On MovieTome: The 10 worst movies of 2009 so far!
BNET Business Network:
BNET
TechRepublic
ZDNet

FREE Registration is required

Overview:

Biological systems at the molecular level are composed of hierarchically structured objects that continuously interact and influence each other by directly altering each others' composition. The software in many technology systems is hierarchically constructed using objects that pass messages to each other which then trigger transitions in finite state machines. On the surface these appear to be quite different interaction mechanisms. This paper takes a detailed look at these two mechanisms, and, using concepts from UML with models executed using the Xholon framework, argues that these are just points on a continuum. A progression of UML models are developed, as a starting point for a future more comprehensive exploration of this space that encompasses both finite state machines and biological machinery at the molecular level.

(Is this item miscategorized? Does it need more tags? Let us know.)

Format:PDFSize:463 KB
Date:Nov 2006
Pages:15

People who downloaded this item also downloaded

Top results from Programming Languages

White Paper Designing High Availability for Internet Information Services
White Paper Citizants: Bringing IT In-House
White Paper Surviving and Thriving in the Customer-Driven Age
White Paper The Pursuit of a Standardized Solution for Secure Enterprise RBAC
White Paper Program in Embedded C++ for Smaller and Faster Code

» View all Programming Languages listings

advertisement
Click Here

White Papers, Webcasts, and Resources

Featured Training Courses

  • Smart Tech Expert advice on innovations in healthcare and the green technologies that make it happen. Find out more
  • Smart Business Discussion and advice on management issues that revolve around making your world smarter and more useful. More Smart Advice
  • Smart People The best and worst moves in the management and strategy trenches. Learn More

Returning users: Log In Here!

Already registered on BNET, TechRepublic, or ZDNet? Simply log in.

Free Membership: Sign Up Now!

Sign up for a free membership today and get instant and unlimited access to one of the largest databases of white papers, webcasts, and casestudies anywhere. Your FREE membership allows you to:

  • Download an unlimited amount of content, including classic and current white papers, case studies, webcasts and more
  • Track content on your chosen topics of interest
  • Receive targeted email alerts when your favorite content is added
  • Save content for future reading
  • Receive our member newsletter

When you register to access this library, you allow us to share your information with companies that produce products or services featured in the library--so that such companies may contact you with information and offers regarding their products and services. This enables us to keep the library a free service. As a library registrant, you will receive a complimentary subscription to the ZDNet white paper newsletter and e-mail Must-Read News Alerts. You can unsubscribe from these at any time. By clicking the Sign up button, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understand our Privacy Policy (updated).