Consumer electronics
Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics (pronunciation: /kənˈsjuːmər ɪˈlɛktrɒnɪks/) are electronic devices intended for everyday use, most often in entertainment, communications and office productivity.
Etymology
The term "consumer electronics" is derived from the words "consumer", meaning a person who purchases goods and services for personal use, and "electronics", which refers to the science of controlling electric energy.
Related Terms
- Electronic device: A device that accomplishes its purpose by using an electronic circuit.
- Entertainment: Something affording pleasure, diversion, or amusement.
- Communications: The act of communicating; transmission.
- Office productivity: The rate at which an office worker can produce work of a defined standard of quality.
History
Consumer electronics have been a part of our daily lives since the 20th century, with the introduction of devices such as the radio and the television. The industry has grown exponentially since then, with the development of products such as the personal computer, the mobile phone, and the digital camera.
Types of Consumer Electronics
Consumer electronics can be divided into several categories, including:
- Audio equipment: Devices like microphones, speakers, and headphones that are used to record, process, or reproduce sound.
- Video equipment: Devices like televisions, projectors, and cameras that are used to record, process, or display moving images.
- Telecommunication devices: Devices like telephones, cell phones, and modems that are used to transmit information over long distances.
- Computing devices: Devices like computers, laptops, and tablets that are used to process and store information.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Consumer electronics
- Wikipedia's article - Consumer electronics
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