The Evolution of the Television

Still Image Transferred

Aug 1, 1862

Abbe Giovanna Caselli invents the Pantelegraph and is first person to transmit a still image over wires. Image Source

18 Lines of Resolution

Aug 1, 1884

By using a rotating metal disk technology, Paul Nipkow sends images over wires and calls it the electric telescope with 18 lines of resolution. Image Source

First Television System

Aug 27, 1906

Lee de Forest invents the essential to electronics, Audion vacuum, which was the first tube with the ability to amplify signals.

Boris Rosing builds the first working mechanical TV system. Image Source

30 lines of Resolution

Jan 1, 1926

John Baird operates a television system with 30 lines of resolution system that runs at 5 frames per second. Image Source

First TV License

Aug 1, 1928

The first television station license is issued to Charles Jenkins by the Federal Radio Commission. Image Source

First Tv Advertisement

Sep 1, 1930

Charles Jenkins broadcasts the first Television commercial.
The BBC starts regular TV transmissions. Image Source

Colour TV System

Aug 1, 1940

Image Source 343 lines of resolution color television system is invented by Peter Goldmark.

Approval of First Colour TV

Aug 27, 1950

The FCC approves the first color television standard which is replaced by a second in 1953. Image Source

First Remote Control

Aug 27, 1956

Robert Adler invents the first remote control called the Zenith Space Commander. IMG SRC http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/aplus/detail-page/PTCDS7UIB_remote.jpg

Color TV

Aug 27, 1967

Most TV broadcasts are in color. Image Source

Surround Sound

Aug 27, 1982

Surround Sound for home telveision sets are introduced by Dolby. Image Source

Closed Captioning

Aug 27, 1993

Closed captioning required on all sets. Image Source