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Features asset management and automation systems for television station applications unveiled at the National Association of Broadcasters' 2001 trade fair. Asset management solutions for digital broadcasting systems; Data-management systems for centralcasting; Features and functions of asset management-related product lines from various vendors.

Focuses on the increase in popularity of computer-based video record and playback equipment as of May 31, 1999. Background on the video server technology; Market acceptance of video servers; Impact on television broadcasting.

Features automation and control systems for centralized television stations at the National Association of Broadcasters' 2001 trade fair. Control systems for multiple channels; Automation solutions for large-scale multichannel facilities; Product lines for large stations seeking a coherent centralization scheme.

Focuses on production switches for television broadcasting in the United States. Popularity of the Kalypso video-production center of Grass Valley Group; Information on equipments by Pinnacle and Sony; Preferences of broadcasters for digital equipments. INSET: The right switch.

Focuses on the importance of character generators for television broadcasting in the United States. Factors affecting the equipment selection; Integration of the generators into newsroom computer systems; Advantages of using the broadcasting equipment. INSET: New in CGs.

Reports views on television broadcasting equipments in the United States. Impact of support for 8-VSB modulation on manufacturers; Significance of consumer adoption of technology on broadcaster investment in equipments; Dependence of broadcasters on advertising revenue. INSET: Cameras in the spotlight.

Presents a list of companies that provide computer-based video recording and playback equipment to the television broadcasting industry as of May 31, 1999. Includes Accom; Drastic Technologies; EMC; Company background; Products and services offered; Contact information.

Reports on television broadcasters' application of disk-based recorders in their operations. Disk machine manufacturers which introduced their disk machines at the National Association of Broadcasters convention; Image quality as the concern of broadcasters; Other companies which are launching their disk machines; Television companies which have adopted the use of disk machines in their operations.

The article discusses expected trends in consumer electronics in the U.S. in 2015. Topics discussed include the near-saturation of the mobile market which includes smartphones and tablet computers, television manufactures' efforts to develop sets with high image quality, and increasing popularity of subscription video-on-demand. Other products and services that could dominate 2015 include smart watches, Internet of Things (IoT) and virtual reality service.

Statistics are given regarding the number of set-top boxes to be shipped worldwide in 2016.

Statistics are given regarding the number of shipped set-top units worldwide in 2015.

The article reports that Digeo has introduced a high-definition digital video recorder television set-top device. The box, called the Moxi, allows viewers to search across the entire spectrum of video on demand and digital video content, as well as the ability to program home computers to broadcast shows via the Internet. Approximately a half-million of the devices have been distributed to customers of the cable franchise operator Charter Communications.

The article deals with the decision of Sprint Nextel to modify the electronic newsgathering (ENG) equipment used in newsproduction. The shift of ENG from analog to digital microwave gear is part of a spectrum agreement between the company and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission. Sprint Nextel will cash out a large amount of money to compensate broadcasters for moving off their ENG channels. Microwave manufacturers, like Microwave Radio Corp. and NuComm, are slowly shipping their microwave digital systems.

Discusses addition of a high-definition and standard-definition conversion capabilities in video-servers. Level of customer demand for high-definition capabilities; Features of video-server products from Pinnacle Systems; Plans of manufacturers for the incorporation of video-on-demand platforms in video-server products.

Hears Paul Donato, chief research officer of Nielsen Media Research, talk about the new TV-rating measurement concepts and methods being developed by his company as of February 21, 2005. Research to be funded by Nielsen to develop better TV-rating methods; Advantages of Nielsen's talking meter; Array of new metering devices being tested by Nielsen; Biggest threat to Nielsen's future according to critics.

Presents information on the media-asset management (MAM) system for cable and broadcast stations. Reason of individual television stations for not using MAM; Advantages of using the MAM starter pack offered by Harris; Cost of the Video Logger system from Virage; Features of the Video Logger.

Reports on the increasing number of local television stations in the U.S. that are broadcasting high definition. Challenges in providing high definition signals; Decision of KXAS-TV in Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas to broadcast in high definition; High definition launch package released by Motorola Inc.

Reports on the increase in the demand for high definition television (HDTV) production equipment by television stations in the U.S. Decline in the prices of HDTV equipment; Benefits of high definition technology; HDTV cameras from Sony and Panasonic.

Reports on Microsoft Corp.'s issuance of a challenge to AT&T Corp. regarding the latter's claim that consumers are not eager for advanced set-top boxes for television sets. Utilization of Motorola's high-powered DCT-5000 technology; Enhancement of network operators' ability to make money on new services that cannot normally be done with lower-end platforms.

Reports the upgrade of equipments by WLS television station in Chicago, Illinois. Cost of the project; Information on television channels and formats of the station; Details on the remodeling of the building housing WLS.

Reports on the move of personal television supplier ReplayTV to reduce its manufacturing efforts and change its focus to licensing software to third-party providers. Lay off of hundreds of ReplayTV employees as part of its corporate direction; Resignation of chief executive Kim LeMasters; Plans for ReplayTV to continue maintaining its personal television service.

Focuses on copyright issues posed by the commercial availability of personal television (PTV) devices, also known as personal video recorders. Evolution of commercial relationships that ensure the rights of content providers; TV Anywhere Forum's plan to convene an industry-wide effort to develop standards in content rights management; Prospect of PTV devices with digital outputs.

Reports on trends in the digital television (DTV) market shown at the 2000 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, Nevada. Price range of DTV sets; Advances in DTV products offered by various manufacturers; Products supporting the high definition television format.

The article reports that EchoStar, maker of the Slingbox, is developing a version of its product that is capable of capturing free over-the-air television signals and pass them along its users who connect to the device via mobile apps and web browsers.

This article offers information on over-the-top (OTT) devices such as Apple TV, Nvidia Shield, and Roku 4.

The article discusses the role of applications (apps) in ensuring the future of retail cable boxes in the U.S. It mentions the availability of 469,849,800 retail device supported by apps from multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), data from research and development consortium CableLabs showing that 96% of the retail devices can be served by multiple MVPDs and the importance of the app-based approach to the cable industry.

The article focuses on the findings of the Video Monetization Report of online advertising (ad) firm Free Wheel for the second quarter of 2015 which show the growth of the over-the-top (OTT) television (TV) device segment. It mentions the growing use of OTT TV devices in ad-supported online video viewing, the domination of OTT devices in terms of live TV viewing and the 151% increase in overall authenticated viewing.

Focuses on the introduction of several high definition television sets at the 1998 Consumer Electronics Show, which was held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Names of some television manufacturers who displayed such sets; Size of most sets; Estimated prices for these large screen sets.

Reports on Motorola Inc.'s joint venture with Sarnoff Corp. to develop silicon chipsets for digital television receivers and converter boxes. Motorola Semiconductor Products Sector's licensing of Sarnoff's intellectual property on digital television; Sarnoff's agreement to provide design assistance and product development help to Motorola.

The article offers information on the television streaming set-top boxes Playstation TV and Google's Nexus Player.

The article provides information on the history and improvements of the television (TV) set. It notes that it was in the late 1920s when the first sets of TV based on early mechanical systems became available and adds that price, screen size and technological advances are some of the factors that will remain big issues for the development of TV. It also cites move of manufacturers to promote Internet-connected smart TVs to revitalize the industry.

The article evaluates several camcorders including the AG-HPX370 P2 HD from Panasonic Solutions Co. and the ProHD GY-HM700 from JVC Corp.

The article reports on the multi-station trial performed to the new mobile digital TV (DTV) technology in Washington, D.C. The use of the mobile DTV works with the formal technical standard which will be released in September 2009. The development made to the mobile DTV has benefited the television sector because this is being used by individual stations in New York and Raleigh, North Carolina.

The article focuses on the competition between Sony and Panasonic to produce high definition television camcorders and to sell them to television stations. Sony has introduced a camcorder which records video on solid state memory cards, as does the Panasonic product. Both products compete at the lower end of the price range for high definition camcorders, selling to smaller television stations.

The article examines how makers of equipment and supplies for television broadcasting and receiving are working to create more environmentally friendly products. Household electronic products such as high definition digital video tape recorders use enormous amounts of energy. Makers of the devices such as Scientific Atlanta have created automatic shutoff devices to limit energy consumption when they are in standby mode. Manufacturers are also removing hazardous materials such as heavy metals to meet requirements set by the European Union.

The article focuses on the introduction of a television remote control device specifically for children introduced by Universal Electronics Inc. Called Cricket, the control device is sold already tuned to eight popular cable television channels for children. It also has two buttons parents may tune to programs of their choice. Universal hopes cable systems will include the devices when they market themselves to families.

The article reports a joint venture between television camera manufacturer JVC and wireless communications manufacturer Broadcast Microwave Services to create turnkey camcorder enabling television stations to produce live remote broadcasts in the high definition format. The camcorder's hardware and software are presented. Its advantages for broadcasters are noted.

The article reports on Avid Technology's introduction of a play-to-air server, the Mediastream 9000, at the National Association of Broadcasters' annual technology show in April 2007 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The server's capabilities and operating features are given. Jim Bell, director of video marketing for Avid, presents an assessment of its other products already in use in the broadcasting industry.

The article reports on Panasonic's plan to introduce an improved operating card for its P2 solid state camcorders to the National Association of Broadcasters convention in April, 2007. The card is described as having twice the memory capacity of current cards, allowing it to record 80 minutes of high definition video, speeding production in the field. The company's hope to have a card allowing 160 minutes of recording ready by November 2007 is given.

The article focuses on a marketing campaign by Harris Corp. , a maker of equipment and computer software for radio television broadcasts. The company's corporate acquisitions since 2000 are given. Harris' belief it provides every device a television program or station needs except cameras is cited. Tim Thorsteinson, head of Harris' Broadcast Communications division, says the company switched its sales force to an account-management operation to facilitate one-stop shopping.

The article evaluates the Slate 2100 switcher line from Broadcast Pix and offers information on price, features and live video inputs.

Encourages the U.S. Supreme Court under Chief Justice-nominee John G. Roberts to allow the use of TV cameras inside federal courts. Overview of issues that the Supreme Court may influence; Speculation that Roberts may allow the presence of cameras in public trials; Legislative efforts to allow cameras in federal courts.

Reports on the introduction of Dialnorm, the audio portion of the digital television transmission standard. Advantages of using Dialnorm; Description of the function of Dialnorm; Outlook of Tim Carroll, president and founder of audio company Linear Acoustic, on the reception of people to Dialnorm. INSET: Erase the Music.

Evaluates several television production switchers. Kahuna from Snell & Wilcox; irishHDi from Eyeheight; KayakDD from Grass Valley; Imagestore HDTV from Miranda.

Reports on the efforts of the Associated Press (AP) to get into the domestic video market in the U.S. as of November 2004. Installation of remote-controlled video cameras in the newsroom of AP and in various bureaus around the world; Description of the headquarters of AP in Manhattan, New York City; Availability of the custom-news package for Web sites offered by the company.

Reports on a service offered by USDTV that distributes cable channels over the air in the U.S. in 2004. Customer satisfaction rate garnered by the company, according to a survey; Importance of chipsets to television reception; Plan of USDTV to use the Microsoft Windows Media 9 technology.

Presents news briefs on the television broadcasting industry as of August 2, 2004. Details of the CNN coverage of the Democratic convention; Information on a camera from Polecam that will be used to cover the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece; Plan of Media General to use the ENPS news-production system.

Reports on the approval of Zenith's fifth-generation receiver chipset for digital television transmission by Sinclair Broadcast Group in June 2004. Basis of the approval.

Introduces the LDK-6200, a slow-motion camera from Thomson Grass Valley. Features of the high definition television camera; Application of the camera in sports broadcasting.

Provides information on Fox Box, a portable studio for television programs developed by Fox News Channel and Summit Staging. Design of the portable studio; Size of the portable studio; Benefits of the portable studio.