Television Timeline

By LynnComm810
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    Television Timespan

  • In 1866, the first shadow picture was sent.

    In 1866, the first shadow picture was sent.

    Abbe Caselli succeeded in sending the first shadow picture via French telegraph. Abbe Caselli was an Italian-born priest.
  • In 1884, Nipkow created a device that changed the future of tv.

    In 1884, Nipkow created a device that changed the future of tv.

    Paul Nipkow created a device called a photomechanical image scaner. This device then became the base for further advances. Many television system wre based off of Nipkow's devices.
  • In about 1886, an " electric vision apparatus was invented.

    In about 1886, an " electric vision apparatus was invented.

    Shelford Bidwell developed something he called an " electric vision apparatus." This is a lenium cell mounted on a piece f metal or cardboard. The device used a box that moved up and down to scan an image.
  • In 1929, the television set that we use today was nvented.

    In 1929, the television set that we use today was nvented.

    In 1929, Valdimir Zworykin invented the eelevision system we use today. Zworykin is now called the "father of television" for his many amazing inventions.
  • In 1950, the first color television set was invented.

    In 1950, the first color television set was invented.

    Peter Goldmark and Ernst Alexanderson created the first color television set in 1950.
  • In 1990, HDTV was introduced to the USA.

    In 1990, HDTV was introduced to the USA.

    The first HDTV was actully invented in Japen to improve TV quality. It was not until 1990 when the USA decided to try Japens invention.
  • In 1995, the DVD was invented.

    In 1995, the DVD was invented.

    The DVD was a major invention that later became the base for the blu-ray DVD.
  • In 2011, 3D television was introduced.

    In 2011, 3D television was introduced.

    In 2011, many companies worked together to invent 3D television. 3D television is similar to movie screens.
  • In 2050, TVs will float and have voice control.

    In 2050, TVs will float and have voice control.

    In 2050, I think TVs will float and have voice control. There are so many advances in television so far and I think people will try and improve it even more. People already have invented voice control video games and I think peolpe would be intrested in voice control TVs.