22 10 703 https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/f52a32d664cd0661dc7eae8984897e41.jpg 14bb9c95af80ca4d267ab6e6fb37de14 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Videophone: A Flop That Won't Die Subject The topic of the resource Videophone; Technological Failures; Market Adoption; Telecommunications History Description An account of the resource This article by A. Michael Noll, featured in The New York Times, critically examines the persistence of videophone technology in the market despite its commercial failure and lack of consumer interest. It also reflects on the broader implications of repeated attempts to revive failing technologies in the American industry. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource A. Michael Noll Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived The New York Times Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available The New York Times Company Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January 12, 1992 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Illustration by Frank Dougherty for The New York Times Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights held by The New York Times Company Relation A related resource This article is related to other discussions and critiques of videophone technology, its adoption, and broader trends in technological innovation and market responses. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Newspaper article Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Opinion Article; Newspaper Article Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/items/show/135. Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The article covers technological innovation and market dynamics, specifically addressing the videophone's history and its reception within American industry and consumer markets. https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/da02938f927732f830bd77279bf7cba4.jpg f7a8a5307b3ce2d7c3dd31a6dfe8c4cf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AT&T Videophone 2500 Subject The topic of the resource Videophone; Telecommunications Equipment; AT&T; 1990s Technology; Consumer Electronics Description An account of the resource The AT&T Videophone 2500 represents a significant development in the history of telecommunications. It is an artifact from circa 1992, illustrating the technological advancements in video communication before the digital age. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource AT&T (The manufacturer of the Videophone 2500) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived National Museum of American History, Smithsonian Institution Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Smithsonian Institution Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Circa 1992, with the exact catalog date being 1992 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Daniel Henderson (Donor of the Videophone to the museum) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restrictions may apply; for further information, refer to the Smithsonian's Terms of Use page. Relation A related resource Part of the collection of the National Museum of American History Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Physical object (Videophone) Language A language of the resource Not applicable Type The nature or genre of the resource Three-dimensional object; Telecommunications Device Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Smithsonian Record ID: edanmdm:nmah_1191586, GUID: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746aa-46c2-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The AT&T Videophone 2500 relates to the early 1990s era of telecommunications and consumer technology. It is not currently on display. https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/8c7401021b2726fa60b784715764b1e9.png fd2391f050bd25ee34a708dddda327a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource U.S. Design Patent No. Des. 224,117 for Videotelephone Transceiver Subject The topic of the resource Videophone; Telecommunications; Bell Telephone Laboratories; Patent Des. 224,117; Mod II Picturephone Description An account of the resource The patent represents an updated version of the Mod II Picturephone, intended for use in AT&T's Picturephone service. Despite the technological advancements it embodied, the product never reached the market, and the service was discontinued, marking it as a significant commercial failure in the history of Bell System. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Donald Michael Genaro, Haworth, Thomas Joseph Kelly, John Neil McGarvey, and Rembert Ryan Stokes (Inventors listed on the patent) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived United States Patent Office Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Issued July 4, 1972 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Bell Telephone Laboratories (Assignee of the patent) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Unknown Relation A related resource Related to other patents and designs for telecommunications devices, especially those developed for AT&T's Picturephone service. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Design Patent Document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Patent; Design Documentation Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context U.S. Design Patent No. Des. 224,117 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The patent covers the design and conceptualization phase of the Videotelephone Transceiver in the early 1970s. https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/16278d1aa9e9629264c74320fab690a8.jpg 464e0e7989907ab6aba9f0fb875dd697 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Western Electric Company Picturephones, Mod II Subject The topic of the resource Western Electric Picturephone; Mod II; Telecommunications; AT&T/Bell Labs; Auction Item Description An account of the resource A description of a matching pair of Western Electric Mod II Picturephones, detailing their design, features, and components. It also provides historical context for the development and commercial release of the Picturephone, including its initial public introduction and the lack of market success. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Western Electric Company Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Bonhams Auction House Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Bonhams, New York Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Auction held on March 12, 2019 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Ian Ehling (Director at Bonhams) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Rights related to the auction and image rights may be held by Bonhams. Relation A related resource Relates to the previous lot of the Mod I Picturephone and subsequent telecommunications devices. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Auction lot description; text document Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Auction Catalogue Entry Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context Bonhams Lot #2057W Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The auction lot covers the period between 1970-1973, relevant to the commercial venture of AT&T's Picturephone service. https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/23123f8d5f282b55e52b4e87b613cf3c.mp4 d2aac3c916f6c0244c5ae739e2604b2b Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource 2001: A Space Odyssey - Videophone Sequence Subject The topic of the resource Science Fiction; Videophone; Film Technology; Stanley Kubrick; "2001: A Space Odyssey" Description An account of the resource A clip from "2001: A Space Odyssey" demonstrating one of the earliest cinematic depictions of a videophone, showcasing director Stanley Kubrick's visionary portrayal of future technology. The sequence is noted for its prescient depiction of communication technology. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Stanley Kubrick (Director) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived YouTube Channel - imaucblog Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Original release date of the movie: April 2, 1968; YouTube clip posted on May 19, 2010 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Keir Dullea (Actor portraying Dr. Dave Bowman), Arthur C. Clarke (Author of the original story), Geoffrey Unsworth, John Alcott (Cinematographers) Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource The rights to the clip and the film are owned by the distributors: Warner Bros., Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer, United Artists. The clip is used for educational or critical commentary purposes, potentially covered under fair use. Relation A related resource Related to the broader context of "2001: A Space Odyssey" and its influence on science fiction and technology. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Video clip; Digital Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Film excerpt; Cinematic depiction Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWwo6JpMceg Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The videophone sequence specifically covers future communication technologies as envisioned in a 1968 science fiction film. https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/faace4f8b8afd6bbf853ec48c551848c.jpg c254d9eb8d45aac2c8e177360c5eb516 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource AT&T Videophone 2500 Advertisement Subject The topic of the resource Videophone 2500; Telecommunications; Video Calling; Consumer Electronics; AT&T Description An account of the resource An advertisement for AT&T's Videophone 2500, highlighting its features such as full color and motion video, privacy activation, and sound quality improvement. It details the product's capabilities and pricing, with the slogan “Discover a new way to ‘Reach out and touch someone!'” Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource AT&T (The company that marketed the Videophone 2500) Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Promotional Material (Possibly from a magazine or brochure) Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available AT&T Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource The advertisement dates from 1992, the year of the product launch. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Not specified; typically, such materials would be created by the marketing department or an advertising agency. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource held by AT&T Relation A related resource Related to other promotional materials for telecommunications devices of the early 1990s. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Advertisement; Image (PNG) Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Advertisement; Commercial Product Description Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context https://www.vintagecomputing.com/index.php/archives/667/retro-scan-of-the-week-att-videophone-2500 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant The advertisement reflects the state of consumer telecommunications technology in 1992 and the marketing strategies of that era. https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/f319dbf441ef74378d9a09149d6bcc92.png 6e2dd347a307b22d5479290fea85ba3d https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/04447c636e893546ab8ba7d0b222f857.jpg 35a813a708886556339f57d4c2a6b128 https://www.polyarchives.hosting.nyu.edu/files/original/206f0c5d76faf74693af545a42d7d488.jpg 265bea24f420b8ef17661cfa609bd687 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. 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