Advanced Television Systems Committee

09/02/2020

DASH INDUSTRY FORUM CONTINUES TO FORGE ADOPTION WITH ATSC 3.0
By Michael Dolan, Pearl TV Since the DASH Industry Forum (DASH IF) and ATSC joined forces in the fall of 2015 to adapt DASH IF’s specifications to meet the requirements of ATSC 3.0 – this collaboration has been providing the bridge technology for both broadcast and broadband delivery, including use of both transports concurrently, to […]

By Michael Dolan, Pearl TV Since the DASH Industry Forum (DASH IF) and ATSC joined forces in the fall of 2015 to adapt DASH IF’s specifications to meet the requirements of ATSC 3.0 – this collaboration has been providing the bridge technology for both broadcast and broadband delivery, including ...

09/02/2020

FOUR QUESTIONS FOR EVOCA, THE NEW PREMIUM ATSC 3.0 SERVICE
Edge Networks operates two low-power ATSC 3.0 stations in Boise, Idaho and is now adding its first customers to a pay-TV service powered by next-generation television.

Edge Networks operates two low-power ATSC 3.0 stations in Boise, Idaho and is now adding its first customers to a pay-TV service powered by next-generation television. The service is called “Evoca,” and an early access program has begun signing up subscribers. Edge CEO Todd Achilles, who has an ...

09/02/2020

ATSC WELCOMES NEW MEMBERS
As summer gives way to fall, ATSC welcomes a bevy of organizations and individuals that joined the ATSC community in 2020 thus far...

As summer gives way to fall, ATSC welcomes a bevy of organizations and individuals that joined the ATSC community in 2020 thus far. Our activities and projects benefit greatly from the diversity of our members. They come in all sizes, they come from all corners of the globe, and they bring a wide ra...

09/02/2020

PRESIDENT’S MEMO: SPRINGING INTO FALL
The fall always features a bonanza of conferences and tradeshows, offering opportunities to share and learn on a wide range of topics, and while most travel remains on hold for now, the conference schedule is “on” for fall 2020...

The fall always features a bonanza of conferences and tradeshows, offering opportunities to share and learn on a wide range of topics, and while most travel remains on hold for now, the conference schedule is “on” for fall 2020. The upcoming slate of events includes TVOT, IBC Showcase, CTA Fall ...

08/27/2020

Congratulations, Rich! TG3 Champion Dr. Richard Chernock Earns SMPTE Sarnoff Medal

Retired Triveni chief scientist Richard Chernock, who led the drive to create ATSC 3.0 standards during his chairmanship ATSC’s Technology Group 3, is being honored by the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers with the David Sarnoff Medal. This award recognizes outstanding contributio...

08/24/2020

ATSC 3.0 receivers need to be required in more digital devices

08/22/2020

Tech in Place to Support Addressable Advertising With NextGen TV, But More Is Needed
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Imagine’s Graham Heap discusses the tech and a hope to shift from spots to audience-based buying and selling

08/21/2020

SMPTE honor Richard Chernock for ATSC 3.0 leadership

Association to also honor Richard Chernock for ATSC 3.0 leadership

08/21/2020

Tech in Place to Support Addressable Advertising With NextGen TV, But More Is Needed

Imagine’s Graham Heap discusses the tech and a hope to shift from spots to audience-based buying and selling

08/05/2020

Cable TV operators, satellite service providers, and the behemoth telcos are happy to sell everyone their TV program service—to the tune of $217 per month on average, according to research firm Decision Data. That’s about the same as the average bill for all major utilities combined (electricity, gas, water, sewage and garbage). If you can’t afford that, like many in minority and underserved communities, too bad.

ATSC 3.0 receivers need to be required in more digital devices

08/04/2020

Public Media Group and American Tower Move to Accelerate Single Frequency Network Deployment

Technology infrastructure company Public Media Group (PMG) has formed an alliance with global broadcast and wireless communications infrastructure leader American Tower to enhance and expedite the delivery of Single Frequency Networks (SFNs) to the broadcast industry.

Technology infrastructure company Public Media Group (PMG) has formed an alliance with global broadcast and wireless communications infrastructure leader American Tower to enhance and expedite the delivery of Single Frequency Networks (SFNs) to the broadcast industry. The unique collaboration betwee...

08/04/2020

ATSC luminaries Aldo Cugnini, Glenn Reitmeier, Dave Siegler are preparing a new course offered by the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPTE), and the organization is now offering virtual classes at a 50% discount. Through the six-module course, SMPTE will:

Guide participants through a high-level system overview

Explain new video and audio capabilities and how they will work with smart Applications

Explain the basic principles and advanced techniques of audio and video compression

Explain how internet protocols have been adapted to broadcasting

Explain the new digital transmission systems and its capabilities to send multiple bitstreams with a flexible choice of data rates and reception robustness, and

Summarize the new features and capabilities that the system provides.

ATSC luminaries Glenn Reitmeier, Aldo Cugnini, and Dave Siegler are preparing a new course offered by the Society of Motion Picture Engineers (SMPTE), and the organization is now offering virtual classes at a 50% discount. Through the six-module course, SMPTE will: Guide participants through a high-...