Advances in Computers
Academic Press
Published on 1. May 1984
368 pages
978-0-08-056655-9 (ISBN)
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Advances in Computers
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Marshall C. Yovits
Advances in Computers: v. 23
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05/1984
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- Front Cover
- Advance in Computer, Volume 23
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Contributors to Volume 23
- Preface
- Chapter 1. Supercomputers and VLSI: The Effect of Large-Scale Integration on Computer Archltecture
- 1. Introduction
- 2. The Single-Chip Computer
- 3. The Advantages of VLSI
- 4. The Constraints Imposed by VLSI
- 5. Architectural Considerations
- 6. The CHiP Architecture
- 7. Evaluating the CHiP for VLSI
- 8.Summary
- References
- Chapter 2. Information and Computation
- 1. Overview and Summary
- 2. Fundamentals
- 3. Why Are Most Problems Solved with Uncertainty?
- 4. Nonadaptive Information and Parallel Computation
- 5. Limitations of the Algorithm-Centered Approach
- 6. An Abstract Model
- 7. Some Results
- 8. Other Models
- 9. Comments Regarding the Information-Centered Approach
- 10. Where Are We and Where Are We Going?
- References
- Chapter 3. The Mass Impact of Videogame Technology
- 1. Introduction
- 2. History of Videogames and Related Developments
- 3. Coin-Op Game Manufacturers
- 4. Types of Games
- 5. Market Considerations
- 6. Videogame Hardware
- 7. Videogame Software
- 8. Legal Issues
- 9. Future Developments
- 10. Conclusions
- References
- Chapter 4. Developments in Decision Support Systems
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Decision Making
- 3. Decision Support
- 4. Essential Components of a Decision Support System
- 5. Trends in the DSS Field
- 6. Future Research Directions
- References
- Chapter 5. Digital Control Systems
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Analysis and Design of Digital Control Systems
- 3. Components for Digital Control
- 4. Some Applications of Digital Control
- 5. A Survey of Industrial Controllers and Applications
- 6. Future Trends in Digital Control
- References
- Chapter 6. International Developments in Information Privacy
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Major Studies during 1970-1975
- 3. Major Studies during 1976-1982
- 4. National Legislations
- 5. International Cooperation
- 6. Concluding Remarks
- References
- Note Added in Proof
- Chapter 7. Parallel Sorting Algorithms
- 1. Introduction
- 2. Parallel Algorithms for Special-Purpose Sorting Machines
- 3. Parallel Algorithms for Sorting Using SIMD Machines
- 4. Parallel Sorting Algorithms for Synchronous Shared-Memory Models
- 5. Conclusions
- References
- Author Index
- Subject Index
- Contents of Previous Volumes
