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- 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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Resilience, Safety and Protection for Broadcast Service
Enhancing Resilience: A Backup Communication System with Cyber Communications Integration for Broadcasters - $15
Date: March 21, 2025Topics: 2025 BEITC Proceedings, Resilience, Safety and Protection for Broadcast ServiceBroadcasting has long been a critical backbone for emergency communications, particularly during catastrophic events. However, increasing cyber threats against communication infrastructure necessitate a dual-resilient system that withstands both physical and digital disruptions. This paper introduces FM-Based Cyber Communications, a hybrid solution integrating FM radio infrastructure with advanced cybersecurity layers to create a fail-safe emergency broadcast network. By leveraging FM Radio Data System (RDS) technology, satellite uplinks, and air-gapped failover mechanisms, this system ensures encrypted, redundant, and uninterrupted information flow even when cellular networks, IP-based alerting protocols, and traditional Emergency Alert Systems (EAS) are compromised. Field testing under simulated disaster conditions demonstrates superior resilience, minimal transmission latency, and rapid failover capabilities, making FM-Based Cyber Communications an essential addition to next-generation emergency broadcasting infrastructure.
Matthew Straeb | Global Security Systems LLC | Sarasota, Fl., 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
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