How Television Led to Streaming Video on Mobile Phones - From Mechanical Cameras to Digital Streaming

Explore the fascinating 97-year evolution of video technology in this conference talk from Copenhagen Developers Festival. Journey through the history of television, starting with John Logie Baird's mechanical camera invention, all the way to modern mobile video streaming capabilities. Drawing from extensive experience at BBC, BSkyB, and QVC, learn about the fundamental principles of early television operations, the significant transition to digital broadcasting, the technical reasons behind satellite channel switching delays, and the inner workings of both CRT and modern flat-screen displays. Gain insights into video compression techniques that make mobile streaming possible today, understanding the technological breakthroughs that transformed a mechanical invention into the ubiquitous streaming capabilities we now take for granted.