In the communications systems framework there are 7 min parts these are:
- The source
- The transmitter
- The first medium
- The switching and routing
- The second medium
- The destination
You receive a postcard in the mail from a family member overseas.
Source/transmitter= family member, medium 1= post box, routing= post office, medium 2= delivery service, receiver= you
You watch a TV show.
Source/transmitter=Tv station, Medium 1= radio waves, Routing= satellite, medium 2= satellite signal, receiver= you/TV
You place an order at McDonald’s.
Source= You, Medium 1= sound waves/ air, routing= computer, Medium 2= kitchen, receiver= you
The person taking your order at McDonald’s requests for your meal to be made.
Source= you, medium 1= sound waves, routing= person taking order, medium 2= the computer, receiver= the kitchen staff
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