NAB2004 Exhibits Show How FCC Order Gives HD Momentum in U.S.

摘要

High-definition (HD) technology reigned supreme at this year's National Association of Broadcaster's show (NAB2004) as exhibitors touted advanced digital HD media, including HD content, bi-directional media and media services using satellites. The focus on HD in the United States stems in part from a mandate from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), the agency that regulates broadcast communications in the United States. This mandate requires TV manufacturers to include digital tuners in their TV sets by July. This order has had the effect of accelerating the transition to digital broadcasting and HD technologies in the United States. NAB 2004 took place from April 19 through 22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center in the United States. The show attracted more than 1,400 companies, including more than 300 companies from outside the United States. The event also drew 97,500 visitors, an increase of 8,700 from last year. Visitors came from a record 60 countries.