Research Catalog

Title

Video discs : the technology, the applications, and the future / by Efrem Sigel, Mark Schubin, Paul F. Merrill, with Kenneth S. Christie, John Rusche, and Alan Horder.

Author

Sigel, Efrem.

Publication

White Plains, N.Y. : Knowledge Industry Publications, ©1980.

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Details

Additional Authors

• Schubin, Mark
• Merrill, Paul F.

Description

iii, 183 pages : illustrations; 24 cm

Summary

Abstract: The technology, applications, and potential uses of the video disc as an information resource and communications medium are examined. Information on types of disc systems and their manufacturers is presented. Video disc applications for consumers, educators, and businessmen are described. The use of video discs in information storageand retrieval (ISAR) systems is also examined. Technologies which compete with the video disc are discussed in the context of current and future development of television and information systems. Conclusions are presented regarding theeconomics of video discs as they affect potential users in various markets.

Series Statement

Communications library

Uniform Title

Communications library

Subject

• Videodiscs
• Audio-visual materials
• Electronics
• Audiovisual Aids
• Electronics
• Videodisc Recording
• audiovisual materials
• electronic engineering
• Audio-visual materials
• Videodiscs

Genre/Form

Videodiscs.

Note

• Includes index.

Bibliography (note)

• Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source (note)

• David Sarnoff Research Center Library/RCA Labs/Princeton, NJ;

ISBN

• 0914236563
• 9780914236566

LCCN

80023112

OCLC

• ocm06790212
• 6790212
• SCSB-1518236

Owning Institutions

Princeton University Library