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Data processor for executing a fuzzy logic operation and method therefor

  • US 5,561,738 A
  • Filed: 03/25/1994
  • Issued: 10/01/1996
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/25/1994
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A method for performing a fuzzy logic operation,comprising the steps of:

  • receiving a first input signal;

    decoding the first input signal to access a first plurality of memory locations in a first membership function memory when the first input signal is included in the first membership function;

    retrieving a first fuzzy input value in unary form from a first one of the first plurality of memory locations, the first fuzzy input value indicating a degree of membership of the first input signal in a first membership function;

    performing a first logic function selectively using the first fuzzy input value to provide a first minimum value; and

    performing a second logic function selectively using the first minimum value to provide a first output value.

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