4j Digital Television * Flashcards
Describe the services available to the individual that are offered by digital television networks.
Descriptions of services may include e.g
Range of TV channels
pay per view
payment
preference selection
viewing time.
voting
charging
votes not being counted.
game show participation
viewer participation
incorrect answers and progression.
camera angles
viewers’ choice
action missed
replay choice.
Describe two limitations of interactive television.
One for identifying a limitation, second for description eg
needs large bandwidth (1) to fully support all features (1)
true interactivity is limited (1) available facilities allow more
interaction on the same line (1). [4] One mark for point (max 3), one for expansion (max 5)
contribution than interaction (1)
end user may not have the required hardware (1) wasted time
by company producing features that are not seen (1)
TV seen as passive entertainment (1) viewers may resent
attempts to encourage them to interact more (1)
faults on the telecommunications network (1) stops any interaction on the same line (1)