Mystery device

[mojoe]

Does anyone know what this is? As you can see, it has the following active parts:

5V and 8V regulator
Zilog 8-bit Microcontroller - OTP, 8MHz, 512 Bytes RAM
Mystery IC (V4X1)

[ChunkyPastaSauce]

"Pint-Sized Video Sequencer - According to NetMedia, its V4x1 is the world's smallest video sequencer. Measuring in at 3.8 by 2.2 by 0.9 inches, the device contains a microprocessor - controlled video- switching system that can precisely sequence up to four color or black- and -white video cameras to a single video output. Small enough to easily hide or mount almost anywhere, it can be used for commercial, residential, and specialty security and monitoring purposes. Both the rate of sequencing (one to 225 seconds) and the number of video sources are switch selectable. CIRCLE 27 ON FREE INFORMATION CARD The V4x1 comes with a 110 -volt transformer, or can run on a 12 -volt DC power source, including batteries or solar cells. That allows it to be used where there are no standard electrical power sources, such as in motor homes and buses. The V4x1 has a suggested retail price of $199. NETMEDIA, INC. "

http://www.americanradiohistory.com/Archive-Radio-Electronics/90s/1997/EN-1997-08.pdf