Abstract: An encoding method employs sixteen basic values, twelve numerical magnitudes and four directional modifiers. These values are the result combining binary digits in sets of 4 bits. The encoding method is utilized for encoding letters, symbols and programming commands. Letters are defined as numerical magnitudes altered by a directional modifier, symbols and commands are addressed as numerical magnitudes altered by two or more directional modifiers. An analog to digital encoding technique converts analog data into binary form by means of "breaking" an analog wave into a multitude of periodic waves, each wave with a particular wave-break, wave length and amplitude, supplying hence, an efficient and economical method for processing and storing binary information. An analog device describes the particular position of the sun at a given time, supplying therefor an apparatus that not only measures time but also describes space.

Abstract: A computer input device, i.e. a keyboard, employs a reduced number of keys for entering words, numbers and commands. A novel and economical data encoding technique is employed which assigns single four bit code words (known as cuytes) to the Arabic numerals 0-9, two cuytes to the letters of the alphabet, and three or more quytes to various "sipher" represented commands. This encoding technique not only decreases memory space requirements, but also increases processing speed. To enable an operator to select virtually any number of sipher represented commands, a plurality of additional function keys is provided, and these can be operated in a sequential manner along with the arrow, period and comma keys to generate a sipher represented command comprised of any number of cuytes. The end of a sipher command is signified by the actuation of a letter or numeral key. Each sipher can be represented by an icon which graphically combines all of the key symbols that are necessary to invoke it.