ATSC 3.0

edatanetworks Inc. Granted USPTO Patent Utilizing Micro-Donations & Advertising

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

edatanetworks Inc. announced today the approval of patent 17/230,076 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

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  • edatanetworks Inc. announced today the approval of patent 17/230,076 from the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
  • This patent strengthens edatanetworks’ intellectual portfolio (IP) in the areas of digital and broadcast advertising.
  • With this patent, tokenized transaction data is analyzed to determine if a targeted digital / broadcast advertisement (i.e.
  • “Patent 17/230,076 complements related issued patents 11,010,787; 11,093,972; and 11,610,227, as part of our extensive intellectual property portfolio.

InterDigital signs new license agreement with Samsung Electronics

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Tuesday, January 16, 2024

WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that the company has signed a new patent license agreement with Samsung Electronics.

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  • WILMINGTON, Del., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InterDigital, Inc. (Nasdaq: IDCC), a mobile and video technology research and development company, today announced that the company has signed a new patent license agreement with Samsung Electronics.
  • The agreement licenses Samsung’s digital TVs and computer display monitors under InterDigital's joint licensing program with Sony and includes licenses to key technologies including ATSC 3.0, as well as licenses under InterDigital’s patents including HEVC, VVC and Wi-Fi.
  • “Samsung is a recognized market leader in consumer electronics and the largest TV manufacturer in the world,” commented Eeva Hakoranta, Chief Licensing Officer, InterDigital.
  • “I am pleased to say that this agreement is another example of a deal achieved as a result of negotiation and is another important step in our licensing of the consumer electronics industry underlining the value of our technology for this market.”

ROXi and Sinclair Partner to Create First Interactive NextGen TV Music Channels; ROXi to Preview Live at CES in Las Vegas

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024

The revolutionary new Broadcast TV channels are possible through ROXi’s new innovative FastStream technology which allows interactive TV channel experiences to be broadcast over the airwaves with the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard.

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  • The revolutionary new Broadcast TV channels are possible through ROXi’s new innovative FastStream technology which allows interactive TV channel experiences to be broadcast over the airwaves with the NextGen TV (ATSC 3.0) standard.
  • ROXi is partnering with Sinclair, a leader in ATSC 3.0 technology and a major leading U.S. Broadcast TV operator, to bring the three interactive music channels – the ROXi Music Channel, the ROXi Music Karaoke Channel and the ROXi Music Games Channel – to homes throughout America in early 2024.
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    ROXi is hosting sneak previews of its NEXTGEN TV interactive music channels at CES in Las Vegas from 9 - 12 January at the ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee) booth at CES Tech East - Las Vegas Convention Centre Central Hall, booth 19744.
  • The free ROXi TV App offers additional interactive features including the ability to search and play music from ROXi’s catalogue of 100 million music videos.

ATSC: More Than 100 NEXTGEN TV Products Available to Consumers in 2024, as U.S. Deployment of ATSC 3.0 Expands to Reach 75% of Households

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Monday, January 8, 2024

More than 100 NEXTGEN TV products will be available for U.S. consumers this year.

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  • More than 100 NEXTGEN TV products will be available for U.S. consumers this year.
  • We are delighted to add TCL to the list of TV makers offering NEXTGEN TV, joining Sony, Samsung, and Hisense.
  • Zinwell is showing the first NEXTGEN TV upgrade receiver that will operate without needing an internet connection for security verification.
  • Better TV with Broadcast IP: A key capability of NEXTGEN TV is the flexibility of using the ATSC 3.0 standard’s interoperability with internet-delivered content.

TCL Unveils Dramatically Enhanced Home Theater Lineup at CES 2024, Including New Premium QD Mini LED and an All New 115" TV

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Monday, January 8, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- TCL®, one of the world's best-selling and leading technology companies, today announced new TVs and sound bars for unprecedented home entertainment solutions at the 2024 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES). Inspiring greatness in homes nationwide with its innovation, TCL continues to break down the barriers in home theater with its award-winning family of products. Its most premium line of QLED TVs aims to deliver better performance and bigger screens, featuring a broader range of Mini LED models and further enhancements for unmatched gaming, cinema, and sports experiences with complimentary sound bar offerings.

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  • TCL will raise the bar in 2024 with an expanded and enhanced TV line-up.
  • TCL will continue to segment the TV line into S Class for Smart TV, and Q Class for QLED TV, introducing new premium QD Mini LED inside Q Class.
  • The S5 incorporates a High Brightness LED Backlight for up to 25% more brightness and enhanced color, resulting in more vibrant images.
  • "In 2024, TCL will raise the bar with our new premium QD Mini LED, providing a never before seen level of TV picture quality.

HISENSE UNVEILS NEW ULED AND ULED X LINEUPS AT CES 2024, REIMAGINING HOME ENTERTAINMENT

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Monday, January 8, 2024

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense , a global leader in the consumer electronics and home appliance industries, unveils its 2024 ULED and ULED X lineups, ushering in a new era of LED TV entertainment and expectations.

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  • LAS VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Hisense , a global leader in the consumer electronics and home appliance industries, unveils its 2024 ULED and ULED X lineups, ushering in a new era of LED TV entertainment and expectations.
  • "Hisense's groundbreaking ULED and ULED X products have the potential to revolutionize the home entertainment landscape where stunning picture quality, mesmerizing big-screen immersion, and inspiring visuals take center stage," said David Gold, President of Hisense Americas.
  • Hisense's 2024 ULED and ULED X lineups will be available later this year, with U76N coming retailers later this month.
  • To learn more about Hisense at CES 2024, visit www.Hisense-USA.com/CES-2024 and follow #HisenseCES2024 on Facebook , YouTube , Instagram , and X .

iWedia and MediaTek announce new collaboration to empower Next Gen TV for US market

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Monday, January 8, 2024

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, iWedia, a renowned provider of cutting-edge software components and solutions for TV devices, and MediaTek, a world-leading chipset provider for consumer multimedia products, unveil an expanded collaboration aimed at leading in a new era of television technology. This strategic partnership will play a pivotal role in expediting the adoption of ATSC 3.0 in the highly dynamic US market.

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  • This strategic partnership will play a pivotal role in expediting the adoption of ATSC 3.0 in the highly dynamic US market.
  • The foundation of this collaboration lies in MediaTek's Android system architecture, complemented by iWedia's integration of a suite of sophisticated software components.
  • This includes an ATSC 3.0 middleware stack, a versatile browser designed for interactive applications, and a high-performance media player tailored for VOD content.
  • Hans-Jürgen Desor, CEO of iWedia, remarked, "This collaboration not only fortifies iWedia's already strong alliance with MediaTek but also demonstrates a significant step towards the widespread adoption of ATSC 3.0 in the US.

iWedia and MediaTek announce new collaboration to empower Next Gen TV for US market

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Monday, January 8, 2024

LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, iWedia, a renowned provider of cutting-edge software components and solutions for TV devices, and MediaTek, a world-leading chipset provider for consumer multimedia products, unveil an expanded collaboration aimed at leading in a new era of television technology. This strategic partnership will play a pivotal role in expediting the adoption of ATSC 3.0 in the highly dynamic US market.

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  • This strategic partnership will play a pivotal role in expediting the adoption of ATSC 3.0 in the highly dynamic US market.
  • The foundation of this collaboration lies in MediaTek's Android system architecture, complemented by iWedia's integration of a suite of sophisticated software components.
  • This includes an ATSC 3.0 middleware stack, a versatile browser designed for interactive applications, and a high-performance media player tailored for VOD content.
  • Hans-Jürgen Desor, CEO of iWedia, remarked, "This collaboration not only fortifies iWedia's already strong alliance with MediaTek but also demonstrates a significant step towards the widespread adoption of ATSC 3.0 in the US.

KVIA-TV, KDBC-TV, KTSM-TV, KFOX-TV, and KTDO Launch NextGen TV in El Paso, Texas

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

The leading television stations serving the El Paso television market have begun broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the El Paso television market have begun broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • El Paso viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.
  • Antenna viewers without NextGen TV sets can simply rescan their TV sets to ensure uninterrupted service.

Mission Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group Launch NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”), today announced the launch of NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City, the #1 television market in the country.

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  • Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”), today announced the launch of NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City, the #1 television market in the country.
  • Mission owns WPIX-TV and Nexstar provides services to the station; the two companies worked together on today’s launch.
  • The New York launch marks the 51st Nexstar-owned or partner market to begin broadcasting with ATSC 3.0.
  • More than 58 million U.S. television households now receive a NextGen TV signal from a Nexstar-owned or partner station.