Electronic Life: Crichtons witty view of computers
Michael Crichton analyzes personal computers by alphabetic topics, weaving insights and humor. He offers provocative ideas on society and risk, plus practical appendix programs for Apple and IBM, with strong references to Byte and Memory and a notable Widows, Computer section.
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Michael Crichton
Knopf
Crichton
Bertie
Harvard Medical School
Congo
Apple
IBM
Richard O'Reilly
Los Angeles Times
Computers Learn to Listen Move Toward Speech Recognition
The article notes progress in teaching computers to listen and comprehend human speech. Experts cite challenges like noise, speaker variation, and high power needs, while pointing to early consumer uses and Japan’s Fifth Generation aims.
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Japan
Richard H. Wiggins
Commodore Business Machines
Speech Technology Magazine
Noteworthy Patents Issued Last Week by USPTO
The U S Patent and Trademark Office in Washington D C issued several notable patents last week. The announcements highlight new technologies and innovations across multiple sectors.
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U.S
New Television System Patented by Vogelman
Joseph Vogelman of New York patented a system assigned to Compupix Inc. that prevents piracy, increases definition, and could double channel counts. With offices in Boca Raton and Cherry Hill, the tech targets satellite and cable uses as well as home and theater projection and has potential private and military security applications. Compupix mulls production licenses while education broadcasters may add an extra black and white picture with sound and color.
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Joseph Vogelman
New York
Compupix, Inc
Boca Raton
Fla
Cherry Hill
Gypsy moth trap patented for J T Baker Chemical Co
The J T Baker Chemical Co of New Jersey received a patent for a gypsy moth trap. James W Seidenberger the product development manager announced the patent last week as the company presses production. The trap attracts moths and other flying insects with a mating scent mimic and uses light to lure insects upward into a light transmitting enclosure. Upward ridges guide entry and prevent escape.
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J.T. Baker Chemical Co
New Jersey
James W. Seidenberger
Huey Long Shot in Baton Rouge in 1935
Louisiana Senator Huey Long was wounded in Baton Rouge on this date in 1935 and died two days later, ending a tumultuous political career. The shooting shocked national politics and altered the course of Louisiana governance.
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Louisiana
Huey Long
Baton Rouge
Bump and Jump arcade review from Linn Mar student critic
The Gazette reviews Bump n Jump a fast moving car arcade with danger filled courses and a split second bumper weapon. Jumpin Johns car speeds through 32 tracks with rivers gaps and railings as hazards. Robin Living, Linn Mar junior high student contributor, notes the game is cute then warns of its perilous action. The piece also recalls 1883 railroad history near Garrison Montana.
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John
Robin Living
Linn Mar
the Gazette
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