The INTELPOST system
Abstract
INTELPOST is an experimental international electronic message system which COMSAT has been developing for the United States Postal Service. The INTELPOST system design is based on the use of high-speed digital document facsimile scanning and printing equipment which is interfaced to minicomputers for store-and-forward operation. The INTELPOST systems forms an intercontinental packet switched network.
- Publication:
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8th Communications Satellite Systems Conference
- Pub Date:
- 1980
- Bibcode:
- 1980coss.conf..534R
- Keywords:
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- Communication Networks;
- Comsat Program;
- Electronic Equipment;
- Messages;
- Satellite Transmission;
- Systems Engineering;
- International Cooperation;
- Printed Circuits;
- Switching Theory;
- Communications and Radar