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Learn about the history of Digital TV technology from its inception in 1984 to the transition to digital broadcasting mandated by the U.S. Congress in 2009. Discover key milestones and the technology's evolution through satellite broadcasting and innovative products.
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What is DTV????? • The Transition to Digital TV • In 1996, the U.S. Congress authorized the distribution of an additional broadcast channel to each broadcast TV station. • Congress set June 12, 2009 as the final date that full power television stations can broadcast analog signals. Gen Liu CIS1055-10 2/19/2009
Glossary See what are they NOW!! Gen Liu CIS1055-10 2/19/2009
History of DTV Tech • Satellite started back in 1984 • Hughes Electronics gained FCC approval to build and operate a direct broadcast satellite. • DBS • The satellite DIRECTV-1 was launched on December 17, 1993. • Hughes Electronics founded DIRECTV and premiered the first North American offering of DBS service in 1994. • “DTV” • “Minidish” Gen Liu CIS1055-10 2/19/2009
Who controls DTV????? Gen Liu CIS1055-10 2/19/2009
Stock Chart Great brand! Great profit! Gen Liu CIS1055-10 2/19/2009
Products Preview Zenith DTT901 - Digital TV tuner from LG Electronics in Combined AV Devices Mintek - 37" LCD TV - Widescreen from Mintek in Televisions & Flat Panels RCA DIRECTV System DVR40 DVR - TiVo - 35 hour(s) from Thomson multimedia in DVRs Go back to see how DTV develop Gen Liu CIS1055-10 2/19/2009
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