Research in Micro-Terminal Development and Network End-to-End Error Recovery
- 27 February 1975
- report
- Published by Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC)
Abstract
This report discusses the two tasks which are supported by the grant. In Task I, the Computer Systems Laboratory is to seek out the latest developments in miniature display, keyboard, storage, and microprocessors and incorporate these in the implementation of a highly portable computer terminal for individual use. Where devices do not exist to accomplish the task, the Laboratory is to direct and support research in the designated area. The proposed terminal will weigh less than 10 pounds, will have 8,000 words of computer storage and will equal certain minicomputers in performance. A small cassette will be added for auxiliary storage. The report discusses the progress toward realizing this goal. In Task II, CSL is to investigate the requirements necessary for error-free, bi-directional communication between two terminals when the interconnection between terminals may not be under the control of the users themselves. For example when using a packet-switched commercial network. Processors to accomplish this task are being implemented and design specifications are being formulated.Keywords
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