Architectural features of CASSM: A Context Addressed Segment Sequential Memory

ABSTRACT

A Context Addressed Segment Sequential Memory (CASSM) was built to evaluate several techniques for nonnumeric processing. Herein, it is described from the architectural point-of-view. The basic architecture is introduced, information, data and storage structures are discussed, and the principles of disc searching used by CASSM are discussed.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  B. Hardware
  B.3 MEMORY STRUCTURES
      B.3.2 Design Styles
          Subjects: Sequential-access memory**

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.0 GENERAL
      Subjects: System architectures

General Terms:
Design