Abstract:
Errors in parallel binary data produced by a plurality of data track, e.g., a plurality of parallel shift registers, are corrected by a system in which the shift registers which are stuck, i.e., inalterable, are determined and counted. By single Hamming error detection means, the presence of a Hamming error and an indication of the bit position of a single Hamming error is made. Comparison means determine if the indicated Hamming error is coincident with a stuck track. Then, dependent on the parity condition of the data as well as the count of stuck tracks, apparatus is provided for complementing one or more of the stuck tracks and/or correcting the indicated Hamming error.
Abstract:
A monolithic latent image memory is one having a plurality of bistable memory cells. Selected bistable memory cells include AC impedance means which are responsive at the transition from nonsustaining voltage level to an operating level so as to set the selected memory cells to a first predetermined state and thus provide a monolithic memory which is capable of functioning in a read-only and a read-write mode. The read-only state is selectively alterable by employing an AC impedance means which is multi-valued.
Abstract:
A ternary read-only memory comprises a matrix of transistors arranged in rows and columns. A plurality of bit lines are each connected to the transistors of a respective one of the columns. Connected to the emitter of each transistor is an impedance which may be either a diode, a conductive shunt or an open circuit. A word amplifier is connected to each row of transistors. Means are provided for energizing one of the bit lines and one of the word amplifiers so as to select one transistor for reading out. Each word amplifier includes means for generating a ternary logic function depending upon the value of the impedance connected to the emitter of the transistor selected by energization of the respective bit line and word amplifiers.
Abstract:
An auto-reset ternary latch has a data input line, a gate line and an output line. Each of said lines is adapted to assume any one of three potential levels. When the potential of the gate is lowered from the uppermost level to an intermediate level, the potential of the output line moves up or down one level to an intermediate value. When the potential of the gate is lowered all the way to the lowermost level, the potential of the output line matches that of the data input line. The potential of the output line is maintained at said value when the potential of the gate line is thereafter raised.