An information object is a generalized concept with which you can describe different types of material objects. By them we can mean processes, phenomena that have tangible or intangible properties. You can view information objects from the perspective of their positive characteristics.
Classification Features
There is a division into several groups. All information objects are classified according to the types of objects under consideration, the type of image, the presence (absence) of sound. Let us analyze some options for such a unit. So, a simple information object can be considered as an image, number, sound, text. Complex options are characterized by the presence of hypertext, tables, databases, hypermedia.
Information transfer
Any information object implies the presence of certain information. For example, a tree has genetic information, the transfer of which allows you to receive an adult tree after a certain time period from a small seed. In this situation, air acts as the main source of information . Depending on its condition, the tree determines the time for budding, the appearance of green leaves. Individual flocks of migratory birds are well aware of their routes, during flights they follow them clearly, do not stray from the intended path.
Information storage methods
Considering various types of information objects, we note that a person has always been looking for ways to preserve some important information about a phenomenon or object. The brain is responsible for a variety of information, they use their own methods of transferring data to other people. The basis for this may be binary code, which is similar to modern personal computers. In order for the object of the information process to be used for its intended purpose, at present, several types of transmission and long-term storage can be selected. In addition to its own memory, you can place important information on a variety of magnetic media.
Types of encoding information for storage
Any information object can be saved in various ways. The simplest is a graphic or graphic view. That is how primitive people tried to pass on information about natural phenomena and objects from generation to generation. Until our time, to save some cave paintings made by primitive people. Then they were replaced by paintings, diagrams, photographs, drawings.
Sound transmission
You can also save the object of information technology using sounds. In the world around a person, there are many sounds that can be stored and replicated. In 1877, a special sound recorder was invented. As a kind of sound information, you can consider music coding. It involves encryption with the help of certain symbols of sounds, the subsequent transfer of text through sounds (in the form of a melody).
Text transfer
This type of coding of human speech through special characters - letters - is used by various peoples. Each nationality has its own language, uses certain sets of letters (alphabets), thanks to which speech is displayed. As a result of this type of information coding, the first typography appeared.
A quantitative measure of objects and their characteristics in the modern world is the numerical transmission of information. With the advent of trade, money circulation, and the economy, this type of informational objects has become especially relevant and in demand.
Numeric coding systems can be different. Among the common options these days we note the video information. It implies the preservation of certain information in the form of "live" pictures. This encoding method became possible only after the advent of the movie. But, despite the fact that most information objects can be transferred in some way to other generations, even in our century of computer technology there are sources for which methods for storing, encoding, and transmitting information have not yet been invented. As a good example, consider tactile information. It is about the transfer of organoleptic qualities, sensations, smells, tastes. Tactile sensations cannot be encoded, you can only convey your feelings and emotions with words. Before electricity was invented, important information was transmitted over long distances using coded light signals. Then the procedure was greatly simplified, replaced by complex signals by radio waves.
Binary encoding as a method of transmitting information
The creator of such a theory, i.e., the founder of modern digital communications, is Claude Shannon. It was he who justified the possibility of using binary code for broadcasting information. After the advent of computers (computers), a tool was first developed for processing numerical information. With the improvement of personal computers, the options for processing, searching, transmitting numerical, sound, visual information have changed significantly. Today, important information is stored on magnetic tapes or disks, removable storage media, laser disks. As a special source of modern information, we single out the information that can be found on the global Internet. In this case, special techniques are used to search, process, store information.
Conclusion
Any information object has certain consumer characteristics. You can perform certain actions with it, for example, use it as a computer software tool. Information on a digital medium can be considered as an independent information unit (folder, archive, file). With the skillful and timely use of various information objects, it is possible to create a comprehensive impression of the natural or social process, phenomenon under consideration, as well as determine the paths for subsequent development, modernization of the analyzed phenomenon.