Videophone: meaning, definitions and examples
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videophone
[ ˈvaɪ.dɪ.oʊ.foʊn ]
communication device
A videophone is a telephone that transmits and receives video as well as audio. It allows users to see each other during conversations, enhancing the communication experience. Videophones are commonly used in settings such as family calls, business meetings, and telemedicine.
Synonyms
video call device, video conferencing tool, video telephone.
Examples of usage
- I used my videophone to have a virtual family gathering.
- The business meeting was much more productive over a videophone.
- Telehealth consultations are made easier with a videophone.
- I can see my grandmother clearly through the videophone.
Translations
Translations of the word "videophone" in other languages:
🇵🇹 videofone
🇮🇳 वीडियोफोन
🇩🇪 Videotelefon
🇮🇩 videophone
🇺🇦 відеофон
🇵🇱 wideofon
🇯🇵 ビデオフォン
🇫🇷 vidéophone
🇪🇸 videófono
🇹🇷 video telefonu
🇰🇷 영상 전화기
🇸🇦 هاتف الفيديو
🇨🇿 videofon
🇸🇰 videofón
🇨🇳 视频电话
🇸🇮 videofon
🇮🇸 myndsími
🇰🇿 бейне телефон
🇬🇪 ვიდეო ტელეფონი
🇦🇿 video telefon
🇲🇽 videófono
Etymology
The term 'videophone' combines 'video' and 'telephone', reflecting its dual functionality. The concept of transmitting video over phone lines dates back to early innovations in the 1920s, but practical devices only emerged later. The first commercial videophone was introduced in the late 1960s, though it didn't gain widespread popularity due to high costs and limited technology. With advancements in digital media and internet connectivity, videophones began to proliferate in the 2000s, becoming more accessible to the general public with the rise of smartphones and applications like Skype and Facetime. The continued evolution of technology has transformed videophones from a specialized tool into a standard feature of modern communication.