The functions of computers include network functions, multimedia applications, translation functions, numerical computation functions, automatic control functions, computer-aided design functions and so on.
One, the network function
Computer applications in the network so that communication between human beings across the time and space barriers. Can be in the world's largest Internet - Internet browsing, retrieve information, send and receive e-mail, read books and newspapers, play online games, shopping for goods, to participate in the discussion of many issues, the realization of remote medical services.
Second, multimedia applications
With the development of electronic technology, especially communication and computer technology, people have the ability to text, audio, video, animation, graphics and images and other media synthesized into a completely new concept - "multimedia" (Multimedia). The application of multimedia is developing rapidly in the fields of healthcare, education, business, banking, insurance, administration, military, industry, broadcasting, communication and publishing.
Third, the translation function
Machine translation eliminates the gap between different words and languages, known as the high-tech move to benefit mankind. 1947, the United States mathematician Warren Weaver and the British physicist and engineer Andrew Booth put forward to computer translation (referred to as "machine translation") idea, machine translation from now on into the history of the stage. Machine translation from this into the historical arena, and has gone through a long and winding road of development.
Four, numerical calculation
Computers are widely used in science and engineering technology calculations, which is a basic aspect of computer applications, but also more familiar to us. Such as: artificial satellite trajectory calculation, missile launch parameters of the calculation, the calculation of seismic strength of the house.
Fifth, automatic control functions
Automatic control is also an important aspect of computer applications. In the production process, the use of computers for automatic control, can greatly improve the quantity and quality of products, improve labor productivity, improve people's working conditions, saving the consumption of raw materials, reduce production costs.
Six, computer-aided design function
(Computer AidedDesign, referred to as CAD) is a practical technology with the help of computer design, the use of computer-aided design process to achieve automation or semi-automation, not only can greatly shorten the design cycle, accelerate the replacement of the product to reduce the cost of production, saving manpower and resources, and has an important role in ensuring the product. And to ensure that the product has an important role.