Free Web NovelChapter 422: Chapter 265: So There Are Such Good Things! _2
The task assigned to the Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics was the design of error-correcting codes, a limited role, roughly equivalent to a quarter of the overall task, was assigned to the smaller Intelligent and Automation Lab at Yanhua University.
Even so, the workload was substantial.
Error-correcting codes refer to codes capable of identifying or correcting errors on the receiving end during the transmission process.
These codes come with error detection and correction capabilities, requiring the addition of redundant code elements to the original code word, to enlarge the differences between code words. This involves transforming the original code word into a code word with a certain amount of redundancy according to certain rules, and establishing certain relationships between each code word.
Admittedly, it sounds complicated. To simplify, each part of the source code is appended with an error correction code to detect potential errors, losses, and other issues during transmission.
When the error correction code detects an error, it automatically corrects it. freёwebnovel.com
The importance of error correction codes lies in the fact that during the transmission process, occurrences like character packet loss are quite likely.
For example, the information "1234567890"—
—when transmitted to the terminal, it might become "1234560", with the characters 7, 8, and 9 gone missing.
This is where the error correction code comes into play. The code would function like a running program, automatically checking the completeness of the transmission of information and rectifying any issues by timely corrections or additions.
The existence of an error correction code ensures the security and completeness of the transmission. It ensures information can be transmitted in various forms without worrying about extensive package losses during the process.
With this explanation, one can understand the magnitude of the workload involved with error-correcting codes.
An academic from the Computer Department of Capital University of Aeronautics and Astronautics was in charge of this task. He had already designed the framework for the error correction code, and the purpose of the meeting was to assign tasks — assign some function codes to one person, some to another, and so on.
And so on.
Once the work assignment was over, they discussed information sharing during the research and development process. Since they were all working on one project, they need to collaborate as a team, and the codes had to be interconnected, with shared information.
The meeting went smoothly. The only peculiarity was Zhao Yi, who was on the verge of falling asleep since the whole content had nothing to do with him.
Liu Tong’en had invited him over, saying he wanted his input. But since the overall framework was already in place and the work was practically arranged, there was no way he could offer any suggestions.
Fortunately, the meeting was still fruitful. free𝑤ebnovel.com
[Extra rest, Study Coin+2.]
[Extra rest, Study Coin+2.]
[Extra rest, Study Coin+2.]
The system prompt was truly unexpected.
"So, I can earn Rest Coins by sleeping during meetings?"
"That’s pretty neat."
Of course.
The aftermath was also substantial.
When you sleep during class, the teachers usually don’t mind, and no one cares if you doze off during a meeting. But looking at the elderly professors stifling their laughter on either side—Zhao Yi was unsure of what expression to wear.
"Cough, cough ... I didn’t get much sleep last night," he explained awkwardly.
"Were you thinking about the Goldbach Conjecture?" An elderly man he didn’t know asked with a mocking smile.
"Cough, cough...yes, yes."
"I heard you’ve been researching the Goldbach Conjecture. Any progress?" The old man looked rather pleased with himself for guessing correctly.
"A bit."
Zhao Yi’s response took everyone by surprise.
The elderly man gaped at him. "Really? Can you tell us?"
"That’s too much!" Another person reminded him jokingly. The old man realized he’d been too forward. Typically, mathematicians would not disclose any details of their research until they had definitive results.
He had just been too surprised.
Zhao Yi shook his head. "I’ve only figured out which method to use. There aren’t any concrete results yet."
"I see."
The others nodded.
That made sense!
The Goldbach Conjecture has gone almost half a century without progress. Even if Zhao Yi was a number theory genius, it was impossible to produce results in such a short time.
The group only teased him for a bit.
At the end of the meeting—
Most people were discussing the content of their research work, none of which was related to Zhao Yi. He looked left and right, wondering if he should return early and let Liu Guangzuo continue networking. Instead, Liu Tong’en approached him.
Liu Tong’en sat next to him with a serious look in his eyes.
Zhao Yi was eager to leave, but it was too late. He looked at Liu Tong’en with a frustrated expression, waiting to hear what was bothering him.
Liu Tong’en smiled. "The reason we invited you here was not mainly for error correction coding. We wanted to discuss some mathematical issues with you."
"Mathematical issues?"
"They have to do with information compression and transmission, as well as calculations for multiple data location."
Liu Tong’en gave a brief explanation before asking, "Have you heard of information compression?"
Zhao Yi nodded lightly.
Liu Tong’en continued, "Our satellite technology is top-notch, among the best in the world. But there are still significant issues with signal compression and transmission, primarily due to a lack of mathematical theory support."
"Are you familiar with a new digital compression technology that is currently recognized internationally?"
Zhao Yi nodded again. Indeed, he had heard of it. It was something he and Terence Tao had designed together. They had even applied for a patent, with his name on it.
Liu Tongen had assumed that Zhao Yi probably didn’t understand, and was just nodding politely. Therefore, he explained in detail, "We’re hoping to improve the performance of the satellite images we take through algorithms. This would allow future satellites to produce higher-resolution images and store and transmit more image data. We also hope to increase the accuracy of localization."
