Court Throws Out Cable-Modem Patent Claims Nov 10, 2009
In a separate series of actions, alleging they infringe on a patent Rembrandt owns related to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's digital-TV spec. That litigation is still pending. (Multichannel News)
OpenTV Reports Third Quarter 2009 Results Nov 4, 2009
OpenTV announced OpenTV Core3, a pioneering approach to the delivery of advanced television services. Engineered to enable technology choice by operators, OpenTV Core3 combines a top-to-bottom open architecture with a unique design that simplifies the integration and deployment of everything from complex user interfaces to consumer services and application widgets. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Marblehead High TV class looking to produce PSAs for non-profits Oct 27, 2009
The Advanced Television class at Marblehead High School is looking to work with four local non-profit organizations to produce public service announcements for broadcast on MHTV. The students will work directly with the groups to plan, shoot and edit the PSAs. The completed projects will be ready for broadcast sometime this spring. (Marblehead Reporter, MA)
Q&A: FCCs Baker Sounds Alarm Over 'Anecdote-Based Regulations Oct 25, 2009
Video is also being provided on advanced wireless devices and broadcasters have developed a technical standard by which they can air their programming to such devices that was approved by the Advanced Television Systems Committee on Oct. 15, 2009. The commission has issued a supplemental notice of inquiry and received comments for its next Video Competition Report, and is currently analyzing the record. (Multichannel News)
Guide to Digital TV Oct 20, 2009
Digital television (DTV) is a new form of TV developed in conjunction with the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and was approved by the Federal Communications Commission on December 24, 1996. This new technology is capable of transmitting one High Definition Television (HDTV) program or multiple Standard Definition Television (SDTV) programs. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Mobile standard approved Oct 19, 2009
US TV body approves mobile standard Articles The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), which oversees TV standards for the U.S., said Friday it has approved a standard for mobile digital broadcasts. The ATSC Mobile DTV Standard will allow local TV stations. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Multichannel Newswire Oct 19, 2009
A fast-track effort by broadcasters, transmission vendors and consumer electronics manufacturers to create a technical standard for transmitting digital TV signals to cellphones and other mobile devices has come to fruition, with the Advanced Television Systems Committee announcing Oct. 16 that it has approved the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard. It was one small bus trip for a broadcaster, one potentially giant leap for broadcasting-kind. (Multichannel News)
Toning Down Loud Ads Oct 18, 2009
That spec is expected to be adopted by the Advanced Television Systems Committee in the U.S.. Currently there's no automated way for a cable provider to equalize volume levels across a channel's programs and ads, according to Conley. (Multichannel News)
Boys On The Bus: Open Mobile Video Coalition Showcases Mobile DTV In DC Oct 17, 2009
The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), comprising more than 800 TV stations, took reporters, broadcasters and tech executives on a bus tour of D.C. Friday morning, the first such demonstration since the official adoption of the mobile DTV standard produced by the coalition in conjunction with the Advanced Television Systems Committee. "This is a historic day, and not just in the 26-year history of ATSC but for the entire broadcast industry," said ATSC president Mark Richer as the bus left the... (Multichannel News)
Mobile DTV Standard Approved Oct 17, 2009
A fast-track effort by broadcasters, transmission vendors and consumer electronics manufacturers to create a technical standard for transmitting digital TV signals to cellphones and other mobile devices has come to fruition, with the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) announcing Oct. 16 that it has approved the ATSC Mobile DTV Standard. ATSC said the mobile DTV standard --formally known as A/153 and also referred to as ATSC-Mobile/Handheld (ATSC-M/H) -- received "overwhelming support"... (Multichannel News)
US TV body approves mobile standard Oct 17, 2009
Stephen Lawson, IDG News Service\San Francisco Bureau. Friday, October 16, 2009. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Technology)
Mixed Signals Tracks Loud TV Ads Oct 13, 2009
That's the spec is shortly expected to be adopted by the Advanced Television Systems Committee in the U.S.. The system is sensitive enough to detect a difference of one-tenth of a decibel, said Mixed Signals CEO Eric Conley. (Multichannel News)
William F. Schreiber, 84, MIT professor, founded ECRM Inc. Oct 13, 2009
From 1983 to 1989, he also directed MIT s Advanced Television Research Program. He retired in 1990, but maintained a consulting practice in his fields of expertise and was an expert witness in patent litigation matters in the same field. (Boston Globe)
TidalTV Chosen as Technology Partner for GroupM's Advanced Television System Oct 7, 2009
NEW YORK, Oct. 6 /PRNewswire/ -- TidalTV, the video advertising solutions provider, today announced it has been selected by GroupM, part of WPP, as a third-party technology partner for its advanced television initiative. As part of the agreement, TidalTV will handle GroupM's television advertising optimization and yield management for its addressable television media products. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Markup Planned For Commercial Loudness Bill Oct 6, 2009
In fact, according to a source, the Advanced Television Systems Committee, which has set various TV-related standards including the digital TV transmission standard, has gotten a general sign-off and is now down to the tweaking stage on the "recommended practice" standard, targeting November for the official unveiling. Advertisers and agencies are said to be okay with the move. (Multichannel News)
Virgin Media Obtains Secondary Listing on the London Stock Exchange Oct 1, 2009
Virgin Media is a leading UK entertainment and communications business providing a quad-play offering of broadband, television, mobile telephone and fixed line telephony services, together with one of the most advanced television on-demand services available in the UK market. Further information about Virgin Media is available at. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ADI to upstage Silicon Image with new HDMI 1.4 IC Sep 30, 2009
Doug Bartow, strategic marketing manager of ADI's advanced television segment, said, "Definitely, there will be retail products incorporating our HDMI 1.4 chips this Christmas.". ADI's new HDMI 1. (EETimes)
Fox Cable Networks Exec Will Flannery Dies, 38 Sep 24, 2009
At Fox, which he joined in 2000, Flannery was responsible for the day-to-day distribution activities of advanced television services (including high-definition, interactivity and video-on-demand) for Fox's 36 programming networks. He was very active in industry organizations including the Cable & Telecommunications Association for Marketing's Advanced Cable Solutions Consortium. (Multichannel News)
AT&Ts U-Verse comes to Memphis Aug 16, 2009
will officially unveil its U-Verse advanced television product in Memphis starting Monday. U-Verse offers television service over AT&T s Internet protocol network, which will also allow the service to be bundled with existing DSL and voice services. (Memphis Business Journal, TN)
AT&T Hiring for More Than 100 Job Openings In Connecticut Aug 7, 2009
"AT&T's investment, particularly in our growing wireless business and advanced television segments is contributing to Connecticut's economy during these difficult economic times. These are good jobs with wages and benefits that are among the best in the nation.". Candidates interested in a career with AT&T are invited to attend the following informational sessions. (PR Newswire)
ION Media Networks, Other Washington-Area Broadcasters Demonstrate "Triple Play" of New Digital Television Services Jul 29, 2009
Also co-sponsoring the event were LG Electronics, the National Association of Broadcasters, the Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV), the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC), the Minority Media and Telecom Counsel (MMTC), the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) and the Association of Public Television Stations (APTS), along with manufacturers Dell, Harris Corporation, Kenwood, Roundbox, Rohde rz, and Samsung. About ION Media Networks. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Free mobile TV could be realitysoon Jul 18, 2009
"ExposureThat exposure could come via additional tech gear that could broadcast local TV, including netbooks, little laptops weighing 2 to 3 pounds. "Consumers are certainly snapping those up, with 30 million sold over the last year-and-a-half," said Schelle. Also in line for digital TV tuners: rear-seat entertainment units in vehicles, personal media players, DVD players and regular laptops.Dell showed a prototype of its Inspiron Mini 10 netbook with the mobile DTV tuner at the National... (MSNBC -- Technology)
School Notes, 7-7-09 Jul 7, 2009
He also created and developed curriculum for Radio and Television and advanced Television Production classes still being utilized today. In addition to his directorial accomplishments for the school s many plays, Burns gave numerous contributions to school life beyond the classroom and embodied the essence of the Park High School spirit. (Racine Journal Times, WI)
ION Media Networks Launches Digital Broadcast "Triple Play" in New York City and Washington, D.C. Jun 30, 2009
"The Mobile DTV eco system has now developed to the point that broadcasters are able to launch beta services, and were beginning to think through consumer and business implementations. The work of the Open Mobile Video Coalition and its broadcast members have made this implementation possible, and we look forward to working with the industry to capitalize on its potential.ION is using technology known as ATSC-M/H, which was developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
TiVo Reports Results for the First Quarter Fiscal Year 2010 Ended April 30, 2009 May 28, 2009
Rogers continued, "During the quarter, we continued to make progress on our mass distribution efforts and have taken on an increasingly important role as an innovator for distributors and multichannel operators that are looking to offer subscribers the ultimate advanced television viewing experience. In addition to providing consumers with a simple, easy one-stop-shop for TV viewing, TiVo continues to fortify its position as the simple, easy one-stop-shop for distributors as well. We provide the... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
ATSC Forum Applauds El Salvador's Decision to Adopt ATSC May 9, 2009
The ATSC Forum is associated with the Advanced Television Systems Committee, an international cross-industry organization developing standards and recommended practices for digital television broadcasting. Buzz up. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Mass Production Planned for Mobile Digital TV Chips; Broadcasters Applaud Key Step Toward U.S. Market Rollout Apr 18, 2009
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) elevated its mobile DTV specifications to candidate-standard status late last year, with final adoption expected this summer. ATSC Mobile DTV allows broadcasters to leverage their existing DTV capabilities by allocating a portion of the channel capacity to reach viewers on the go, thereby creating promising new revenue streams. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
The Society for Information Display Rounds up Impressive Slate of Speakers, Sessions for Display Week 2009 in San Antonio Mar 18, 2009
The four-day Display Week Symposium will feature 68 sessions of invited and contributed papers, including more than 260 peer-reviewed oral presentations and more than 180 interactive presentations in the poster sessionaddressing such leading-edge topics as organic light-emitting diode (OLED) displays, touch interfaces, green technology, flexible displays, 3-D displays, pico projectors, advanced television systems, and electronic skin technology, to name a few. The 12 tracks into which... (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Kadansky: Are you ready for Digital TV? Feb 8, 2009
Look for "digital input" or "ATSC" (Advanced Television Systems Committee, the DTV format) or "HDTV." If you see "NTSC" (National Television System Committee), that means the tuner is analog. If you bought it before 1998, it probably doesn't have a digital tuner. (Belmont Citizen Herald, MA)
Internet Video Feb 8, 2009
The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) announced Monday that it has elevated its. Posted: Sat, 29 Nov 2008 05:46:00 GMT. (Multichannel News)
