HEVC Licensing Terms Not Done Yet

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Today's Top Stories - 05.27.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "Don't let anyone rob you of your imagination, your creativity, or your curiosity. It's your place in the world; it's your life. Go on and do all you can with it, and make it the life you want to live." ~ Mae C. Jemison, first African-American woman astronaut On this Stardate: In 1988, Microsoft released two versions of Windows 2.1. HEVC Licensing Terms Not Done Yet The new HEVC Patent Portfolio License will clear the way for manufacturers to develop hardware-based compression boards based on it, software algorithms that take advantage of it, and newly emerging decoding technology to enable all video files to be displayed on Ultra HD TVs, computers, tablets, and smart cellphones. Ericsson: Status Quo Is Not an Option For the Future Looking into Ericsson's crystal ball, consumers in the year 2020 will embrace higher definition, multiple screens and interactivity with a heavy emphasis on social media. The company's latest consumer experience research, part of its "Media Vision 2020" campaign, states that users six years from now will expect TV, film and gaming experiences to be integrated, accessible and tailored to their interests, devices and personal situations. Netflix Announces European Expansion Plans Netflix will launch in Germany, France, Switzerland, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg later this year. The video service announced the expansion into continental Europe late Tuesday last week, but didn't give an exact launch date, or details on pricing or catalog. News & Technology SAFETY: Wireless Industry Safety Task Force Unveils Tie-off PSAs UPDATE: JVC 3.0 Firmware Upgrade Available for Mobile News Cameras PRODUCTION: Turner Studios selects Pablo Rio LIGHTS: Ferri Lighting Design & Associates Designs First LED Studio for ESPN eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup Data Point: Yes, Email Still Takes Up a Good Chunk of Your Day (The Wall Street Journal) BBC Sport App Brings World Cup Streaming to U.K. Roku Boxes (engadget) Facebook Tells Your Friends What You're Watching on TV (Wired) Spotify Reaches 10 Million Subscribers (Radio World) HBO content lands on Amazon Prime (Advanced Television) TV Technology White Papers "Achieving Maximum Accuracy in Video Quality Measurement," from Video Clarity is a white paper focused on helping content originators and distributors understand a method to ensure that viewers get the best quality of experience, advertisers are satisfied, and regulations are met. "Understanding the ROI of Media Asset Management Systems," from Avid explores how much time and money a MAM system can save a business. "Selecting Next-Generation Video Servers," from Rohde and Schwarz examines the rapid pace of technology development and the incorporation of information technology into broadcast and the broadcast operating environment. "Hybrid Software as a Service," from Signiant discusses how businesses of all sizes are capitalizing on new modes of computing and software delivery—including software as a service and hybrid SaaS—that let them achieve a new level of results with less technology investment. "Beyond CALM," from Linear Acoustic offers a comprehensive, beginning-to-end approach to measuring and controlling loudness. "Efficiency is the Key Factor When Choosing a High-Power Broadcast Transmitter," from Rohde and Schwarz discusses the pros and cons of energy-conserving transmitter technologies.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

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