Closed-circuit television (CCTV) systems are the product of a long line of technological advances in several fields, including optics, electrical signal processing, and video display technology. Many different models are now on the market, and more advanced ones are frequently introduced. This article traces the development of early CCTV systems, examines CCTVs that are on the market today, and speculates on video magnification technology of the future, which will make extensive use of computer-related technology.
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