The receiver is the entity or device that receives and decodes the transmitted data or information from the sender. It is responsible for extracting meaningful information from the received message.
Imagine receiving an email in your inbox. You open it, read its contents, and understand what it says. In this scenario, you are acting as the receiver of the email.
Sender: The sender is responsible for initiating and transmitting data or information to a receiver.
Decoding: Decoding refers to the process of converting encoded data back into its original form so that it can be understood by humans or machines.
Error Detection: Error detection involves identifying errors or discrepancies in received data to ensure accurate transmission.
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