Development of Communication Technology in Japan: The Hi-OVIS Project.

Murata, Toshihiko

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ERIC Number: EJ272975

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1981

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Development of Communication Technology in Japan: The Hi-OVIS Project.

Murata, Toshihiko

Videodisc/Videotext, v1 n3 p149-53 Sum 1981

Describes the two-way Highly Interactive Optical Visual Information System (Hi-OVIS), involving the transmission and reception of educational, advertising, and public service programing, which has been in experimental use in Japan since 1978. Utilizing fiber optics, the system equips each house with a keyboard, television, television camera, and microphone. (Author/JJD)

Descriptors: Cable Television, Computer Oriented Programs, Experimental Programs, Foreign Countries, Home Programs, Information Networks, Online Systems, Videotex

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Japan

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