History of televisionJoslyn Eaddy

Period H

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Pre-1935

1935-1941

1942-1959

1960-1969

It is derived from Latin and Greek; “far sight” (tele – far, visio – sight)

Transmitter of images and soundMaterials used: Metal and Iron

The television was invented by different people over time:Paul Nipkow – 1884; created a rotating-disc to

send out pictures through a wire.John Logie Baird – 1923; came up with the idea

of the “television transmitter”; created using inventions Nipkow’s invention

Philo Farnsworth – 1927; made first reliable and working television

Color television – first patented in 1904 in Germany; was authorized in America on December 17, 1953

Remote control – first invented in the 1950’s; entered American homes in June of 1956

Hands free, universal remote

Plasma tv – prototype was invented in 1964 by Donald Bitzer, Gene Slottow, and Robert Willson.

Society is greatly impacted by television. It can motivate different actions such as violence. These motivations are from subliminal messages in shows and commercials. But it is also used as ways to keep up with current events around the world.

The televisions of today use more energy than the first televisions made.

Though the first real television was invented in the 1920’s, the era of electronic communication began in 1831.

http://inventors.about.com/od/tstartinventions/a/Television.htm

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