| 摘要 |
<p>An improved video recorder/transceiver (10) with expanded functionality (''VCR-ET'') including a capability for storing video and/or audio programs in digital format, editing such programs, transferring such programs onto a hard copy magnetic media in (23) either compressed or uncompressed form and transmitting such programs in compressed form to a remote location using a second VCR-ET (10). The increased functionality is realised through the use of analog to digital conversion, signal compression and intermediate storage in an integrated circuit, random access memory (29). The recorder/transmitter (10) has capabilities to transmit and receive program information in either a compressed or decompressed format over fiber optic lines (18), conventional phone lines or microwaves or electromagnetic waves in radio or TV band.</p> |
