Keywords

On-line control of videodisc systems, Portable computer interface for optical drives, Software design and program listings, Real-time microprocessor control, Hardware and functional requirements for disc recorders

Abstract

The goal of this paper is to document the work performed in the development of the software required to operate a video disc player and recorder in the on-line mode using a portable computer. Applications of video disc systems are discussed as are future improvements to the developed system.

This paper also includes a description of the hardware, functional requirements and design of the software, and the end result of the development of the software in the form of program listings.

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Graduation Date

1986

Semester

Spring

Advisor

Bauer, Christian S.

Degree

Master of Science (M.S.)

College

College of Engineering

Format

PDF

Pages

36 pages

Language

English

Rights

Public Domain

Length of Campus-only Access

None

Access Status

Masters Thesis (Open Access)

Identifier

DP0020375

Subjects

Microprocessors--Computer programs; Optical storage devices--Computer programs; Real-time control--Computer programs; Videodisc players--Design and construction; Microcomputers--Software

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