Preliminary Design of a Portable Programmable Data Recorder.

Abstract

A preliminary paper design of a portable data recorder has been completed and its projected performance analyzed. The recorder is a hand-held, battery-powered device that can record on a single tape cassette both analog (voice) and digital (keyboard) data. In addition, it provides visual and audible prompts for the operator as well as data playback and editing capabilities. Recorded digital data can be directly electronically entered into a computer data base. Since the device is controlled by a microprocessor, it is very versatile in nature and, through simple programming (software) changes, can be adapted for use in a great variety of data-gathering applications. A preliminary design of the major components of the device, which include a microprocessor, keyboard, memory, tape-cassette drive, alphanumeric display, and power supply, is discussed.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA061015

Entities

People

  • Edward W. Burke
  • Maurice F. Funke

Organizations

  • Harry Diamond Laboratories

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies
  • Materials and Manufacturing Processes
  • Weapons Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alphanumeric Displays
  • Cassettes
  • Circuits
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Cost Estimates
  • Costs
  • Databases
  • Digital Data
  • Digital Information
  • Microprocessors
  • Power Supplies
  • Procurement
  • Production Models
  • Prototypes
  • Recording Systems
  • Software Development

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Computer Science/Computer Engineering/Data Science/Digital Signal Processing.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics
  • Microelectronics - Microelectromechanical Systems