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Optical Information Systems, 1988
This annual directory includes names, addresses, and telephone numbers of major firms involved in the optical information field. Four major product groupings are represented: (1) interactive video; (2) WORM and erasable optical disks; (3) CD-ROM technologies; and (4) optical memory cards. An overview of the past year's developments in this field…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices, Consultants, Interactive Video
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Fitzgerald, Mike – Tech Directions, 2006
Communication spreads knowledge worldwide. It could be argued that "communication" is one of the greatest human achievements. In this article, the author briefly describes some key technologies associated with the archiving and communication of information. Since communication technologies continue to evolve at a fast pace, he simply focuses on…
Descriptors: Technological Advancement, Communications, Audio Equipment, Photography
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
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Blanchard, Jay S.; And Others – Journal of Reading, 1988
Provides reading professionals with an overview of reading and literacy applications in optical technology, including videodiscs, compact discs, and other optical technology. (ARH)
Descriptors: Computer Storage Devices, Elementary Secondary Education, Information Storage, Interactive Video
Schwartz, Stanley F. – 1993
This publication introduces electronic document imaging systems and provides guidance for local governments in New York in deciding whether such systems should be adopted for their own records and information management purposes. It advises local governments on how to develop plans for using such technology by discussing its advantages and…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Documentation
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
Weimer, Douglas Reid – 1990
American copyright law provides a means of stimulating intellectual development and protecting the ownership interests of the authors of copyrighted works. Over the years, U.S. copyright law has evolved in order to respond to societal and technological changes. Under the copyright statute certain uses of a copyrighted work are permitted under the…
Descriptors: Audiodisks, Computer Storage Devices, Copyrights, Fair Use (Copyrights)
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Wang, Shujen – Policy Futures in Education, 2006
This article uses three case studies to examine the intersecting developments of technology, capitalism, and globalization through the contradictions and paradoxes of copyright governance and piracy. China is used as a case study to investigate the relations among the state, law, and global capitalism. (Contains 7 tables and 9 notes.)
Descriptors: Social Systems, Copyrights, Global Approach, Foreign Countries
Schwartz, Stanley F. – 1993
This publication discusses optical storage, a term encompassing technologies that use laser-produced light to record and store information in digital form. The booklet also discusses how optical storage systems relate to records management, in particular to the management of local government records in New York State. It describes components of…
Descriptors: Access to Information, Archives, Computer Storage Devices, Computer System Design
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Schneider, Edward – CALICO Journal, 1987
Describes possible applications of optical memory developments to language education. Discusses Compact Disk Read-Only Memory and Compact Disk-Interactive, their strengths, weaknesses, targeted markets, and educational applications. (LMO)
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Storage Devices, Computer Uses in Education, Educational Environment
Abbott, George L.; And Others – Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science, 1987
This special feature focuses on recent developments in optical disk technology. Nine articles discuss current trends, large scale image processing, data structures for optical disks, the use of computer simulators to create optical disks, videodisk use in training, interactive audio video systems, impacts on federal information policy, and…
Descriptors: Computer Graphics, Computer Simulation, Computer Software, Computer Storage Devices
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Borman, Stu – Chemical and Engineering News, 1989
Centers on the current interest of using CD-ROM for text retrieval. Describes the digital video interactive (DVI) system which integrates graphics, audio, and video images with text. Explores why CD-ROM use by scientists is limited. (MVL)
Descriptors: Audiodisks, Audiovisual Aids, Chemical Nomenclature, Chemistry