=============================================================== ID LOGIC (R) Shortwave Simulator for Windows by PRS Corporation =============================================================== (Shareware Version) DON'T REMOVE OR ALTER THIS DOCUMENT. DOING SO VOIDS THIS LICENSE! ----------------- Short Description ----------------- 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.) -------------------- Minimum Requirements -------------------- 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 ------------------ Very Brief History ------------------ 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. --------------- How To Reach Us --------------- 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. ----------------------------- License and Legal Information ----------------------------- 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. ------------------------ Getting More Information ------------------------ Write, fax, or email to PRS Corp. Hong Kong office. (Above coordinates.) WHY ARE WE ISSUING THIS AS SHAREWARE? ===================================== 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...