STORAGE SYSTEMS USING LATTICE ARRAYS OF INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS

    公开(公告)号:CA1044368A

    公开(公告)日:1978-12-12

    申请号:CA208382

    申请日:1974-08-30

    Applicant: IBM

    Abstract: SYSTEMS USING LATTICE ARRAYS OF INTERACTIVE ELEMENTS Apparatus is provided using as an integral portion thereof a confined array (such as a lattice) of interactive elements, the interactions among which are largely determinative of the positions of the interactive elements since there is a minimum of position determining structure for the elements within the area of confinement. Magnetic elements are suitable interactive elements, and in particular embodiments are shown using magnetic bubble domains. Means are provided to form lattice arrays of interactive elements, to confine the lattice arrays, and to access elements outside and within the lattice array. In addition, means is provided to code the interactive elements for storage of information, and reading means is provided to detect the information state of the interactive elements when these elements are coded. Various types of lattices and interactive elements can be used.

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