2. Television –a system for transmitting visual images and sound
that are reproduced on screens, used to broadcast programs
for entertainment, information, and education.
Major vehicle for advertising;
In 1948 – 1% of households had TV set;
In 1953 – more than 50%;
In 1960’s – more than 90%
3. Early 1880 production of TV was set forth;
Paul Nipkow – father of television (invented first rotating disk);
Vladimir Zworykin – introduced iconscope (electronic camera
tube used in television);
Pixels – lines of resolution, lighted dots that make up TV
picture image.
4. In1954 – color TV standard was engineered
By 1966, NBC broadcasted their TV show in color format;
Three major broadcast networks:
CBS
NBC
ABC
5. Cable TV of Community Antenna TV (CATV) – first cable
system;
Originated in :
New York City
Pennsylvania
Oregon
1950’s and 1960’s cable offered 5 channels
1990’s hit over 100 channels
6. Facebook and Twitter -most common
Twitter is microbloging site, restricting posts to 140
characters;
Facebook(social media giant) – established in 2004
-500 million users
