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Reports developments on computer science industry in the United States as of August 1985. Election of members and associates by the National Academy of Engineering; Grant of four million dollars to Columbia University from International Business Machine; Development of State Government guidelines for Video Display Terminal procurement.

Reports developments on information technology in the United States as of November 1985. Lectures on computer graphics sponsored by the Department of Art and Art Education; Opposition of the House Committed on Education and Labor on the use of visual display terminals; Conferences on adult literacy and computers.

Reports developments on computer technology in the United States as of March 1985. Registration of the microchip design by the U.S. Copyright Office for the original semiconductor designs; Implementation of technology dissemination by the Federal agencies; Inauguration of the workshops on the proper use of video display terminals by the Computer and Business Equipment Manufacturers Association.

Discusses various factors which influence the health and safety of people who used video display terminals (VDT) in U.S. libraries for prolonged periods of time. Data from the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health about the number of VDT used by operators in 1981; Radiation hazards; Ergonomic factors; Vision complaints.

Focuses on flat-panel displays (FPD) technology being studied by the United States Department of Defense for use in the military. Demands for guaranteed, cost-effective access to best technology; Use of FPD from fighter planes to units of soldiers; Problems in availing enough FPD for the US military; Three key needs for the implementation of FPD technology.

The article discusses the emergence of video display terminals (VDTs) as well as the devaluation of newspaper copy editing work in the U.S. It explores the newsroom labor process, highlighting its key and anonymous role in the process of editing the news. The critical role of a copy editor is also highlighted.

Reports on financial support extended by the Department of Defense to American companies for the development of flat display screen technology. Installation of screens in warplanes and tanks; Requirements for eligibility to the program; Reluctance of foreign suppliers to cooperate with the Pentagon.

The article focuses on the research being conducted by the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety & Health (NIOSH) on the health effects of video display terminals (VDT) work on pregnant women. The study was being conducted to address the issue on the health effects of VDT. Preliminary findings on Southern Bell office, reported six miscarriages out of 15 pregnancies, while about half of the 48 pregnant VDT workers in United Airlines reported difficulties in their delivery.

The article reports on the findings of the study conducted by the National Research Council in the U.S. that show that video display terminals (VDTs) are unlikely to pose serious long-term health hazards for workers. It states that concerns over their use and safety of VDT started when assumptions spread among workers that radiation from the VDTs could cause cataracts and birth defects. It notes the efforts to issue standards for the design and use of VDT to alleviate safety issues.

The article presents the insights of Steve Jobs, founder of Next Inc., concerning technologies that the U.S. need to control in order to lead the computer industry after ten years from 1990. Jobs asserted that the country must gain supremacy in semiconductors, storage devices and video display technology in order to win the computer market. He suggested the need to prioritize the issue on computer technology in the government as a national agenda. Jobs cites the management strategy of Next.

The article reports on the problem regarding the recycling process of the obsolete cathode ray tubes (CRT) U.S. It is stated that the implementation of proper processing methods for lead-containing glass is critical to the environmentally safe and economically viable recycling of end-of-life CRT. A study conducted by the National Safety Council indicated that the problem has potential to get worse. It is also predicted that the number of outdated computers will increase by 100 million annually as a result of increased consumption and decreasing product lifespans.

The article reports on the touch-screen technology offered by Progress West HealthCare Center based in O'Fallon, Missouri to its patients. The high-technology facility is piloting an interactive application in its Women's Services department. The application allows patient to view education materials on demand by simply selecting them with a touch-screen monitor. Further, the patient-touch device enables patients to receive education by simply selecting items from a menu.

This article describes some experimental visual display technologies that will affect collections and services of digital libraries in the U.S. These technologies include Water Vapor Technology, Flexible Display Technology, and Teleimmersion. While each is unique in its technological approach, there is a common denominator to all three: better freedom of mobility that will allow people to interact more closely with online knowledge resources. FogScreen utilizes a water vapor technology to project a display field that floats in the air. Meanwhile, there are two related polymer-based technologies that could revolutionize library instructional strategies. The first is organic light-emitting diodes. The second soon-to-be-ubiquitous flexible display technology is light-emitting polymers.

Focuses on the use of the SuperView multiple display processors from RGB Spectrum by the personnel of carrier USS John F. Kennedy in the U.S. Improvement of situational awareness for commanders at sea on aircraft carriers; Renovation of the command-and-control console of the captain; Enlistment of the services of systems integrators.

The article presents the lighting requirements for video display terminals (VDTs) in the U.S. Meeting these requirements is not easier than those of more traditional office spaces. Unlike light-reflecting paper documents, computer screens are a light source and interact with ambient and task lighting of VDT users. The problem of finding a proper ambient light level for VDTs is that VDT operators must alternate glances from the light-emitting screen to light-reflecting paper documents.

The article reports on the essence of Internet Protocol (IP) in transporting high quality content to television and video devices in the U.S. It discusses the important techniques used to move to IP to bring benefits to video network operations including intelligent switching, advance forward error correction (FEC) and remultiplexing, monitoring and video compression. It tackles on the use of JPEG 2000 in IP video transport as well as its advantages.

Comments on the passage in San Francisco of the country's toughest video-display-terminal safety bill that could inspire similar measures across the country. Cost of the legislation; Pressure on corporations.

Reports on opposition to the ordinance to protect video display terminal (VDT) users in San Francisco, California.

This article examines the profitability of installing a video display boards in baseball parks in the U.S. This move is based on the efforts of baseball teams' new way of attracting fans. Commercialism at the park is hardly a novelty. But with commercials on the elaborate electronic scoreboards, the clubs have ventured beyond gimmicky one-liners such as "Don't forget to pick up a souvenir on your way out." So far, there's no definitive reaction from advertisers and fans. For one thing, ticket prices as well as ballpark food and drink prices have risen rapidly in recent years, and baseball risks turning off fans with more money grubbery.

The article presents information about electronic coupons that will be used by shoppers at supermarkets and drugstores for purchasing goods in the U.S. It has been reported that the idea of having a plastic card that would be inserted by shoppers into a computer system for coupons, which are found only in magazines and newspapers. The system uses a keyboard, a video display terminal, and a modified automatic teller machine of Fujitsu Ltd.

The article reports on the actions taken by various states in the U.S. to address the alleged health hazards caused by video display terminals (VDT). Oregon's legislature has passed the nation's first law governing the use of VDTs in the workplace. Meanwhile, several companies including International Business Machines, Xerox, AT&T and Prudential Insurance had set up a Center for Office Technology to head off legislation regulating VDT use.

The author recounts the past issues and events covered by the journal since it is published in 1967 in the U.S. Patrick J. McGovern began the journal for the computer community to inform computer purchasers about disk crashes and system failures. After that, it has covered all of the significant developments related to relational databases, personal computing, Internet and open source software. When he started in 1984 in the publication, he used a PortaBubble word-processing machine with magnetic bubble memory. In 1980, debates on whether radiation from video display terminals could caused health problems were also covered.

Focuses on liquid crystal display (LCD) and plasma monitors. Technological enhancements of flat panels; Sharp's planned release of the consumer version of its 45 inches LCD; Difference in LCD and plasma in terms of sizes.

The article presents several news briefs related to colleges and universities in the U.S. National Science Foundation is providing grants to colleges and universities to establish computer centers. The Carnegie Institute of Technology Computation Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania will install a computer-driven visual display system this summer. The Pennsylvania State University has announced a short course on the structure of programming languages starting September 13, 1965.

Reports on the superscreen display on the exterior of the Nasdaq Communications Center in New York City, New York which is described as the world's largest outside video screen as of March 2000. Size of the superscreen; Total light-emitting diodes used; Pixel count.

The article discusses the workflow based design of a television broadcasting station in the U.S. It mentions that a traditional facility includes a production facility, newsroom, and master control provided with all the technical elements needed such as its dedicated servers. However, a redesign of the facility eliminates redundancy from traditional design by deploying fewer transcoders and video servers which are offered to users across the network.

The article reports on the insights brought by women employees to computer gaming in the U.S. Susie Wee, director of the Mobile and Media Systems Lab at Hewlett-Packard Co., worked on the company's Panoply project, which uses technology to create a "immersive" visual display that wraps around the user. However, Jennifer Canada, a level designer at Vicious Cycle Software Inc., uses scripting to set what events take place in each level of a video game. According to Sheri Graner Ray, a game designer and developer at Sirenia Consulting, the push for more female workers translated into opportunities for technologist who can bring new perspectives and story ideas to the games market.

Reports that meeting planners are turning to corporatre theater as a means of delivering messages during a corporate meeting or event in the United States. Use of plasma screens and video displays for image magnification; Benefits to using automated lighting; Sound system.

Focuses on the demand of mobile video in the U.S. Integration of MP3 or satellite radio capability in car video; Availability of DVD player; Forecast on video and navigation equipment factory shipment.

The article discusses the significance of touch-screen interfaces to nurses in the U.S. With the increasing use of health information technology, the industry demands that nurses do more with their hands by putting a computer into the mix. According to Sandy Brubaker, a medical technologist at Gastroenterology of the Rockies in Boulder, Colorado, touch screen is a real plus for the equipment, which makes treating patients more efficient and faster.

Evaluates the product Power Mac G5s from Apple Computer Inc. Methods to make its new computers enticing to consumers by beefing up other system components; Pattern suggested by the latest update to the Power Mac G5 line; Features of the Mac G5s; Improvements in the new computer; Use of the model for the consumers; Speed of the computer; Cost of the product.

Reports on the launch of Viva Vision video display system to the canopy of Freemont Street Experience Amusement Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Participation of celebrities during the event; Efforts of the city government to revitalize the visitor volume in the area; Cost of the screen; Presentation of video pieces to highlight the screen.

Reports on the 20th annual International Display Research Conference in Florida in September 2000. Flat-panel displays that will be featured in the conference; Reports that will be covered in the optics session; Trends that lead to the demand for a compact virtual image display capable of handling broadband information.