Datacasting is the broadcasting of data over Mobile DTV signals which can be presented as live data and/or graphics content and received on a device outfitted with a MDTV tuner.
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With the new ATSC-M/H Mobile DTV standard, broadcasters will have the option to transmit Live Audio to consumers which is an audio only service. Such broadcasts can be used to provide consumers with news and sports broadcasts, weather updates, music, and emergency information.
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Welcome to our official Mobile DTV Guide.
With “MDTV” being a key component this year at the 2010 Consumer Electronics Show, we felt it was necessary to compare it to other mobile TV technologies already available to the public.
What’s the difference between a handheld TV labled as an “MDTV” and a handheld with an ATSC tuner?
Feb 9Summary
There is a distinct difference between the two types of tuners that handheld and mobile television sets are built with. This is in reference to mobile devices that receive free, over-the-air television signals.
MDTV
Mobile or handheld television sets labled with an “MDTV” logo (as pictured to the right) are capable of receiving digital broadcast signals while travelling at speeds of 100+ Miles Per Hour. (See: What is MDTV for more info)
Handheld TVs w/ an ATSC Tuner
Handheld TV sets with a built-in (digital) ATSC tuner are capable of receiving digital television signals, but are unable to receive digital signals while travelling at a speed greater than 5 Miles Per Hour.
Mobile Digital Television (MDTV), is the new for 2010 broadcast standard for delivering mobile digital television signals to consumers in the US. “MDTV” may also be referenced as, A/153 ATSC Mobile DTV Standard, ATSC-M/H, and Mobile DTV.
Products labled with the “MDTV” stamp (as seen to the left) are able to receive free local digital broadcasts in markets where the signal is broadcasted.
Click on the map below to view the Open Mobile Video Coalition’s forecasted cities for “MDTV” availability,
Products with MDTV tuners are predicted to range from mobile phones to portable media players, laptop computers, and select navigation devices.
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