Interactive Television: An anticipated use of television with interactive content and enhancements, enabling the viewer to interact with the program. Interactive television, in theory, would enhance the entertainment experience by providing access to additional information: combining normal TV viewing with the interactivity of a personal computer. This could include enhanced graphics, one-click access to Web sites, email, and real-time “chats” and forums: as well as e-commerce.

 

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Interactive Television: An anticipated use of television with interactive content and enhancements, enabling the viewer to interact with the program. Interactive television, in theory, would enhance the entertainme . . . View Full Definition

Nielsen Television Index (NTI): National network audience measurement reports.

National Television System Committee (NTSC): Refers to the standards used for video broadcast and playback signal parameters in the U.S. Japan and other countries. Alternative systems used in Europe and some Asian countries are PAL and SECAM.

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