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Peer reviewedBookstein, Abraham; Storer, James A. – Information Processing and Management, 1992
Introduces this issue, which contains papers from the 1991 Data Compression Conference, and defines data compression. The two primary functions of data compression are described, i.e., storage and communications; types of data using compression technology are discussed; compression methods are explained; and current areas of research are…
Descriptors: Coding, Computer Storage Devices, Conferences, Information Processing
Peer reviewedWalker, Donald E. – Journal of the American Society for Information Science, 1981
Reviews developments in research on information storage and retrieval, question-answering and natural language interface online systems, and the processes of synthesis and interpretation in intelligent behavior. Problem formulation, information requests, and knowledge representation are discussed in relation to the design and use of retrieval…
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Computational Linguistics, Databases, Information Processing
Cawkell, A. E. – 1978
This paper describes the development of textual information displays for home consumption on modified television receivers in Great Britain over the last few years, compares two systems in use there--Teletext and Viewdata--and discusses some future possibilities for such services in the U.S. as well as the U.K. British television equipment…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Display Systems, Information Processing
Edelson, Edward – MOSAIC, 1980
Described are the historical uses and research involving the discipline of artifical intelligence. Topics discussed include: symbol manipulation; knowledge engineering; cognitive modeling; and language, vision and robotics. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Artificial Intelligence, Cognitive Processes, Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Science
Baer, Walter S. – 1978
This paper describes some of the advances in telecommunications technology that can be anticipated during the 1980's in the areas of computer and component technologies, computer influences on telecommunications systems and services, communications terminals, transmission and switching systems, and local distribution. Specific topics covered…
Descriptors: Cable Television, Communications Satellites, Computer Science, Computer Storage Devices
Levy, Louise – 1983
Prepared for the mental health professional or administrator who is involved in the planning, developing, or implementation of an automated information system in a mental health environment, this guide is limited to the electronic processing and storage of information for management and clinical functions. Management application areas include…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Confidentiality, Government Publications, Grants
Lunin, Lois F. – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Describes technological aspects of image information, compares it with alphanumeric databases, and discusses applications in the areas of business, government, libraries, and medicine and more. The components of an image processing system are explained, systems analysis and design are discussed, and predictions for the 1990s are offered. (153…
Descriptors: Business, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
