Interactive TV Services Flashcards
What is a use of the Pay-to-View service?
A fee is paid to access either specific TV channels or one-off purchases such as sports events or movies
What is a advantage of the Pay-to-View service?
You don’t need to leave the house to rent a film- easier for a disabled people
What is a disadvantage for Pay-to-View?
Some services are expensive and sometimes satellite signals can cut out
What is the use of the Shopping service?
You can make small purchases, or even oder pizzas, using a TV
What is a advantage of the Shopping service?
Quicker- you do not need to leave the house
What is a disadvantage of the Shopping service?
You need a credit or debit card to buy- some people may feel uncomfortable
What is a use of the Betting service?
People can bet on a wide variety of sporting events
What is a advantage of the Betting service?
All winnings are paid straight into your account- you do not need to leave the house to get your winnings
What is a disadvantage of the Betting service?
Online gambling can become addictive and some people may be tempted yo spend more using a card rather than cash
What is a use of the Dating service?
Online dating allows people to meet others through their TV.
What is a advantage of the Dating service?
People who are shy about meeting new people may feel less embarrassed in an environment which is not face to face
What is a disadvantage of the Dating service?
Care is needed because there is no guarantee people are who they say they are
What is a use of the Voting Service?
In the future, it is possible that the UK may allow people to vote for their MPs online
What is a advanatge of the Voting service?
More people may vote becasue they do not have to find a polling station. It is cheaper because fewer people to count votes would need to be employed
What is a disadvantage of the Voting service?
There is a danger of fixing votes if technology is used. It is also unfair to those who do not have an internet connection
