Digital TV News: Zenith

Broadcasters, Network Operators and Leading Technology Companies to Conduct Consumer Mobile Digital Television Trials
Jan 8, 2008 – The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC) has announced that it plans to work with SES AMERICOM's IP-PRIME® to test two new mobile digital television technologies in separate consumer trials in 2008.
News categories: Open Mobile Video Coalition, SES AMERICOM, CES2024, Digital TV, Mobile, USA

Microtune Tuner Deployed in LG's Mobile TV Devices, Bringing Broadcast Digital TV to Consumers on the Go
Jan 7, 2008 – Microtune® (NASDAQ: TUNE) has announced that LG Electronics' mobile TV devices, containing the ultra low-power Mobile MicroTuner™ chip, will be showcased this week at the 2008 International CES®.
News categories: Microtune, LG Electronics USA, CES2024, Digital TV, Mobile, Semiconductor, Tablet

Zenith Launches Digital-to-Analog Converter Box for Nation's Transition to All-Digital Broadcasting
Jan 6, 2008 – Supporting the final phase of the nation's transition to all-digital television broadcasting, Zenith is launching an advanced yet affordable converter box that will bring digital TV signals to analog television sets.
News categories: Zenith, Coupon Eligible Converter Boxes (CECB), ATSC 3, CES2024, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, USA

Mobile-Pedestrian-Handheld Digital TV Products Unveiled at 2008 International CES®
Jan 6, 2008 – LG Electronics, co-developer of the MPH™ in-band mobile digital television (DTV) system, has previewed a series of products that will support local TV stations' plans to launch DTV broadcasts for mobile devices in 2009.
News categories: LG Electronics, CES2024, Digital TV, In-Car, Mobile, Peripherals / Accessories, Portable, Tablet, USA

Kenwood Develops First In-Car Video Devices Based on MPH™ In-Band Mobile DTV System
Dec 11, 2007 – In a move expected to accelerate the rollout of mobile digital television (DTV), Kenwood USA has become the first major manufacturer of automotive electronics to develop a truly mobile DTV receiver for over-the-air broadcasts in North America.
News categories: Harris, LG Electronics USA, Kenwood Communications, CES2024, Digital TV, In-Car, Mobile, USA

More Than 100 Retailers Certified to Participate in NTIA TV Converter Box Coupon Program for Digital Television Transition
Dec 11, 2007 – The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has announced that eight of the largest consumer electronics retailers - Best Buy, Circuit City, Kmart, RadioShack, Sam's Club, Sears, Target, Wal-Mart - have been certified to participate in the TV Converter Box Coupon Program along with more than 100 other retailers.
News categories: National Telecommunications and Information Administration, DTV Transition Coalition, NTIA Certified Retailers, Certified Converter Boxes, and Sample Coupon Application Form, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Set Top Box, Terrestrial, TV Services, USA

MPEG LA Issues ATSC Patent Portfolio License
Sep 20, 2007 – MPEG LA has announced the availability of the ATSC Patent Portfolio License. The joint license includes patents that are essential to the digital television standard developed by the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) and used in digital TVs sold in the United States, South Korea, Mexico, Canada and other countries.
News categories: MPEG LA, ATSC 3, Canada, Digital TV, Korea, Licensing, Mexico, Patent, Terrestrial, USA

HDTV Market to Cross 50 Million Units by 2008, According to New Report
Jun 28, 2007 – A new report titled "HDTV: A Global Strategic Business Report", has been released by Global Industry Analysts, Inc. The report primarily focuses on HDTV capable sets (displays only) and integrated HDTV sets (displays & tuners).
News categories: Global Industry Analysts, Asia, Canada, Digital TV, France, Germany, Italy, Latin America, Market Research, Smart TV, Spain, UK, USA

LG Electronics, Harris Corporation Submit MPH In-Band Mobile DTV Technology for ATSC's Mobile Standard
Jun 22, 2007 – LG Electronics and Harris Corporation (NYSE:HRS) have submitted a proposal to the Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) for a standard that would enable broadcasters to provide high-quality digital television signals to a wide range of mobile and portable devices.
News categories: Harris, LG Electronics USA, ATSC 3, Digital TV, Mobile, USA