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The article discusses the challenges and solutions related to wireless connectivity in automobiles. Currently, wireless interfaces are distributed throughout the vehicle, leading to implementation challenges and cybersecurity risks. To address these issues, the automotive industry is adopting connectivity-domain controllers, which consolidate electronic functions into larger units. Additionally, the traditional wiring harness is being replaced by automotive Ethernet, providing predictable latency and guaranteed bandwidth. The article also introduces the OrangeBox connectivity-domain controller, a comprehensive platform for prototyping and developing automotive solutions with secure wireless connectivity. [Extracted from the article]

The article presents the interview with Steve Minozzi, Co-Owner at Monte Bros. Topics inlcude the initially restrictions in the Southern states were less severe in New York, the police can come with their trucks and take the audio from the church and broadcast out to the massive amount of people outside, and Audio-Technica works and have reserved model products that have certain features as far as guarantee, service, and repair.

The article is a guide which explains digital audio transmission for those who are used to analog machines. Topics discussed include analog to digital conversion, level scaling and quantization and encoding. Use of fixed and floating point arithmetic in signal processing is explained.

The article discusses the benefits on the use artificial satellites in improving radio and broadcasting telecommunication systems. It examines the wide range of frequencies by global standardization organizations in sorting satellite communications (SATCOM). It also notes on the development of mesh network routes among satellites.

The article provides overview on the history, conceptuality, and spectral efficiency of orthogonal frequency division multiplexing (OFDM). OFDM is described as a multi-carrier transmission technique which discovered in mid-1960s, and use for in developing effective wireless data transfer. It is recognized as an effective transmission technique for high speed bi-directional wireless data transfer. The three basic standard used OFDM includes WiMAX, DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting), and DVB-T (Digital Video Broadcasting - Terrestrial). It reveals that OFDM transmit data in many carriers through ranges of 50-1000. Fast Fourier transform (FFT) algorithm and integrated circuit implementation modulator play an influential role towards effective OFDM amplitude spectrum modulation.

The article focuses on the popularity of satellite radio. Satellite radio is taking the world by storm, with soaring subscription rates and big plans for new applications. Aside from a couple of replacement birds that will be needed by XM Satellite Radio Inc., there are no plans yet to add more Digital Audio Radio Services (DARS) spacecraft. Indeed, the DARS operators in the U.S. are finding new ways to fill the capacity they already have. Engineers at Sirius Satellite Radio Inc., developed a technique that will allow the company to expand its number of channels this year without data-compression technology. Sirius and its U.S. competitor, XM Satellite Radio, are entertainment companies trying to find more uses for the spectrum they already hold under license by the Federal Communications Commission. Sirius, which sends its signals through three satellites in elliptical orbits intended to lower the need for terrestrial repeaters, offers or is preparing to offer similar services.

This article reports that Eutelsat is studying the limited deployment of a digital audio radio service in Europe as a possible predecessor to a full-fledged system at the turn of the decade. Eutelsat COO Jean-Paul Brillaud said that the company is considering the installation of a small S-band payload on a new spacecraft to be ordered this year to test the waters of digital audio radio service. Unlike rival plans disclosed by other companies, such as WorldSpace Inc. and XM Satellite Radio Inc., the Eutelsat approach envisions a mixed TV-radio offering, known as digital multimedia broadcasting, along the lines of MBSAT in Japan and South Korea.

Focuses on the hurdles in the development of in-band, on-channel (IBOC) digital audio broadcasting in the United States. Companies developing IBOC systems; Problems from the system's limitation to the AM and FM radio spectrum allocations; Requirements of IBOC systems; Results of IBOC testing; Differences in the implementations of IBOC. INSET: Everything you wanted to know about IBOC.

Presents information on digital-audio broadcasting systems (DAB). Details on the six DAB proposals slated for testing; Information on the trials to be conducted by the Federal Communication Commission (FCC); Categories DAB proposals compatible with broadcast systems fall into; Issues being addressed at the San Francisco trials in California. INSETS: On the earth or in the sky?.;Making the most of bandwidth.;For more information..;Looking ahead.

Focuses on growth in the marketing, sale, and broadcasting of country music on the Internet. Details of features and services offered by Country.com, MusicCountry.com, and others; Overview of the market for online entertainment sites featuring country music; Competition among various country music web sites.

Reports on the growing popularity of digital audio radio (DAR) systems in the United States. Applications of different versions of DAR; Service fee for nationwide coverage; Companies offering DAR services.

The article reports that sleek little S-band satellite radio antennas seem to be sprouting on more and more automobiles in the U.S. these days, signaling that the maturing communications satellite industry has at last found a meaningful new application. Yet the popularity of what the industry calls digital audio radio service doesn't necessarily mean a bigger market for the satellites that make it go. By the end of last year, Sirius Satellite Radio Inc. and XM Satellite Radio counted a combined subscriber base of at least 4.3 million, with more signing up every day.

With its U.S. operation ramping up fast, Sirius Radio is looking to take its digital audio radio know-how abroad. The second operator to establish digital audio radio service (DARS) in the U.S., after XM Radio, Sirius is approaching 500,000 subscribers, and expects to have 1 million by year-end, according to Technical Executive Robert Briskman. In addition, with plans by WorldSpace and Alcatel Space for a European DARS network apparently slipping and a competing venture, Global Radio, now defunct, Sirius is talking with prospective partners about bringing its technology to this side of the Atlantic.

The article reports that Boeing has selected Alcatel Space to provide the broadcasting payload for a new ground spare to be built for XM Radio. The spacecraft XM-4, will replace XM-3, which is to be launched in the fourth quarter of 2004 to back up the first two units in the digital audio radio system.

Reports that the US Copyright Office will set up a performance royalty rate arbitration proceeding between United States record companies and noninteractive digital audio subscription services. The rate-setting case as the first to be heard by the Copyright Arbitration Royalty Proceeding (CARP); The 1995 passage of the Digital Performance Right in Sound Recordings Act; Specifics of the 1996 case that the Recording Industry Association of America filed with CARP.

Reports on WorldSpace's launch of a worldwide radio broadcasting service in Johannesburg, South Africa. Use of the AfriStar spacecraft orbited in 1998; Number of local, regional and international broadcasters that will be available initially; In-house-produced services to be offered; Capabilities of AfriStar's transmission beams; Unveiling of a village telecommunications center called Telekiosk.

An editorial is presented, in which the author discusses transition from frequency modulation (FM) radio to digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in Norway. Topics discussed include reception and lower operating costs as a advantage to DAB, affect of Norway eliminating FM radio on other European countries plans, and debate over print and digital media.

The article details Sirius XM's plan to launch its Satellite Radio (SR) 2.0 service in the U.S. and Canada in fourth-quarter of 2011. According to the company's chief executive officer Mel Karmazin, benefits of the service include the delivery of more channels and data services to next-generation SR and improved convenience and personalization features. The limitation of the service in terms of sound quality is also discussed.

The article presents information on equipments related to audio recording. Beyerdynamic M 58 is a microphone, the frequency response of which has been modified to provide broadcasters with very accurate sound. The internal shock mount of the M 58 dramatically reduces handling noise and weight balancing allows journalists greater comfort during long interviews. Graham-Patten Systems D/ESAM 8000 signals the re-emergence of the GPS line of digital audio mixers. It uses the Klotz VADIS mixing engine and routing system.

Provides information on the increasing popularity of the use of Dolby Digital surround sound technology in high definition programming in television broadcasting networks in the U.S. Television broadcasting networks that plan to include Dolby Digital surround sound technology in their high definition programming; Background on surround sound technology; Amount needed by television stations to implement surround sound technology.

Reports that the first phase of testing of a unified terrestrial digital audio radio (DAR) standard is expected to get under way by early December 2000. Combination of elements of the USA Digital Radio standard and an incompatible format previously proposed by Lucent; Details on the two phases of testing.

Discusses the possibilities for Internet music file-sharing services in light of the trial of Napster Inc. Agreement that litigation against Napster will make it difficult for consumers to download MP3 files; Benefits of the copyright infringement court ruling against Napster for the music recording industry.

Examines the possibilities for the future of the sound recording industry in light of the technology on the Internet. Models for profiting from music in the digital audio marketplace; Impact of Napster on music consumers; Discussion of online music issues at the Plug.In conference.

Discusses the concerns surrounding CDnow and the digital music industry. Acquisition of CDnow by Bertelsmann AG; Possibilities for the future of music on the Internet, in particular publicly traded digital music companies; Comments from MP3.com chief executive Michael Robertson.

Features several Internet audio products from various electronics companies in the United States. Casio Communications' PZ 5000 headphone compact disc player; Lansonic's hard-drive-based multizone audio server ; Thomson's Digital Media Manager Internet radio.

Reports on the signed agreement between Warner Music Australia and Web radio group Interactive Media (IAM) over the transmission of music via the Internet. Impact the agreement will have on the digital broadcasting industry; Lobby by the Australian Record Industry Association for legislation that would cover royalties on the Internet-based music industry; Reservations by Australian record labels over the digital rights to their music.

Reports on the Internet-enhanced digital radio service launched by the New York-based ClickRadio. Benefit of advertisers from the company's proprietary technology; Companies which signed voluntary interactive radio license agreements with ClickRadio; How ClickRadio works.

Focuses on Sony Corp.'s foray into the satellite digital audio radio industry. Decision to license XM Satellite Radio's technology for home, portable and car audio products; Joint development of a portable XM receiver that will connect to both a home and car stereo system; Other planned announcements of XM Satellite at the 2000 International Consumer Electronics Show.

Focuses on digital audio radio service-related activities at the 2000 International Consumer Electronics Show. Satellite and terrestrial technology proponents' plan to educate retailers about their product and programming plans; Establishment of digital radio displays in the booths of various manufacturers; Product and service demonstrations.

Highlights the digital download activities of online retailers and online service providers. Amazon.com's offering of free digital downloads in spring 1999; Deals between America Online through Internet music service Spinner.com's Musicmaker.com; Amplified.com's provision of technology for online retailers, labels and music destinations.

Differentiates between new media offered by a music company and music provided by a new media company. Exodus of Internet talent; Record labels' entry into sales of digital downloads of music; Virgin Records' loss of nearly its entire new-media department staffers; Lack of institutional knowledge on the business mechanics of digitally delivered entertainment.

Reports that MTV and VH1 launched the Buggles Project in February 1999, an initiative aimed at creating an online music destination, centered on an MTV radio product. Launch of VH1atWork, a companion Internet audio product to its adult top 40 network VH; Overview of MTV radio; How MTV's brand name and on-air cross-promotional mentions will help differentiate MTV radio from other Internet radio providers.

Reports that MP3 downloading devices were highlighted at the PC Expo, held in June 1999. The agreement reached for a standard for portable digital-music players announced by the Secure Digital Music Initiative (SDMI); Need for protection for the owners of musical copyrights; The secure initiative for Internet audio and music distribution; Other highlights of the expo.

Contends that digital distribution will become a significant sales force in the United States music industry. Time it will take for digital distribution to grow to its potential; Growth of the sale of physical music goods via the Internet; Obstacles to full digital distribution, including the limited penetration of digital playback devices; Music industry report focusing on digital distribution from Jupiter Communications.

Examines how webcasting of music is evolving into an entertainment force. How technological advances and the availability of faster-speed Internet connections have increased the quality of the typical Internet-radio listening experience; AMFM Inc. as the first major traditional broadcasting company to restructure its business to maximize the opportunities in the webcast industry; Why some of the biggest Internet radio services are likely to emerge from leading Web portal sites.

Reports that the steps that have been taken to bring digital radio to Australia. The investment of three Australian radio networks in a joint trial of digital radio; Negotiations between an independent broadcaster and various carriers to provide 24-hour music through the Internet, cable, and satellite; The consortium called the Digital Radio 2000 (DR2) formed by the Australian Broadcasting Corp., Austereo Network, the Australian Radio Network, and radio station 2KY Racing Radio.

Discussion of the state of digital radio in the United States. Details of the 1999 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Convention; The NAB and the Federal Communications Commission noting the importance of a digital future to maintain radio's place in the competitive marketplace; Competition among proponents of a digital-quality AM/FM system; No breakthroughs that would allow digital audio broadcasts to operate atop the terrestrial radio spectrum.

Reports on efforts to develop digital-distribution security technologies by Universal Music Group (UMG) and RealNetworks. UMG expected to announce a new digital-distribution security technology in May, 1999, developed with InterTrust Technologies; RealNetworks' to unveil a Web-based music player that includes a controversial compact disc-to-MP3 copying feature; Details; Criticism; Plans to offer an exclusive downloadable track from Offspring.

Reports on the United States Federal Communications Commission's launching of procedures to authorize terrestrial digital audio radio (DAR) service. DAR design preferred by the commission; Period for commenting on the proposal; Criteria proposed to evaluate the system.

Reports on the expected improvement of AM radio technology systems. Discussions about digital audio broadcasting (DAB) at the National Association of Broadcasters convention in October 1998; When testing is scheduled to begin; Benefits of developing DAB.

Focuses on the decision made at the 41st CISAC Congress, regarding the organization's Common Information System (CIS). CIS as intended to facilitate the rapid, electronic exchange of information between societies, allowing the closer monitoring of works used in the digital environment; The assisting of rapid clearing of rights for broadcasters, Internet companies, and other music users; The ten societies in CISAC's pioneer group.

Focuses on the International Steering Committee (ISC), formed to recommend criteria for the development of digital versatile disc (DVD) audio. How the committee has withdrawn from the discussion of sound quality as it pertains to the proposed carrier; Focus on technical and logistical issues; Various approaches under consideration.

Reports on the status of digital audio broadcasting (DAB), a technology designed to send compact disc-quality music over airwaves. DAB as losing ground to DARS, satellite-delivered radio programming; The effect of internal bickering within the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) on DAB; The United States as nearly exclusive in its slow embrace of DAB.

Advises of the migration of radio programming to all-digital technology. The use of computer hard drives for storage and delivery; Figures on the number of radio stations in the United States making the switch; Advantages of digital programming.

Discloses WorldSpace's plans to bring direct-to-person digital audio broadcasting to developing countries. Use of digital coding techniques to hit emerging middle classes; Features of the small digital portable receivers to be used to pursue the plan; Sources of revenue; Targeted population.

Discusses radio services in the United Kingdom (UK). The possibility of a fourth service; The three services already set up; Questions about the actual demand for a new station; Limitations on stations in the UK; Debate over the impact that a new station would have on digital audio broadcasting; Reaction to a new station from the radio industry.

Discusses digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in Great Britain. The Broadcasting Act 1996; The creation of local and national digital multiplexes capable of broadcasting a bundle of up to six digital radio services from a single location; DAB capabilities; The lack of DAB receivers; Comments from Paul Brown, chief executive of the Commercial Radio Companion Association; Outlook for DAB.

Focuses on the problems that plague the implementation of digital audio broadcasting (DAB) in the United States. Setbacks and delays in essential field testing; Features of DAB; Development of DAB systems in other parts of the world; Highlights of the NAB '96 annual convention for broadcast technology.

Reports on the recording industry's Digital Audio Performance Right bill that will be voted upon by the US House of Representative. Provisions and their implications; Senate version; Prospect for approval.

Focuses on 3M's offer of five background music channels via satellite for retailers and offices. Revamping of the Sound Products division to better compete with Muzak and AEI; Customizing in-store messages; Move from tape to satellite feed; Offer of products in high schools.