The convergence of different networking infrastructures and the integration of fixed, mobile and broadcasting technologies is the new era in telecommunications. This paper describes the design, implementation and testing of a network architecture able to integrate DVB-T broadcasting technology for the downlink with GSM and LMDS access technologies for the uplink. It provides fast access to IP s...

PB Core is the result of the public broadcasting metadata initiative (PBMI). It is an effort of the public radio and television broadcasters to develop a schema for the description of their assets. PBMI is under the auspices of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. The paper discusses the user-centered development of the schema, the elements of the PB Core, the application profile, and the f...

Taking China’s accession into WTO as a key point, this article attempts to investigate the manner in which two important market-oriented television policies have been made in China, namely ‘Separation of TV program Production and Broadcasting (STVPB)’ and ‘Broadcasting Consolidation and Reorganization (BCR)’. In addition, it also tries to examine how these market-oriented policies have been imp...

Experimental amplitude-modulation terrestrial television broadcasting systems in Band 10 at 12 GHz have been set up in the Federal Republic of Germany [CCIR, 1974-78a], in the Netherlands [CCIR, 1974-78b], and in Switzerland [CCIR, 1974-78c] for system G, and in Japan for system M [CCIR, 1974-78d and e]. Further, an operational station for the same broadcasting system has been working in Japan ...

This article examines the influence of the mass media and in particular television on the development of the values of pluralism and cultural diversity in children. The role of television is quite important in forming positive attitudes toward cultural, ethnic, and other groups and in inculcating an adequate perception of social reality and tolerant, multicultural awareness. The article also an...

Interactive storytelling and gaming technologies have great edutainment potential for engaging visitors with museum exhibitions. This paper presents the development and testing of the Interactive Storytelling Exhibition Project devised originally within the Factual and Learning Interactive Television Department of the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) and continued development at the Unive...

In live broadcasting, the break lengths available for commercials may not always be fixed and known ex ante (e.g., strategic and injury time-outs are of variable duration in live sport transmissions). Because advertising represents a significant share of the broadcasters’ revenue, broadcasters actively manage that revenue by jointly optimizing their advertising sales and scheduling policies. We...

This paper examines the mix of technical, regulatory, and business strategy issues that arise in implementing next generation broadband platforms in Europe. Our review of some European studies on NGAN in Europe and our specific focus on the Italian situation, in particular on the competitive situation in Milano, shows the relevant flaw of continuing to advocate national patterns of regulation. ...