SRI develops the prototype for world’s first digital fax machine.
Software
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Digital FAX machine
Software implemented fault tolerance
Develop a redundant flight control system that Langley would approve. We made that fly.
ImageCalc software
Image processing system makes it possible to manipulate 3D object models overlaid on imagery.
Risks forum
The single most comprehensive anthology of computer-related mishaps.
Ultrasound for medical diagnostics
Innovations make seeing inside the body from the outside ultra simple.
Fracture Analysis System: FRASTA
Breaking down how things break down to build them better.
Order-sorted algebra
First language to implement parameterized programming leads to numerous applications in computer science.
Random Sample Consensus (RANSAC) algorithm
Algorithm becomes widely referenced paradigm for computer vision.
Computer security theory of noninterference
SRI researchers develop one of the most influential theoretical approaches to the study of computer security.
Network intrusion detection
Fewer cyber attacks for a safer internet.
Maude software language
High-performance declarative software language is among the fastest equational rewriting systems in its class. And it’s free.
Open agent architecture software
Software agents pave the way for distributed systems.
Virtual private networks
VPNs let people connect to work from home. Sorry it’s been so successful.
Telerobotic surgery
Less invasive surgery. Steadier hands. More happy patients.
Natural language speech recognition
Speech recognition technology translates to multiple successful spin-offs.
