Abstract: A method to generate recognition, auto-adaptation and self-organization in autonomous mechanisms and organisms. A number of sensing elements generate analog signals whose amplitudes are classified into different classes of perception intensity. The currently occurring elapse times between phase transitions are recorded and compared with prior recorded elapse times in order to find covariant time sequences and patterns. A motion actuating system can be coupled to the assembly, which is controlled by pulse sequences that have been modulated in accordance with the covariant time sequences. In this way the mechanism or organism in motion is prompted to emulate the found covariant time sequences, while being able to recognize its own motion course and adapting itself to changes of environment.

Abstract: A system for measuring and indicating the time required for a movement from a first location to a second location that is spaced from the first location, including a first transmitter located at the first location and adapted to transmit either an RF or an acoustical signal, a second transmitter located at the second location and then adapted to transmit a second acoustical or RF energy signal, a moving vehicle, such as a sports implement, designed to travel between the first and second locations and having a receiver with a sensing antenna, for receiving the first and second acoustical or RF energy signals. The receiver is connected by a start-switch and a stop-switch to an electronic stopwatch which is capable of delivering timed clock signals to a memory circuit.