Topics
- 2025 BEITC Proceedings
- Enhancing Video Streaming Quality and Efficiency
- 5G in Broadcast Spectrum and Video Quality Metrics
- Getting the Most out of ATSC 3.0
- AI Applications: Captions, Content Detection and Advertising Management
- Immersive Audio, Satellite and OTT Delivery
- Innovations in Live Production and Broadcast Workflows
- IP Networks and the Broadcast Chain: Fast Friends
- AI Applications: Sports, Newsrooms and Archives
- Making ATSC 3.0 Better than Ever
- AM Radio: Measurements and Modeling
- Making Radio Better Than Ever
- Brigital: Integrating Broadcast and Digital
- Production Advancements: Avatars and Immersive Content
- Broadcast Positioning System (BPS): Resilience and Precision
- Resilience, Safety and Protection for Broadcast Service
- Cybersecurity for Broadcasters
- Streaming Improvements: Low Latency and Multiview
- Embracing the Cloud: Transforming Broadcast Operations with ATSC 3.0 and Broadband Technologies
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2025 BEITC Proceedings
Optimizing Dynamic Ad Insertion for ATSC 3.0 in Low Broadband Access Markets - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Innovations in Live Production and Broadcast WorkflowsThe Reliable Internet Stream Transport (RIST) Activity Group in the Video Services Forum has been working on a common industry specification for methods to augment satellite delivery using the Internet. The satellite is used for the “heavy lifting”, and the Internet is used to “fill in the gaps”.
Such a system can be further augmented by allowing the receivers to select which programs they require. If this can be achieved, further internet bandwidth optimization is possible, since the headend does not need to “fill in the gaps” for the programs that are not required for that receiver. This method can be designed in a manner that is general enough to apply to other internet transport scenarios in addition to hybrid satellite delivery. The RIST Activity Group has created a backward-compatible extension to RIST Main [1] and Advanced [2] Profiles to allow a receiver to communicate to the sender its content requirements. Once the sender is made aware of these requirements, it can optimize the bandwidth without losing timing compliance by using the NULL Packet Deletion functionality defined in RIST Main Profile. This extension has been published by the Video Services Forum as TR-06-4 Part 6 [3]. This paper is a detailed overview of the technical details of TR-06-4 Part 6, with some application examples derived from existing broadcast feeds. It also includes practical data on bandwidth savings from actual off-air ATSC-1 content.
Liam Power | One Media Technologies | Hunt Valley, Md., United States
Optimizing Satellite/Internet Hybrid Content Delivery Using Program Selection - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Immersive Audio, Satellite and OTT DeliveryThe Reliable Internet Stream Transport (RIST) Activity Group in the Video Services Forum has been working on a common industry specification for methods to augment satellite delivery using the Internet. The satellite is used for the “heavy lifting”, and the Internet is used to “fill in the gaps”.
Such a system can be further augmented by allowing the receivers to select which programs they require. If this can be achieved, further internet bandwidth optimization is possible, since the headend does not need to “fill in the gaps” for the programs that are not required for that receiver. This method can be designed in a manner that is general enough to apply to other internet transport scenarios in addition to hybrid satellite delivery. The RIST Activity Group has created a backward-compatible extension to RIST Main [1] and Advanced [2] Profiles to allow a receiver to communicate to the sender its content requirements. Once the sender is made aware of these requirements, it can optimize the bandwidth without losing timing compliance by using the NULL Packet Deletion functionality defined in RIST Main Profile. This extension has been published by the Video Services Forum as TR-06-4 Part 6 [3]. This paper is a detailed overview of the technical details of TR-06-4 Part 6, with some application examples derived from existing broadcast feeds. It also includes practical data on bandwidth savings from actual off-air ATSC-1 content.
Ciro A. Noronha | Cobalt Digital Inc. | Champaign, Ill., United States
Proving the HEBA Antenna - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, AM Radio: Measurements and ModelingThe HEBA (High Efficiency Broadband Antenna) has been limited to daytime operation for 7 years. Recent NEC modeling efforts were successful in proving the vertical radiation pattern. The FCC granted nighttime approval in September 2024. Because the HEBA’s 72-foot height makes it a “short antenna,” the FCC rules for nighttime approval are difficult to satisfy. The HEBA also uses a novel two-port design to drive two active elements in the antenna system, while the antenna elements are stacked above a 40-foot square elevated ground plane. There are no ground radials. The HEBA is immune to seasonal tuning variations experienced by many conventional AM antenna systems. This paper explores the antenna design, provides measurements and uses NEC modeling to illustrate its performance.
David Maxson | Isotrope, LLC | Boston, Mass., 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
Securing Hybrid Media and Entertainment Workflows Practical Strategies for Protecting Intellectual Property and Critical Assets - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Cybersecurity for BroadcastersThe media and entertainment industry has undergone a significant shift towards hybrid and cloud-based workflows. As organizations leverage a growing ecosystem of Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions and multi-vendor integrations, new security challenges have emerged. These hybrid environments, which often involve on-premises storage and processing coupled with cloud-based services and remote users, present potential compromise vectors for sensitive data and assets. This paper explores practical strategies to address security threats and safeguard intellectual property, pre-release assets, and other critical resources within hybrid media and entertainment workflows. It will examine the diverse threat vectors malicious actors can exploit, with a focus on vulnerabilities introduced by SaaS solutions and the integration of bespoke vendor offerings.
Johnathan Solomon | Technicall | Columbia, Md., United States
Shielding Truth: A Strategic Defense in Depth Approach to Deepfake Detection for Media Professionals - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Resilience, Safety and Protection for Broadcast ServiceThe detection of Deepfakes presents critical challenges to media integrity, necessitating robust, scalable solutions. This paper introduces a comprehensive Defense in Depth strategy, integrating advanced AI techniques alongside human expertise. Central to this strategy is the use of diverse datasets to train detection models, ensuring broader applicability and reduced bias. Furthermore, it emphasizes the importance of ongoing education and skills development for media professionals, equipping them to leverage detection technology effectively. This approach not only enhances current Deepfake identification capabilities but also aligns with broader industry initiatives focused on innovation and workforce development. By fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, we aim to fortify the media landscape against evolving synthetic media threats. The paper showcases real-world case studies and offers strategic recommendations, underscoring the necessity of continuous adaptation and cooperation within the broadcasting sector to maintain public trust and media authenticity.
Ryan Ofman, Rijul Gupta | Deep Media AI | Oakland, Calif., United States
Solving the Multiview Problem - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Streaming Improvements: Low Latency and MultiviewAs streaming services evolve, viewer demand for new and innovative ways to consume content is making multiview an essential feature. There are several ways to provide multiview experiences on end-user devices including encoding composite feeds in desired permutations (“Many Encodes”), spawning multiple independent players on the user device (“Many Players”), or using cloud encoding. These approaches that are currently used in the market all have downsides.
Single-Player Multiview, an alternative to these approaches, is flexible, responsive and scalable. With full knowledge of everything that is happening on the screen and the network combined in a single player, that player can adapt its adaptive bitrate (ABR) decisions and segment retrieval strategy accordingly. Single-Player Multiview is also the only approach that can ensure reliable sync between multiple feeds.
Rob Koenen, Ray van Brandenburg | Tilemedia | Rotterdam, The Netherlands
The Liability of Elasticity - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Cybersecurity for BroadcastersThe shift to software-driven cloud infrastructure in the media and entertainment industry offers powerful scalability but introduces complex security challenges. Dynamic scaling capabilities—essential for handling variable demand—expand potential attack surfaces and create risks in tenant isolation, data segregation, and cross-tenant security. Traditional, static security approaches fall short in this fluid environment, necessitating innovative solutions that anticipate inevitable breaches and focus on minimizing the blast radius.
This paper examines critical vulnerabilities that can drive up costs by exploiting elasticity and emphasizes the need for fast detection, segregation of duties, technical standards, and response mechanisms. By adopting lessons from tech sectors and implementing robust, responsive security frameworks, companies can harness elasticity without compromising operational integrity or security.
John Guntenaar, Daniel Murphy, Jorge Llano | NEP Group | Pittsburgh, Pa., United States
The UHD HDR Host Broadcast Vision Engineering Workflow of the Olympic Games Revealed - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Innovations in Live Production and Broadcast WorkflowsThis paper offers a unique and insightful behind-the-scenes look at the design, implementation, and future of the Ultra-High-Definition and High-Dynamic-Range Vision Engineering Workflow by Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) for the Host Broadcast of the Olympic Games. It provides unprecedented details, including diagrams, schematics, and data that have never been publicly shared, showcasing OBS’s commitment to serving both broadcasters and athletes as a neutral and unbiased organization.
Geert Heirbaut | Olympic Broadcasting Services | Madrid, Spain
Tower Site Safety: A Comprehensive Approach to Risk Management - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Resilience, Safety and Protection for Broadcast ServiceEnsuring tower site safety is critical for preventing accidents and protecting workers from hazards associated with tower climbing, RF exposure, and structural failures. This paper outlines essential safety requirements, referencing OSHA, NFPA, and ANSI standards to reinforce best practices. Key topics include personal protective equipment (PPE), fall protection, RF hazard management, emergency response, and site maintenance.
Clark Lindstrom, Kathy Stieler | American Tower Corporation | Cary, N.C., United States
Kathy Stieler | NATE: The Communications Infrastructure Contractors Association | Watertown, S.D., United States