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Acoustical Cellular Automata Parallel Processor
The mathematical
concept known as cellular automata (CA) is primarily modeled
as a two-dimensional graphical presentation. Humans have the
ability to localize sound sources in two and even three dimensions
due to the physical shape of the human head and ears. Thus,
we have the ability to discern the position of the sounds
around us. The Acoustical Cellular Automata Parallel Processor
applies cellular automata to a two-dimensional array of sound
emitters. The design uses multiple microcomputers connected
in a two-dimensional array to form a larger parallel array
processor. The array processor, built with the 68HC908QY4,
is programmed to handle the specific case of CA with multiple
sound emitters to display the cell states. The microcomputer
module actually controls four cells in the array, and is connected
to four sound emitters (transducers). The module can be connected
to other modules to form a large array that could conceivably
cover a wall.
Raymond Weisling
Indonesia
rw@zetalink.biz
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