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Digital
Television Project
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System Design Group
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In the last year there has been a revolution in television broadcasting
in the UK, with the introduction of Digital. System Design Group
at BBC Research and Development is proud to have been a key contributor
to the launch of these services. |
The
Group's responsibilities have included:-
- system design and technical architecture
- setting up and operating the
DTT pilot broadcasts, 1996-1998
- testing and system integration
for delivery of operational services on all platforms
- determining coding parameters
- developing new features such
as digital text, improved subtitles and automated collation of
programme schedules for on-screen display of electronic programme
guides (EPGs)
- participation in industry-wide
bodies and standards organisations (TDN, DTG, DVB)
- technical co-operation with BSkyB,
ONdigital, the cable companies and the BBC's equipment suppliers
and contractors
- assistance to digital receiver
and set-top box manufacturers.
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Published
paper:
Digital
Television: Where is it and where is it going?
 PDF:
1.5 Mb
R.P. Marsden (BBC)
Presentation given by the BBC's Digital Television Service - Where
are we now?
IEE Colloquium, 16 March 1999, Savoy Place, London.
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| Technical
Information - useful links
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| The
BBC's DTT pilot was awarded the International Broadcasting Awards
1997 Editor's
Award For Technological Achievement. |
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