FCC Seeks More Input on Closed Captioning

Brought to you by: TV Technology Magazine serving the Broadcast, Production, Broadband, Satellite and Mobile Markets Today's Top Stories - 12.17.14 Deborah McAdams - Executive Editor   Quote of the Day: "The world tolerates conceit from those who are successful, but not from anybody else. ~ John Blake On this Day: In 1903, the Wright brothers executed the first successful powered flight near Kitty Hawk, N.C. FCC Seeks More Input on Closed Captioning Closed-captioning rules are still being sorted. The FCC has issued a Second Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the first one issued in February seeking feedback on contact information and availability. Cable Rates Rise 3.1 Percent in 2013 The cost of an expanded basic cable TV package rose 3.1 percent to $66.61 on average across the United States last year, according to the latest price report from the FCC The report said that 88 percent of cable TV subscribers have expanded basic packages, at least. Police Body Cameras Draw Interest from Mainstream Press Body cameras worn by police continue to attract attention in by government officials and are being extensively covered in the general media. TV Technology's 'Guide to Closed Captioning' TV Technology takes a look at several important deadlines as well as new solutions to ensure compliance with FCC rules and enhance closed captioning services. News & Technology ENG: Dejero Introduces Live+ GoBox Transmitter TRUCK: Token Creek Adds Fujinon Lenses PEOPLE: Riedel Names Jake Dodson Head of Product Management USER REPORT: Rushwork's A-List Perfect Fit for WLMB eBOOK: Guide to Virtualized Video Infrastructure Industry Roundup NBC to Go Live Online, With A Catch (Light Reading) The 48 FPS Controversy Returns With the New 'Hobbit' Film (Red Shark News) Sharon White Confirmed as Ofcom Chief (Advanced Television) Comcast, Roku Cut a Deal for HBO Go and Showtime Streaming (engadget) Sony Pictures Leak Reveals Quashed Plan to Upload Phony Torrents (Slashdot) TV Technology White Papers "The HTTP-Live-Streaming Success Guide" from Encoding.com examines HLS adaptive bitrate technology, HLS encoding parameters and a comparison of HLS platforms. "Delivering Online Video to the Broadcast Quality Generation" from Limelight Networks explores the broadcast-quality generation and how their expectations impact the way you need to deliver video. "Today's Reality for Moving Large Content Files" from Signiant examines the major trends driving the need for large and fast file transfer, ad hoc delivery methods and the benefits of SaaS. "To Simplify Video Delivery, Integrate the Workflow" from Limelight Networks addressed how to instantaneously deliver high-quality video worldwide to every screen. "Playout in the Cloud," from Imagine Communications highlights "an entirely new range of opportunities for media companies to evolve their operations, transform and transport content free of geographic or other historical channel boundaries, extend and expand their brands." "Analyzing 4K Video Quality," from Video Clarity, examines how, as new 4K systems and products reach the market, the importance of video quality testing and evaluation will grow. "Gaining Competitive Advantage from Switching and Extension," from ThinkLogical addresses changes in the post-production ecosphere and outlines best practices for the design of a future-proof, fiber-optic KVM signal management infrastructure. "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.   ©2014 NewBay Media, LLC

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