Toroidal Computer Memory for Serial and Parallel Processors.
Abstract
The toroidal computer memory system accomplishes its stated objectives by utilizing selectable memory paths to store and retrieve data. The memory paths are designed to model paths on the surface of a torus. By using the mathematical properties of the toroidal paths, the memory system is configured to store or retrieve data corresponding to points on the memory paths. These paths can be obtained in a single access compared to the multiple accesses typically required by conventional computer memory. Random Access Memory (RAM) chips, multi-port RAM integrated circuits, optical storage devices, or specially designed chips can be used as the storage/retrieval media for the toroidal computer memory system. Keywords: Patent applications. (kr)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jun 26, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADD014631
Entities
People
- Allen D Parks
- James C. Perry
Organizations
- United States Department of the Navy