OMVC to Launch Mobile DTV at CES 2009

LAS VEGAS, Nev.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today's consumers are in motion, and they want their favorite broadcast TV to come right along with them. Improved picture quality, coupled with expanded programming choices and local content, can now be distributed on a new-media platform – mobile. Mobile DTV will extend broadcast-quality simulcast TV to next-generation mobile and portable devices, not to mention the limitless interactivity and application opportunities. With mobile DTV, consumers never have to miss a minute.

The Open Mobile Video Coalition (OMVC), along with major consumer electronics manufacturers, will unveil the culmination of more than 12 months of work here during a CES press conference and within multiple show-floor exhibits. The OMVC is an alliance of more than 800 broadcasters whose mission is to accelerate the development of mobile digital television (DTV) in the United States.

Live from CES, its Mobile DTV!

Seeing is believing. That is exactly why the OMVC is hosting a press conference and demo of live, local and national digital television – including news, traffic information, weather, sports and popular branded entertainment. Sponsored by LG Electronics, Samsung Electronics and Harris Corporation on Day One of CES, here’s a sneak peak at what will be unveiled…

At the OMVC Press Conference…

Thursday, January 8^th | 11:00 a.m. | Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall (S227)

Broadcaster roll-out commitments for 2009 from the CEOs and Presidents themselves!
More than eight channels of real-time, over-the-air mobile DTV broadcast with local and national programming!
Debut demonstrations of mobile applications and data services!
Handheld and in-vehicle device prototypes from leading consumer and automotive electronics makers including LG Electronics and Kenwood USA.
A complete head-end mobile DTV system from Harris Corporation, Roundbox, Triveni Digital and TV Guide.

Mobile Movers & Shakers

The names are huge. The commitment is real. Here’s a list of some of the key players in the development and deployment of mobile DTV. To discover how this new technology is poised to shake the foundation of the broadcast landscape, swing by their press conferences and booths/suites for additional information.

Also Hear About Mobile DTV at These Press Conferences

-- LG Electronics

Wednesday, January 7^th | 8:00 a.m. - 8:45 a.m. | The Venetian, Casanova 501

-- Samsung Electronics

Wednesday, January 7^th | 2:00 p.m. - 2:45 p.m. | The Venetian, Casanova 504

Also See Mobile DTV at These Booths & Suites

-- Harris Corporation – Las Vegas Hilton suite (By invitation only)

-- Hyundai Motors Corp. – N3728 (North Hall)

-- ION Media Networks, Inc. – Las Vegas Hilton suite (By invitation only)

-- Kenwood USA Corporation – N1001 (North Hall)

-- LG Electronics – C8214 (Central Hall) and Las Vegas Hilton suite (By invitation only)

-- NBC Universal – C12133 (Central Hall)

-- Roundbox – Las Vegas Hilton suite (By invitation only)

-- Samsung Electronics – C11033 (Central Hall)

-- Visteon Corporation – CP13 (Central Plaza)

-- Zenith Electronics – Las Vegas Hilton suite (By invitation only)

The 2009 International CES show runs from January 8-11, 2009 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, Las Vegas Hilton, Sands Expo and Convention Center and The Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas, Nev. For complete information, visit www.cesweb.org.

OMVC MEMBER COMPANIES
Association of Public Television Stations		Morgan Murphy Media
Belo Corp.		NBC Universal -- NBC Station Group
Capitol Broadcasting Company, Inc.		and Telemundo
Corporation for Public Broadcasting		Post-Newsweek Stations
Cox Television		Public Broadcasting Service
Dispatch Broadcast Group		Raycom Media
Fisher Communications, Inc.		Schurz Communications, Inc.
FOX Television Stations		Scripps Television Station Group
Freedom Broadcasting, Inc.		Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.
Gannett Broadcasting		Sunbeam Television Corp.
Gray Television Inc.
Hearst Argyle Television, Inc.		OMVC MEMBER ASSOCIATIONS
ION Media Networks, Inc.		Association for Maximum Service Television
LIN TV Corp.		National Association of Broadcasters
Media General Inc.
Meredith Corp.