Jukebox Computers
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Video Music International Inc. has developed an 8-bit microprocessor-based jukebox that plays video tapes along with music. The microprocessor translates a song selection into a beginning and ending address on the tape corresponding to the video segment. A second videotape is coordinated by the microprocessor, which is activated between selections for advertisements while the first tape is winding to a selection.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1984
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Soon desktop computers will have more power than minis
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Three trends that affect the future of personal computing emerged in 1986. The industry is dividing into distinct product classes of clones and proprietary technology, resulting in more powerful machines. Graphic hand-movement-based user interfaces are making personal computing accessible to more people. Users increasingly demand to share data through networking and communications.
Publication Name: IEEE Spectrum
Subject: Engineering and manufacturing industries
ISSN: 0018-9235
Year: 1987
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