ATSC Approves Data Broadcast Standard

Specifications Support New Data And Multimedia Applications

3-Aug-00

The Advanced Television Systems Committee (ATSC) has approved a new standard for data broadcasting. The ATSC Data Broadcast Standard defines protocols for transmission of data via digital television signals.Mark Richer, ATSC Executive Director said, ""The ATSC Data Broadcast Standard provides the flexibility necessary for implementation of a variety of consumer data and multimedia applications. This will enable broadcasters and other providers with the ability to offer rich new data services to the public.""The ATSC Data Broadcast Standard defines protocols for data transmission compatible with digital multiplex bit streams constructed in accordance with ISO/IEC 13818-1 (MPEG-2 Systems). The standard supports data services that are both TV program related and non-program related. Applications may include enhanced television, Webcasting and streaming video services. Data broadcasting receivers may include PCs, televisions, set-top boxes or other devices. The standard provides mechanisms for download of data, delivery of datagrams and streaming data.The Advanced Television Systems Committee is an international, non-profit organization developing voluntary standards for the entire spectrum of advanced television systems. The ATSC has over 200 member organizations representing the broadcast, broadcast equipment, motion picture, consumer electronics, computer, cable, satellite, and semiconductor industries. For more information, visit www.atsc.org.

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