Derwent Classification System: Computing and Control

Covers control systems, data recording equipment, computing devices and peripheral apparatus, including construction details.

T01 Digital Computers (G06C-F) Electronic data processors, interfaces and programme control. Mechanical digital computers.
T02 Analogue and Hybrid Computers (G06G, J) Function evaluators, equation solvers, simulators.
T03 Data Recording (G11B) Analogue and digital recording on tape, disc etc, using for example, magnetic, optical, magneto-optical, capacitive methods.
T04 Computer Peripheral Equipment (G06K) Card and tape punches and readers. Magnetic, optical and smart cards. Serial and line printers. VDUs, character and graphics generators. Pattern recognition, magnetic ink recognition, bar coders. COM equipment.
T05 Counting, Checking, Vending, ATM and POS Systems (G06M, G07B-G) Counting systems. Ticket issuing, registering and franking apparatus. Attendance registering apparatus. Coin and paper currency handling. Point-of-sale equipment. Electronic funds transfer.
T06 Process and Machine Control (G05B, D) General control systems. Control of non-electrical variables eg. temporal flow. Control system applications eg. machine tools, lifts.
T07 Traffic Control Systems (G08G) Traffic light systems, flow control. Electronic indicators.