Philips Pixel Plus TV: Revolutionizing the Digital Television Market

The video discusses the slow adoption of HDTV due to high costs and lack of demand. Philips introduces its Pixel Plus technology as a solution, offering enhanced picture quality without the need for expensive infrastructure. The US faces challenges with multiple digital TV standards and missed deadlines for HDTV adoption. Philips' Pixel Plus system aims to improve image resolution by doubling the number of lines and pixels, simulating an HDTV experience. However, the market's response to this synthetic system remains uncertain.

What is one reason consumers are hesitant to purchase HDTVs?

• They prefer black and white TVs.

• They are satisfied with radio broadcasts.

• They are waiting for prices to drop.

• They are concerned about energy consumption.

Which company launched the Pixel Plus TV technology?

• Sony

• Samsung

• Philips

• LG

How many digital options are available in the US for television broadcasting?

• 10

• 5

• 25

• 18

What percentage of US broadcasters missed the 2002 HDTV deadline?

• 85%

• 77%

• 90%

• 50%

What is the smallest discernible part of a TV picture called?

• Dot

• Line

• Pixel

• Frame

How does the Pixel Plus technology improve vertical resolution?

• By halving the number of lines

• By tripling the number of lines

• By keeping the number of lines the same

• By doubling the number of lines

What does the Pixel Plus system do to enhance picture quality?

• It reduces the number of pixels.

• It adds virtual pixels between real ones.

• It changes the color scheme.

• It decreases the screen size.