3D & More 3D
All
parts of the video biz continue to race for 3D as manufacturers,
service providers, retailers and (some) programmers continue to see the
new service as a consumer hot button. In recent news:
•The Consumer Electronics Association, ESPN
and local retailers plan to host "National 3D Demo Days" September
10-12. Participating retailers will demonstrate 3DTV with ESPN 3D video
and surround-sound. That includes live coverage of the Miami vs. Ohio
State football game on Saturday, September 11, at 3:40 p.m. ET. For a
list of retailers joining the event, go here.
• SES Astra
announced plans to support the introduction of 3D television in Europe
via a common understanding of minimum specifications for 3D satellite
broadcasting.
• ActiveVideo is showing its 3D
TV User Interface that can be delivered to any existing set-top box, CI+
television or Web-connected device at IBC September 9-14.
• Cable Labs has published its first 3D specifications with specific requirements for formatting 3D content for cable systems.•
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