Network TV
Source: Shangpin China |
Type: website encyclopedia |
Time: September 18th, 2014
Human beings are making progress, science and technology are developing, and things related to the network have emerged in people's lives, such as: Website Design Internet finance, Internet banking, etc., for example, Internet TV, also known as Web TV or Net TV, appeared in the early days. An American survey shows that in the future, the family may not use expensive multimedia computers, but some type of Internet TV. One of the driving forces for people to buy computers today is to access the Internet. 80% of people who buy computers for the first time want to access the Internet. But by 2003, set-top boxes could provide a certain amount of Internet access at a lower cost than computers. Therefore, consumers have no sufficient reason to buy expensive desktops and laptops. About 30% of American households do not have computers and have no intention of buying computers, partly because the computer industry has not yet been able to provide attractive applications. The local news, sports news and weather conditions transmitted by cable TV or set-top box are of interest to all families. This interactive service can reach thousands of households. The network TV equipment is actually a TV set-top box that enables ordinary TV sets to browse Internet information resources. Its appearance is similar to that of a video recorder, and it can be operated through a remote control.
The market price of this kind of device is about 300-400 dollars, only about a quarter of that of multimedia computers. Because the price is not expensive and the operation is as convenient as TV, it may become the main tool for millions of people to access the Internet in the future. It is easy to install and use. One end is connected to the local telephone line, and the other end is connected to an ordinary TV set. As long as you press the Web hardware on the remote control, you can immediately connect with the Internet through the online service of IPTV. When browsing WWW outlets, you can use the buttons on the remote control to implement the operation, just like selecting TV channels. By pressing a button, viewers can switch between the WWW page and ordinary TV programs. On the device with multi screen function, the function of watching TV programs and WWW pages at the same time can also be realized. Each IPTV user can set up multiple personal email accounts and personal address books, so that each family member can communicate with their relatives and friends around the world. When there is a new email in the mailbox, the information light on the remote control will light up, just like the prompt light on the recording phone. It can select website directory, store favorite browsing points, etc. It can be said that common Internet functions are available. In view of the broad prospects of IPTV, many businesses have carried out research and development. WebTV Network Company was founded in June 1995. It was founded by three multimedia pioneers who used to work for Apple Computer. They developed set-top box technology. In 19% years, it transferred technology licenses to Sony and Philips. This newly established high-tech company was immediately favored by some famous large companies and venture capital companies, and they poured capital into the company. Although IPTV has not yet been listed in a large number, its broad market prospects make investors tend to collapse. At present, there are Huiruan, Citigroup, Times Mirror Group and five venture capital companies on the company's investor list. The small company collected 50 million dollars of venture capital in three months. The company has established good cooperative relations with Sony, Philips and other TV manufacturers, as well as with Yahoo and other software companies and service providers. WebTV Networks has established its leading position in providing Internet content through televisions. WebTV Network Company officially launched an online service for IPTV, charging $19.95 per month. The set-top boxes produced by Sony and Philips with licenses have been listed in home appliance stores. The manufacturers that have produced set-top boxes in 19% years include Sony Electronics, Philips, Samsung Electronics, Sanyo Electronics, Mitsubishi Consumer Electronics, Zenith, an American TV manufacturer, and Sega, a famous Japanese game console manufacturer. At the Christmas shopping climax of 19% years, Sony launched an advertising campaign, and Philip also launched TV advertisements. Many manufacturers have flocked to launch devices that can connect TV sets to the Internet, which shows that it is a product with bright market prospects.
The huge market has also attracted the software giant Huisoft. Huisoft spent about 2.4 billion dollars trying to occupy the field of online TV in the same way that it dominates computers. Microsoft spent 425 million dollars to acquire WebTV network company. Microsoft also bought a $1 billion stake in Comcast, a cable television company. Microsoft believes that cable companies can provide new digital TV programs faster than broadcast networks. Microsoft also acquired Vxtree, and acquired the minority stocks of T VDOnet and Progressive Networks. The two companies specialize in providing audio and video programs through Internet:. It is said that Microsoft also plans to purchase a broadcasting network with 9 billion dollars. The set-top box allows users to connect to the Internet through TV and dial-up modem. This outfit! At present, it has been used. The number of users is gradually increasing. However, these new set-top boxes are only numerous.
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