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Document Representation in
Computer Communication Systems
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Where we are going.
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Computer mail, news, publications, ...
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Where we are.
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Prototype networks, irregular character sets, no graphics.
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What do we need?
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a. A universal symbol set,
b. A graphical communication language.
c. Graphical compilers (medium specific)
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A 16 bit Standard Code
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Code: '0 IG LG
International standard ad hoc Local
graphics symbols grfx grfx
| LC IC '177777
| Local ad hoc International
| control control control
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Communication Protocol
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Header:
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# of bits: 16 16 16
Field: message type # of symbols byte size
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Code pairs:
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# of bits: 16 (specified in header)
Field: standard code transmission code
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PUB FEATURES
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ALGOL-like syntax
Multiple device output
Format control (headings, footnotes, columns, justification)
Font selection
Macros
Counters
Symbolic cross-references
Automatic table of contents, sorted index
Interactive debugging
(Extension) line drawings