 6. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 6. Computers and Publishing : Writing, Editing, and Printing
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Computerized Typesetting and Printing
- 3. Program and Manuscript Text Editors
- 4. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 7. A Unified Approach to Pattern Analysis
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Formalism
- 3. Divisio et Denominatio (Division and Naming)
- 4. Patterns of Style
- 5. Some Pictorial Patterns
- 6. Deformed Patterns
- 7. Image-Dependent Deformations
- 8. Paradigmatic Deformations
- References
- Chapter 8. Use of Computers in Biomedical Pattern Recognition
- 2. Resolution Requirements for Initial Picture Digitization
- 3. Recognition and Separation of Overlapping and Touching Chromosomes
- 4. Analysis of Cells
- 5. Patterns in X Rays of Bone
- 6. Patterns in Protein Sequences
- 7. Medical Diagnosis as Pattern Recognition
- 8. Biological Classification of Patterns
- References
- Chapter 9. Numerical Methods of Stress Analysis
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Fundamental Concepts Illustrated by Rod Problem
- 3. Plane Stress: Basic Procedure
- 4. Plane Stress: Alternative Points of View
- Improvements
- 5. Beams and Plates
- 6. Use of Discontinuous Fields
- 7. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Chapter 10. Spline Approximation and Computer-Aided Design
- 1. Introduction
- 2. General Properties of Cubic Splines
- 3. Graphics Package Considerations
- 4. Representation of Cubic Splines
- 5. Construction of Cubic Splines
- 6. Cardinal Splines
- 7. Limiting Behavior of Cardinal Splines
- Reference
- Chapter 11. Logic per Track Devices
- 1. The Technological Platform
- 2. System Description
- 3. Applications
- Reference
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- Cumuliative Index of Titles
