Real-World Use of AI for Better Video Compression - $15
Date: April 23, 2022Topics: 2022 BEITC Proceedings, Artificial Intelligence Applications for BroadcastUncovering new-found techniques that leverage AI-based compression technology to enable optimal video encoding performance and utilize infrastructure in a more operational – and cost-efficient – way.
Tony Jones | MediaKind | Southampton, United Kingdom
Reception of All-Digital AM Radio in Electric Vehicles - $15
Date: October 9, 2021Topics: 2021 BEITC Proceedings, Radio TechnologiesThis is a presentation of field test results obtained under a PILOT-Xperi project to characterize all-digital AM reception in electric vehicles.
Pooja Nair | Xperi Corporation | Somerset, New Jersey, United States
David Layer | National Association of Broadcasters | Washington, DC, United States
Reconfigurable Manifold Combiner - $15
Date: April 14, 2023Topics: 2023 BEITC Proceedings, RF Technology and Spectrum IssuesTraditionally, when looking at expanding a filter system for the addition of new channels, the use of a Constant Impedance Module (CIF) would be used. This paper will examine a new combiner technology that allows for expansion without the use of the CIF and showcases additional attributes that make it a viable solution for broadcasters moving forward. The groundbreaking technology helps pave the path for future channel combiners, especially when space and economics demand something other than the CIF.
Derek Small | Dielectric LLC | Raymond, Maine, United States
Redefining the Control Plane - $15
Date: April 14, 2023Topics: 2023 BEITC Proceedings, Broadcast Facility DesignNEP is engineering a global media platform as the convergence of technology rapidly changes all the rules. This paper is a real world look behind the challenges and solutions to modern broadcast architecture that led to the development of TFC (Total Facility Control), NEP’s proprietary platform controller. These are unprecedented times as the industry is disrupted throughout the value chain. Consumer technology has exploded the demand for content and is revolutionizing the ways in which it is consumed. Broadcast technology continues to respond, driving faster innovation and more cost-effective solutions. These forces converge at the inevitable embrace of software defined workflows, established IT technology and a growing trend towards COTS hardware. Yet how ready is the industry for this change? The collapsing of the traditional control layer and decentralizing of processing, creates serious burdens for any enterprise efforts. Building a scalable, automated, and secure control plane requires a new approach.
This paper explores NEP’s approach to modern broadcast architectures and applies the real-world experience gained in the development of TFC and deployments worldwide for some of the biggest sporting events and broadcast facilities.
Dan Murphy | NEP Group | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Role of AI in Quality Checking of Captions - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, AI Applications: Captions, Content Detection and Advertising ManagementIn today’s ultra-competitive media and entertainment industry, captioning demands exceptional precision. However, when quality control (QC) is conducted manually, it is very labor-intensive and prone to errors, which can lead to compromises in quality. For example, the QC process of ensuring adherence to Federal Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines — specifically, those relating to sync, accuracy, and completeness — requires multiple reviews. Furthermore, it involves verification of segmentation, reading speed, display duration, and layout metrics like row and column count. Caption placement also needs careful adjustment to avoid obstructing important visual elements, while global deliveries necessitate multilingual quality checks to meet diverse audience standards. Additionally, profanity censoring is critical. With all these requirements, performing general checks — such as ensuring captions aren’t delayed during critical or suspenseful moments in a scene — can often be overlooked. This paper will explore how Artificial Intelligence (AI) is streamlining these complex QC tasks and freeing up human resources, enabling media companies to focus on the more creative aspects of their workflows.
Manik Gupta, Sana Afsar, Jeff Ross | Interra Systems | Cupertino, Calif., United States
