CEA Forms 3.0 Working Group

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, […]

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Someone You Should Know

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 […]

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Boot Up for ATSC 3.0

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, […]

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A Word from Our Sponsor….

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 […]

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President’s Memo

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 […]

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ATSC 3.0: Where We Stand

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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Someone You Should Know

Posted on January 1, 2015 in ATSC News

Brian Markwalter SVP, Research & Standards, Consumer Electronics Association As 150,000-plus technology aficionados head into Las Vegas this month for the global gathering place for innovation known as International CES®, THE STANDARD sat down with Brian Markwalter, Senior Vice President, Research & Standards, at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA®), producer of the annual tech extravaganza. […]

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ATSC Sponsorship Opportunities Expanded for 2015

Posted on January 1, 2015 in ATSC News

The ATSC appreciates our sponsors who support our mission of defining the Future of Television. For 2015, we’re beefing up sponsor benefits with additional branding and recognition opportunities, including company profiles in THE STANDARD, sponsor logos on ATSC videos and dedicated pages in the sponsor section of the new ATSC.org Web site, among other things.  […]

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Important Ballot Reminder

Posted on January 1, 2015 in ATSC News

Run-off Election for ATSC Board of Directors Attention all ATSC members: remember to cast your ballot by Jan. 13 in the run-off election for the remaining open seat for the ATSC Board of Directors. The original membership ballot for election of directors to serve in two open board seats closed on Dec. 5. Dave Siegler, […]

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Standards Update

Posted on January 1, 2015 in ATSC News

New 3D Candidate Standard, Maintenance for Older Standards Since the last ATSC Standards Update in the November issue of THE STANDARD, two documents have been reaffirmed and one is under ballot for withdrawal.  And a new candidate standard (A/104 Part 4) has been introduced. New Candidate Standard On December 5, a new Candidate Standard (A/104 […]

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