DocumentCode
908986
Title
The "STEP" System A Unique, Low-Cost TV Automation System
Author
Freilich, Arthur ; Meyer, Steffen
Author_Institution
Chrono-log Corporation
Issue
1
fYear
1963
Firstpage
16
Lastpage
25
Abstract
The STEP System (Sequential Television Equipment Programmer) is a low-cost TV Automation system designed to automate the "panic period" switching during breaks. The STEP memory, a flexible pinboard memory with pre-programming capabilities, is described. Overall system requirements, system organization, system operation, installation and maintenance are discussed. Operating experience with the system during the past year at WTVR, Richmond, Virginia, is described.
Keywords
Automatic control; Automatic programming; Cost function; Design automation; Displays; Maintenance; Programming profession; Signal design; Switches; TV equipment;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Broadcasting, IEEE Transactions on
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9316
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/TBC.1963.265906
Filename
4043610
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