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Method for calculating the inverse of a number, and computer for performing the method

US5274580A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 4, 1992
Grant dateDec 28, 1993
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG06F2207/5356
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A computer and method that can be used in digital computers to calculate the inverse I of a number D. The inverse is approximated by I2 after the application of a complementary correction Cjl to an approximation I1 obtained by linear approximation on the basis of a first value Io which in turn is obtained on the basis of an inverse table. The correction value Cjl is obtained from pre-established data CBl and Hj that are memorized in tables of reduced dimensions.

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