<communications, networking> (STB) Any electronic device
designed to produce output on a conventional televesion set
(on top of which it nominally sits) and connected to some
other communications channels such as telephone, ISDN,
optical fibre or cable. The STB usually runs software to
allow the user to interact with the programmes shown on the
television in some way.
Online Media are one STB manufacturer.
(1997-05-16)
Nearby terms:
Set Priority Level « SETS « set theory « set-top box » SEUS » seven layer model » SEX
