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satellite data broadcasting

PROJECT NAME:

Development of multi-media broadcasting service utilizing satellite data broadcasting

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN AND CURRENT LOCATION:

Telecommunications Satellite Corp. of Japan (TSCJ) Shinbashi Research Center, Akasaka branch, Tatsumi Branch, Japan

PROJECT COORDINATOR:

Mr. Fujiyoshi, Deputy Director
Satellite Broadcasting and HDTV Division
Broadcasting Bureau
E-MAIL: s-fujiyo@mpt.go.jp

BRIEF OVERALL PROJECT SUMMARY:

Funded by the government, the Telecommunications Satellite Corp. of Japan will develop a broadcasting technology that enables various types of information related equipment to receive satellite data broadcasting.

PROJECT OBJECTIVE:

The ultimate goal of the project is to pioneer and promote satellite data broadcasting. In order to achieve this goal, research and development in the field of fundamental technologies relating to satellite data broadcasting will be conducted. This technology wll be independent of conventional PC operating systems. to launch multimedia broadcasting services businesses based on satellite data broadcasting.

EXPECTED / ACTUAL RESULTS:

The project will create a new industry and expand markets in the broadcasting industry as well as in the multimedia industry by promoting the launching of multimedia broadcasting service businesses based on satellite data broadcasting.

PARTNERS / ACTORS IN THE PROJECT:

Computer manufacturers, broadcasting companies, satellite data broadcasting related companies are expected to participate in the project.

USE OF INFORMATION / TELEMATIC TECHNOLOGIES:

PC/OS technology, telecommunications technology

BENEFITS TO THE INFORMATION SOCIETY:

Same as ŽÒExpected / Actual ResultsŽÓ

EXPECTED COST:

Approximately 1.2 billion yen