Verfahren zur Konfiguration und Funktion des Rechnersystems einer Zweiwegkabelfernsehzentrale

DE 2649504 C UPAB: 19930901 The computer system, for a two-way interactive closed circuit t.v. system, controls the cable network, central units and channel assignment and compiles statistics of usage, detects subscriber request and controls telecommunications. The system consists of several identical autonomous computers with shared mass storage peripherals. Tasks are divided up between the computers depending on whether they are of a telecommunications nature, management or control. The advantages are high reliability, simple maintenance and repairs and easily conceived software.