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The Video PATSEARCH System: An Interview with Peter Urbach.
Videodisc/Videotext, 1982
The Video PATSEARCH system consists of a microcomputer with a special keyboard and two display screens which accesses the PATSEARCH database of United States government patents on the Bibliographic Retrieval Services (BRS) search system. The microcomputer retrieves text from BRS and matching graphics from an analog optical videodisc. (Author/JJD)
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Databases, Indexes, Information Retrieval
The TI Portable Professional: Texas Instruments Combines Color and IBM Compatibility in a Portable Package.
Allan, Robb Aley – Popular Computing, 1984
This hardware review describes such innovative features of the Texas Instrument Portable Professional Computer as integrated color screen and option slots permitting customization as well as the physical unit (inside and out), its mass storage flexibility, and sturdiness. A comparison with the IBM PC Portable is included. (MBR)
Descriptors: Color, Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Costs
Information Processing of Remote-Sensing Data.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Berry, P. A. M.; Meadows, A. J. – Journal of Documentation, 1987
Reviews the current status of satellite remote sensing data, including problems with efficient storage and rapid retrieval of the data, and appropriate computer graphics to process images. Areas of research concerned with overcoming these problems are described. (16 references) (CLB)
Descriptors: Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights
Considerations in Choosing a Microcomputer for Graphics.
Porter, Gerald J. – Collegiate Microcomputer, 1984
Presents the options and limitations available in microcomputer-based graphic systems. Factors that must be considered when selecting a system--resolution, color, video-compatibility, and cost--and the relationship between these factors are discussed. (MBR)
Descriptors: Color, Computer Graphics, Costs, Display Systems
Micro-Based Optical Videodisc Applications.
Chen, Ching-chih – Microcomputers for Information Management: An International Journal for Library and Information Services, 1985
This overview of optical videodisc technology focuses on microcomputer-based applications for information processing. Topics discussed include fundamentals of videodisc technology, interactive videodisc technology, and associated hardware systems; government-supported and commercial videodisc and CD ROM information projects; and speculations on…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Costs, Electronic Publishing, Futures (of Society)
Software for Information Storage and Retrieval Tested, Evaluated and Compared: Part VI--Various Additional Programs.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Sieverts, Eric G.; And Others – Electronic Library, 1993
Reports on tests evaluating nine microcomputer software packages designed for information storage and retrieval: BRS-Search, dtSearch, InfoBank, Micro-OPC, Q&A, STN-PFS, Strix, TINman, and ZYindex. Tables and narrative evaluations detail results related to security, hardware, user features, search capability, indexing, input, maintenance of files,…
Descriptors: Comparative Analysis, Computer Graphics, Computer Software, Computer Software Evaluation
Technological Convergence: A Brief Review of Some of the Developments in the Integrated Storage and Retrieval of Text, Data, Sound and Image.
Peer reviewed Peer reviewed
Forrest, Charles – TechTrends, 1988
Reviews technological developments centered around microcomputers that have led to the design of integrated workstations. Topics discussed include methods of information storage, information retrieval, telecommunications networks, word processing, data management, graphics, interactive video, sound, interfaces, artificial intelligence, hypermedia,…
Descriptors: Acoustics, Artificial Intelligence, Computer Graphics, Cost Effectiveness