HEVC Licensing Terms Not Done Yet

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets This Week's Top Stories - 05.30.14 Deborah McAdams is on vacation this week. If you need to contact us, email us at tvtech@nbmedia.com   Quote of the Day: "You must learn to be still in the midst of activity and to be vibrantly alive in repose." ~ Indira Gandhi On this Stardate: In 1896, the first automobile accident occurred. 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. Goodbye BNC, Hello 8P8C That the BNC connector is still so thoroughly entrenched in our daily lives in 2014 is quite remarkable. Its longevity is testimony to the success of its design. But, there are forces at work to end the 60-year reign of our small round shiny friend. FCC Updates 'TVStudy' The new release fixes a bug in the XML import function which could cause stations with edited matrix patterns to fail to import. This version also adds more error checking to the CBDS database build code that will prevent data with duplicate records and other structure problems from importing. ESPN Opens New Digital Center The new facility, DC-2, has a footprint of more than 194,000 square feet with a fiber-based infrastructure that is format agnostic and "future-proof," in the words of ESPN execs. Comcast's Tech Plans, 'Gigasphere' Establish Direction at Cable Show The NCTA's annual Cable Show has become a software show, with traditional hardware exhibits overshadowed by software for everything from system monitoring to customized, dynamic advertising delivery. News & Technology UHD: Japan Broadcaster Taps Elemental for 4K Tests PRODUCTION: Broadcast Pix Launches VOX Lite SPORTS: TVU Networks Set to Help Deliver FIFA World Cup 2014 Coverage EXPERTISE: ASG Bolsters Engineering Staff With Three New Additions eBOOK: Guide to Broadcast Management Solutions Industry Roundup NAB, Board Determining Technology Department's Structure (Radio World) Cowboy Maloney's To Mark Satellite TV's 20th Anniversary (TWICE) Aereo Delays its Chromecast Debut to June 4 (Multichannel News) USB 3.1 still cannot replace HDMI and Thunderbolt for Ultra HD transmissions (Digitimes) 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.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

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