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ID LOGIC (R) Shortwave Simulator for Windows by PRS Corporation
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(Shareware Version)
DON'T REMOVE OR ALTER THIS DOCUMENT. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LICENSE!
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Short Description
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The ID LOGIC (R) SW Simulator for Windows ("Software") simulates
the shortwave receiver of the (near) future which will permit the
automatic scanning for a station by name, language, schedule and
other attributes.
ID LOGIC SW receivers will contain an in-receiver database which
will be updated by the broadcasters themselves via short digital
update bursts.
This Simulator contains the schedules of:
- the BBC World Service
- the Voice of America
- Radio France Internationale
- Deutsche Welle
- Radio Netherlands
ALL SCHEDULES WERE PROVIDED BY THE BROADCASTERS THEMSELVES.
More will be available soon. (See the Registration Form callable
from the Help menu.)
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Minimum Requirements
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The ID LOGIC SW Simulator for MS Windows requires the following:
- IBM PC compatible machine;
- MS Windows Version 3.1 or later;
- Microsoft (or compatible) mouse;
- Display minimum: 540x480 x 256 colors (64k preferred);
- VBRUN300.DLL and DDEML.DLL in the /Windows/System subdirectory.
NOTE: If you do not already have VBRUN300.DLL, or DDEML.DLL you
can download them with FTP from hk.net (look for VBRUN300.ZIP
and DDEML.ZIP in the /shareware/prs directory.)
Do this BEFORE running SETUP.EXE
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Very Brief History
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ID LOGIC is a scanning/tuning system which permits the user to
1) automatically identify any tuned-in station
2) scan for a station by station attribute such as format
(e.i. type of music), callsign, language, etc.
PRS started to develop ID LOGIC in 1986. The first product was the
ID LOGIC Module for AM/FM radio receivers for use in North America
(which is today - 1994 - on the N.Am market in several radios).
We have already licensed SONY, MATSUSHITA (Panasonic/Technics),
PIONEER, KENWOOD, ALPINE, SANYO, CLARION, JVC, and others.
You should see a whole bunch of ID LOGIC models hit the market in '95.
In 1993, ID LOGIC was integrated in the Radio Broadcast Data System
(RBDS) standard issued by the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC)
on January 8, 1993. (This is the U.S. version of the European
RDS standard.)
Since 1992 we have been working with the BBC World Service and the Voice
of America to develop an ID LOGIC version for shortwave receivers.
This open consortium has since been joined by Radio France
Internationale and Radio Canada International.
We expect it will soon grow rapidly. (Stay tuned.)
There, the idea is to permit SW listeners to tune to a station by
pressing at most two buttons (one for the desired broadcaster,
the other for the desired language). The consortium is conducting
tests to establish the best mode to automatically update the
in-receiver databases which form the basis of ID LOGIC.
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How To Reach Us
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PRS Corporation can be contacted via:
Pierre R. Schwob, President
PRS-Program Research & Software Corporation
501, Crocodile House
50, Connaught Road
Hong Kong
Voice: (+852) 543-7773
Fax: (+852) 541-9843
Internet Email: prs@hk.net
PRS Corp. has also offices in New York, Los Angeles and Tokyo,
but all communications regarding the Software should be directed
to our Hong Kong office.
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License and Legal Information
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This is the shareware version of the ID LOGIC SW Simulator
("Software"). You should register it with us.
This Software is owned by PRS-Program Research & Software
Corporation ("PRS"), a New York corporation.
ID LOGIC is a Registered Trademark (R) of PRS Corporation
ID LOGIC is the subject of several U.S. and foreign patents.
The source code, object code and associated materials are all
Copyrighted (C) 1994 PRS Corporation.
PRS Corporation is the owner of all the property rights of
ID LOGIC, ID LOGIC SW, ID LOGIC "RDS", the ID LOGIC Simulators
and all application software first available on the anonymous
ftp server hk.net (/shareware/prs).
PRS grants to the user a nonexclusive license to use this Software
solely for its internal private purposes. The user shall not
commercially distribute, sublicense, resell, or otherwise transfer
for any consideration, or reproduce for any such purposes, the
Software or any modification or derivation thereof, either alone or
in conjunction with any other product or program without express
prior written permission from PRS. Further, the user shall not
modify the Software without express prior written permission from PRS.
THE SOFTWARE IS PROVIDED TO THE USER "AS IS." PRS MAKES NO WARRANTIES,
EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE SOFTWARE AND/OR
ASSOCIATED MATERIALS PROVIDED TO THE USER, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND AGAINST INFRINGEMENT.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY - PRS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY CLAIMS OR
DAMAGES WHATSOEVER, INCLUDING PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY,
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY INFRINGEMENT, LOSS OF PROFITS, OR INTERRUPTION
OF BUSINESS, OR FOR ANY SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES,
HOWEVER CAUSED, WHETHER ARISING OUT OF BREACH OF WARRANTY, CONTRACT,
TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY, OR OTHERWISE.
Registered users may not divulge their Registration Code to ANYONE.
PRS Corporation reserves to the right to change its software
and pricing policies without prior notice.
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Getting More Information
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Write, fax, or email to PRS Corp. Hong Kong office.
(Above coordinates.)
WHY ARE WE ISSUING THIS AS SHAREWARE?
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First, to allow you to see what we are doing. And
to GET YOUR FEEDBACK. Of course, if you DO like this
program and plan to use it for more than a couple of weeks,
you should then register with us (see the REGISTRATION
FORM callable from the menu) to have access to all
files in the software and updates to the program.
In addition, registered users will have free access for
ONE YEAR for all new releases and updates of the DATABASES.
Send your COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS (and bug reports)
to prs@hk.net or fax us at (+852) 541-9843.
We are particularly interested in your good ideas for user
interface (both for the Simulator, and for real receivers.)
What does your DREAM RECEIVER look like? WE WANT TO KNOW!
We'll respond as quickly as possible. There is, however, no
guaranteed support for the unregistered versions of the Simulator.
It will be done on a case-by-case basis, at the sole discretion of
PRS Corporation.
Stay in touch.
Cordially,
Pierre R. Schwob
President, PRS Corporation
Hong Kong, November 1994
PS: If you want to see me, move the volume slider on the Simulator,
I'll hear you loud and clear and come for an on-screen visit...