[opendtv] Raleigh Puts Mobile DTV on Buses
- From: "Manfredi, Albert E" <albert.e.manfredi@xxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <opendtv@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:05:57 -0400
http://www.tvtechnology.com/article/78362
Raleigh Puts Mobile DTV on Buses
04.14.2009
Transit users in the Research Triangle area of North Carolina have a new
way to stay informed during their commute.
The City of Raleigh and WRAL announced on Monday (April 13) the first
public deployment of mobile DTV in a Capital Area Transit (CAT) bus.
"We are proud to be the pilot to offer mobile digital television to the
riders of the Downtown Circulator," stated Raleigh Mayor Charles Meeker.
"We salute WRAL for being pioneers in mobile digital television as they
were in high definition television. We look forward to the day when all
of Raleigh's CAT buses will offer this means of information and
relaxation."
Using the ATSC-M/H mobile DTV system, the service delivers real-time
digital television and data services to screens on CAT buses.
The initial installation is on a single CAT Downtown Circulator bus, but
four more buses are slated to be fitted with the system for the pilot
period, which runs through August 2009. An additional 20 CAT buses will
be equipped with mobile DTV during the second phase of the project,
which runs September 2009 through August 2010.
The on-bus screens will carry local and syndicated programming from
WRAL, along with city news, real-time transit schedules, route-specific
updates and other information.
"Mobile DTV broadcasting enables WRAL to better serve our viewers,
communities and advertisers by providing a strong combination of
anywhere access, two-way communication and mobility," stated James F.
Goodmon, president and CEO of Capitol Broadcasting Co. Inc., owner of
WRAL.
The technology driving the system is being provided by Harris Corp. and
LG Electronics. Harris is providing mobile transmission equipment, the
digital signage systems and development and support services, while LG
is delivering mobile DTV receivers, flat-screen monitors and project
development and support.
Also involved in the project are Microspace Communications Corp., which
is providing wireless networking and digital signage system management
solutions, and Digital Recorders Inc. (DRI), which is integrating the
communications systems on the CAT buses.
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