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PATTERNS IN NUMBERS

A State Machine Design for Binary Pattern Recognition

by James Antonakos

Start ý The Problem ý Enumeration ý State Diagram Approach ý A Little Synchronous Logic ý State Transition Table ý Let Karnaugh Maps Find the Patterns ý A Hotshot One-Shot ý The Real Thing ý Other Implementations ý I Challenge Youý ý Sources and PDF

I really like patterns of ones and zeroes. First of all, theyýre fun to look at. Secondly, there are often relationships between the patterns, or patterns within patterns, that are interesting to investigate and experiment with. And finally, there are only two things to remember, one and zero.

You may prefer a crossword puzzle, but I like the challenge of solving a problem or devising an application of binary patterns at work. This article is the first of many that you will see from me that will highlight my interest in binary numbers and their uses.

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