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A view of Kanerva's sparse distributed memoryPentti Kanerva is working on a new class of computers, which are called pattern computers. Pattern computers may close the gap between capabilities of biological organisms to recognize and act on patterns (visual, auditory, tactile, or olfactory) and capabilities of modern computers. Combinations of numeric, symbolic, and pattern computers may one day be capable of sustaining robots. The overview of the requirements for a pattern computer, a summary of Kanerva's Sparse Distributed Memory (SDM), and examples of tasks this computer can be expected to perform well are given.
Document ID
19860023558
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Denning, P. J. (NASA Ames Research Center Moffett Field, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
June 4, 1986
Subject Category
Computer Operations And Hardware
Report/Patent Number
RIACS-TR-86.14
NASA-TM-89206
NAS 1.15:89206
Accession Number
86N33030
Funding Number(s)
CONTRACT_GRANT: NCC2-387
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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