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- ArticleJanuary 1978
Implementation consideration for machine translation
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 884–890https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810158This paper describes the implementation and operational features of a machine translation (MT) system for Spanish and English text. Sample translations from Spanish to English and English to Spanish are illustrated. The system's computer hardware and ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
The use of interactive, computer-managed instruction to control the quality of self-paced training without requiring the presence of an instructor
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 849–854https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810153The cost of computer systems is constantly decreasing, but the cost of training people to run these systems is constantly increasing. To make training cost-effective for its small systems customers, Digital Equipment Corporation has been providing self-...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Test gen: A tool for emancipation from traditional instruction
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 845–848https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810152A necessary part of a student self-paced course is a quick, efficient and manageable way to examine each student over a section of material which he feels he has mastered. While reviewing large amounts of literature, varying solutions to this problem ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
A very small information retrieval system
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 840–842https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810150The problems of information retrieval are normally associated with large computers, large disk files, and very large amounts of information. Our purpose here is to describe an information retrieval system constructed for an unusual application, related ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Computer graphics: An aid to management in the Federal Government
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Page 826https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810147The panelists in this session will explore the use of computer graphics in the Federal Government for decision making and facilities' management. Commander Richard Schulman, Department of the Navy, will speak on computer-aided design as used by the Navy,...
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- ArticleJanuary 1978
Presentation abstract
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 823–824https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810144ANSI X3.9-1978 FORTRAN is not convenient for use in various application areas. Examples of such application areas include numerical analysis, industrial control, and computer graphics. A means is required to permit application- oriented extensions of ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Whither goeth fortran?
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Page 822https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810141When the X3J3 committee published a draft proposed FORTRAN Language Standard for public comment and review in March of 1976, the Department of Defense (DOD) requested comments from its agencies. Many comments submitted requested that additional features ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
An overview of ACM guidelines and recommendations for a community and junior college career program in computer programming
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 793–797https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810137The Community and Junior College Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee on Computer Education (C3E-CAJC) of the Association for Computing Machinery has recently completed work on its first report. Entitled “Curriculum Recommendations and Guidelines ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Applications of error data in software error model validations(Presentation Abstract)
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Page 780https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810130An in-house study was performed by RADC between August 1974 and May 1978 to validate the predictions of several mathematical models for predicting the reliability and error content of a software package. This study used actual software error data that ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Geometric Modelling Systems for mechanical design and manufacturing
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 770–778https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810126Software systems for creating, editing, and maintaining geometric representations of solid objects are coming to play an important role in mechanical design and manufacturing. This paper discusses the generic characteristics that such Geometric ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Interactive simulation of biomechanical systems: The kinematics and stress of the human knee
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 759–764https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810124The application of real-time shaded computer graphics to the visualization of certain biomechanical aspects of the human knee. The published work of various researchers in the biomechanics of the knee is incorporated into a computer model. Interactive ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Curriculum generators: Some design problems
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 753–758https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810123For certain problem- oriented disciplines, generative CAI techniques may facilitate automated curriculum construction. This is especially likely in formal logic since problem- solvers and theorem-provers already in existence can be readily modified to ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Notation of movement with computer assistance
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 731–736https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810120Although a number of movement notation systems have been invented, only a few have been developed and are in substantial use. Movement notation systems are inherently complex and therefore are difficult to master. The system described here is designed ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
An input system designed to aid users of interactive graphics
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 720–724https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810116This paper describes research that has been conducted at the Centre Universitaire d'Informatique at the Université de Genève in the area of human-machine communication. In particular, a plasma panel with a finger input device has been constructed which ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
TEXAC/PICTOL: A Texture Analysis Computer and its special purpose language
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 698–703https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810112Computer-assisted pattern recognition holds much promise for important applications in clinical medicine. In many instances successful automatic pattern recognition requires an analysis of the texture of a picture by a conventional digital computer, but ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
CELLSIM: A digital simulation language for cell kinetic modelling
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 684–697https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810111The field of cell kinetics relates to the movement and proliferation of cells through their generative cycle, and how this cycle is affected by chemotherapy treatment. CELLSIM is a discrete, digital simulation language for modelling this process. It ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Computer-based courses(Panel Discussion)
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Page 658https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810107This session will be concerned with undergraduate courses which employ the computer, in a substantial Way, as a learning medium. The session participants will each describe one ongoing course which makes extensive use of the computer, showing the role ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Computer aided design of digital systems: Data part exploration
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 622–629https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810100This work addresses the issue of exploring design alternatives for data part (as contrasted with control part) implementations for digital systems using register transfer (RT) level components. Certain assumptions are made regarding the RT level of ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
The impending impact of distributed information systems
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 576–584https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810094As computer users become more familiar with the capabilities of the equipment, they prefer to be responsible for their own activities - that is, operate their own equipment (under their own sets of priorities and schedules, within their own budget) and ...
- ArticleJanuary 1978
Research issues of personal computing within the corporate environment
ACM '78: Proceedings of the 1978 annual conference - Volume 2Pages 547–551https://doi.org/10.1145/800178.810088This paper explores the research issues related to personal computing within the corporate environment. A definition of personal computing is first offered, followed by an examination of how it relates to other areas, such as distributed processing, ...