Dynamic information storage or retrieval – Information location or remote operator actuated control – Selective addressing of storage medium
Patent
1984-08-20
1987-10-20
McElheny, Jr., Donald
Dynamic information storage or retrieval
Information location or remote operator actuated control
Selective addressing of storage medium
369 35, 206444, G11B 1722
Patent
active
047018968
ABSTRACT:
An interactive plural head laser disc system is disclosed characterized by use of plural pairs of heads installed on both sides of one or more laser discs which heads may be accessed by either multi or single users to independently and/or simultaneously access a single disc or plurality of discs. The plural heads are disposed inside a housing having a plurality of slots therein, each slot being configured to receive and permit mounting of a laser disc therein.
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Allebest Edward F.
Hansen Parley E.
Maguire Walter R.
Walsh George A.
McElheny Jr. Donald
Resolution Research, Inc.
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