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Lyman, Elisabeth R. – 1971
A user-oriented computer-based information retrieval system which would not require a computer specialist as an interface between computer and user was developed. The PLATO system was chosen because it was a high-speed computer-based man-machine interaction system with convenient visual display, keyset input device, versatile programing…
Descriptors: Computers, Information Retrieval, Information Systems, Man Machine Systems
Brewster, David – 1970
This paper explains DASM, a package of programs and routines for Direct Access Storage Management on 70/564 disc packs. Its basic unit of data is a record. DASM processes (retrieves and maintains) records by techniques which require the user to reference a record by its name (both record and file name). The steps through which a user can create a…
Descriptors: Career Guidance, Computers, Databases, Educational Technology
Nicholes, Walter – CAUSE/EFFECT, 1988
Man-machine interface, the concept of a computer "query," a review of database technology, and a description of the use of query languages at Brigham Young University are discussed. The pros and cons of end-user use of database query languages are explored. (Author/MLW)
Descriptors: Data Processing, Database Management Systems, Futures (of Society), Higher Education
Harry, D. P.; And Others – 1979
The Voice Interactive Analysis System study continued research and development of the LISTEN real-time, minicomputer based connected speech recognition system, within NAVTRAEQUIPCEN'S program of developing automatic speech technology in support of training. An attempt was made to identify the most effective features detected by the TTI-500 model…
Descriptors: Computer Oriented Programs, Computer Programs, Data Analysis, Databases
Rubinoff, Morris – 1973
A ten-year research study designed a mechanized information system in the information processing field. Special attention was paid to implementation criteria entering into on-line retrieval through man-machine dialog from a remote typewriter or video terminal and four major areas were investigated: search strategies, machine stored indexer aids,…
Descriptors: Communications, Computer Graphics, Computers, Indexing
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Zunde, Pranas – 1976
Science education can be enhanced by facilitating student interactive access to scientific data bases. The main objective of the Science and Technology Information Transfer for Education (STITE) project was to study man-machine mechanisms for improving the transfer of science information from its present repositories into science learning systems,…
Descriptors: Computer Programs, Databases, Information Centers, Information Needs
Conroy, William G., Jr.; And Others – 1974
An overview is provided of the Management Information System for Occupational Education (MISOE). MISOE is described as an interactive, computerized information system designed to be prototypical for the statewide management of education and to help managers at all levels better understand, through numerical analysis of past experience, the causal…
Descriptors: Administration, Computer Oriented Programs, Educational Administration, Educational Planning