High definition television
Subtitle: the creation, development, and implementation of HDTV technology
By: Philip J. Cianci ; foreword by Bernard S. Finn
Publisher: McFarland & Co.; McFarland & Company; McFarland
Published: 2012
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 384
ISBN-13: 9780786449750
Subjects: Television broadcasting; Technological innovations; High definition television
Description: "The history of high definition television technology is traced from initial studies in Japan, through Europe, then to the United States, where the first all-digital systems were developed. The impact on broadcast facility conversion and the influx of computer systems and information technology are described. The history concludes with the rollout of consumer HDTV services"--
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction; title: Abbreviations; title: "Being there"; title: Road blocked; title: Techno-industrial war; title: America's international competition; title: All-digital makes the scene; title: Domestic tranquility; title: For the greater good; title: Launch preparations; title: On the appointed day; title: HD's highlight moment; title: A resolution renaissance; title: An unknown factor; title: Exceeds all expectations.