Incorporating a Supplemental Program Service (SPS) Channel into MA3 Transmissions - $15
Date: October 9, 2021Topics: 2021 BEITC Proceedings, Radio TechnologiesThe work to date at WWFD (Frederick, MD) concerning the testing of an HD2 channel utilizing the MA3 (all-digital AM) mode of transmission is summarized.
David Kolesar | Hubbard Radio | Washington, DC, United States
Mike Raide | Xperi Corporation | Columbia, Maryland, United States
Innovating Live Productions: Building Software-Centric Facilities on an Asynchronous Media Framework - $15
Date: April 3, 2024Topics: 2024 BEITC Proceedings, Data DeliveryModern media consumption habits require live production to be more adaptable, agile, and scalable. Hardware-centric bespoke infrastructure cannot offer broadcasters and professional media producers the flexibility needed. The technological innovations in generic IT and cloud computing, on the other hand, look compelling as a means of addressing this through software only facilities running on prem or in the cloud. However, the transition from traditional hardware-centric approaches to IT-based architectures presents challenges. Unlike broadcast, which relies heavily on clock-driven signal synchronization, IT equipment and cloud systems operate in an event-driven, asynchronous manner. This necessitates a fundamental re-evaluation of how live video is managed and presents opportunities to build low latency, frame accurate and resilient systems that match or exceed the performance of hardware using synchronous interconnects such as SDI or SMPTE ST 2110.
This paper delves into the intricacies of building agile software facilities in a complete IT environment using event driven asynchronous processing for live media production, covering:
Foundational concepts of synchronous vs asynchronous operations
System architecture, including framework design, media microservices deployment, remote provisioning mechanisms, and application control
Empirical measurements highlighting considerable time savings by processing streams asynchronously compared to realtime
Benefits and implications for live production, such as scalability, reliability, agility, and composabilityMarwan Al-Habbal | Matrox Video | Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Innovative Internet Protocol Remote Production Devices using Open Standards - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, IP Networks and the Broadcast Chain: Fast FriendsGrowing demand for remote Internet Protocol (IP) production has led to an increase in demand for IP devices. Although it is possible to transmit audio signals using the SMPTE ST2110 standard, detailed control, such as adjusting audio levels and matrix control, is not allowed. Therefore, this study introduces innovative IP remote production devices that use open standards, Ember+, and investigates the use of an open protocol to handle control signals during remote IP production.
Additionally, using open standards for control signals, a device that converts the ST2110 standard and Dante—the major standard in the audio industry—for IP remote production, including control signals, is developed.
By using this converter with ST2110 compatible devices and Dante-compatible devices, we demonstrated its usefulness for IP remote production of the converter.
Takaya Omuro | Japan Broadcasting Corporation | Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Integral Broadcast Filter Switch - $15
Date: April 14, 2023Topics: 2023 BEITC Proceedings, Radio TechnologyIn a typical television or radio RF system, a switch is introduced between the transmitter output filter and transmission line, isolating the external part of the system (transmission line and antenna). The switch provides the capability to proof the transmitter into an RF load or troubleshoot if a problem exists in the transmission line or antenna. In this paper, a new filter technology that allows the integration of the switching into the filter itself will be discussed. There are potential benefits offered by this technique that can be expanded upon to contribute to simplified systems.
Anthony Travaglini | Dielectric LLC | Raymond, Maine, United States
Integrated Newsrooms with Generative AI: Efficiency, Accuracy, and Beyond - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, AI Applications: Sports, Newsrooms and ArchivesThe rapid evolution of generative AI is transforming the media industry, particularly in news production, distribution, and content value chain management. This paper explores a strategic approach to integrating generative AI technologies across newsroom operations, focusing on purpose-specific, lightweight models tailored to specific tasks. We examine how these targeted AI solutions can enable more efficient, agile, and audience-centric news operations while addressing critical considerations such as infrastructure demands, cost optimization, and implementation challenges.
Our research examines the core components of an integrated newsroom model, demonstrating how purposefully designed generative AI enhances production, quality assurance, engagement, and content reach through advanced techniques including translation, dubbing, and semantic search. By advocating for a judicious and frugal methodology, we aim to empower media organizations to harness the transformative potential of generative AI while mitigating risks and ensuring seamless integration into existing workflows.
The paper further explores the agentic AI approach that can be adopted to optimally orchestrate the newsroom workflow end to end.
Maheshwaran G, Punyabrota Dasgupta | Amazon Web Services India | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
