Image processing hardware for a man-machine graphical communication system

Abstract

The General Motors Research Laboratories (GMR) obtained the IBM 7960 Special Image Processing System in order to provide a laboratory for the study of graphic data processing and related man-machine communication problems. The IBM 7960, designed and built by the IBM Data Systems Division to specifications provided by GMR, consists of: a) A graphic console which includes a display tube, control buttons and lights, a card reader, an alphanumeric keyboard and a position indicating pencil. b) An image processor which permits computer-controlled scanning of film images and computer-controlled recording on 35mm film.