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| Optical Information Systems | 7 |
Author
| Reese, Jean | 2 |
| Batterton, John | 1 |
| Cowan, Les | 1 |
| Gallenberger, John | 1 |
| Moes, Robert J. | 1 |
| Urrows, Elizabeth | 1 |
| Urrows, Henry | 1 |
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| Journal Articles | 7 |
| Reports - Descriptive | 5 |
| Book/Product Reviews | 1 |
| Opinion Papers | 1 |
| Reports - Evaluative | 1 |
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Cowan, Les – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Outlines and analyzes new trends and developments at the Association for Information and Image Management's 1990 spring conference. The growth of imaging and the optical storage industry is emphasized, and new developments that are discussed include hardware; optical disk drives; jukeboxes; local area networks (LANs); bar codes; image displays;…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Conferences, Display Systems
Gallenberger, John; Batterton, John – Optical Information Systems, 1989
Describes the Eastman Kodak Company's microfilm and optical disk technologies and their applications. Topics discussed include WORM technology; retrieval needs and cost effective archival storage needs; engineering applications; jukeboxes; optical storage options; systems for use with mainframes and microcomputers; and possible future…
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design, Cost Effectiveness, Engineering
Optical Information Systems, 1987
Describes digital video interactive (DVI), a new technology which combines the interactivity of the graphics capabilities in personal computers with the realism of high-quality motion video and multitrack audio in an all-digital integrated system. (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Interactive Video, Microcomputers, Optical Data Disks
Reese, Jean – Optical Information Systems, 1988
Compares and evaluates three CD-ROM products for the ERIC database: (1) DIALOG OnDISC; (2) OCLC's Search CD450; and (3) SilverPlatter. The focus is on search capabilities and features. (1 reference) (MES)
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Software Reviews, Microcomputers, Online Searching
Moes, Robert J. – Optical Information Systems, 1986
Representing the point of view of Philips Subsystems and Peripherals on Compact Disc-Read Only Memory (CD-ROM) and Compact Disc-Interactive (CD-I) issues, this position paper attempts to point out differences and similarities between the basic CD-ROM standard and the CD-I standard proposed for interactive use of data. (Author/MBR)
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Design, Development, Information Processing
Urrows, Henry; Urrows, Elizabeth – Optical Information Systems, 1990
Describes the creation of a prototype CD-ROM disc at the Earth Science Information Center (ESIC) that contained information on aerial photographs formerly held on computer output microfiche. Specifications are discussed, fields of information that were indexed are described, search and retrieval display capabilities are explained, and the results…
Descriptors: Computer Output Microfilm, Computer Software, Evaluation Methods, Indexing
Reese, Jean – Optical Information Systems, 1989
Description of the use of CD-ROM technology at the Vanderbilt University libraries focuses on the impact on library staff and on students and faculty. Hardware and databases are discussed, training of student assistants and end users is described, and patron and faculty survey results are reviewed. (LRW)
Descriptors: Bibliographic Databases, College Faculty, College Libraries, Computer Peripherals
