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the first
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. -
flat screen
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. -
smart tv
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. -
big box
the big box franchise was mad in 2009 -
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rptv
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.