Multiple Byte Processing with Full-Word Instructions A method is described which allows parallel processing of packed data items using only ordinary full-word computer instructions, even though the processing requires operations whose execution is contingent upon the value of a datum. It provides a useful technique for processing small data items such as alphanumeric characters. CACM August, 1975 Lamport, L. byte processing, character processing, packed data 4.9 CA750808 JB January 6, 1978 4:21 PM 2727 5 2727 2727 5 2727 2727 5 2727 2952 5 2727 142 6 2727 162 6 2727 163 6 2727 192 6 2727 2185 6 2727 2727 6 2727