RE: RE: So just why25 Jan 2020 19:48
shaa,
Content Express to me is the confusing part,What MTV have developed appears to me to be a replica of ATSC 3.0.All the chat and write ups about it being a "bridge" between the internet and OTA. Yet Len Fertig will have been well aware of the ongoing development of ATSC 3.0. Very similar development timelines.YET as far as i am aware ATSC 3.0 has been developed by a consortium of developers, each doing there own little part.(he might have been gambling on it failing?) ATSC 3.0 in reality makes Content express obsolete.(but maybe not in an individual service to mobiles)
Tablet Tv received the signals from ATSC 1.0 so was obsolete on the introduction of ATSC 3.0 without new receivers. Its the licence agreements ...That can be the only thing of value, the reason while Mtv services is still active, i can see no other reason myself?
The licence agreements are for MOBILE receiving through MTV software...
"The Base Technology Licence Agreement provides for the Motive Technology platform which enables the provision of linear and video-on-demand services to mobile devices"
My understanding that a chip has been developed for mobiles to receive ATSC 3.0.
https://www.tvtechnology.com/equipment/silicon-tuner-maker-situne-ships-3-0-receiver-chip-for-mobile-use
Whether MTV software is inside we will have to wait and see.
I am at a loss...i dont have a clue really , clutching at straws but still wondering why there is still life in MTV...surely there has to be a reason for that?
This is interesting ..
This grand vision for ATSC 3.0 would use the new architecture to pick up the slack for certain Over-the-Top (OTT) services and applications in some interesting ways. For instance, it could theoretically lease the digital air-waves to companies like Apple, Google or Microsoft for certain cross-continental transmissions, like software and operating system updates. In theory, ATSC 3.0 could be a cost-saving alternative to quickly distribute redundant transmissions that could choke the “last mile” of today's Internet service. But this will only work for phones with an ATSC 3.0-enabled communications chip.
https://www.audioholics.com/hdtv-formats/atsc-3.0-next-gen-tv-hits-us-markets-2020-1
IF you bring the highly rumoured Apple connection (lets not forget the Apple patent which WAS IDENTICAL to the Content Express developed by MTV) ,once these airwaves are freed up Apple could develop their own mobile tv service.
Just thoughts...same as everyone else.