Object Details
maker
IBM
Description
This rectangular clear green plastic template has nineteen symbols relating to flowcharting and structured programming cut out of it. These are explained on the paper sleeve. The template has a nine inch scale, divided to tenths of an inch, across the top, a nine inch scale divided to eighths of an inch across the bottom, a three inch scale divided to twelfths of an inch on the right, and a scale nine centimeters long divided to millimeters on the left. A mark on the right reads: HIPO. Another mark reads: GX20-1971-0 UM/010. Another mark reads: IBM.
HIPO (Hierarchy plus Input Process Output) was a design aid and documentation technique developed by IBM in the 1970s.
Reference:
Edward C. Yourdon, “Users Want too Much from HIPO: Yourdon,” Computerworld, vol. 19, #22, May 31, 1976, p. 24.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Prof. Michael R. Williams
date made
ca 1975
ID Number
1997.3099.04
nonaccession number
1997.3099
catalog number
1997.3099.04
Object Name
Logic Template
Physical Description
paper (overall material)
plastic (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .1 cm x 25.2 cm x 11.5 cm; 1/32 in x 9 29/32 in x 4 17/32 in
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Mathematics
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_694226