A Home Terminal System Using the Home Area Information Network

Today, microcomputers are included in many kinds of home electrical devices. Also, there has been a rapid proliferation in the number of home information devices such as home computers, video discs, VTR's, and other home information processing or storage means. On the other hand, communications network services have reached new stages of advancement with the development of new communications media such as videotex, broadcast satelites, teletex, and two-way CATV. These have given portability and allowed multiple installation for the home terminal situation.