The Mobile TV Alliance promotes
DVB-H (Digital Video Broadcast - Handheld) and other "open procedure standards and best practices." DVB-H aims to deliver an improved end user experience and lower network usage compared to current video streaming services that utilize cellular networks. It is maintained by the
Digital Video Broadcasting Project, and is currently undergoing field-testing in several locations worldwide, the Alliance says.
DVB-H is "an open procedure standard...[which] incorporates OFDM air interface technology with good spectral efficiency, immunity to multi-path fading, and good mobile performance," according to the Alliance.
"Broad industry support for DVB-H should allow mobile DTV handsets and service to reach the mass market faster and at a much lower cost for consumers," said Yoram Solomon, president of the consortium and director of strategic marketing and industry relations for mobile connectivity solutions at Texas Instruments.
The new Contributor and Associate members of the group include, ATI Technologies, Axcera, Broadcom, DiBcom, Newport Media, PacketVideo, Penthera Technologies, RfStream, Roundbox, RRD, and Terayon Communication Systems.
According to the consortium, more than 100 companies are working on DVB-H components, devices, and services today.
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