LETTER TO WILLIAM CASEY FROM NORMA ODISLO

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP87M00539R002804720044-8
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 7
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: September 21, 2009
• Sequence Number: 44
• Publication Date: October 6, 1985
• Content Type: LETTER

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October 6, 1985
Mr. William Casey
Director of the CIA
Central Intelligence Agency
Washington, D.C., 20505
Dear Mr. Casey:
I recently wrote a feature article for "Pico" magazine,
one of the Wayne Greene publications, on the AUTOCOM
Automatic Transceiver. During all my research for this
article I kept thinking of how great this machine would be
for secret courier work.
I wrote Senator Barry Goldwater and asked him to give
me the name of someone at the CIA. He answered that he had
heard of the AUTOCOM and suggested I write you directly.
The AUTOCOM is not a computer but a new briefcase-size
machine that can transmit and receive printed matter over
cellular lines as well as regular lines, and has up to 16
built-in programs that can give immediate access to data
banks, any make of computer, has a "Time" feature to
transmit and receive information while unattended, a
bar-code option and a credit card security option.
The enclosed copy is to be used in AUTOCOM literature
and gives more particulars.
My feature article on the AUTOCOM is published in the
October "PICO" magazine.
If your department would like to talk to someone at
AUTCOM for more information, contact William Maeser or Ward
Maeser at AUTOCOM Leasing & Manufacturing, Inc. in Phoenix,
AZ. at (602) 437-0701.
I hope this information will be of use to you. I
realize the CIA has very advanced equipment but the
possibilities for this machine in assembling confidential
data seemed too tremendous for me to not notify you.
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'IRS'T MARKETED MACHINE TO SEND AND RECEIVE PRINTED DATA OVER CELLULAR PHONES
SIMPLE - NO TRAINING REQUIRED
AUTOCOM is the answer for people who
are too busy to spend time training
for a new technology. After you press
a key to access a built-in program,
AUTCOM asks questions on the two-line
LCD 40 column screen and you answer on
the standard full size alpha and
numeric keyboard. The clear, concise
manual consists of seven typewritten
pages.
CUSTOMIZED- UP TO 16
BUILT-IN PROGRAMS
Pre-programmed for individual needs,
64k of RAM storage with one-key access
to data banks or any computer. Built
in modem and automatic dialing of
wanted access numbers. Works on
rotary or touch-tone phones. Any
program change can be made later, on
line, from a distance.
IMPACT PRINTER
Quality built-in impact printer with
tractor and friction feed can also
take a company's standard printed
forms and the fourth copy will be as
sharp as the original.
BUILT-IN BATTERY
Built-in battery with 115v charger
should last indefinitely. In the rare
event of a weak battery, AUTOCOM warns
you and shuts off, reserving power to
hold your stored data. At this point
you have to plug into 115v to print the
filed data.
DATA NOT LOST
"FILED" data is not lost when you turn
the AUTOCOM "off". You can set it on a
shelf for months and the data will be
there next time you turn AUTOCOM "on".
SECURITY FEATURES
If an AUTOCOM is reported stolen, the
thief cannot access your office computer
to gain confidential information. The
computer will recognize this machine as
being stolen and "zap" or empty the
AUTOCOM of any stored data before
cutting the machine off. An optional
"credit card reader" is also available
to prevent unauthorized people from
using the machine. For couriers,
machine could be carried with no filed
data and data accessed on arrival at
destination.
TIME FUNCTION
Built-in calendar and clock is a great
working tool for business travelers.
While left unattended, "Time Function"
can dial the numbers and transmit data
to a computer in a different time
zone. AUTOCOM accepts data while you
are out and tells you "Message
Waiting" when you return. The
built-in fan keeps the machine from
getting 'hot' when left unattended.
REMOTE MANAGER
An executive can easily, with one-key
operation, tap into the company
computer to stay informed on current
business. And he can do this from his
office, his home or the deck of his
yacht if he's so inclined.
LIGHTWEIGHT - ONLY 12 POUNDS
ONE-KEY OPERATION-
ACCESS DATA BANKS
BUILT-IN IMPACT PRINTER
CELLULAR POWER_ OPTION
Printed data is instantly transmitted or
received over cellular phone. At the
present time, we recommend this not be
done faster than 300 baud for cellular
clarity. The built-in printer accepts
different signals as control codes for
different type fonts but this feature
can be turned off so it will not accept
static as another control code thus
virtually eliminating possible static
problems.
CELLULAR BRIDGE/SPAN OPTION
A cellular bridge/span option for
transmitting integrity. The
bridge/span connection maintains a
constant tone and provides a memory
buffer for any interruption.
115V- BATTERY - CELLULAR
UP TO 16 BUILT-IN PROGRAMS
NETWORK COMPUTERS
BUILT-IN MODEM
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BAR CODE "PEN" OPTION
THIS OPTION SPEEDS TRANSMISSION OF DATA AND ELIMINATES COSTLY,
TIME-CONSUMING, ERROR-RIDDEN DATA DUPLICATION.
It includes a bar code "pen" with a well on the left side of the AUTOCOM where
the "pen" is inserted to enter data. The bar code "pen" is a remote, battery
operated pen, a miniature computer that holds 2,000 characters of information.
Thousands of business operations will be greatly improved with this feature.
---For example, a clothing salesman with pages of bar-graphs opposite item
descriptions, runs the pen over the item ordered, sizes, colors, and
quantity.
the salesperson inserts the pen into the AUTOCOM "well" and enters the
data.
---Then with the built-in modem, presses one button to access the main
office computer with regular phone or cellular phone.
---The office computer accepts the information and returns a printed order
with description, prices, total amount of order and delivery dates
(obtained from inventory or production line data in the computer).
---The store buyer has an immediate confirmation thus eliminating the two
to five week order processing delay that plagues businesses and results in
partial filling of original orders.
Since no extensive training is required for this simple system it will be
welcomed by salespeople. It saves their time and allows them to be more
productive.
This same option is just as effective in Shipping and Receiving Departments,
Inventory Control and every phase of modern business management today.
AUTOCOM LEASING AND MANUFACTURING, INC.
The founder and owner is William C Maeser who invented and patented
the AUTOCOM automatic transceiver after decades of work in the fields
of digital electronics, radio, data transmission and
telecommunications. Maeser holds numerous patents in the field.
In order to insure customized satisfaction all sales are handled
directly by AUTOCOM LEASING AND MANUFACTURING.
AUTOCOM personnel are well aware of the pitfalls in some high-tech
products and have integrated hardware and software into one package
that does not require exclusive peripherals.
The AUTOCOM automatic transceiver carries a 90 day guarantee.
Customers will be given the opportunity to upgrade machines at the
additional cost of the upgrade before any new feature is offered on
the market.
Made in USA
AUTOCOM LEASING & MANUFACTURING, Inc.
4225 S. 36th Place
Phoenix, Arizona 85040
[phone]
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LIST PRICE - MOST POPULAR UNITS
REMOTE PORTABLE (BRIEFCASE) UNITS
RP1000
Standard keyboard, no options, non-color printer &
screen, RJ11 and acoustic coupler.
$2,295.00
RP1100
Same as above with addition of "Bar code" option.
2,695.00
RP1200
Same as RP1000 with addition of "Credit card
2,795.00
reader" option.
Same as RP1000 with addition of "Credit card
reader" and "Bar code" options.
3,195.00
MOBILE CELLULAR - INSTALLED IN A VEHICLE:
MC1002
Standard keyboard, no options, non-color printer &
2,695.00
MC1102
screen, RJ11 and acoustic coupler, RS232 and
Cellular.
Same as above with "Bar code" option.
3,095.00
MC1012
Same as MC1002 with color printer and screen.
3,695.00
ST1000
Standard keyboard, no options, non-color printer &
2,295.00
ST1100
screen, RJ11 and acoustic coupler.
Same as above with "Bar code" option.
2,695.00
ST1200
Same as ST1000 with "Credit card reader"option.
2,795.00
ST1300
reader" options.
3,195.00
(1)
Color printer and screen
900.00
(2)
Plug-in telephone
80.00
(3)
Additional bar code pen with charger.
300.00
(4)
Expanded to 256K RAM
400.00
(5)
Choice of cases (depending on material). 30.00 to 500.00
(6)
RS232 Connector
30.00
(7)
Cellular interface
200.00
(8)
Cellular Bridge/Span (distance transmission
500.00
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MODEL DIGET DESIGNATIONS:
1st diget: Keyboard type
2nd diget: Option
3rd diget: Color/non-color printer and
screen
AUTOCOM LEASING & MANUFACTURING
4225 S. 36th Place, Phoenix, Arizona 85040
[phone]
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