Octal Diagrams of Binary Conception and Their Applicability to Computer Design Logic This paper dates back the genesis of binary conception circa 5000 years ago, and octal diagrams about 4800 years ago, as derived by the Chinese ancients. It analyzes the applicability of binary trinities of the octal diagrams to modern electronic-digital-computer design logic. CACM September, 1959 Li, S. T. CA590906 JB March 22, 1978 4:47 PM 63 5 63 63 5 63 63 5 63