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| ID Notice | 2725 |
| Domaine | Monographie |
| Type document | actes |
| Titre propre | Symposium record : cable TV sessions |
| Auteurs | auteur , International television symposium and technical exhibition : Montreux Switzerland : 17 : 13-18 June 1991 |
| Date de parution | 1991 |
| Langue | anglais |
| Thématique | technique de l'audiovisuel |
| Descripteurs | audiovisuel ; festival ; Montreux ; technique audiovisuelle |
| Résumé documentaire | Actes de l'International television symposium and technical exhibition : Montreux, Switzerland 13-18 June 1991. |
| Sommaire | Friday, June 14 Morning 9.00-12.00 Cable Network Trends Topic chairman : Mr. W. Ciciora, USA Moderator : Mr. K. Brand, CH Cable TV has become an essential technology for distributing TV programs to an unlimited number of subscribers and "in addition" is allowing further services. The session explains the situation of Cable TV all over the world and shows the main trends in technology. 1) An Historical Perspective of Cabled Television in North America and Comparisons to European trends [9] Speaker : Mr. T. Hartson, USA 2) Progress of CATV in Japan [24] Speaker : Mr. S. Yoshida, J 3) Past, Present and Future of Cable TV in China Paper missing Speaker : Mr. Huang W., China 4) Comprehensive development of cable television systems in the USSR [34] Speakers : Mr. V. P. Dudkin/Mr. A. M. Varbansky/Mr. A. V. Starovoytov, USSR 5) Cable TV in Ireland - Past, Present and Future [44] Speaker : Mr. J. O'Sullivan, Ireland 6) Evolution of the Ultimate Broadband Network [54] Speaker : Mr. J. Chiddix, USA 7) Evolution from Analog to Digital CATV Systems and Technologies [59] Speaker : Mr. H. Stegmeier, D Supporting Paper : - Advanced network development for Cable Television : The process [68] Mr. S. Dukes, USA Friday, June 14 Afternoon 14.30-17.30 Cable TV Research Directions Topic chairman : Ms. H. Seguin, F Moderator : Mr. R. Green, USA Research fuels future technology and applications. Topics of current directions will be presented and discussed. 1) Review of optical component trends for multi-channel distribution systems [73] Speakers : Mr. L. Westbrook, GB Mr. S. Fenning, GB Mr. W. Ritchie, GB 2) Choosing the best optical fiber for today's and future CATV applications [81] Speaker : Mr. M. Christoph, CH 3) CATV distribution over an optical fiber with a linearised Mach -Zehnder modulator and a RIN reduced laser [91] Speaker : Mr. H. Tan, NL 4) Asynchronous Transfer Mode Transmissions on a passive Optical Home Network [97] Speaker : Mr. M. van Vaalen, NL 5) Progress in Digital Video and its impact for Cable TV [108] Speaker : Mr. J. Guichard, F 6) Digital Transmission of Text and Still Images in TV-Channels of a CATV-Network (Study) [114] Speaker : Mr. B. Widmann, D 7) CTB Distortion in the Hybrid Network Paper missing Speaker : Mr. J. Nikkanen, SF Supporting Papers : - CableLabs Status Report [128] Mr. R. Green USA - A Digital Optical Video Transmission System for CATV Applications with Integrated VSB output [133] Mr. H. Poffet, Mr. U. Gysel, Mr. Th. Mühlethaler CH - Broadcast TV Codecs for B-ISDN ATM Networks [143] Mr. S. D'Agostino, B Saturday, June 15 Morning 9.00-12.00 Cable Services : More than Just Video Topic chairman : Mr. W. Bailey, USA Moderator : Mr. W. Kaiser, D Video is the life blood of cable television. But cable technology can do much more. Some of the options will be reviewed in three papers and an interesting panel discussion. 1) New Cable services : More and more video [156] Speaker : Mr. W. Ciciora, USA 2) Initial Experience with the Bishop's Stortford Fibre-to-the-Home Trial [164] Speakers : Mr. E. J. Boswell, GB Mr. A. Kerrison, GB 3) CATV-Cables, they can do more [178] Speakers : Mr. N. de Muynck, B Mr. P. Lemaitre, B Mr. M. van de Voorde, B Round table discussion Chairman : Mr. W. Kaiser, D Participants : Mr. W. Bailey, USA Mr. R. Marshall, GB Mr. E. J. Boswell, GB Mr. N. de Muynck, B Mr. W. Ciciora, USA Mr. V. Remme, D Mr. J. P. Chassetuillier, F Mr. D. Wachob, USA Mr. R. Kochan, D Supporting Papers : - Telephony Services on Fibered CATV Networks [196] Mr. D. Wachob, USA - Telephone Services on Cable Television Networks [206] Mr. R. Marshall, GB - The Intelligent CATV-Outlet [217] Mr. R. Kochan, D - Pilot Programme for Video Library Services [225] Mr. J. P. Chassetuillier, F - Data over Telephony/Data over Television Exchange [229] Mr. V. Remme, D Saturday, June 15 Afternoon 14.30-17.30 Fiber and Hybrid Transmission Topic chairman : Mr J. Chiddix, USA Moderator : Mr. W. Ritchie, GB Fiber optic technology has dramatically changed the nature of cable television networks. Recent efforts creating cable/fiber hybrid networks are explained. 1) Experiences with Fiber in Cable [239] Speaker : Mr. D. Fellows, USA 2) Novel Fiber Optic Designs Yield Easy CATV Upgrades [248] Speakers : Mr. P. Young, USA Mr. M. Tucker, USA Mr. A. Nöthiger, CH 3) Concepts for the Economical Distribution of TV Programmes using UHF - capable Fiber-Optic Systems [258] Speaker : Mr. R. Albert, D 4) The Use of Optical Fiber in Cable TV Networks [270] Speaker : Mr. M. Betz, D 5) Hybrid CATV Network of Nyon [288] Speaker : Mr. A. Käser, CH 6) OPTITEL - The Analogue Optical Fiber CATV transmission system [295] Speaker : Mr. K. Bechtold, D 7) Analog Optical Transmission as a Means for the Fiber to the Home Approach - Status Report on a Pilot Project in Germany [306] Speakers : Mr. E. Afsar, D Mr. W. Mielke, D Supporting Papers : - The Evolving Fibre Optics Rôle in State-of-the-Art Cable-TV Systems [317] Mr. G. Roman, USA - Multi Channel Architecture [326] Mr. R. Baan, NL - 1 GHz Analog Multichannel Analog Transmission through Optical Fiber [334] Mr. JC. Point, B - Optical Fibres + CATV in Switzerland [342] Mr. J. Fehlbaum, CH Monday, june 17 Morning 9.00-12.00 Cable TV Marketing and Programming Issues Topic chairman : Mr. H. Krath, D Moderator : Mr. G. Moreau, B The growth of cable is stimulated by efficient marketing steps. In addition, programming is the motivation for cable subscriptions. Programming and marketing issues will be debated in this session. 1) Role of Marketing in Cable [353] Speaker : Mr. E. Horowitz, USA 2) CATV - The best of everything. Sales strategy in a large market [357] Speaker : Mr. M. Jeromin, D 3) Cable Television in Eastern Europe [364] Speaker : Ms. C. Johnson, D Round table discussion Chairman : Mr. G. Moreau, B Participants : Ms. J. Churchill, GB Ms. C. Johnson, D Mr. J. Hendricks, USA Mr. C. Quinlan, GB Mr. H. Krath, D Mr. B. Roedy, GB Mr. E. Horowitz, USA Mr. R. Zitter, USA Mr. M. Jeromin, D Supporting Papers : - Is Digital Transmission of music Formats a viable Business over Cable-TV Systems ? [370] Ms. J. Churchill, GB - Impact of Multichannel Choice on Consumer Marketplace [379] Mr. J. Hendricks, USA - Subscription Television and the Cable Sale Programming [395] Mr. R. Zitter, USA - Music as an International Language [406] Mr. B. Roedy, GB - Consumer Friendliness and the move off-premise [416] Mr. C. Quinlan, GB Afternoon 14.30-17.30 HDTV : Options and Scenarios on Cable Topic chairman : Mr. V. Steiner, D Moderator : Mr. N. Hamilton-Piercy, CDN The number of options and possible scenarios for HDTV in cable continue to grow. Some of the more interesting possibilities will be investigated. 1) Scenarios for Introducing HDTV into Cable [419] Speaker : Mr. V. Brugliera, USA 2) Digital HDTV on Cable [427] Speaker : Mr. M. Miller, USA 3) Testing HDTV for Cable [433] Speaker : Mr. C. Tanner, USA 4) Distribution of Digital HDTV over Fiber [443] Speaker : Mr. R. Heidemann, D 5) HD-MAC Transmission on Cable [453] Speaker : Mr. W. Teichmann, D 6) Distribution of HDMAC signals on cabled television networks [475] Speaker : Mr. D. H. Smart, GB 7) DBS as a Cable Introductory Scenario for HDTV [485] Speaker : Mr. P. Heimbach, USA Supporting Paper : - HD-MAC Transmission in a 450 MHz CATV System [489] Mr. H. Lange, D Tuesday, june 18 Morning 9.00-12.00 Fiber Towards the Cable TV Home Topic chairman : Mr. J. Fox, GB Moderator : Mr. D. Large, USA Fiber to the home is an exciting and controversial subject. Various viewpoints will be argued and discussed in a round table. 1) Prospects for Cable Fiber to the Home [501] Speaker : Mr. N. Hamilton-Piercy, CDN 2) Overview of Pilot Projects for Fiber towards the Home [533] Speaker : Mr. W. Weippert, D 3) The Raynet Fiber to the Curb System. A Cost-Effective and Flexible Solution for CATV Applications [551] Speakers : Mr. M. Triboulet, B/Mr. G. Vrignaud, USA/Mr. F. Naab, D Round table discussion Chairman : Mr. D. Large, USA Participants : Mr. J. Fox, GB Mr. M. Triboulet,B Mr. N. Hamilton-Piercy, CDN Mr. M. Ruoss, CH Mr. H. Haag, D Mr. W. Weippert, D Mr. R. de Kraker, NL Mr. A. Zaganiaris, F Mr. H. Steffensen, DK Supporting Papers : - Technoeconomic Considerations for the Fiber to the Home [559] Mr. A. Zaganiaris, F - Head-end Equipment for the Composition of a packet of FM Modulated TV signals for the distribution over a passive optical network [568] Mr. R. de Kraker, NL Mr. H. Nijnuis, NL Mr. W. Verkerk, NL Mr. J. Bakker, NL - Fiber to the Home - an SCM field trial for rural areas [579] Mr. H. Steffensen, DK Mr. F. Toft, DK - Linear Optical Broadband Transmission Systems in the Subscriber's Network [595] Mr. H. Hildebrandt, D Mr. H. Haag, D - Fiber to the...? Bridger, Curb or Home [610] Mr. M. Ruoss, CH Afternoon 14.30-17.30 Conditional Access and Other Operational Issues in Cable TV Topic chairman : Mr. M. Christoph, CH Moderator : Mr. J. Davids, NL This session explains several methods to allow cable subscribers to have limited access and to provide financial support for special interest programs. Signal leakage is another important operational issue which will be dealt with in this session. 1) Conditional Access to Cable Television [618] Speaker : Mr. T. Elliot, USA 2) Eurocrypt : a successful conditional access system [621] Speakers : Mr. V. Lenoir, F Mr. F. Coutrot, F 3) Visicable + : An Interactive System [628] Speakers : Mr. M. Mathieu, F Mr. M. Tancrez, F 4) Cable Signal Leakage Detection from the Air [645] Speaker : Mr. D. Stasi, USA Supporting Papers : - Trends in Off Premises [657] Mr. D. Fellows, USA - Maintenance of Dutch Cable [669] Mr. G. Lieverse, NL |