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单词 v-chip
释义

V-chip


V-chip

a feature of television receivers that allows the blocking of programs based on ratings categories

V-chip

(vē′chĭp′) n. A microchip installed in a television to allow the user to control the display of certain programs, especially of sexual or violent content.
[v(iewer) and v(iolence) + (micro)chip.]

V-chip

n (Broadcasting) a device within a television set that allows the set to be programmed not to receive transmissions that have been classified as containing sex, violence, or obscene language

V-chip

(ˈviˌtʃɪp)
n. a computer chip or other electronic device that blocks the reception of violent or sexually explicit television shows. [1990–95; v (iolent) or v (iolence) + chip (definition 5)]
Translations

V-Chip


V-chip

[′vē ‚chip] (communications) An electronic device that can be programmed to prevent viewing of television programs.

V-Chip

An electronic circuit in a TV that parents can use to block TV programs they consider objectionable for their children. The FCC mandated that post January 1, 2000, all TVs 13" and larger contain the V-Chip. TV programs are rated, based on violence and sexual content, and this rating is transmitted in the TV's vertical blanking interval (VBI). The V-Chip is a programmable closed-caption controller chip that decodes the signals. For existing TVs, a V-Chip set-top box can be added.
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