In science and engineering, a black box is a object which
can be viewed solely in terms of its input, output and transfer characteristics
without any knowledge of its
internal workings. The opposite of a black box is a system where the inner
components are available for inspection.
Reverse engineering is the process of discovering
the technological principles of a device, object, or system through analysis
of its structure, function, and
operation. It often involves taking something apart and analyzing its workings
in detail to be used in maintenance, or to
try to make a new device that does the same thing without using or simply
duplicating the original.
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