ATSC standards

Howard University 'NEXTGEN TV Broadcast Collaborative' Bringing ATSC 3.0 Service To Nation's Capital In Landmark Project Involving Broadcasters, Educators, Professional Equipment And Consumer Technology Companies

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Wednesday, June 16, 2021

"The Howard University NEXTGEN TV Broadcast Collaborative is beginning work to transition WHUT to an ATSC 3.0 facility.

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  • "The Howard University NEXTGEN TV Broadcast Collaborative is beginning work to transition WHUT to an ATSC 3.0 facility.
  • Howard University, founded in 1867, is one of the oldest and most prestigious of the historically black colleges and universities.
  • "We believe the Howard University NEXTGEN TV Broadcast Collaborative will be a shining example of how collaboration and initiative can lead the broadcast industry into the future.
  • Supporting organizations for the Howard NEXTGEN TV Broadcast Collaborative are listed alphabetically, below:

TSG, Vislink Partner to Support Statewide ATSC 3.0 Network Upgrade for Alabama Public Television

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Monday, May 3, 2021

The current system has been in place since 2010, and is only capable of supporting ATSC 1.0.\nThe APT network utilizes nine transmitters and 21 repeaters to maintain statewide coverage.

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  • The current system has been in place since 2010, and is only capable of supporting ATSC 1.0.\nThe APT network utilizes nine transmitters and 21 repeaters to maintain statewide coverage.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cWe\xe2\x80\x99re very pleased with their work,\xe2\x80\x9d he added.\n\xe2\x80\x9cAlabama has one of the best public television organizations in the country, with one of the most robust microwave infrastructures,\xe2\x80\x9d said Mickey Miller, CEO of Vislink.
  • With their emphasis on infrastructure, Alabama Public Television is in front of the curve,\xe2\x80\x9d said Bo Hoover, CEO of TSG.
  • Vislink also furnishes the surveillance and defense markets with real-time video intelligence solutions using a variety of tailored transmission products.

Sharp NEC Display Solutions Upgrades E Series Standalone Large Format Displays with 4K Ultra HD, a Built-In Media Player and Intuitive Controls

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Thursday, April 1, 2021

Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market , today announced its upgraded E Series standalone large format displays.

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  • Sharp NEC Display Solutions, a global leader in the projector and display market , today announced its upgraded E Series standalone large format displays.
  • Designed for straightforward, standalone operation, the E Series features LAN connectivity to give users the ability to control, monitor and manage the display remotely through Sharp/NECs NaViSet Administrator 2 .
  • Available in 32, 43, 49, 55 and 65-inch displays, the E Series features an integrated ATSC/NTSC tuner and dual 10W speakers for the larger displays.
  • About Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc.
    Sharp NEC Display Solutions of America, Inc. is the leading global provider of professional and commercial visual technology and digital signage solutions, wholly owned by Sharp NEC Display Solutions, Ltd .

Sinclair Broadcast Group Congratulates TSDSI and ATSC for Signing Standards Adoption Agreement

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Monday, March 29, 2021

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Sinclair) (Nasdaq: SBGI) and ONE Media 3.0, LLC (ONE Media) applaud the Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) and the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for signing an agreement to enable adoption of ATSC standards for broadcast services on mobile devices in India.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Sinclair) (Nasdaq: SBGI) and ONE Media 3.0, LLC (ONE Media) applaud the Telecom Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) and the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for signing an agreement to enable adoption of ATSC standards for broadcast services on mobile devices in India.
  • As members of both standards organizations, Sinclair and ONE Media have actively supported co-operative efforts between TSDSI and ATSC on this agreement as well as detailed standards contributions and joint U.S. and Indian activities.
  • Developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee, the ATSC 3.0 standard has been adopted in both the United States and the Republic of Korea.
  • Through adaptation by TSDSI, ATSC 3.0 also can be part of the 5G ecosystem for non-television data services.

ATSC & TSDSI Sign Agreement to Enable Adoption of ATSC Standards for Making Broadcast Services Available on Mobile Devices in India

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Monday, March 29, 2021

ATSC & TSDSI sign agreement to enable adoption of ATSC standards for making broadcast services available on mobile devices in India.

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  • ATSC & TSDSI sign agreement to enable adoption of ATSC standards for making broadcast services available on mobile devices in India.
  • The agreement signed between the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and Telecommunications Standards Development Society, India (TSDSI) on 2 March 2021, enables TSDSI to adopt ATSC standards, thus promoting global harmonization of digital broadcasting standards.
  • The agreement facilitates the adaptation of ATSC standards by TSDSI for India-specific use cases for live/linear broadcast and broadcast traffic offload said TSDSI Chair Mr N G Subramaniam.
  • This agreement enables mobile operators to consider ATSC 3.0 adopted standards-based broadcast technologies to supplement their LTE/5G telecom deployments.

edatanetworks Inc. Enhances Patent Portfolio with USPTO in Broadcast Advertising, Voice for Community, and Automated Cause Marketing

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Friday, March 12, 2021

These patents further enhance edatanetworks' patent protection in the areas of broadcast advertising, connecting voice with loyalty, and cause marketing.

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  • These patents further enhance edatanetworks' patent protection in the areas of broadcast advertising, connecting voice with loyalty, and cause marketing.
  • The approved broadcast advertising patent 16/051,797 relates to micro-targeting digital advertising and broadcast ads (such as ATSC 3.0), then matching them to resulting transactions with a measured result on marketing spend.
  • Patent 16/570,733 relates to the use of voice assistants for interacting with a loyalty platform to find products or services from local businesses.
  • The approved automated cause marketing patent 12/525,326 ensures that local businesses will benefit from a measurable return on marketing investment while providing donations to local community organizations.

Immersion Announces New Recommended Practice for Broadcasting Haptics

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer and provider of technologies for haptics, today announced that the Advanced Television System Committee, Inc. (ATSC) has published Immersions proposal as a Recommended Practice on Haptics for ATSC 3.0 .

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  • Immersion Corporation (NASDAQ: IMMR), the leading developer and provider of technologies for haptics, today announced that the Advanced Television System Committee, Inc. (ATSC) has published Immersions proposal as a Recommended Practice on Haptics for ATSC 3.0 .
  • The Recommended Practice enables the addition of haptics in ATSC 3.0 broadcast and broadband content streams on mobile devices capable of haptic feedback.
  • Our next step is to work with broadcasters to help them integrate the Recommended Practice on Haptics for ATSC 3.0 and enable mobile devices to take advantage of the content stream.
  • Immersion and the Immersion logo are trademarks of Immersion Corporation in the United States and other countries.

ATEME Facilitates Over Half of All ATSC 3.0 Deployments Across North America

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Thursday, February 25, 2021

This station launch also provided another first by implementing a remote launch of ATSC 3.0, with ATEME's highly efficient deployment method expected to become widespread as rollout at more stations continues.

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  • This station launch also provided another first by implementing a remote launch of ATSC 3.0, with ATEME's highly efficient deployment method expected to become widespread as rollout at more stations continues.
  • Branded "NextGen TV," ATSC 3.0 allows broadcasters to compete with streaming service providers by delivering higher-quality video, interactive services, and personalized content.
  • Prior to deployments coming to fruition, ATEME supported every major ATSC 3.0 field test, including trials by the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB), the Consumer Technology Association (CTA), and the Pearl TV organization.
  • Since 2014, ATEME is listed on the Paris Euronext market (ISIN: FR0011992700) and a member of its Tech 40 index.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Four Local Television Stations In Columbus, Ohio

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

The four broadcasters will combine to air FOX, NBC, CW and TBD Network programming as NEXTGEN TV services.

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  • The four broadcasters will combine to air FOX, NBC, CW and TBD Network programming as NEXTGEN TV services.
  • Powered by ATSC 3.0, NEXTGEN TV is the most significant broadcast technology upgrade ever developed.
  • Today's launch in Columbus follows a decade of development of the new technology andmonths of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • BitPath, which is developing new data broadcasting services, led the planning process and coordinated efforts across the four television stations.

More Broadcast Markets, More Receiver Options, More Innovations Will Drive Next Steps in NEXTGEN TV Deployment

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Thursday, January 7, 2021

Broadcasters are working like never before to launch new NEXTGEN TV channels that offer better picture and more expansive audio options for viewers.

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  • Broadcasters are working like never before to launch new NEXTGEN TV channels that offer better picture and more expansive audio options for viewers.
  • Were also doing our part to help to educate consumers about the benefits of NEXTGEN TV, said Pearl TV Managing Director Anne Schelle.
  • Pearls promotional effort highlights the capabilities of NEXTGEN TV powered by the groundbreaking ATSC 3.0 standard.
  • By merging over-the-air TV with the Internet, NEXTGEN TV is going to change the way viewers watch live broadcast television, Schelle explained.