Cameras and display systems

We first discuss the position of cameras and displays in digital television systems. It is difficult to realize these devices in digital form so cameras and displays will remain analog for some time, even after television signal processing is implemented digitally. Nevertheless, the importance of camera and display in television systems will not diminish. These devices will always be key elements in the human interface. Second, we describe the current state of the art and future trends in camera and display technology. In addition to providing an overview of the charge coupled device (CCD), we discuss the digital technologies used in a CCD camera. We also provide an overview of currently available displays-CRT's, flat panel displays, projection displays, and head-mounted displays (HMD's)-and discuss future possible lines of research. Finally, we discuss camera and display technology as applied to digital television systems, including the use of these devices in a multimedia environment. >

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