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Probabilities of Counting Codes

by Peter Müller

Book Details

Publisher:BoD – Books on Demand
Published:2011
Pages:114
Format:BOOK
Language:en

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In many cases counters are used to count special events within an endless sequence of events. This paper discusses a specific calculation, related to the probability of a counter overrun if the special event occurs not in a predictable way but with a certain probability. Different counter codes are compared with each other. A probability formula is developed for special scenarios which are normally analyzed by state diagrams and which can be numerically solved by the related Markov chains. The t

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This technical paper offers a rigorous mathematical exploration of counter overflow probabilities in unpredictable event sequences, providing specialized analysis for engineers and computer scientists working with counting systems. The work develops probability formulas for scenarios where special events occur with specific likelihoods rather than predictable patterns, comparing different counter codes and their performance characteristics. Rather than relying solely on traditional state diagrams and Markov chains for numerical solutions, the paper presents analytical approaches to calculate overrun risks in counting mechanisms.

The distinctive value lies in the development of specialized probability formulas that can streamline analysis of counter behavior in stochastic environments, making this particularly valuable for professionals designing reliable counting systems in telecommunications, computing, or digital signal processing. Readers with backgrounds in probability theory and discrete mathematics will find the methodological approach offers practical alternatives to conventional Markov chain analysis for assessing counter reliability under uncertain conditions.

Themes

Mathematics

Subjects

Mathematics