Showing papers in "IEEE Computer in 1980"
TL;DR: Programmability with increased performance?
Abstract: Programmability with increased performance? New strategies to attain this goal include two approaches to data flow architecture: data flow multiprocessors and the cell block architecture.
563 citations
TL;DR: This research suggests that a programming approach is the task allocation strategy most likely to balance these conflicting factors.
Abstract: Load balancing increases throughput but creates interprocessor overhead. This research suggests that a programming approach is the task allocation strategy most likely to balance these conflicting factors.
390 citations
TL;DR: Structured VLSI design proceeds from algorithm to logic cell to cell array to special-purpose chip, yielding cheap, powerful, and modular hardware that will permanently alter the systems landscape of the 80's.
Abstract: Structured VLSI design proceeds from algorithm to logic cell to cell array to special-purpose chip, yielding cheap, powerful, and modular hardware that will permanently alter the systems landscape of the 80's.
258 citations
TL;DR: The PQCC experience reveals that—contrary to common practice and belief—retargetability and a high level of optimization are not incompatible.
Abstract: The PQCC experience reveals that—contrary to common practice and belief—retargetability and a high level of optimization are not incompatible.
135 citations
TL;DR: Custom-designed computer vision systems are being applied to specific manufacturing tasks and may lead to general-purpose systems for a broad range of industrial applications.
Abstract: Custom-designed computer vision systems are being applied to specific manufacturing tasks. Current development may lead to general-purpose systems for a broad range of industrial applications.
132 citations
TL;DR: Error-control coding techniques, implemented by means of self-checking circuits, will improve system reliability by improving system reliability.
Abstract: Error-control coding techniques, implemented by means of self-checking circuits, will improve system reliability.
125 citations
TL;DR: This comprehensive study of deadlock-handling techniques introduces a method for on-line detection in distributed data bases for deadlock prevention in terminal-oriented systems.
Abstract: Deadlock is a constant threat in terminal-oriented systems. This comprehensive study of deadlock-handling techniques introduces a method for on-line detection in distributed data bases.
94 citations
TL;DR: Researchers have established and extended a model for system-level fault diagnosis that is applicable to large multiprocessor networks and helps clarify the role of memory in system fault diagnosis.
Abstract: Large multiprocessor networks require system-level fault diagnosis. Researchers have established and extended a model for such diagnosis.
93 citations
TL;DR: This research shows that the systematic organization provided by table-driven methods provides many more benefits than the ad hoc code generation techniques of the past.
Abstract: This research shows that the systematic organization provided by table-driven methods provides many more benefits than the ad hoc code generation techniques of the past.
69 citations
TL;DR: Emphasizing ease of scaling and sharing of design tools, a new approach to VLSI systems design may deliver inexpensive specialized hardware.
Abstract: Emphasizing ease of scaling and sharing of design tools, a new approach to VLSI systems design may deliver inexpensive specialized hardware.
65 citations
TL;DR: This guide to an IEEE draft standard provides practical algorithms for floating-point arithmetic operations and suggests the hardware/software mix for handling exceptions.
Abstract: This guide to an IEEE draft standard provides practical algorithms for floating-point arithmetic operations and suggests the hardware/software mix for handling exceptions.
TL;DR: Modular systems employing building-block VLSI circuits may provide fault tolerance to a variety of applications.
Abstract: Modular systems employing building-block VLSI circuits may provide fault tolerance to a variety of applications.
TL;DR: Traditional architectures are based on technological premises that are no longer valid, but the new " ground rules" make possible new relationships between architecture and language.
Abstract: Traditional architectures are based on technological premises that are no longer valid. The new " ground rules" make possible new relationships between architecture and language.
TL;DR: Operational analysis, an alternative to stochastic analysis based on measurable variables rather than abstract parameters, simplifies proofs of formulas for computing response times and queue lengths.
Abstract: Operational analysis, an alternative to stochastic analysis based on measurable variables rather than abstract parameters, simplifies proofs of formulas for computing response times and queue lengths.
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TL;DR: This research suggests that analytical queueing models may offer the most cost-effective technique for computer system performance modeling.
Abstract: Benchmarking is older. Simulation is more popular. But analytical queueing models may offer the most cost-effective technique for computer system performance modeling.
TL;DR: Advances such as specialized parallel hardware and new algorithms for text searching will improve the effectiveness of information retrieval systems.
Abstract: Advances such as specialized parallel hardware and new algorithms for text searching will improve the effectiveness of information retrieval systems.
TL;DR: After surveying the history of CAI, this article clarifies environmental requirements and presents a practical set of stylistic dos and don'ts for writing instructional material.
Abstract: After surveying the history of CAI, this article clarifies environmental requirements and presents a practical set of stylistic dos and don'ts for writing instructional material.
TL;DR: Three second-generation supercomputer machines—BSP, Cyber 205, and Cray-1— are here described and compared.
Abstract: Integral scalar processing and increased parallelism are major advances in supercomputer evolution. Three second-generation machines—BSP, Cyber 205, and Cray-1— are here described and compared.
TL;DR: Japanese research in pattern analysis and machine intelligence has focused on industrial applications, and a number of successful computer vision systems are now employed in Japanese manufacturing.
Abstract: Japanese research in pattern analysis and machine intelligence has focused on industrial applications. A number of successful computer vision systems are now employed in Japanese manufacturing.
IBM1
TL;DR: A variety of phenomena and interactions defy exact analytic modeling, but approximation can provide a reasonably accurate solution of a realistic model and is computationally inexpensive.
Abstract: A variety of phenomena and interactions defy exact analytic modeling. Approximation can provide a reasonably accurate solution of a realistic model and is computationally inexpensive.
TL;DR: By the end of the decade, advances in areas such as structured programming, specification, verification, and language design will have transformed programming into a true engineering discipline.
Abstract: By the end of the decade, advances in areas such as structured programming, specification, verification, and language design will have transformed programming into a true engineering discipline.
TL;DR: This research presents a meta-modelling framework for designing new products specifically for automated visual inspection that combines machine learning, artificial intelligence, and reinforcement learning.
Abstract: Designing new products specifically for automated visual inspection may be the greatest future development in automated visual inspection technology.
TL;DR: The BMD challenge will stimulate supercomputer development through the 1980's, providing a rich source of technological advance in ballistic missile defense computational problems.
Abstract: Incredibly complex ballistic missile defense computational problems have been a rich source of technological advance. The BMD challenge will stimulate supercomputer development through the 1980's.
TL;DR: Microprocessors are difficult to test–many failure modes exist and access to internal components is limited.
Abstract: Microprocessors are difficult to test–many failure modes exist and access to internal components is limited. Design techniques that enhance testability can reduce the impact of these constraints.
TL;DR: This summary of Survey results identifies crucial problems in SEPM and challenges the computing community to address and solve them.
Abstract: Identifying crucial problems in SEPM, this summary of Survey results challenges the computing community to address and solve them.
TL;DR: This survey highlights the architectural strategies of five multiprocessor systems with distinct advantages–and unique constraints with implications for performance.
Abstract: Multiprocessing has distinct advantages–and unique constraints with implications for performance. This survey highlights the architectural strategies of five multiprocessor systems.
TL;DR: Any visual inspection system must incorporate process control, part handling, sensing, image processing, and flaw analysis, and this general model shows how these functions are implemented.
Abstract: Any visual inspection system must incorporate process control, part handling, sensing, image processing, and flaw analysis. This general model shows how these functions are implemented.
TL;DR: A mere six years of microprocessor evolution have yielded a three-orders-of-magnitude performance improvement, according to researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
Abstract: A mere six years of microprocessor evolution have yielded a three-orders-of-magnitude performance improvement.
TL;DR: Critical computer applications will grow explosively in the next decade, demanding systems that are reliable and available, and Fault tolerance provides the tools to build such systems.
Abstract: Critical computer applications will grow explosively in the next decade, demanding systems that are reliable and available. Fault tolerance provides the tools to build such systems.
TL;DR: Several tools–originally intended for developing "classical" compilers–have also proved useful in a variety of application programs.
Abstract: Several tools–originally intended for developing "classical" compilers–have also proved useful in a variety of application programs.