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ATSC 3.0
Also known as Next Gen TV, ATSC 3.0 is a major version of the Advanced Television Systems Committee standards, offering better picture and sound, including the ability for 4K and HDR. First deployments began in 2020.
Mechanical Television
Invented by John Logie Baird, it's the first television technology using mechanical rotating disks to capture and display images, developed in the 1920s.
Smart TV
Introduced into the market in the early 2010s, Smart TVs integrated internet connectivity and support for various apps directly within the television.
Voice-Controlled TV
Introduced in the mid-2010s, voice-controlled TVs allow users to operate their television using voice commands, increasing the accessibility and convenience.
Color Television
First introduced by RCA in 1954, color broadcasting added color signals to the existing black-and-white system without disrupting the previous service.
Remote Control
The Zenith Space Command, developed in 1956, was the first practical remote control for television and used ultrasonic tones to control the TV.
4K Ultra HD Television
With a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels, 4K TVs entered the market in the 2010s, offering four times the resolution of HDTV.
8K Ultra HD Television
The first 8K TVs were showcased in 2012, providing a resolution of 7680 × 4320 pixels, which is four times the resolution of 4K.
OLED TV
Debuting in 2013, OLED TVs offer self-lighting pixels that provide excellent contrast ratios and true blacks.
High-Definition Television (HDTV)
Providing a much higher resolution than standard-definition television, HDTV began widespread adoption in the 2000s.
3D Television
Launched into the consumer market in the late 2000s and early 2010s, 3D TVs allowed viewers to experience 3D content at home with the use of special glasses.
HDR TV
High Dynamic Range (HDR) became widely available in televisions in 2015, offering a broader spectrum of colors and better contrast.
Satellite Television
The first satellite TV signal was transmitted in 1962, allowing for television broadcasts to be distributed across continents and oceans.
Digital Television (DTV)
Implemented on a wide scale in the 2000s, digital television replaced analog signals, improving picture quality and allowing for additional broadcasting services.
LED TV
Emphasizing the use of light-emitting diodes for backlighting, LED TVs were introduced in 2007, offering better energy efficiency and contrast.
Electronic Television
Developed by Philo Farnsworth in 1927, this technology uses cathode ray tubes for image transmission, marking the transition from mechanical systems.
Frameless TV
Starting to appear in 2017, frameless or bezel-less TVs maximize the viewing area by minimizing the visible frame around the screen.
Plasma Television
First introduced to the consumer market by Fujitsu in 1997, plasma displays were appreciated for their superior color and wide viewing angles.
Quantum Dot TV
Introduced in 2013, Quantum Dot TVs utilize quantum dots to enhance the color and brightness over traditional LED TVs.
Curved Screen TV
Launched in 2013, curved screen TVs promised a more immersive viewing experience by mimicking the curvature of the human eye.
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