Unityper II, Data Entry Device for the Univac Computer

Description:

The Unityper II, a modified Remington electric typewriter, was equipped with electronic circuits that converted type strokes into pulse patterns and recorded them on magnetic tape. The tape housing is located slightly above and behind the typewriter carriage. The coded tapes were used as input for UNIVAC computers.

Reference: Remington Rand Univac, "Operator’s Manual Unityper II," 1955.

Date Made: 1957

Maker: Remington Rand Univac. Division of Sperry Rand Corporation

Location: Currently not on view

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Credit Line: Gift of Unisys Corporation

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: 1982.0638.02Accession Number: 1982.0638Catalog Number: 1982.0638.02

Object Name: computer component, input devicemainframe computer component, input device

Physical Description: metal (overall material)plastic (overall material)Measurements: overall: 36.8 cm x 35.6 cm x 59.7 cm; 14 1/2 in x 14 in x 23 1/2 incrate: 38 in x 27 in x 37 in; 96.52 cm x 68.58 cm x 93.98 cm

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a5-7a6e-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_739255

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