Review of Developments in Computer Output Microfilm (COM) and Micrographic Technology,Present and Future.

摘要

The fist paper presents an up-to-date review of micrographic technology, Computer Input Microfilm (CIM) and Computer Output Microfilm (COM), as well as an indication of the market size and growth rate. After an account of the fundamentals of micrographics, COM recording techniques and recorders are described and CIM techniques reviewed. Other lectures cover indexing and retrieval techniques, systems design, alphanumeric and graphic applications. In a final paper, future trends in micrographic technology are indicated.