Dish Network has filed patent infringement lawsuits against streaming services, claiming their technology violates Dish’s proprietary adaptive bitrate tech. Other services’ attorneys have yet to reply and doubt the allegations are valid.
Read MoreFrom the Nokia Blog: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon’s streaming devices infringe a mix of Nokia’s multimedia patents covering multiple technologies including video compression, content delivery, content recommendation and aspects related to hardware. Separately, we have also filed cases in the US against HP for the unauthorized use of Nokia’s patented video-related technologies in their devices.
Read MoreFrom the Nokia Blog: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon’s streaming devices infringe a mix of Nokia’s multimedia patents covering multiple technologies including video compression, content delivery, content recommendation and aspects related to hardware. Separately, we have also filed cases in the US against HP for the unauthorized use of Nokia’s patented video-related technologies in their devices.From the Nokia Blog: Amazon Prime Video and Amazon’s streaming devices infringe a mix of Nokia’s multimedia patents covering multiple technologies including video compression, content delivery, content recommendation and aspects related to hardware. Separately, we have also filed cases in the US against HP for the unauthorized use of Nokia’s patented video-related technologies in their devices.
Read MoreThis author has extensive experience in video compression, media streaming and AI. Their patents and papers demonstrate comprehensive technical ability. They are now job hunting for a new role.This author has extensive experience in video compression, media streaming and AI. Their patents and papers demonstrate comprehensive technical ability. They are now job hunting for a new role.
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Codec licensing has become more complex due to web streaming requirements, leading to multiple patent pools and royalty-free alternatives such as VP8, VP9 and AV1. Patent holders are focusing on services and content to recoup costs while streaming services are avoiding royalties with the CENC and CMAF technologies. HEVC adoption is slow due to an unsuitable licensing model.Codec licensing has become more complex due to web streaming requirements, leading to multiple patent pools and royalty-free alternatives such as VP8, VP9 and AV1. Patent holders are focusing on services and content to recoup costs while streaming services are avoiding royalties with the CENC and CMAF technologies. HEVC adoption is slow due to an unsuitable licensing model.
Read MoreAvanci Video, founded by Marconi in 2017, provides a licensing platform of AV1, HEVC, VVC, MPEG-DASH, and VP9 to reduce risk for content providers. Licensors LG and Huawei contribute, while internet streaming companies are targeted for MPEG-DASH and H.264/H.265. The platform levels the playing field and provides regular, predictable returns for licensors.Avanci Video, founded by Marconi in 2017, provides a licensing platform of AV1, HEVC, VVC, MPEG-DASH, and VP9 to reduce risk for content providers. Licensors LG and Huawei contribute, while internet streaming companies are targeted for MPEG-DASH and H.264/H.265. The platform levels the playing field and provides regular, predictable returns for licensors.
Read MoreDish Network has sued eight streaming services over alleged patent infringement of adaptive bitrate technology, but talks with two of the companies, Fubo & Vidgo, broke down. Dish has also sued iFit, BritBox, Beachbody, Kidoodle.TV, M.G., Premium and WebGroup Czech Republic for patent infringement and won a case against iFit with the International Trade Commission.Dish Network has sued eight streaming services over alleged patent infringement of adaptive bitrate technology, but talks with two of the companies, Fubo & Vidgo, broke down. Dish has also sued iFit, BritBox, Beachbody, Kidoodle.TV, M.G., Premium and WebGroup Czech Republic for patent infringement and won a case against iFit with the International Trade Commission.
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The NAB has urged the FCC to not take action on ATSC 3.0 patent market, as no harm to consumers has been found. Instead, they suggest the FCC focus on accelerating the transition of broadcasts to 3.0 by allowing broadcasters more freedom and finding ways to speed up the process for consumers.The NAB has urged the FCC to not take action on ATSC 3.0 patent market, as no harm to consumers has been found. Instead, they suggest the FCC focus on accelerating the transition of broadcasts to 3.0 by allowing broadcasters more freedom and finding ways to speed up the process for consumers.
Read MoreThe FCC must act to prevent patenting fees for ATSC 3.0 from LG’s suspension of sales leading to Sony and Samsung following suit. Avanci Broadcasting and Via LA’s pools cover 80 and 75 percent of patents respectively, so the FCC should formalize RAND terms to address SEPs.The FCC must act to prevent patenting fees for ATSC 3.0 from LG’s suspension of sales leading to Sony and Samsung following suit. Avanci Broadcasting and Via LA’s pools cover 80 and 75 percent of patents respectively, so the FCC should formalize RAND terms to address SEPs.
Read MoreATSC president Madeleine Noland reassured that LG’s suspension of ATSC 3.0 will have minimal impact on NextGen TV rollout. Constellation Designs filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement, prompting ATSC to monitor the situation and revise policy if needed. Broadcasters continue preparations and field testing is expected to conclude in 2021. The industry remains hopeful, but until more information is available, the outcome is unknown.ATSC president Madeleine Noland reassured that LG’s suspension of ATSC 3.0 will have minimal impact on NextGen TV rollout. Constellation Designs filed a lawsuit alleging patent infringement, prompting ATSC to monitor the situation and revise policy if needed. Broadcasters continue preparations and field testing is expected to conclude in 2021. The industry remains hopeful, but until more information is available, the outcome is unknown.
Read MoreLG Electronics announced not to include ATSC 3.0 tuners in 2024 models, but Samsung, Sony and Hisense will include it in their products. It merges broadcast with internet for enhanced content and services. OFDM provides better signal quality than ATSC 1.0 and supports H.265 video and Dolby AC-4 sound. 8% of TVs last year were NextGen, but 5 million are expected in 2023 and 10 million by end of 2021.LG Electronics announced not to include ATSC 3.0 tuners in 2024 models, but Samsung, Sony and Hisense will include it in their products. It merges broadcast with internet for enhanced content and services. OFDM provides better signal quality than ATSC 1.0 and supports H.265 video and Dolby AC-4 sound. 8% of TVs last year were NextGen, but 5 million are expected in 2023 and 10 million by end of 2021.
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The District Court of Munich ruled that Netflix infringed Broadcom’s HEVC/H.265 patent and issued an injunction. The court found UHD transmission was violating the ‘366 Patent, pleasing Broadcom VP Mark Terrano. This decision could be a major shift for tech and entertainment industry.The District Court of Munich ruled that Netflix infringed Broadcom’s HEVC/H.265 patent and issued an injunction. The court found UHD transmission was violating the ‘366 Patent, pleasing Broadcom VP Mark Terrano. This decision could be a major shift for tech and entertainment industry.
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