Hollerith Tabulating Machine

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Control
gptkbp:associated_with Herman Hollerith's legacy
gptkbp:components electromechanical parts
gptkbp:cultural_impact influenced modern computing
gptkbp:cultural_references often referenced in discussions of early computing history
gptkbp:data_input_method punching holes in cards
gptkbp:data_output_method counting and sorting
gptkbp:data_processing_speed faster than manual methods
gptkbp:design binary representation of data
gptkbp:design_influence subsequent computing machines
gptkbp:economic_impact revolutionized business data processing
gptkbp:end_of_life replaced by electronic systems in mid-20th century
gptkbp:field information technology
gptkbp:first_introduced gptkb:U._S._Census_Bureau
gptkbp:historical_context used in the 1890 U. S. Census
gptkbp:historical_significance marked the beginning of automated data processing
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Hollerith Tabulating Machine
gptkbp:impact led to the founding of IBM
gptkbp:influenced development of information retrieval systems
development of data visualization techniques
development of database management systems
development of modern data analytics
development of programming languages.
development of statistical analysis tools
gptkbp:influenced_by punch card technology
gptkbp:invention gptkb:Herman_Hollerith
gptkb:U._S._Patent_395781
1890
gptkbp:involved_technology data storage systems
gptkbp:legacy pioneered data processing industry
gptkbp:maintenance regular upkeep needed
gptkbp:market_position widely adopted in various sectors
gptkbp:operated_by punch cards
gptkbp:operational_use electrical circuits
mechanical levers
gptkbp:price high for the time
gptkbp:produces mass production
gptkbp:production_company gptkb:Tabulating_Machine_Company
gptkbp:replaced_by electronic computers
gptkbp:significance first automated data processing machine
gptkbp:storage thousands of cards
gptkbp:successor gptkb:IBM_402
gptkbp:technology mechanical computing
gptkbp:training operators required training
gptkbp:used_for census data processing
gptkbp:user_base businesses
government agencies
research institutions
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Nellie_B._Hollerith
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7