A district court in Düsseldorf, Germany has ruled in favour of global visual technology specialist, RealD, finding infringement of three of its patents by Volfoni SmartCrystal Diamond triple-beam systems. RealD, best known for its 3D technology, sued Volfoni/CinemaNext for infringing on RealD’s two- and three-beam 3D cinema projection system patents (pat. numbers EP 2 469 […]
Sami Kassab, a satellite analyst at investment bank Exane/BNPP, issued useful summary of the October 17th US Senate hearing on matters concerning the Federal Communications Commission and in particular the FCC’s thinking on the C-Band Alliance’s (CBA) plan for C-band over the US. Evidently, Senator John Kennedy used robust language in pushing his view that […]
An influential US lobbying group, Americans for Tax Reform (ATR) has completely reversed its previous objections to the C-Band Alliance’s proposed scheme to free up at least 200 MHz of satellite spectrum over the US. The ATR has informed the US Senate Subcomittee on Appropriations that it now supports a private auction run – and […]
The UK government has scrapped plans to use strict age verification checks to stop under-18s viewing adult content online. It said the policy, which was initially set to launch in April 2018, would “not be commencing” after repeated delays, and fears it wouldn’t even work. The so-called ‘porn blocker’ would have forced commercial porn providers […]
The EU has ordered Broadcom to halt exclusivity deals with six TV and modem makers for up to three years while EU antitrust authorities investigate whether these agreements have an anti-competitive purpose. Broadcom said it would comply with the order but would launch an appeal in the European courts, disputing the commission’s assessment of provisions […]
Germany will not exclude Huawei from its 5G mobile networks, because the country wants to create “a level playing field” for vendors. The US has banned Huawei from selling 5G equipment to its telecoms companies, saying it contained back doors that would enable Chinese surveillance. The UK will reveal its decision it will be excluded […]
Synamedia, the independent video software provider, and Triveni Digital, a provider of programme guide and metadata management, data broadcasting and service quality assurance solutions for broadcasters and service providers, have announced their partnership to enable customers to seamlessly transition to ATSC 3.0. Also announced is their current deployment with a major US television production company. […]
As broadcasters converge on Manhattan this week for NAB Show New York, the Phoenix Model Market partners and Pearl TV have revealed several developments that will positively impact the deployment of NEXTGEN TV signals throughout the USA. A second transmission facility for NEXTGEN TV broadcasts in Phoenix, AZ is planned for later in 2019 that […]
Ofcom has imposed a £25,000 (€28,750) fine on Greener Technology Limited after material broadcast on its satellite television channel, Ben TV, broke broadcasting rules. Ben TV is a general entertainment channel which describes itself as an “ethnic orientated channel”. The media watchdog’s investigation found that Peter Popoff Ministries – a programme featuring footage from televangelist […]
At the NAB Show New York, much of the buzz will be about the new Internet Protocol-based broadcast TV standard that will power NEXTGEN TV, with ATSC 3.0 discussion taking centre stage throughout the exhibition. The Advanced Television Systems Committee – an international, non-profit organisation developing voluntary standards for digital television – will highlight the […]