ATSC News

Spotlight INDIA: International Update

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

In 2018, ATSC executed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI), India’s telecommunications standards development organization, with a plan to forge a strong relationship of sharing ideas and working together on common goals. October’s TSDSI conference within the India Mobile Congress is the latest example of our collaboration.

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Newsbites: ATSC 3.0 @ NAB NY

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

“Start spreadin’ the news… New York, New York.” ATSC 3.0 was the talk of the Big Apple at the NAB Show New York in October.  Here’s Consumer Electronics Daily’s comprehensive coverage of Next Gen TV related news before, during and after the show (reprinted with permission):

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THANKFUL: November Happenings

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

As we prepare to gather with families and friends for Thanksgiving, we pause to give thanks to the hundreds of members of the extended ATSC family who contribute their time and talents to our work. This month, there are dozens of opportunities for colleagues to Talk Turkey at ATSC technology group, specialist group, ad hoc group, implementation team, planning team and board meetings.

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And Now A Word From Our Sponsor…ATEME

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

ATSC 2019 sponsor ATEME, is the video delivery leader committed to continuous investment in video quality enhancements. The company is a leading member of organizations, industry committees and research groups in the forefront of standards development.

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Soundbite

Posted on November 4, 2019 in ATSC News

“Providing greater opportunities for targeted, interactive and incentivized interaction, it is clear that ATSC 3.0 is the right track to take for broadcasters.” – Greg Jarvis, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Fincons.

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President’s Memo: Get Ready!

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

ATSC is continuing its strong support of the U.S. commercial deployment of NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0. Among the ways that ATSC contributes to the rollout is by sharing our expertise with others in the industry through a variety of education efforts.

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From TV Technology: ATSC 3.0 Emergency Alert System Launches In South Korea

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

SEOUL—The global development of ATSC 3.0 continues with an announcement that South Korea has launched a UHD Emergency Alert Service that is based on ATSC 3.0 technology. The Korean Ministry of Information and Communication made the announcement during the 2019 Broadcast Industry Promotion Week.

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Going to Market: New Industry-Approved “NEXTGEN TV” Name, Logo Will Distinguish ATSC 3.0 Powered Tech Devices

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

In advance of ATSC 3.0 IP-enabled broadcast transmission in 2020, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® launched “NEXTGEN TV” as the go-to-market name for this groundbreaking television technology. In coordination with broadcasting companies, device manufacturers and standards engineers at CTA’s September Technology & Standards Fall Forum, the association also unveiled the NEXTGEN TV logo for devices meeting newly developed ATSC 3.0 interoperability test specifications.

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From TVNewsCheck: Dash of Broadband Could Empower ATSC 3.0

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

Broadcasters and tech vendors are working to tap the full potential of ATSC 3.0, experimenting with ways of combining 3.0 broadcast signals with broadband content to enable a hierarchy of picture resolutions — low for mobile, high for the home — and geographically and demographically targeted advertising.

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Someone You Should Know: Aldo Cugnini

Posted on October 9, 2019 in ATSC News

An electronics experimenting kit Aldo Cugnini received in elementary school kicked off his interest in radio, and he hasn’t looked back since. His first work in the industry as a summer-relief station engineer at WABC-AM and WPLJ-FM in New York is an experience he still remembers today.

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