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In 1927, at the age of 21, Farnsworth completed the prototype of the first working fully electronic TV system, based on this “image dissector.” He soon found himself embroiled in a long legal battle with RCA, which claimed Zworykin's 1923 patent took priority over Farnsworth's inventions. -
In 1997, Sharp and Sony introduced the first large flat screen TV. It was created using the PALC technology and measured 42 inches, a record size at the time. This first model sold for more than $15,000, making it well out of reach for most Americans. -
Though there had been earlier innovations, the first ever patent for a Smart TV was granted in 1994 to a French firm, but it was not until 2007 when the first Smart TV, HP's Mediasmart TV (SL3760), was developed. -
the big box franchise was mad in 2009 -
Rear-projection television (RPTV) is a type of large-screen television display technology.Rear-projection television (RPTV) is a type of large-screen television display technology.