Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
Onward and Upward We started the year with a bang! One January highlight was the 2015 International CES®, where the ATSC was proud to receive a technical Emmy (our third!) for developing the commercial sound limiting technology behind the Calm Act. Kudos to NBC Universal’s Jim Starzynski and Harmonic’s Pat Waddell for leading the groundbreaking […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
By Phil Kurz, TVNewsCheck Three systems are vying for adoption as the audio component of the upcoming ATSC 3.0 next-gen broadcast standard. The systems – from Dolby Laboratories, DTS and the triumvirate of Technicolor, Fraunhofer and Qualcomm – are designed to offer broadcasters the tools to continue delivering what viewers are accustomed to receiving today […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
(And Why They Matter to ATSC) International CES® 2015 is one for the history books. Literally thousands of ATSC-equipped displays and receivers greeted the more than 170,000 attendees experiencing the cacophony of sizzling new home entertainment, mobile and automotive technologies and features. THE STANDARD looks at “5 Cool Things from CES” and why they matter […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
ATSC’S Board of Directors has elected Glenn Reitmeier to his second term as Chairman. The ATSC membership also elected Craig Todd of Dolby to serve on the organization’s Board and re-elected Dave Siegler of Cox Media Group to a second term. Todd, and Siegler will each serve three-year terms in their positions. Glenn Reitmeier is […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
TV makers are jumping aboard the ATSC 3.0 bandwagon. The Consumer Electronics Association’s “R4.0” Video Systems standards development committee has formed a new working group, known as R4WG18, “Receivers for Next Generation Broadcast Television.” Co-chaired by Martin Freeman of Samsung and Peter Shintani of Sony, the new CEA working group’s charter is to develop standards, […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
Dave Siegler VP of Technical Operations, Cox Media Group Dave Siegler is Vice President of Technical Operations for Cox Media Group (CMG) at the company’s Atlanta headquarters. He’s responsible for leading and growing the integrated media company through the rapidly changing technologies and consumer demands. Siegler began his career in television in this hometown of […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
Looking ahead on the calendar, we’re now just 14 weeks away from the ATSC’s annual Broadcast TV Conference. Planned over two days in middle May, sessions this year will again start with a technical review of ATSC 3.0. The ATSC 3.0 “Boot Camp” will take place on Wednesday, May 13 at the Reagan Commerce Center, […]
Posted on February 2, 2015 in ATSC News
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is one of the five founding members of the ATSC (along with the NAB, CEA, NCTA and SMPTE). A proud 2015 ATSC Sponsor, the IEEE Broadcast Technology Society (BTS) is considered the leading professional resource for broadcast engineers around the […]
Posted on January 1, 2015 in ATSC News
New Year, New Candidate Standard! Happy New Year! At the ATSC, we’re looking ahead to 2015 with eager anticipation, tempered with a healthy dose of cautious optimism, as ATSC 3.0 next-generation television broadcasting moves to Candidate Standard status in the months ahead. Key mileposts along road ahead this year include Candidate Standards for the Physical […]
Posted on January 1, 2015 in ATSC News
Next-gen standard may leapfrog ATSC 2.0 Reprinted From Broadcast EngineeringBy Rich Chernock, ATSC TG3 Chairman Alexandria, Va. — Technology doesn’t stand still; instead, it evolves at an ever-growing pace. This is especially true in the area of bringing media to viewers. In the past, video entertainment in the home was relatively simple, consisting of sitting in […]
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