Correlithm Object Flip-Flop Emulation for Data Similarity

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Solution Overview

Problem

Conventional computers rely on ordinal binary integers for data representation and processing, which limits their ability to determine similarity between data samples, leading to complex signal processing requirements and reduced performance in applications like face recognition and fraud detection.

Innovation Solution

Implementing a correlithm object processing system that uses categorical numbers and correlithm objects to enable non-binary comparisons and quantify similarity between data samples, allowing for efficient comparison and classification regardless of data type or format.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Adaptability or versatility

If conventional computers use ordinal binary integers to represent and process data, then they can perform basic operations like counting, sorting, and mathematical calculations, but they cannot efficiently determine similarity between different data samples

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveability to determine similarity between data samplesVSAvoidcomplex signal processing techniques required
Core Design Contradiction:
Adaptability or versatilityVSDevice complexity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent transforms the numerical representation system from ordinal binary integers to a correlithm object system where binary values represent categorical properties rather than sequential positions. This parameter change enables direct similarity determination through correlithm object operations without requiring complex signal processing techniques.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent replaces the conventional mechanical approach of complex signal processing with a correlithm object-based system that uses binary correlithm object operations to determine similarity. This substitution simplifies the processing mechanism while maintaining the ability to compare data samples.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #28Mechanics substitution (Replace mechanical system)

2Measurement precision

If conventional computers rely on complex signal processing techniques to compare data samples, then they can determine similarity, but processing speed and performance are reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvesimilarity determination accuracyVSAvoidprocessing speed
Core Design Contradiction:
Measurement precisionVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the fundamental parameter of data representation from ordinal binary to correlithm objects, enabling similarity determination through direct binary operations rather than complex signal processing. This parameter change maintains measurement precision while significantly improving processing speed.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The patent segments the similarity determination process into discrete correlithm object operations that can be executed independently and in parallel. This segmentation enables faster processing while maintaining the accuracy of similarity measurements through systematic binary comparisons.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

3Ease of operation

If conventional computers use ordinal numbers for data representation, then they can perform numerical operations, but they lose information about relationships between data samples

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvenumerical operation capabilityVSAvoidsimilarity relationship information
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of operationVSLoss of information

Solution Approach 1:

The patent creates a universal correlithm object representation system that simultaneously supports both numerical operations and similarity relationship preservation. Each correlithm object encodes multiple properties including numerical value and similarity characteristics, eliminating the need to choose between numerical capability and relationship information.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Solution Approach 2:

The patent adds a new dimension to data representation by using correlithm objects that exist in a multi-dimensional binary space. This dimensional expansion allows the system to preserve similarity relationship information while maintaining numerical operation capability through correlithm object manipulations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #17Another dimension (Dimensionality change)

4Reliability

If conventional computers require exact matches in ordinal number values to determine data sample similarity, then they can perform binary comparisons, but they cannot identify similar but not identical data samples

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedata sample matching accuracyVSAvoidflexibility in comparing different data types and formats
Core Design Contradiction:
ReliabilityVSAdaptability or versatility

Solution Approach 1:

The patent changes the matching criterion from exact ordinal value equality to correlithm object similarity based on binary property comparisons. This parameter change enables the system to identify similar data samples without requiring exact matches, while maintaining reliability through systematic correlithm object operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #35Parameter changes

Solution Approach 2:

The correlithm object system provides universal functionality that handles both exact matches and similarity comparisons within a single framework. This multi-functionality enables flexible comparison of different data types and formats while maintaining reliable matching through correlithm object operations.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #6Universality (Multi-functionality)

Data Source

PatentUS10599795B2Computer architecture for emulating a binary correlithm object flip flop
Publication Date: 2020.03.24 BANK OF AMERICA CORP
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AI summary

A device configured to emulate a correlithm object flip-flip logic gate comprises a memory and a logic engine. The memory stores a flip-flop logic gate truth table that comprises input logical values, a state input logical value, a set/reset input logical value, and output logical values. These logical values are represented by correlithm objects. The logic engine receives the state input and the set/reset inputs and determines an appropriate output based on a determination of Hamming distances between the inputs and the logical values in the truth table.