Definitions
- Describing a device that transmits images over a distance using electrical signals. - Referring to the process of transmitting images via electrical signals. - Talking about an early form of telecommunication technology used in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
- Describing a device that reproduces documents or images exactly as they appear. - Referring to the process of making an exact copy of a document or image. - Talking about a modern form of telecommunication technology used for transmitting documents and images.
List of Similarities
- 1Both involve transmitting images or documents over a distance.
- 2Both use technology to reproduce images or documents.
- 3Both were important forms of communication technology in their respective eras.
- 4Both are still used today, although in different forms.
What is the difference?
- 1Scope: Phototelegraph is limited to transmitting images, while facsimile can transmit both images and documents.
- 2Technology: Phototelegraph uses electrical signals to transmit images, while facsimile uses digital technology.
- 3Time period: Phototelegraph was used in the late 1800s and early 1900s, while facsimile was developed in the mid-20th century.
- 4Functionality: Phototelegraph was primarily used for transmitting images for news and entertainment purposes, while facsimile is used for transmitting documents for business and personal purposes.
- 5Connotation: Phototelegraph has an older and more historical connotation, while facsimile is associated with modern technology.
Remember this!
Phototelegraph and facsimile are both forms of communication technology used for transmitting images and documents over a distance. However, phototelegraph is an older technology that uses electrical signals to transmit images, while facsimile is a modern technology that uses digital technology to transmit both images and documents.
