Kinetoscope

(noun.) a device invented by Edison that gave an impression of movement as an endless loop of film moved continuously over a light source with a rapid shutter; precursor of the modern motion picture.

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• The phonograph is his achievement, and the practical development of the kinetoscope. 鲁伯特·萨金特·荷兰. 历史性发明.
• Edison’s Kinetoscope is covered by patent No. 493,426, March 14, 1893, and his instrument known as the Vitascope, is one of those used for projecting the views upon a screen. Edward W. Byrn. 十九世纪发明进展.
• The kinetoscope is only a small model illustrating the present stage of the progress, but with each succeeding month new possibilities are brought into view. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• The reproducing machine, or, as it is called in practice, the Projecting Kinetoscope, is quite similar so far as its general operations in handling the film are concerned. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.
• Another of the industries at the Orange works is the manufacture of projecting kinetoscopes, by means of which the motion pictures are shown. 弗兰克·刘易斯·戴尔. 爱迪生的生平和发明.

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