Cable operators are in cahoots with the networks to provide an online video extension to their cable subscriptions, was the overnight word from the Wall Street Journal, as we mentioned this morning. But where the WSJ quoted anonymous sources, Comcast’s subsidiary, thePlatform, is saying publicly that it will provide the video infrastructure for the project.
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The Fraunhofer Institute for Telecommunications, part of the Heinrich-Hertz Institute, is set to demonstrate at next month’s CeBIT trade fair in Hanover, Germany a 3D TV that integrates gesture-based controls. Dubbed the iPoint, the recognition device lets users communicate with the display using simple hand and finger gestures, and without having to wear special devices such as 3D glasses or data gloves.  Comments are closed Spanish satellite operator Hispasat has joined the I+D+i 3DLive project, aiming to analyze and define new 3D TV broadcast services via satellite. The project studies new technologies for compression and transmission of 3D images, using different types of networks, including satellite and IPTV. Comments are closed The Society of Cable Telecommunications Engineers, the cable industry’s standards-setting body, says it is investigating what standards would be required to put 3D content on cable networks. The project, dubbed “3D over Cable,” will vet out and identify any necessary or desirable changes to existing SCTE standards, including transport protocols. Comments are closed The IPTV World Series Awards 2009 celebrate the outstanding achievements of the IPTV market. Most Innovative New Service Shortlist Best On-Demand Technology for IPTV Shortlist Best Interactive Service/Application Shortlist Best Quad Play Service Shortlist Best Subscriber Growth Achievement Shortlist Best Hybrid Broadcast-IP Video Delivery Solution or Service Shortlist Best IPTV Service Delivery Platform or Client Software Shortlist Best Cable IPTV Technology Shortlist Best Internet TV Technology/Solution Shortlist Comments are closed |
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