Universal Device and Media Independent Data Formats

Replacing Shannon’s “hardware” with Autosophy “content” communication

Application Proposal: 2006

Abstract: Conventional mainframe computer platform-centric communication systems are now being replaced by modern network-centric systems, such as the packet-switching Internet or the Information Superhighway. Data is traditionally transmitted in meaningless bit streams according to the conventional Shannon information theory. The transmission bit rates are determined by the “hardware” such as the number of rows and columns, the bit/pixel, and the scanning rates in television. The data “content” or the images actually shown on the screen are irrelevant. A newer “Autosophy” information theory, in contrast, transmits information according to the data “content”: novelty and movement within the video images. Universal 64bit content communication codes allows any device to transmit data to any other device regardless of the hardware or protocol. This may cause a revolutionary change in all present communication methods including analog cable, cellular telephone, satellites, or the Internet. All data including: live video, live sound, text, still images, or random bit files, can be forwarded from media to media without needing to be reformatted. The advantages include high lossless data compression, unbreakable "codebook" encryption, resistance to transmission errors, and immunity to the Internet's Quality of Service (QoS) problems. Legacy data is converted using simple software patches or integrated chipsets.

Anticipated Benefits/Potential Applications of the Research or Development. A new data transfer protocol, based on the Autosophy information theory, could spawn a renaissance in communications technology and the Internet. It could provide a universal hardware-independent data format and protocol. Applications may include live Internet teleconferencing and universally compatible tactical communications.

Keywords: Autosophy, Information theories, Omni Dimensional Networks, Self-assembling data networks, Universal data formats, Multimedia communication, Internet Quality of Service, data compression, encryption.

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Proposal document – MS Word doc

Slide Presentation / Tutorial -- MS PowerPoint ppt

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