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| + | [[File:Seti greeting 1996.jpg|thumb|SETI greeting featuring two [[Human]]s, a strand of [[DNA]] and binary language]] |
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| − | Binary Code,a sequence of on/off pulses 010101010101 etc. that early computers used to communicate with each other, each digit represented a number e.g 1=1 2=2 3=4 4=8 and so on with this any number could be represented,depending on the number of digits. This technology eventually became obsolete with invention of [[trinary code]] and the [[quad]]. |
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| + | '''Binary language''' is a term used to describe a basic form of [[computer]] [[code]] used by many [[cultures]] throughout the [[Milky Way Galaxy]]. Binary language consists of ones and zeros, typically in groups of eight or sixteen characters. |
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| + | [[Human]]kind's understanding of binary language was incorporated into their standard [[SETI greeting]] during the [[20th century]]. ({{VOY|Future's End}}) |
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| + | The [[Bynar]]s of [[Bynaus]] in the [[Beta Magellan system]] had a culture completely based on binary code. Their minds were supplemented by high-speed computation modules, dependent to a central computer. Despite the dependence, the interconnectedness of their society allowed a tremendous amount of [[communications]] and information transfer. |
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| + | Another aspect of their binary thinking was that, for them, there were only two choices: "one" or "zero" – "yes" or "no". ({{TNG|11001001}}) |
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| + | [[File:Binary code.jpg|thumb|Nanites communicating in binary code]] |
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| + | When [[nanite]]s gained [[sentience]] aboard the {{USS|Enterprise|NCC-1701-D|-D}} they tried to communicate with the crew in binary code. ({{TNG|Evolution}}) |
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| + | [[Federation]] computers used an even more advanced system, using the measurements ''[[quad]]s'', ''kiloquads'' and ''gigaquads'' to measure data. The systems were based in binary, yet also accommodating the use of [[trinary code]]. ({{VOY|Hope and Fear}}) |
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| + | {{bginfo|''[[Star Trek]]'' computers are frequently referred to operating in binary capacities, such as "11001001," {{VOY|Favorite Son}}, and {{VOY|Distant Origin}}. However, references to trinary code, and the possible obsolescence of binary, have been made in modern ''Trek'' productions.}} |
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| + | == External links == |
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| + | * {{wikipedia|Binary numerical system}} |
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| + | * {{wikipedia|Binary data}} |
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| + | * [http://www.newton.dep.anl.gov/newton/askasci/1995/math/MATH065.HTM Converting binary to decimal] |
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| + | [[Category:Languages]] |
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| + | [[Category:Computer technology]] |
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Revision as of 21:28, 24 February 2012
SETI greeting featuring two Humans, a strand of DNA and binary language
Binary language is a term used to describe a basic form of computer code used by many cultures throughout the Milky Way Galaxy. Binary language consists of ones and zeros, typically in groups of eight or sixteen characters.
Humankind's understanding of binary language was incorporated into their standard SETI greeting during the 20th century. (VOY: "Future's End")
The Bynars of Bynaus in the Beta Magellan system had a culture completely based on binary code. Their minds were supplemented by high-speed computation modules, dependent to a central computer. Despite the dependence, the interconnectedness of their society allowed a tremendous amount of communications and information transfer.
Another aspect of their binary thinking was that, for them, there were only two choices: "one" or "zero" – "yes" or "no". (TNG: "11001001")
Nanites communicating in binary code
When nanites gained sentience aboard the USS Enterprise-D they tried to communicate with the crew in binary code. (TNG: "Evolution")
Federation computers used an even more advanced system, using the measurements quads, kiloquads and gigaquads to measure data. The systems were based in binary, yet also accommodating the use of trinary code. (VOY: "Hope and Fear")