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An approach to understanding geometrical configurations by computer

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A new approach to computer-based interpretation and description of geometrical configurations is presented. This approach is algorithmic in nature, and is based upon topological transformations. Topological information in a geometrical configuration is extracted from its octal chain representation. With this information the computer is capable of interpreting and describing the picture.

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  1. Center for Information Research, University of Florida, Gainesviile, Florida

    Julius T. Tou

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Tou, J.T. An approach to understanding geometrical configurations by computer. International Journal of Computer and Information Sciences 9, 1–13 (1980). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00995806

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