DATA STORAGE MODULE WITH INTEGRATED PROCESSING FUNCTIONS.

A data storage module is described that minimizes the data transmission expense between storage and CPU and thus reduces hardware costs. The concept is realizable by VLSI technology. It is shown that by endowing the data memories with some specific processing capabilities, the data address transfers can be almost totally eliminated and the CPU relieved from a considerable amount of routine work. Since complete memory systems now fit on one board or even into one IC, the required additional logic can easily be accommodated. The savings of internal transfers yielded by the architectural changes are demonstrated.