[opendtv] Open Mobile Video Coalition to promote mobile digital broadcasts TV in U.S.
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 19 Apr 2007 10:51:33 -0400
The best thing about this push is, IMO, that it gives a shot of
adrenaline to OTA TV. Even if TV to cell phones is a questionable
proposition.
Bert
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April 16, 2007
Open Mobile Video Coalition to promote mobile digital broadcasts TV in
U.S.
Current Members -- covering 95 million households -- include the
Broadcast Television Station Groups of Belo Corp., Fox, Gannett, Gray,
ION Media, NBC Universal, Sinclair and Tribune
LAS VEGAS, NV -- Nine of the largest U.S. television broadcast groups
have announced at NAB 2007 the launch of the "Open Mobile Video
Coalition," an industry alliance to accelerate the development of mobile
digital broadcast television. Broadcasters jointly announcing the
Coalition today are: Belo Corp., Fox Television Stations, Gannett
Broadcasting, Gray Television, ION Media Networks, the NBC & Telemundo
Television Stations, Sinclair Broadcast Group and Tribune Broadcasting
Company. These companies collectively represent over 280 television
stations in the U.S., covering 95 million households, including 49 of
the top 50 markets nationwide.
The group's membership is expected to grow in the coming weeks, and the
group anticipates working closely with the Advanced Technology Advocacy
Committee of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). The
Coalition cordially invites all U.S. based broadcasters to join in
driving key initiatives viewed as central to realizing the full
potential of the digital broadcast television spectrum in the United
States. A number of new technologies have recently been identified that
enable reception of digital broadcast television (DTV) signals in
portable and mobile environments. When commercialized, these new
technologies will enable TV broadcasters to use their existing DTV
spectrum and networks to reach consumers anywhere, both in and out of
the home.
Exciting, live demos of mobile digital broadcast video technologies will
take place at the annual NAB industry conference in Las Vegas this week,
and the Coalition strongly encourages broadcasters to experience them.
Following NAB, the Coalition will be setting up a conference call for
broadcasters to learn more, with date and time to be announced. For more
information and updates, please visit http://www.openmobilevideo.com.
Estimates for 2007 U.S. sales of portable and mobile devices capable of
video playback run as high as 100 million units. These include sales of
video-capable mobile phones, personal media players, portable game
players, imaging devices, notebook PCs, and in-car entertainment
devices. With the addition of a low-cost receiver module, each of these
devices could be built to receive DTV broadcasts from any of the 1,600
digital television stations in the U.S. that choose to transmit mobile
capable signals. DTV spectrum is ideally suited for mobile video. It
supports good picture quality, reliable reception inside buildings and
on fast-moving vehicles, all using antennas small enough to fit in
almost any portable device.
The Coalition's charter will include:
Serving as a forum for members and participating affiliates regarding
product requirements and technology specifications related to mobile
digital broadcast television Promoting the development of products,
services and standards enabling mobile digital broadcast television
Educating broadcasters, technology developers, consumers and regulators
about the value, benefits and applications of mobile digital
broadcasting The Coalition's work will include promoting development of
industry technical standards; defining technical objectives and
requirements of broadcasters, equipment manufacturers, service
operators, content developers and consumers; accelerating the
development of new technology, solutions and content; driving regulatory
support and promoting consumer adoption of mobile digital broadcast
television. Membership in the coalition is open to all U.S.-based
television broadcasters.
About the Open Mobile Television Coalition Initial Members
The nine initial members of the Open Mobile Television Coalition
collectively own and operate 281 television stations in 110 U.S. markets
(including Puerto Rico), covering 95 million television homes, or 85% of
total TV households. This includes coverage of at least one station in
all top 20 DMA markets, 49 of the top 50 markets, and 83 of the top 100
markets. The current members own or operate an average of 5.5 stations
in the top 10 markets, 5.0 stations in the top 20 markets, 3.7 stations
in the top 50 markets, and 2.6 stations across all markets served. Of
the 281 stations, 260 are already broadcasting in digital as of April,
2007.
About the Open Mobile Video Coalition
The Open Mobile Video Coalition is a voluntary association of television
broadcasters whose mission is to accelerate the development of mobile
digital broadcast television in the United States. Membership in the
Coalition is open to all U.S.-based television broadcasters. Members are
committed to fostering open competition in the development of products
and services related to television.
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