Accession Number:

AD0725609

Title:

The RAND Video Graphic System - An Approach to a General User-Computer Graphic Communication System

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

RAND CORP SANTA MONICA CA

Personal Author(s):

• Uncapher, K. W.

Report Date:

1971-04-01

Pagination or Media Count:

22.0

Abstract:

Cathode-ray-tube graphic displays offer one of the most powerful and useful man-machine communication paths. The Rand Video Graphic System offers one implementation. It serves 32 consoles each has a full range of interaction and full graphics, and accommodates up to 8 different input devices. Each console serves as the general graphic terminal for all the users computer-based needs. The user can access several computers from any terminal. The system is based on the use of 873-line TV monitor in each terminal. Scan conversion and buffered storage are centralized to improve performance and reduce cost. The report describes system components, operating environment, hardware and software, consoles, and reliability and performance. An all-digital approach to the video system is now being designed at Rand.

Descriptors:

• *DATA PROCESSING
• *TELEVISION DISPLAY SYSTEMS
• CATHODE RAY TUBES
• GRAPHICS
• INPUT OUTPUT DEVICES
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• SYSTEMS ENGINEERING

Subject Categories:

• Computer Hardware
• Non-Radio Communications

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE