Some physiology of automata
M. L. Babcock · 1961
Automata may make use of several methods of information and data reduction before classification or perception of the input stimulus pattern. Some methods may involve retaining as much information as possible throughout the process until the final classification is accomplished. Suggested here is a concept of pre-organization of information by "property filtration" which reduces the information as near the source within the automata as is feasible with respect to the over-all system compatibility. "Property filtration" is explained and illustrated by describing two practical and several theoretical property filters. The results of this work to date indicate that this approach to data reduction and pattern identification may greatly simplify the ultimate construction of adaptive automata, if such property filters are used as functional input units.