Television, Cable, and Mobile Video

These flashcards cover key vocabulary terms related to television and video content technologies, providing definitions for better understanding.

Ubiquitous

Present, appearing, or found everywhere.

Converging technologies

Technologies that come together or integrate to create new capabilities.

Iconoscope

The first practical television camera tube invented by Vladimir Zworykin.

DVR (Digital Video Recorder)

A device that records television programs in a digital format for playback.

Streaming services

Platforms that provide content via the internet allowing users to watch videos online without downloading.

Cable Television (CATV)

Community Antenna Television, a service that delivers broadcast television signals through cables.

Ratings system

A system to measure the audience size and engagement with television programs.

Syndication

The sale of television programs to multiple stations, allowing for repeated broadcasts.

Interactive television

Television that allows viewers to interact with content periodically.

OTT (Over-the-top) television

Content delivery via the internet without the involvement of traditional cable or satellite services.

Mobile digital television

Television content that is viewed on mobile devices.